...therefore, shouldn't the "NT" logo really not be a logo that draws attention to the post, but perhaps instead be the simpler automatic (nt) that exists under the old software? I'm not really concerned one way or the other with the "URL" logo, but really think the "NT" logo should be turned down some.

I like this because of two reasons:

1.) Too often have I overlooked the (nt) and click to find nothing - stupid me, but this logo should help

2.) MORE IMPORTANTLY, an "nt" could get carried from a previous thread (by not changing the subject) or from someone typing it by accident. This way, the logo NT will only appear if there is actually NOTHING in the message. For this reason most, I like it