1. I havent experienced that so I am not sure what it would be. Techincally speaking, I dont think the script alone would cause that but I will think on it.
2. Loading, or reloading, a page takes more server resources. The small pop up box was more effecient.
It may not techinically matter, but we were trying to keep this simple and efficent -- technically, you would know if you gave points to someone in that thread and if you opened the thread later on, you would see that you - or someone else - awarded points to that person for that post.
(I hope that makes sense, I am a bit tired). I guess if you REALLY wanted it, I could dig up the old code that refreshed the page upon giving points.
3. I should have an update for that soon. Not sure how soon yet but its something planned as we would like to use that feature as well.
4.
A) On step 4, find this and replace the words gil paid with your choice.
PHP Code:
onClick="javascript:alert('Gil Paid!');
B) Then right below that in step 4 is this:
Gil paid: $post[gilpaid]
Again, change Gil Paid: to whatever you want (leave $post[gilpaid] alone)