I was just wondering if it's possible to disable the new post indicators for certain threads?

They are really helpful, but can be a bit annoying if there's a thread I don't want to read. Like the da Vinci code one that CJ made, I haven't read the book yet, and don't want to spoil it. So I don't want to read the thread, but the flashy thing calls me to it.

Any suggestions?

(Playing blind Pictionary, me drawing)
Ella: Is it a giraffe?
Me (stops drawing): No
Ella: Star Trek?
Me: Yes!