First versions of Absolute Comments implemented several features that are now, out of the box, part of WordPress.
Absolute Comments now simply adds a “Reply” link into comment notification emails, prefills the comment reply with the commenter’s name, and adds a few cute icons.
There’s no option or settings: just activate and forget it’s even a plugin.
Official page: <a href="http://planetozh.com/blog/my-projects/absolute-comments-manager-instant-reply/" title="Absolute Comments" rel="nofollow ugc">Absolute Comments</a>
Tip: To keep track of this plugin’s evolution and features, you are advised to subscribe to the <a href="http://planetozh.com/exit/feed" rel="nofollow ugc">author’s feed</a> or follow him on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/ozh" rel="nofollow ugc">@ozh</a>

Ozh' Absolute Comments

Reply to comments from email notification

Jeroen Peters

WordPress plugin which makes bbPress show the newest replies first in all forums. 
Just activate the plugin and it will revert the order of replies. 
No settings, no configuration, just install and activate.

Newest replies first in bbPress

WordPress plugin which makes bbPress show the newest replies first in all forums.

Ozh' Absolute Comments vs Newest replies first in bbPress