For an example of how useful this is.... go and read the IIP thread right now.
I just read it top to bottom.. every post. My eyes are crossed.... but I can't imagine if I couldn't easily look at see who JustDave was answering.
Yes, he could have added the name to his replies.. but users are supposed to do lots of things we tell them, and they don't always do it.
The Re: Username really helps.