IMO, the unthank button would just fuel more negativity.
As for the influx of more fly-by posters, perhaps its a product of the off season and a lack of things to discuss? Perhaps increase the post requirements before someone can start a new thread? New thread requests that are legit can go through a Mod (before poster reaches that threshold)?
I think it also comes down to more ignoring. Not necessarily the ignore feature but rather ignoring obvious trolls/fly-by posters and thereby not encouraging them. As guilty as the trolls are for trying to stir up a reaction, established posters (however you want to classify them - veteran, new, middle, whatever) should have enough restraint not to respond. Also, it's easier for the existing Mod team to moderate these new troll posts by simply reporting them.
Just my opinion though.
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