I really need the abilty to delay some message filters from operating for a specified period of time. I've looked all over the place for an extension and today even asked an AI engine. The AI engine said this: "Yes, Thunderbird does have a filter delay function. You can set a delay for when the filters are applied to incoming messages, allowing you to review and make changes before the filters take action. This can be useful for ensuring that important emails are not accidentally moved or deleted. To set a filter delay in Thunderbird, go to Tools > Message Filters, select the filter you want to edit, and then click on the "Run selected filters on" dropdown menu to choose a delay time." Well, this option isn't there in the current version. But the fact that this engine suggests otherwise maybe is an indication that the functionality was once there?????