Forums Scripts & Popups $read(filename) doesn't want to work.

So, this works fine in an alias or a script, in terms of a channel.

The thing is, when I try to use it in the Quit Message area of options. It does nothing.

I wrote it exactly like this: $read(quits.txt) in the Options area. Then I used /quit in the channel and all I get is my nickname.

It worked this morning. Then I started up this afternoon and it was back to the same thing.

Is there anyone that can help me get this working properly?
And why it seems to be hit and miss.