I know that the webuser forums have used the software for running these forums for quite some time.

So maybe it's time for a spring clean - and change the software to one thats more intuitive to use (now comes the really controversial bit - look at something like vBulletin® Version 3.0.16 it's neater, more intuitive, IMO better).

Little things like, if one of the mods thinks a thread has been started in the wrong forum, why leave "this message has been moved" message in the "wrong" place. Just move the damn thing and then get the mod to put a note in the thread at it's new location saying who moved it and why (which I'd guess is what you'd do if you closed a thread for some reason).

Plus, searches under vBulletin are so much easier, less confusing/more straight forward. The thread originator or a subsequent poster can find their posts so much easier - it's easier to follow up on a subject you've either started or contributed too.

You can still have all the ad's etc that you want for revenue generation etc.

I'm sure it's worth thinking about, because as far as I can see, it's "win win" both sides i.e us lot and webuser.

Just my 2 pence worth.

regards

fatbloke

p.s. erm a good example that I can think of is something like this. Yes, OK <controversy>it is a "linux" (gasp, looks over shoulder to see if anyones sees me typing this) site </controversy>