Their has been a number of request for features that are not feasible to install on the current software I'm using. To keep the site moving forward, it is necessary that i upgrade the software to the newest version. This will be a major over haul and will add may new features that should make it more user friendly.

Right now I will be setting up another server to do all my developing before I launch it live. I will be hiring a programmer to do the upgrade, to speed things along. So I will keep you all informed when I will be making the change.

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Paul, Great line of work you've cut out for yourself and that programmer!
Just wondering if the "Printer Friendly - on Threads" will have print single (the one viewed) page - or all pages? Else an option to save the thread as a file for offline organizing - could be as usefull - and more forrest-friendly. Thanks for all the great work! Jim

The site will be going down this sunday for upgrades!

I will be adding a new Classifieds system, it will be very easy to use and will look much like the threads in the forums.