The message board software has undergone a major upgrade.

Some of the new features:

Topic types
Users can select the nature of discussion they are starting.

Poll
Users can post polls in the discussion forum.

Anchored Topic
The admin (me) can anchor topics to remain at the top of the discussion list

User rating system
Registered users may rate other registered users, giving them positive, neutral, or negative scores. These scores are then used to give users a total points and star icons next to their names.

Topic subscription
Replaces the email notification feature. It allows registered users to subscribe to topics of interest. Additionally, the registered users can manage this subscription list from the user menu.

Buddy list
An address book for users to keep track of other registered users.

Scratch pad
Simple scratch pad to keep notes

"Welcome to newest member..." feature

Ability for the users to use Avatars in their messages

Printer-friendly message
Users may now choose a printer-friendly version of the message only. Previous version would only let you print the entire topic.

New interface design

New improved search function

New improved read new messages function

New layout for profiles, rating, who's online features

Improved user menu

New email feature

Topic rating system

Multipage layout for linear discussion pages

Ability to search forums in a conference

Option for a user to receive email when he/she receives a private message

Improved printer-friendly page Features

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I've been up all night installing and testing the new version. Here are a few notes about things that will be correct later this week:

1. I know that the pages are larger and take longer to load. This will be resolved in the next few days so any complaints about this will be rebuffed (you've been warned!)

2. The missing emotion icons will be added back in later this week.

3. Chat will be integrated back in to the main screen.

Complaints will be ignored. Constructive suggestions and bug reports will be addressed in a timely manner. Please DO NOT email me bug reports --- they will be deleted.

Post bug reports ONLY as replies to this thread. This will prevent the same bug from being reported more than once. Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.