Just a suggestion ! Would it not be better to turn on "Instant email Subscription' in your vBulletin control panel for new users ! That way if you get a new user who posts, then at least they will automatically get an email if someone replys. I have found this a good way on other 'forums' that I mantain to ensure repeat visits from new 'customers', otherwise some people 'post' one question and then dissapear !
My feeling is if a new user can't wait for 10 posts to have priviledges we want user to go away anyway. It is amazing how many new users spam and run. Shannon
Fair point, I have it on; on some of 'my' forums because people 'post a question' and then never bother to come and have a look at the answer ? They go back to who answers first ?
Off topic: Just had a quick look at your websites (Hadley Pottery) and noticed that you have used OS Commerce, I am just in the process of setting up a new site - and it needs a 'shop' and have the option of using OS Commerce, have you any hints or tips. It's for a "Hand Made Card Shop". regards Ric