Recent content by SparkyMark

Quite happy with the 'simple forum' ;) I used to use IPB many years ago, which could do loads of things, BUT, I got sick of the updates either breaking the site or else messing up the theme in use. As mentioned in another post, I have just purchased a license so it will be interesting to see...

Hiya Paul. Yup, demo worked like a charm! Just purchased a license, so uphill learning curve here we come!:p Thanks again, Mark...

Wow! Thanks for all of the ideas and info folks! (y) I'm just trying to create a demo board at the moment to take a look at the back end of the scripting. I'm impressed with the level of support within this community! Far better than the usual "go away noob" comments you get from some...

Folks. Not sure if I'm missing something but I can't seem to get the free demo signup to work. I've tried both the latest version of Firefox, and also the latest version of Chrome, and in both cases I get the same issue. You are asked to fill in your email address and then next to the text box...

Thanks for the reply. :) No, I use SMF. It allows admin to have different user and display names for extra security. The admin's username is one half of what a hacker needs to access a site. Why make it easy for them! ;) I think I just read that Xenforo allows for the option of two factor...

Thanks for that speedy reply Paul. :) Mark...

A short question, can users/members (especially the Admin account), have a public displayed name that is different to the sign-in name used? I'm just thinking of security here. Thanks again, Mark...

I am looking to move a forum over to Xenforo, and also to change the URL for the website. Unfortunately, the domain I purchased via a well known domain broker cannot be transferred to my own host for a month or so. I know that you have to 'record' the domain you intend to use with the forum...