It would certainly be easier on your server. Adding a single query when a new post is made does not add much strain on the server at all. Even on larger sites, the ratio of forumhome views to new posts has to be 40:1 or 50:1, if not greater. And obviously even moreso for new users and that sort of thing.

Anyway, just thoughts. :)

i could i add this in my welcome panel???

Thanks!
Click install.

does this work with filberts hack that optimizes the forumhome??

let me rephrase my question

how can i add this in my welcome panel hack???