I know but I would like to make it as troublesome as possible for them to do so. I found this software that seemed like what I would want but it only allows protection for html pages during design rather than protecting the entire forum directory in the server. I thought maybe if I downloaded the forum folder using ftp to my computer protected it and then uploaded it back to the server that it may work but being so green at this was to scared to try it as if it messes up my board Im in trouble as it took me months to get it working and add the few hacks it has.
here is a link to the software I was going to use if anyone has any input.
http://www.antssoft.com/htmlprotector/index.htm
or if there is another way I'm open to suggestions