the threads were not deleted. Well, I say there were not deleted, the threadid's are no longer there. I am trying to do a query to add the thread id's from 4306 down to 1 back. Don't know if I will be successful or not. I've got two pretty good Sql Admins I am waiting on to see if they can help me out, only time will tell. It's not a real major issue, but I would like to have those posts \ threads back on the forum. Lots of good stuff in there, plus the sentimental value. at least I still have the posts.
A catchall section is not really something I would want. good idea, tho.