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the psp forum is one of the largest of our forums, i do think that there is alot of subforums, but they keep that section organized, like the popular games, having there own sections is alittle over kill but without them our search page was DOUBLED, so having those forums makes it clean and easier access for the user. There are many reasons i have it disabled public viewing, creates more hits, larger mailing list (if they do not click the dont not mail on register), makes users post more, even on there first posts, then they stay. Having guests just run around the site, does not work, i have had alot of sites before this one. If a user registers comes once and never comes back. And i send out a news letter showing "New _Blank_" or something that they are interested in the chances of them coming back a great. Also i send a pm to all new registrations, people love that "Welcoming them" and giving my personal info for questions or requests. I get a reply on 50% of all registrations.

I know about the steam preacations, and the VAC system, but there ares a ways around it.

but thanks for your input :-D