[BlackDeath]

ok i fixed it. for those who don't know coding like me the following code should be reworded to make it idiot proof:

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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+-----------------------------------------------+
| TEMPLATE: showthread |
+-----------------------------------------------+
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+-----------------------------------------------+
| 1. Find this code, at the bottom:
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
<!-- first unread and next/prev -->

<!-- /spacer -->
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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+-----------------------------------------------+
| Replace it with:
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
<!-- first unread and next/prev -->
$replybox
<!-- /spacer -->
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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i was able to figure this out on my own cause i have a programming background. in the showthread template there are two instances of the above code. these instructions say find the one on the bottom but it should say find the 2nd instance. it was confusing until i went back and checked it again. thought that'd help. thanks.