[Davey]

Some people do give links to a working board in their post.
I believe someone should code a hack where non-licensed members can view image attachments only and no other.
There are lots of hacks on this board, but you cannot download them OR download the instructions to install them until you are licensed at vBulletin.com. That will give you access to these hacks.
However, you must purchase a license first.
Here's a list of the popular hacks in store for you when and if you decide to purchase the vBulletin software:

• Lesane's Store Hack - This is a hack which gives users pretend money when they post messages. They can be donated pretend money also. There are actions you can spend your pretend money on such as changing your username, buying an italic glow on your username, etc. This hack is so popular there have been extra hacks released that are integrated with this hack, for example: itemshop, staff discounts, lottery, etc.
• g-force2k2's warnings hack - This is a good hack for keeping your members to stick to specific rules. You can set how many warning "points" before they are banned. You can have different warning degrees such as 'spamming gives the user 10 points', and '10 points is the limit before they are banned', so if you warn them for spamming, they get banned. You can also add your own reasons for warning in the Admin CP and the degree of the warning.
• FireFly's Quick Reply Box - This is a reply editbox (at the bottom of the page of a thread) which lets you reply using the box instead of clicking the 'reply' button. Very handy hack for those lazy-type members . It doesn't show up to members in a closed thread, but it still shows up for mods/admins.
• Bane's vBulletin Stats - This is a stats page which shows statistics about your forum such as referrals, how many registered members there are, browser types, operating systems, server statistics, etc. Handy for statistical purposes .
• futureal's vBpro arcade (BETA) - Although still in Beta mode, it allows users to play games using flash. The games include Tetris, Pacman, Snake, Breakout and Space Invaders.
• Many many more...

So apart from graceful support, you're getting plenty of hacks to make your board popular and good-looking .

Dave.