[amykhar]

1. We don't make EA games. However, a teenager joined once who thought we did and ripped us a new one because "our" games suck. Once we explained who we were, we figured we would never see him again. However, he still comes back from time to time when he needs help or wants to chat

2. Back on topic. The query I used was:

ALTER TABLE `post` ADD INDEX(`dateline`);

3. It helps quite a bit with vbstats, but I am also seeing a general speed increase. I did notice that takes a wee bit longer to post - but that is to be expected. From what I have read an index makes an insert take longer but a select faster.

4. Freddie, sorry I misunderstood.

I honestly don't believe we are a "huge" board. I prune periodically and keep things a reasonable size.

Amy