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1. actually no.. mysql is a hell of a lot more resource intensive than reading a file into an array from a flatfile

2. why would that make a mess, the post data is the only thing stored..and thats done by thread id... doesnt matter what forum u move the thread to oO

3. i dont see why not

4. its using the same concept vbulletin does for folder limits.... by seperating them into 4/3/5/6/7/ etc...

5. to save resources.... a direct filebased read will always be quicker in most cases especially under load, then having to send a query to mysql, and mysql fetch data, then send it back through link

So yes..there is a valid reason..

ps. dont double post.