[akanevsky]

Using existing Bitfields is bad coding style

Umm... Why? Did you just make this up?

This will cause problems sooner or later when Jelsoft starts to use further Bits.

That would be a release of a new version. And the hack would have to be recoded anyways.

Furthermore, $_FORUMOPTIONS doesn't even exist in vBulletin 3.5

You're right. I thought it was there because it was in 3.0.7. I am sure there is another variable of that kind, I'ma go and take a look at the code.. By the way, I used custom bitfields in one of my hacks for 3.0.7.. It was fine.

And as it is possible not to use forumoptions here, it should be encouraged to do so (eg. use custom fields).
This is official Jelsoft stance regarding Bitfields.

Then they should make "custom fields" for forums just like there are some for users.

Thanks for clearing that up Andreas. I thought the way I was doing it was incorrect for a min.

Didn't say "incorrect". Just wanted to suggest a way that does not involve changing DB..