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I would normally agree, but in this case AJAX is simply not a good solution for this type of mod. Install the hack if you like, but I guarantee you will be back asking why your server load is spiked through the roof. This isn't a bash towards the hack creator, just a simple observation from a programmer. AJAX is great, but people get carried away with it without understanding the technology behind it.

Every time the WOL table is pulled from the database it queries the databse table which in turn places a load on the server. Normally this isn't a big issue because the query is only done on a page refresh. With this hack the table is queried by everyone every few seconds. I hope you can understand why this is a bad idea. It's the same problem everyone has with the vbPager hack. This may work fine if you have VERY small forum that isn't very active, but it WILL kill an active forum.

Originally Posted by Michelle

Oh give the guy a break! He released something and he could not have done it and keep it to himself. You know, what you are doing is nothing but discouraging to new coders. If you don't need it don't install it but please respect his work and the members who need it and don't put him off like that.
Advice is good but you've gotten too far away from advice and are actually moaning about his release!
At least he released something and given back to the community. Have you?

Personally, I think it's an awsome idea and I would install if the number also changed...