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[Razasharp]

I totally agree Amy, you see Jelsoft have the best of both worlds because this way, they benefit from all the hacks on vb.org yet on the other hand wash their hands of them by saying they do not support hacks, and then point everyone here when people ask for increased functionality.

Peoples needs are changing too - gone are the days where people simply bolt-on a forum to a static html site. Nowadays people want myspace functionality, directories/photos/communities etc.

I think there is a void in the market and if forum software producers are not careful it will be filled by a 3rd party, but not only will it fill the void, it will take the forum market with it.

Hacks are adding some (but not all) of the functionality people need. I really really think coders need motivation, support and real incentives to continue doing what they do, and if possible some 'new' incentives may make them go a little further...

As I have said many times, I'm not having a go at Jelsoft, the staff at vb.com (and in particular Jake) has been a huge help to me, and I feel very loyal because of it - all I am trying to do highlight some very important issues which I feel deserve real consideration, for the benefit for all those involved, and in particular, to those that have the most to lose.