Security for unlincensed users?

[Erwin]

This is why I keep reminding hack authors to stop posting instructions in the thread itself, no matter how simple, but attach it in a text file.

[Chris M]

Or even better - Attach it in a .php file

That way vB does NOT parse variables such as { imagesfolder }

Satan

[TECK]

Before Chen had the forum set to see the threads but not the contents... is the best way. Why allow unlicensed users to read the content of the hack? Let them browse the titles only.
I made a hack like that and I install it on my site.

[alkatraz]

Originally posted by futureal
I agree with Cary. Part of the reason I originally chose vBulletin (back in the 2.0 beta days) was because of the amazing hack support that was offered. I browsed the hack sections for weeks before I got my first license, just to see what was out there and how easily I'd be able to do it to my site.

ditto

there are tones of different forum software out there and the only reason why I went with VBB is because of the hacks out there and the support.

[Admin]

The reasons for the current set up are expressed in this threads by other users, TECK, and there's nothing more I can say - that's exactly why unlicensed users can read the threads and not only their title.

[Xenon]

It's a well known discussion here, chen how often did i say something like that to you?

In conclusion you can say both sides have their advantages and disadvantages.
We've choosen one side here, it'll stay.

[Erwin]

Since this issue is more or less resolved, I'm closing the thread.