HTML is controlled view Forum and Moderators section, edit each forum and turn off HTML, then make sure permissions for each usergroup cannot post HTML.
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k html was just turned on in one forum fixed that.
also with the super admin powers do you think i am getting this message cause on my older version of vb 3.0.7 i had a read pm hack on it. so when i was updated to 3.5.4 it still shows read pm's and when i click this i get this message. any help would be great. i usally hire someone who does this,but i dont have anyone as this time.. i really need someone again just to fixed all of this thanks for your help