So while I was trying to re-import the data, I ended up corrupting the new database, and I had a lot of duplicate info all over the entire site. A bit of a mistake on my part, but at least I know how to fix it.
So for now, the site is entirely not working. I took it down entirely. I won't have time to play with it for a few days.
The message posted there now is a disgruntled fit. I should change it. All the while as I was trying to get the forums working, I was getting nasty messages about how XOOPS is inferior and how the site sucks and so on. It was just two or three guys...but they put me in a bad mood last night.
I will try to get everything working again...and I'll let you know if I continue to have problems with the forums.
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