best solution:
terminate that hack and user original newbb

Do not use hack unless you know it.

If you really prefer some features that not exist, just submit request to dev.xoops.org.
-- BTW: Both features are/will be available in the new newbb.

ok.. i've updated my site.. to 2.07. The hack mentioned here isnt available, as you say.. or i'm blind. And Im not using the hack because I DONT KNOW IT.. I did fluke it once, but thats why i come here, for the answers from these good peeps. Answers are nice.. not criticism.. I love XOOPS and am trying to get the best out of it, because my members deserve it. If you cant help, or dont know, simply go to next post. Im looking for a useful reply to my quiry.