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retro
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MxBB/mxPublisher

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I noticed that the forum doesn't work very well on Internet Explorer 8 (now a critical update, so obviously Microsoft's recommended browser!).

In particular, if you fully populate the text box when posting a topic (i.e. waffle on for ages!), the text box jiggles about, making it impossible to see what you're typing!

I wondered whether you're running an old version of MxBB (noting the 2007 message at the bottom) so Googled it. I found two things.

- MxBB is actually an add-on CMS for phpBB (and as phpBB is often updated due to exploits and improvements, it should be regularly updated).

- MxBB was replaced by mxPublisher in early 2008!

I notice that you mentioned you got hacked. Unfortunately, this was most likely due to your running an outdated version of phpBB, and someone took advantage of an exploit. I would recommend upgrading to mxPublisher.

Hope this info is of use!
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I've been aware of this for a while, but I believe there's only one person here who has the access to do anything about it -- and that's the main admin.
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Post by retro »

True. You need access to the FTP in order to upload the files, and the admin account to get it installed.
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Post by Warp2063 »

I've done it before on another board. I don't think there's anyone else here that has admin access though. *shrugs*

Not really my place to bug him about it.
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Pff who uses Internet Explorer

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