[Kieran]

I couldn't agree more. I have spoken with Matt about this in the past making many of the same points you make here.

Reasons given in the past have been botched upgrades causing database errors which then caused the forum to lock everyone out till they were fixed.

I agree with you that this particular install of vBulletin is not performing to the usual high standard of vBulletin forums and will mention this to Matt again.

I'm sure he will also post up a reply here in due course.