an upgrade was sorely needed. Even if we were able to keep phpbb and update it to the modern version, there would be plenty of changes we'd need to adapt to. give it time and I'm sure we'll all get used to it. :thumbsup: there were the same growing pains when we switched from the yahoo groups. :(
the chat will disappear if you hover the mouse near the upper right corner of the chatbox and click the little minus sign that pops up. :yes: or if you click on the "comanches" subforum rather than staying on the main page's "comanche club forums"