Overall Impression

I've already posted some threads here raising some issues but my overall impression is quite similar to that of the current site. The suggestion I made regarding ajax (http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackhat-seo/bhw-beta-testers/774750-more-ajax-possible.html) is something that would really impress people as these days most major social sites are more "live" and would give people a sense that the new site is a major upgrade to rival the level of engagement of major social networks. I do see from skimming the XenForo site that such features seem to be available. I'll make a thread here with some good looking addons. Just saw a hashtags addon btw. Here's a bit of ajax for inbox & alerts (Not sure if that's already installed as I'm the only one on at the moment): https://xenforo.com/community/resources/live-update.274/

Thanks glad you think it's similar - that's been one of our targets. Getting all the great new functionality in but keeping the look / feel the same. Under the hood it's totally different.

We're using XenForo as we did Vbull as the chassis on which to hang the rest of the vehicle. The heart to the BHW body if you will. Many featurers will be added over the next few months.

Many thanks to all Jr. VIP beta testers - this release is now closed. Full beta going live soon acknowledging feedback that has been provided here.