After the change over to the new software the custom settings from the old software have changed to default in the new software. I think everyone was demoted.
Usually changing to new software is a big no-no because of all the changes existing members have to endure. However, Gear-Monkey is going to be a long term forum and I wanted it to have the best of the best of everything going forward. Plus with sites like thegearpage, ultimate-guitar, sevenstring, harmony-central and etc. using the same software, I thought it'd be easier for new members to use as we move forward in 2010...