 Socialise THF? Social Media updates with vbulletin
I think this might increase traffic to the site (which could only be a good thing) as well as increase the amount of posting etc that goes on.
Might be worth speaking to site owner to see if he is interested in implimenting. I dont think it would be too big a job/ upgrade.
Thought it might be worth seeing what other THFers thought
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