I have also turned off the ability to read messages on the forum without logging in. Also, new forum accounts have to be validated by me personally.
I have a good time on this forum but I don't want it to be a liability for me or anyone else who wanders around on the internet. Especially since I'm looking around for a job. Photos are one thing but some of the stuff that is said on here can backfire on any one of us, and being able to keep track of who can read the posts will keep me and others out of too much trouble.
-jesse