why do you have to put in the 4 digit number after replying in a forum. and can anyone tell me how to get around that. that is a real pain in the butt.
That is know as Image Verification and is configurable in your Message Forum service manager under "general settings". It is intended to reduce spam generated by automated spam bots, but you can choose to have it, or not.
If you have a question that is unrelated to the original topic, you are better off starting a new thread. But even if you did, you need to explain a little better. I don't have any idea what you are asking for.