David,

I guess you answered my questions, but there's no way I can try to convey that type of answer to my board's (mostly newbies) users who are having problems registering.

I changed the wordlet error message that shows up when people can't register, but that doesn't seem to help people understand why they are having problems and how to fix it on their own.

Besides switching to UBB Threads, I'm just wondering if there is a simpler way to convey what might be happening to these folks who are having problems registering.

Like a more advanced FAQ that has graphic screen captures with explanations of how to navigate through the UBB system, change their profile, or in this case, have them check their computer clock and change it so they can register.