v8 is just an upgrade; I think you're thinking too much into versioning... "finishing off" v7? v8 is still the same forum, just larger additions which will result in a major version adjustment...

Either way, if you intend to upgrade, regardless of if it's to v7 or v8 you'd need current member area access... It's how licenseware works...

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