I've just recently migrated off version 6.7.3, and a new board set up and running under 7.x.

I need to keep the old board up and running for reference and to help with broken links and other problems. And I want users of the old board (not just moderators) to have access to it for reference purposes. But I don't want anybody adding new posts.

So my question is: is there a way to allow the board to remain visible and usable, but DISALLOW any posting?

There is a "board status" option in Control Panel ... General that offers "Board Open" and "Board Closed" options, but I'm afraid to try the later because I might lose access to the control panel.

Any suggestions / answers would be appreciated.