One question (if it hasn't been asked elsewhere) - is there a way to get more than 10 posts on a page?
Blimey! You do like to test me!
Yes, the option was hidden in some area I never played with before.
Now click on profile/account settings/modify profile/look and layout/
then pick "topics" - threads/messages per page
"messages" - posts within a thread/message.
Go on, knock yourselves out!