I don't know if this is in the right spot, but I'm going to ask here anyway.
I saw in one of the boards (I forget exactly which one) in the KotOR section that one of the threads (a very popular one, as I recall) had a number of starts after the name. What do those mean? Is it a new featuyre, or just one that isn't used very often?

Oh, if you really like a thread you can rate it. If enough people give it the same rating, a certain amount of stars will appear. It's rather pointless. I guess that it just shows how much people like certain threads, or is a means of drawing your eye over to it.

How do you rate a thread?

Its only in certain forums. Look in Holowan, Taris or the Astromech centre (I.E. the editing forums). Its in the top right corner by "thread Tools."

I have another wuestion:
Sometimes I am unable to post anything. I am only allowed to edit my post. Is there something wrong with my accout (this is directed to moderators). It always happens without fail in Hollowan Labs.

Are you sure you aren't trying to post in a locked forum or thread? The tutorial forums at HL are closed to posting but members are welcomed to post their questions or comments on those tuts in the general HL boards.

On the main HL board, it says at the bottom:
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments (As a non-moderator, this isn't news to me)
You may edit your posts
On most of the threads, even unlocked ones, it says the same thing, and the quick reply box at the bottom doesn't appear.
Is it possible to be banned from one board only (maybe i ticked off one of the moderators that frequents that area)?