Imported from VB a couple of issues

[StanJ]

The import went fairly smooth
latest  version of smf 2

http://www.theologyreview.com/smf/

Do have a couple of issues

I can not stay logged in, it is like the cookies don't take.

and I have this funny looking character in a box under the log in

[StanJ]

anyone 

[Joker™]

Regarding that box, check here

Administration Center » Registration » Settings >> Allow users to register using OpenID (Disable this option).