i've been running my phpbb boards for several months prior to installing zen cart. I just integrated my store and forum log in successfully.

However i would like to get a general consensus of how or what ppl do about existing php board members that create a new store account? The nick is mandatory when the store detects the forums. i know you can delete the user and keep the posts still, but im guessing the post counter gets wiped out cause it will create a new user ID in the mysql database from the login screen.

thanks in advanced.