The best UserLevel hack around is Custom Status + Star Hack by Jimbo. You can add/remove/edit your status/image in the CP. and not only this, you can also add "special" titles for selected users with/without special graphics if you want. It is the best Stars/Title hack around. And users wont be able to edit their own titles so dont worry you're the only one in control.
P2K, can you give us the URL of your UBB I really want to see your Leveling System.
