I see that moderators have additional options like
Create / order my albums Modify my albums My profile Sort my pictures
in 1.4.2. Even though I have disabled User Galleries these options appear....this shouldn't be happening right?
If they get those options then you haven't disabled user galleries.
Albums can be private (Note: if you switch from 'yes' to 'no' any current private albums will become public)
Show private album Icon to unlogged user
both options are set to No.
Groups page - 'Personal gallery'. Set that to no. The settings you refer to are different features, check the manual.
thank you very much for answering my dumb question. apparently i didn't realize the new features on 1.4.2.
not a new feature, has always been that way, in all coppermine versions ever.