Since we're going with the obvious stuff, I'll add that I like that we can have individualized avatars. There are some users here that I know I would mix up if not for their avatars. It's mostly the million or so teachers from Texas that get me all mixed up.
Glad I'm not the only one!
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I know that some people may not be a fan of the "like" feature, but one of the knitting forums I frequent has something similar with a bunch of different options: educational, interesting, funny, agree, disagree, and love. It's pretty awesome.
Thank you for all of the suggestions! There will be an upgrade coming, but I have a few projects I have to finish first. An improved forum is definitely part of the overall plan.
Feel free to keep adding and I will consider your feedback.
One of the most important features to me is 'View new posts' and being able to open a thread to where I left off last time. Hope you can keep those features.
Also, the forum is fast and simple to use. Anything that negatively affects the speed/clean lines/ease of use will drive some people away.