Ois: Simple, basic and uncluttered. I do indeed like it quite a lot.
I agree, there are too many forums with loads of messy bullcrap all over them, seriously how many features do we need just to type messages to each other?
RahaMies: Another good thing is that people can't post any kind of signatures, which often are some stupid graphical s**t that doesn't have any kind of message, aren't funny/informative and take way too much space.
Totally. I think things look nice and business like and I also don't want to see signatures with 4 inch high animated images of every internet meme in the world. Or a list of links as long as your arm. What I hate the most though is people who put their computer specs in their sig in an attempt to increase the size of their e-dongs.
I concede a preview button would be nice, but an interface this simple with the BB code this cut down, do you really need one? <shrug> I don't know.
Anyway, besides the technical, a forum is only as strong as its members (snigger - strong member) and I've only been around a short time and I feel like the collection of people we have is awesome. We have regular posters who are informed individuals and we're encouraged via the Rep system to help those in need.
I'm also glad pictures aren't posted -into- the topic as when you want to upload a big picture, it won't render the topic unreadable due to excessive scrolling. Also we all know it would only take so long before someone Lemonparty's us all. :(
I have high praise for these forums, mostly for the users, but I really can't knock the technical either.