1. Increase the character limitation in post.
2. Implement a different kind of chatbox that connects to the DB of the forum. IRC is out of the window but there are others. Maybe FlashChat or ArrowChat?
3. Increase the avatar size to 120 x 160 pixels.
4. Tidy things up. (If wanted)
5. Alter the UserName Legend.

Why...

1. This is obvious. I find myself and a few others having to post multiple times in order to say what we want too. SwiftIllusion(along with any other developer) and the Columnist need this option ready beforehand.

This isn't optional Eddie, RAWR!
2. Getting a new Chatbox for emergencies and non-emergencies alike is always a good thing. People can (obviously) talk in real time and get answers to their questions with continues support if the FAQ doesn't help and Google fails.

3. This is optional but very interesting. On the past forums where I was, we increased the size of the avatar limit for whatever reason. This caused people to post more for better or for worse. I believe this has to do with gaining a greater identity for people to accommodate with.

4 & 5. Read the links.

Any suggestions?