New Post Form: A page is available at /(Forum ID)/newpost.html with only the post new message box on it.
Message Quoting: You can turn off message quoting in the Display
Configuration
Customized Look: Don't forget, you can add image links and other
HTML in your forum's description, header, and footer, to make your forum
look like a seamless extension of your homepage.
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Annoying posts: Setting your forum to Moderated in the
General Configuration will allow you to approve messages before they
can be seen.
Internal Error: Sometimes a forum's message database may become
corrupt and the forum may stop displaying your index or messages properly;
you can try fixing this by using the Rebuild option from the
Forum Administration Menu.