Would be nice to have a rating system per post like is available on other sites (like allakhazam for example)--once the users rate a post below a default level, then that post would be collapsed and sort of hidden from view unless you clicked to expand it. Might cut-down on some of the off-topic and flaming going on in some of these threads.

If it's not practical to integrate a rating system at this point, at least give us a button or link in Forum Actions to report a thread to the moderators. Some of these have simply gotten out of hand, and it might help the moderators if the users could flag their attention to try to reign in the flame wars going on. Also, some very good threads are at risk to falling down the list and out of view. It would be nice if some could be nominated for review to be stickied so users don't start posting "Bumps" in them.

Thanks, and best of luck with the situation overseas.

Raist