The forums have now been updated to SMF 2.0 Gold. Although it may take a bit of getting use to, being quite a bit different in many ways, this upgrade should add a number of new features, as well as better overall functionality. I may be looking for a new theme for them as well, so don't get too upset if you don't like the visual style of it as much currently. If anyone has any issues with the new forum setup, please be sure to report them.