Several of those I fully agree with.
Two I would really like is, a blue fish instead of a blue check(X) for those that contribute in a calendar year. Also, a private section for logged in members. The threads might be outside the pond realm, but the forum rules would be 100% adhered to. Texas Fishing Forum did, or still does, have that. But if a poster crosses the line, he'll get hammered by the mods. That could be a slippery slope and could easily affect advertising, so I'm not inclined to think that will ever happen.