Year old threads with no reply should be kept then? Thats what makes no sense.
The colors are fine, once the Forum allows you to sign up. The Default colors are terrible. Everything runs together, the bars and spaces between posts are very very hard to see, making everyhting look like 1 big post.
Realistic suggestions? They were realisitc. If you tbink this forum is organised, then id hate to see your house. If you want a good example, take a look at the Adventure Game Studio forums. They keep everything in good order.