My two cents:
close the local forums. They definitely contribute to meta-gaming and a degree of OOC grief. I'm glad this discussion about the forums' purpose is taking place, actually, and to see the emphasis return to IG interaction.
I don't see this at all. If you would like to, point out examples. Besides the fact that most of the people on the forums are also extremely active IG as well when it comes to interaction, so I don't see how the forums effected them negatively in that regard.
