As promised, I've released v2.1 of the new site. The forums are now up and running. They are open for all to read and for any registered user to post to. I've also released the "users online" panel. The public can see the list but Registered users can also view the profiles of the users. While there really isn't a whole lot in the profiles yet it's still a start. I'll be adding more to the user profile section in the comming releases.
As always, keep your feedback coming. I always look forward to hearing from you.