Comparison of current forum software

Just as another plan of attack, i decided to get a sexy table to list the differences between forum software so we can then draft up a complete list of features we require. So, please -- edit this page to add in a DruBB column so we can see EXACTLY what we need! :)

I think it's pretty important to ensure that we try and get as many of these features into our forum module, but also allow various levels of complexity for the user to set so people who enjoyed the simplicity of the original forum can be satiated, as well as those style whores who want every form of superfluity possible on their forum. Maybe several install schemas? (Simple, Extended, etc) or not, who knows?

Tomorrow, i'll be trying to expand the DruBB column so the features are explicitly listed, then i will make another post for the tasks and various bridges that are required. Note my sarcasm as to our lack of release and version ;-)

Needs native - indicates that even if included in an external module, the functionality must be completely integrated within the forum as it is with the forum softwares shown below. This may also mean that the module may need creating and, may need a separate team or developer.
Needs expansion - Currently present within forum.module, or other modules but requires definite expansion so it can compete with the other forum software, or may even need redesign depending upon how large the expansion is.
Partial - This means that the feature is supported, but not entirely by one module or not exclusively to the forum aspect of drupal. i.e - User management can be done for drupal but more extensive per-user editing and permissions is required or whatever, and therefore it means that it can be somewhat achieved, but occurs over several modules or features of drupal and is not yet as easy as others.
Not properly - Means that it exists, but for the purposes of this expansion it is inadequate, or does not attempt the correct method.

For more information about the Drupal bundled forum, it has been reviewed on the following link : Drupal Forum Review.

EDIT2: For forum software comparison and review, you could use Forum Software Reviews.

EDIT3: For forum feature comparison, there is for example ForumMatrix, and some Wikipedia articles. See also some interesting trends from Google.