Yes phpbb3 is great software for bullietin board solution. Still it is in candidate release version, but really it is easy to install and operate.

I have the highest hopes in phpBB 3 but I don't want to install it since it has a stable version, because I don't want to mess with my forum database or whatever. Let's hope the upgrade from version 3 to 3 won't be difficult. I don't mind much for the graphic aspect but I really hope the new version comes with some anti-spam mechanisms, which in my opinion (spam bots) are the cancer of phpbbs right now and installing mods looks easy but then it's not so easy for everyone. Anyway I hope they keep it light and smart.

I love phpBB 3! It has alot of capabilities of its bigger competitors like IP Board and VBulletin! My current forum is still in phpBB 2 though. I'm going to convert when my host is done adding its custom mods and other things. I hope my host will let us create and install custom mods this time.

Also, did anyone know there was a Mod that someone made that will allow you to add paid subscription to your phpBB Forum?

I like all my websites to be standards-compliant. I know the old phpBB2 is definitely NOT standards-compliant. Is phpBB3 standards-compliant? Does it have some more high-tech features now like XML/RSS syndication? If it does, I might have to check it out (assuming it is still free).

Yes, its still free. That has always been one of phpBB's Perk's over some of the other software out there on the market.

Also, about XML/RSS syndication -- Yes, that is availible now too. You should really check it out as there is alot of new stuff they added (And are still adding for that fact of the matter.)