new features

Okay, I finally got the forums up and running and have started adding some new features. So far I've added

• a filter that will convert smilies into emoticons.
• a private message system so that users can send messages back and forth here on the site. This keeps everyone from having to give out their email addresses and such.
• LEO only forums. I've set up a forum area that is restricted to those who we know are LEOs. This way we can speak of things common folk don't need to know about. I need suggestions for topical forums though.