Forums are quickly becoming a necessity for all enthusiast and E-Commerce sites. With Hydra, owners will be able to create an online comuminity, causing members and visitors to revisit the site.
An online community is a double-edged sword. While it exponentially increases traffic, it also requires moderating to ensure the community is one in which you would want to participate.
The value of a forum greatly outweighs any drawbacks.
Hydrais under migration to the new database and is undergoing some upgrades to the interface.