Just a quick update on how the next release is going for those interested.
I've managed to get it working so that you can reply to individual posts within a thread and have it show up correctly threaded on usenet. It requires one single code edit in newreply.php and a hidden input field in the newreply template.
I've also fixed the stripping of bbcode problems... I think. The only way to really test it is over time.
There were also a few other little things that I fixed including SNA's request for a workaround for his CNEWS set up.
I need a bit longer to test it but I'll be putting up a new version of dBforums.com tomorrow with a complete new set of templates for the usenet forums to better accomodate usenet posts.
If you want anything else (anything easy) included in the next release speak now or forever hold your peace