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There will be people who use your hack for things it's hard to imagine. For example, a journal hack would be perfect for a "writers" forum ... and "journal" entries become short stories or poems users post for the purpose of comments and ratings from others. Or a business site might use it as a means for their managers to relay their thoughts to their employees. They may want comments but no ratings ... etc. etc.

So, IMHO, the more features the better for the future of the hack ... however, the features should ideally remain "options" ... at least for the admin to choose as to whether they fit his type of board.

Having said that, I have witnessed how once a hack is posted, it begins to evolve as more people give you feedback and suggestions. And some of those people (unlike me) can actually help code their "good ideas".

Again, IMHO, people are just anxious to have a rock-solid basis from you and your support in helping them implement a few "bells and whistles" as the hack grows and grows.