Here are pros and cons..
Option 1: Stay the course
Pros: No issues, no problems.
Cons: Reaching terminal capacity as far as forums go.
Option 2: Upgrade and import database.
Pros: All the new features, slightly faster loading, search engine recognition, and subject to new upgrades.
Cons: 1 or 2 days of downtime to switch. Loss of some unique features for a while, including journals.
Option 3: Upgrade with fresh start.
Pros: See Option 2, 'brand new world' feeling, 1 hour of downtime.
Cons: Loss of post counts, special status, downsizing of forums, loss of journals.
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