It's been a little while since I've posted, but I decided that I would post my opinion on the "Website Updates" topic on the main page. I realize that it was posted back in March, but I didn't see any thread in the forums discussing it. If it has been discussed already, I apologize for the unnecessary thread.
In my opinion, the forums as they no longer sufficiently serve the purpose that they are needed for, and thus it is time to upgrade them. There are several new and regularly updated forum software, phpBB being a great choice (in my humble opinion). However, as the current database for the forums is undoubtedly incompatible with any current or semi-current software, I feel that, rather than lose everything, it should be locked and archived, allowing us to have a new set of software, as well as all the information, posts, and history we've accumulated over the years.
That said, I feel there is an even more definite need for a new main page, though I personally dislike the idea of the main page being a wiki page, though I do see the advantages, and would not be overly opposed to it. Whatever the case, a cleaner and more informative front page (with fewer broken links) would be a big improvement for all of us, especially if we are to try and bring "fresh blood" to our diminishing community.
I agree that the current wiki system is a total mess right now, and personally feel that it would likely be easier to start from scratch, than try to fix all of the problems with it.
It's a big task, and I am more than willing to devote some of my time and skill to helping bring the Outpost Universe to the present. I know a bit of SQL (MySQL specifically), have worked with graphics (both 2d and 3d), know how to work a little bit on a web page layout, and have had my hand in phpBB. I can also help out with posting new/updated binaries and installers for Outpost 1 and 2 (including an Mac OS X version for those with a MacBook/iMac/Mac Pro). So, should it be decided that this is something that is going to be done, I would love to help out in any way that is required.