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All I care is that I can post links to my site (preferably dofollow) and people there will actually click the links and visit my site. Oh, and I don't like the sites that say you have to use your real name.
Do follow links will make or break a forum; I've seen it happen when admins changed from do follow to no follow. It will turn any forum into a ghost town. However, equally important is the ability for me to be able to both add and glean value. If I can offer something it gives me leverage in the forum, and if I can learn something then it will keep me coming back. When a forum is set up properly it rewards those who have something to offer, so eagles will come and nest. This will cause a trickle down effect that attracts serious and competent networkers and encourages them to make a home there.
Ease of use is very important. For example, while Digg is very popular, to submit an article sometimes takes too long. You have to do like 7 long and slow steps if you include digging to your friends, and 2 seperate word verifications. And you have to write an original title/description. Blech!