Haha, I've never heard of people using it for a forum
On the topic of vent, have you ever listened to those vent harassment things? They're hilarious, WoW kids get soooo pissed when people mess with them.
Since its widescreen they don't really take up much room. I hate looking for things that I know I use so I just keep them on there. Plus my aim window covers them up when its open anyway.