I've created a new bitcoin forum -- for everyone -- but especially oriented for those new to Bitcoin.
It's a branch off of the BitcoinMe.com site.... which I am redesigning from scratch at the moment.
It has a working, "Subscribe to this topic" option... which I think is essential to being able to keep up with forum replies and conversations.
Please come check it out, and introduce yourself.... Let's see if it works.
http://bitcoinme.com/forum