My features essentials list

Steve

that'd be the first

node.js powered pr0n forums

I have a couple domains collecting dust that would work well haha

luke

@OutlawedOffroad yeah Dad Forums

Steve

@OutlawedOffroad yeah Dad Forums

lol yeah it's a mess right now might as well go full on porno with it

julian

... never go full porno...

Steve

Okay.. feature req, I use this on WP/vB sites and it would be great on a NodeBB site for those who use social media.

New thread posts to Twitter. Can add in other social media outlets, etc. Have it set a hash tag or two in the config so people can tune it to their niche hash tags and boom.. glory!

StuartH

The option to have 2 MOTD type containers in the footer area or be able to configure 1,2,3,4, containers to display things, for my site, paypal donation button, game & voice server status, 2nd banners etc

StuartH

The ability too start a chat with a user who has not posted yet as currently you can not, that I can see.

psychobunny

The ability too start a chat with a user who has not posted yet as currently you can not, that I can see.

fixed here:
https://github.com/designcreateplay/NodeBB/issues/591#issuecomment-30831479

tart2000

Definitely:

sub-categories
auto-post when replying to email notification

circoloco

I second that:

sub-categories
and/or tagging
regular email digests
reputation system
trust levels for users
var. spam detection methods
search!
similar topics blocks
categories with category description and category icon

to be continued...