My plan is to modify the status update system to allow for posts pertaining to languages/frameworks for the purpose of asking questions and starting discussions. It will work like a forum, but it will be fully integrated into the site. Then I'll import the data from the old forum into this new system and remove the old forum software.
Yes, I've been considering this for some time. I'm planning to rework the way snippets are posted by allowing for multiple code blocks. The same system can be used for a new Tutorial section.