Um, if Bail ever does that, you know how much stuff around here will break? Both plugin systems and the skin are custom made and modify the core code quite a bit (from what I understand anyways, I know the skin does at least). I think Bail has to many other things on his plate to worry about upgrading the forums
I do not browse the forums regularly anymore. If you need me for anything (asking questions or anything else), then PM me (be descriptive in your PM, message containing only a link to a thread will be ignored).