I've realized that there are three "main" BitWise-related areas: the main site, the forums, and this blog. I'm sure that there are those who have discovered the blog, but not the forums, or have discovered the forums but don't see the immediate value. Well, let me give you an example!
One of the most significant areas of the forums is the New Feature Ideas forum where others and myself post new ideas for BitWise. Some ideas are minor, some ideas are quite major. One of the ideas that is now being revived as work ramps up on 1.0.4 is the idea of a "Basic Preferences" page that would put some of the more useful preferences all on one page, and would be the first page that comes up when opening the preferences. The chat preferences are really complex / intimidating the first time they are opened--not very friendly for the newbies. :)
Want to see the new dialog before it's actually completed? Want to suggest improvements? Want to leave your mark on the first preference page seen by all the BitWise users in the next version? Come on over and check it out! Direct Link to the discussion. The forums are also a great way to meet fellow BitWise users.