For me it's ZetaBoards - all the customization and simplicity.
I still believe there is a userbase out there for forums and a demand. You just need to be looking in the right places.
I still feel like Directories do not provide you with enough real visitors to warrant some of the prices they charge.
SEO Clerks are the only other prominent ones I can think of. Hope this helps.
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