> I would really like to see the concept of an image board divorce itself from Japanophilia/otakuism.

Now, personally, I am quite the otaku and do enjoy the anime-themed boards, but I agree that there is a lot more potential for other things. The image board concept is just not well-known enough in the west outside the anime community for anything to really happen yet, though. That needs to change, but I am not sure how.

Also, we need an English-language Coaster Board! (http://101fwy.com/coaster/index.htm)