One thing I was expecting more of were people using the special powers that they were given. Only Hyperion ever bothered.
The idea behind powers was to shake things up a little and bring the game slightly more in to line with the usual type of forum game. Nothing game breaking, just something to add a little controversy.
The powers were (i'll use the current Christmas names as I can't be arsed looking up who is who!):
THE CHEATThe SnitchTeachers PetThe PrefectThe BullyThe Prankster