For the poll options I think you should be able to set the amount of days it is open in the post. Also why do the topics apear unread when u put them in the trashcan?

For the poll options I think you should be able to set the amount of days it is open in the post.

I have seen this feature in phpBB By PRZEMO - http://www.przemo.org/phpBB2/index.php
This forum is worse than IPB, but may compete in terms of customization.

I use to use that, I just think that would be a good option for THESE forums.