I changed the font type for the rest of the site to verdana. Apparently that's the best one for websites because it is easiest on the eyes. Previously it was the default browser font - probably times new roman. I have not specified a font size, so you can adjust it by holding down the control key and scrolling your wheel mouse, if you have one. There should be five or so options. If you don't have a wheel on your mouse,  go to view -> text size in IE.

The forum should be verdana, size 12 (pixels). This is the default setting. If you want I can try to get rid of the size specification so you can adjust the text size yourself. The font adjustment tool works in the forum if you are using firefox.