While I don't agree with separating them in the first place, I definitely don't agree with the NT family being spread over all four boards. A lot of the components are the same and they will have similar issues (and solutions). I'm just not really keen on this proposed new layout at all. I prefer the simplicity of the current layout. Is there some specific reason for this change? I mean, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I understand Carbon. From a moderator's point of view (which I'm not here, but have been elsewhere), I can see how it could be a bit annoying.
From a helper's point of view, it's much easier having all of the Windows issues in one place, as I am familiar with all versions and help with them all.
If they really must be broken up, I think it should be done by family:
+NT family
+Server family (though they are NT family, different purpose)
+9x family (including ME)
--->Windows 3.1 should be merged with the MS-DOS forum for reasons I hope are obvious
This just seems a lot more logical to me than the proposed layout.