I am thinking of going against tide and considering UBB, specially for its clean looks and build in gallery feature. I have few questions before I take a final call

Gallery:
1. On the gallery feature, can EXIF be displayed.
2. Can UBB Code be turned off (e.g. [Linked Image from ] such link displayed below image)
3. Can we put limit on number of images that can be uploaded by a user or for per forum/per user?
4. Can images be rated and top rated images within a forum be displayed

Other:
Is there any mod which can be used for publishing articles (like GARS module for VB?)
Are things going to change drastically from 7/4 to 7/5?

And last but not least, are you running any promotions, like IPB had recently