I’m sure I’ve made this mistake before, so note to self: If after installing Apache and enabling mod_userdir for /home/*/public_html you find yourself pulling your hair out like I was over the “403 Forbidden” error you’re getting, check that your home directory (and/or every other directory on the path to your web userdir) has the executable permission set for others (chmod o+x). Other than that, your home directory can stay locked down (at 0701/drwx—–x).