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roadkill · 05-06-2004, 09:08 PM

Hey,

How do I create my own forum. I've been thinking about adding one to my website but I dont konw how. Does any one know if what I should use (script or tools.) Or does any one have a link to 'ready made' forums that I coustimize (sp?) with a few clicks and FTP up?

_the_wombat · 05-06-2004, 10:29 PM

First of all you need a host. HTTP, FTP, PHP and MYSQL support.
Secondly you need some sort of software. IPB being the best you can get for free. PHPBB would be second best then you have stuff like snitz.

Installing IPB or PHPBB is a breeze, literally only takes a few minutes.

Holo · 05-07-2004, 06:01 AM

you could make a proboard...they're not too bad for free:

www.proboards.com

manalone · 05-07-2004, 09:14 AM

does vBulletin (this one) cost money?

JohnnyRoyale · 05-07-2004, 09:20 AM

http://www.vbulletin.com/order/

VBulletin looks like it's not free, as in beer or otherwise...

sailor · 05-07-2004, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by manalone
does vBulletin (this one) cost money?

Yes, VBulletin costs money. It is very good software, but probably overkill unless you are going to be cranking a lot of users through. TFP uses VBulletin.

Plouplou · 10-26-2007, 07:23 AM

phpBB is user-friendly, which counts most in a retired-expat community. People are used to it, can handle it easily. Apart from that, there are upgrades available which include more features by the time. phpBB3 for example seems to have just about all features. phpBB2 can be upgraded to it, when it is finally released. Members can get used to it slowly, no need to use all new features. It will not be completely different software.

New forums have the problem of attracting new members, if they use software not common to their target group. Building up your forum first with quality content does not depend upon the features but more upon people being familiar with the software.

Spam-robots are certainly a problem. The visual confirmation check is about useless, hopefully improved at phpBB3. But at MyBB it does not only keep Spam-robots away but also people who give up after a few unsuccessful attempts.

If you haven't got much time, and want to see what the new phpbb3 can offer, just try it out on this host : create forum

Hope this can help!

05-06-2004, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
roadkill Insane	How do I create my own.... Hey, How do I create my own forum. I've been thinking about adding one to my website but I dont konw how. Does any one know if what I should use (script or tools.) Or does any one have a link to 'ready made' forums that I coustimize (sp?) with a few clicks and FTP up?

05-07-2004, 06:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	you could make a proboard...they're not too bad for free: www.proboards.com __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince

05-07-2004, 09:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
manalone Once upon a time...	does vBulletin (this one) cost money? __________________ -- Man Alone ======= Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary.

05-07-2004, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	http://www.vbulletin.com/order/ VBulletin looks like it's not free, as in beer or otherwise... __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

05-06-2004, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
_the_wombat Tilted	First of all you need a host. HTTP, FTP, PHP and MYSQL support. Secondly you need some sort of software. IPB being the best you can get for free. PHPBB would be second best then you have stuff like snitz. Installing IPB or PHPBB is a breeze, literally only takes a few minutes.

10-26-2007, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Plouplou Upright	phpBB is user-friendly, which counts most in a retired-expat community. People are used to it, can handle it easily. Apart from that, there are upgrades available which include more features by the time. phpBB3 for example seems to have just about all features. phpBB2 can be upgraded to it, when it is finally released. Members can get used to it slowly, no need to use all new features. It will not be completely different software. New forums have the problem of attracting new members, if they use software not common to their target group. Building up your forum first with quality content does not depend upon the features but more upon people being familiar with the software. Spam-robots are certainly a problem. The visual confirmation check is about useless, hopefully improved at phpBB3. But at MyBB it does not only keep Spam-robots away but also people who give up after a few unsuccessful attempts. If you haven't got much time, and want to see what the new phpbb3 can offer, just try it out on this host : create forum Hope this can help!