Any good forum recommendations? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

cowudders14 · 05-21-2004, 08:54 AM

I'm webmaster of www.broadcaster.org.uk, and on there, we run a forum. Have a look if you want:
http://www.broadcaster.org.uk/sectio...d/wwwboard.htm

Problem is, after a lot of work, it's currently very high in google, (Yay!) so a lot of spammers are finding it as well as legitimate users (Not so yay...). It's currently running on the wwwboard script from nms (http://nms-cgi.sourceforge.net/ but I'm having to delete about 20 posts per day from it now as lots of sad people seem to think it is funny to post rubbish and links to porn sites etc.

So, I want a script that:
<ul><li>Allows anyone to post, but requires my authorisation before they appear</li>
<li>Allows 'registered users' (via username/password or anything that works really) to post and have their posts appear instantly - I have several people who regularly post to the forum and are very useful contributors to the questions I have posed by others</li>
<li>Does not look anything like a "You must register to use this" forum, so it wont scare people off</li>
<li>Isn't a massive forum script with a front end where you can choose from many boards - I want it a simple, "you click on the link to the forum, you get to read the posts and type in your contibutions" type of thing. Something similar to what I have already, but just more secure.</li>
<li>Ideally, is free</li></ul>

That's a lot to ask, and so I really need your help in finding something that would be suitable, if it exists.
I'm happy with cgi/perl editing BTW, although to a not too complex extent. I've never used php or SQL or anything like that, but am willing to learn. I'd like to avoid javascript as there is no assurance of it working in all browsers.

I've looked at phpBB - it looks like it has potential and could be made to work, but I'm wondering if anyone has any more suggestions. I've looked at proboards, but they are remotely hosted and carry advertising, which I don't want - My site is, at present, completely advert free, and I'd like to keep it that way, especially on a forum about such a sensitive topic.

Thus, my good friends here at TFP: Help please?

flamingpeach · 05-21-2004, 09:31 AM

i use vbulletin on my forum, and it does all of these things..unfortunatly its far from free. :/

Holo · 05-21-2004, 11:55 AM

Best free ones are Invision and phpbb. PHPbb is very easy to admin, and I've heard a few good things about Invision Power Board. But if you want true quality you're gonna have to shell out for the Rolls Royce of forums-vB3. Moderation and Administration are very straightforward and most tasks are easy once you learn the control panel, which is massive. It's easily twice as feature-laden as PHPbb admin panel.

cowudders14 · 05-23-2004, 07:35 AM

After a bit of googling, I've decided to go with invision. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Thanks for your help!

05-21-2004, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	Any good forum script recommendations? I'm webmaster of www.broadcaster.org.uk, and on there, we run a forum. Have a look if you want: http://www.broadcaster.org.uk/sectio...d/wwwboard.htm Problem is, after a lot of work, it's currently very high in google, (Yay!) so a lot of spammers are finding it as well as legitimate users (Not so yay...). It's currently running on the wwwboard script from nms (http://nms-cgi.sourceforge.net/ but I'm having to delete about 20 posts per day from it now as lots of sad people seem to think it is funny to post rubbish and links to porn sites etc. So, I want a script that: <ul><li>Allows anyone to post, but requires my authorisation before they appear</li> <li>Allows 'registered users' (via username/password or anything that works really) to post and have their posts appear instantly - I have several people who regularly post to the forum and are very useful contributors to the questions I have posed by others</li> <li>Does not look anything like a "You must register to use this" forum, so it wont scare people off</li> <li>Isn't a massive forum script with a front end where you can choose from many boards - I want it a simple, "you click on the link to the forum, you get to read the posts and type in your contibutions" type of thing. Something similar to what I have already, but just more secure.</li> <li>Ideally, is free</li></ul> That's a lot to ask, and so I really need your help in finding something that would be suitable, if it exists. I'm happy with cgi/perl editing BTW, although to a not too complex extent. I've never used php or SQL or anything like that, but am willing to learn. I'd like to avoid javascript as there is no assurance of it working in all browsers. I've looked at phpBB - it looks like it has potential and could be made to work, but I'm wondering if anyone has any more suggestions. I've looked at proboards, but they are remotely hosted and carry advertising, which I don't want - My site is, at present, completely advert free, and I'd like to keep it that way, especially on a forum about such a sensitive topic. Thus, my good friends here at TFP: Help please? __________________ Moo! I'm mooey! Last edited by cowudders14; 05-23-2004 at 07:40 AM..

05-21-2004, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Location: redmond, washington	i use vbulletin on my forum, and it does all of these things..unfortunatly its far from free. :/ __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

05-21-2004, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	Best free ones are Invision and phpbb. PHPbb is very easy to admin, and I've heard a few good things about Invision Power Board. But if you want true quality you're gonna have to shell out for the Rolls Royce of forums-vB3. Moderation and Administration are very straightforward and most tasks are easy once you learn the control panel, which is massive. It's easily twice as feature-laden as PHPbb admin panel. __________________ 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

05-23-2004, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	After a bit of googling, I've decided to go with invision. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Thanks for your help! __________________ Moo! I'm mooey!