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IPB, vB or any other free forum software??
05-05-2007, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 40  | IPB, vB or any other free forum software?? Yea, I know, tons of these threads has been made. Anyways, me and a friend is starting a community, about poems and gfx. Basicly artistic stuff. We're currently on phpBB, but we haven't really started the community, still coding the website etc etc. I'm just wondering what you guys think. Personally I hate phpBB and SMF and those free. I love vB, because of its use of AJAX. I love IPB because of its Mods, such as Blog and Gallery. So, what do you think? Chance on purchasing an IPB or vB, or start with a free forum software?  | ||||
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05-05-2007, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 108 Location: California, US | Well, I'm not trying to advertise here, but since you don't like the other two main free forums, I'll suggest MyBB. If you want a smaller solution I suggest PunBB. If neither of those work for you, I suggest you try IPB and vB and buy a license for which one you like best. I'm pretty sure they offer testing services around somewhere. Hope that helps Tikitki | ||||
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05-05-2007, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,139 Location: Maryland, US    
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05-06-2007, 12:08 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,030 Location: Michigan, US Recent Blog: New Screenshots Released
| For a free solution I'd say MyBB is a good choice. But I definitely recommend vBulletin over any free script. And I personally like vB more than IPB.
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05-06-2007, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 | Out of interest, why do you hate SMF? | ||||
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05-06-2007, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,030 Location: Michigan, US Recent Blog: New Screenshots Released
| I guess its just personal preference in looks and functionality. IPB has many of the same features that vBulletin does, I am just more comfortable with vB. To compare them for yourself, check out our forum demo comparison system.
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05-07-2007, 05:39 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 130 Location: Louisville, KY | Yes, vBulletin for me- hands down. It just looks the best, and it's designed to be very user friendly. If you're looking for mods, there are many great sites, dedicated entirely to vBulletin hacks. If you'd like a demo, it's free. You can find it here. I wish you the best of luck in your selection. | ||||
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05-07-2007, 05:49 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 35 Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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