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Changing forum software - Cannon - 07-29-2012
Our forum software, Invision Power Boardt, is rather old and the version we use is no longer supported. We can upgrade to a later version but this'll cost money that we'd rather not spend. The admin team is considering changing to free forum software, something like SMF or MyBB. Before we select something, we'd like to know what people in the community think - if indeed anybody cares. If you know of a good forum package, post your thoughts please.
EDIT: I'm clearly going mad, I'd written Invision Board Point rather than Invision Power Board. Go figure.
Changing forum software - sindroms - 07-29-2012
Implement post rating and a karma meter. Would make people think twice before posting.
Changing forum software - Daedric - 07-29-2012
Quote:We can upgrade to a later version but this'll cost money that we'd rather not spend.
How much are we talking about here?
and what kind of features would it get us?
Changing forum software - Miaou - 07-29-2012
Would it be possible to keep the current forum?
Changing forum software - Grumblesaur - 07-29-2012
' Wrote:How much are we talking about here?
$50-100
Changing forum software - Petitioner - 07-29-2012
Anything that is similar to what we use now. At least, anything with the Blue Solution color scheme of dark grey, at least optionally. Some of us have very photosensitive eyes and have trouble with white or light blue interfaces (like Skype).
Changing forum software - Grumblesaur - 07-29-2012
' Wrote:Anything that is similar to what we use now. At least, anything with the Blue Solution color scheme of dark grey, at least optionally. Some of us have very photosensitive eyes and have trouble with white or light blue interfaces (like Skype).
Turning brightness down? Durr hurr durr durr hurr.
Changing forum software - Tigger - 07-29-2012
Some of the other sites I deal with use vBulletin and it works rather well. MyBB works well too from what I've seen.
Changing forum software - Death.RunningVerminator - 07-29-2012
I'd say keep it as it is currently or switch to something that's pretty similar. A total and complete change would be a bit much.
Changing forum software - Grumblesaur - 07-29-2012
' Wrote:I'd say keep it as it is currently or switch to something that's pretty similar. A total and complete change would be a bit much.YOU'RE AFRAID OF CHANGE. YOU'RE ALL AFRAID OF CHANGE.
TRY NEW THINGS.