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Thread: phpBB or vBulletin ???

  1. Jan 5th, 2003, 11:27 AM #1
    VisionIT
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    Exclamation phpBB or vBulletin ???

    Which of these forum packages do you prefer? Why?

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  2. Jan 5th, 2003, 11:31 AM #2
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    vBulletin has a more professional, polished look to it, which is customisable to a great extent. It is paid so there are no real restrictions in the way of host advertising or obtrousive copyrights. phpBB is good, but {I think} it's free and it has a more amateur look.

    To me anyway.
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  3. Jan 5th, 2003, 11:39 AM #3
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    Sastraxi...

    Could you do me a favour M8...

    Take a look at my forums, and see what you think. It obviously uses phpBB, but does it look tacky or un-professional?

    Honestly...

    If it "doesn't cut the mustard", i'll change to vBulletin.

    Thank you.

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  4. Jan 5th, 2003, 12:27 PM #4
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    I took a look, it looks awesome to be honest. Normally I wouldn't say such a thing, but phpBB does really shine through in this case. Though I think you can see what I mean (phpBB goes for that metallic finish, next-gen graphics, while vBulletin is the workhorse).
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  6. Jan 5th, 2003, 12:42 PM #5
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    Thanks M8, that means a lot

    Having just been re-coding the SSL forums, i can see exactly what you mean.

    I have tried several styles of forum, without the affect i need for Vision, but I think i've cracked it now!

    Although i'll probably view it 2moro, and hate it! I'm just that shallow! LOL

    Thank you for all your comments, and I hope you'll visit soon.

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  7. Jan 5th, 2003, 12:55 PM #6
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    I think I will Where is your business located, by the way? I'll be taking many visits to the UK and may stop by next time I go
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  8. Jan 5th, 2003, 01:06 PM #7
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    Hello M8y.

    We are in Aldridge (Staffordshire) & Burntwood (Staffordshire)

    Our doors open @ 9:00am and close @ 5:30pm Mon-Sat. We are still in the process of moving (to aldridge), and it really is time consuming !

    Well, i look forward to seeing you both in the forums & in person Discount's for kind members

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  9. Jan 10th, 2003, 10:38 AM #8
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    Blimey, my Aunt lives in Burntwood, and I lived there or 4 months!
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  11. Jan 10th, 2003, 11:13 AM #9
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    Really...

    What road M8?
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  12. Jan 10th, 2003, 11:28 AM #10
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    Gorstey Lea:

    http://www.multimap.co.uk/map/browse...search=WS7+9DH

    I was 23 and had just left Uni - tried 4 months to get a job as a Laboratory Assistant. I left the same day as I was refused a job in the local Fish & Chip shop for being inexperienced"

    Dark days....
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  13. Jan 10th, 2003, 11:32 AM #11
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    I go past that road everyday!

    If she ever need's anything... let her know i'm here. LOL

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  14. Jan 10th, 2003, 09:13 PM #12
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    I think vBulletin is better. It loads faster, etc.
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  15. Jan 11th, 2003, 03:47 PM #13
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    Thanks for all the comments, it's been a big help.

    Regards,

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    P.S Feel free to post more!
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  16. Jan 12th, 2003, 08:03 AM #14
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    I quite like Invision Board. It has a few things that need fixing, but I've changed from phpBB to it.
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  17. Jan 16th, 2003, 05:55 PM #15
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    Yeah, IPB is a really solid forum package. It's made by one of the ex-developers of Ikonboard, I believe. Though it's very new, it already has just about everything vBulliten and phpBB have--maybe even more. It's definately worth checking out.
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  18. Jan 16th, 2003, 05:57 PM #16
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    Casting a vote for XOOPS
    -- but it's more of a content management system than jsut forums...
    * I don't respond to private (PM) requests for help. It's not conducive to the general learning of others.*
    * I also don't respond to friend requests. Save a few bits and don't bother. I'll just end up rejecting anyways.*
    * How to get EFFECTIVE help: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Getting Help at VBF - Removing eels from your hovercraft *
    * How to Use Parameters * Create Disconnected ADO Recordset Clones * Set your VB6 ActiveX Compatibility * Get rid of those pesky VB Line Numbers * I swear I saved my data, where'd it run off to??? *
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