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Dhabih · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 11:04 pm

I had mentioned a couple weeks ago that we'd be upgrading to the latest UBB version, thats on hold now while i check out some other bulletin board software to see if its a better alternative. checking out phpBB2 right now...everything can convert over so all old posts will still be viewable, and memberships...

-HoodZ- · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 2:10 am

thnx for the update

Max · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 4:56 am

jep, than's very much

Freddio · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 5:32 am

Sounds good..

Buzzsaw · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 8:46 am

phpbb is really Great glad to see more people using it.

Dhabih · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 12:24 pm

well main reason for the change....i bought a "lifetime" membership to UBB when i first started then somehow by changing company ownership names or something my "lifetime" membership became yearly and i had to pay like 180 bucks a year or something crazy....so scroo them for scrooing me.
phpBB is also way more customizable, takes up way less space, and is generally faster and more efficient.

HawkOne · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 4:13 pm

Did you have a look at YaBB Forum

Tucows gave YaBB

and added the following:
"It's the most comprehensive message board I've ever seen. It was developed by a team that challenges the big boys who charge for their products. Oh, did I mention it's free? This is definitely a must try because the graphics and functionality of YaBB are gorgeous."

One board using it is XSIBase - Softimage XSI Forum, I think it's the best I've seen out there ...

Here's a list of features ...

Every Page

Notification of instant messages, greeting, date/time
Navigation menu bar (text, image, or combination format)
Forum navigation links or text (index/category/board/message... etc.)

Forum Index

Stats including: newest member, total members, total posts, most recent post
Graphical alert of new messages in each board
Date/member of latest posts in each board
Name of board moderators
Ability to mark every post in the forum "as read"
Options not accessible to guests are "hidden" for them
Flat text or javascript fading news, with YaBBC enabled

Topic Index

Graphical alert each new or updated topic
Date/member of latest posts in each topic
Names of the board moderators
'Jump to' box for instant jump to a different board or category
Ability to mark every post in the board "as read"
Options not accessible to guests are "hidden" for them

Topic Display

Number of reply on each post
Author information, such as email, # posts, membergroup, IM links and userpic
Option to view profile of authors
Ability to quote messages or reply
Date of each post listed
User/Moderator ability to delete or modify posts
Option to display a "printer-friendly" copy of the page
Option to send a friend the topic

Post Page

Easy to use editor-style interface
Option to receive notification of replies
Option to disable smileys
Full 'editor' bar for inserting smileys and YaBBC tags
Input field autojump javascript
Full preview ability
Option to receive topic "notification"
Option to disable smileys

Other Pages

Recent posts
XX number of posts by a certain member
Forum post search
Full members list

Other Features

Full administration and moderating options
Ability to change settings and template on the fly
Full YaBBC code in posts, with error-checking galore
Integrated instant messaging system for member to member communication
Ability to customize the layout colors and CSS via one template
Private Boards in which only certain membergroups can access
Login length options
Delete registered members
Full profile options, including signature, settings, and personal information
Email all registered users
'Maintenance Mode' for major board administration
Online help for users and admins
Moderator/Administrator ability to move topics
Simple registration form and option to generate random password
Post icons to designate the message type
Admin option to disable the YaBBC code

Just in case you had missed this one ...

phpBB, as used on Eatpoo (which I'm sure they will make a fuss about

) is nice too though.

Please stick to darker colors like those we have now though, pretty please with sugar on top ... ?

And thanks Dhabih for providing this place for us ... it's great ...

[ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: HawkOne ]

roundeye · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 4:44 pm

or at least www.phpbb.com

theres no reason to pay, for sure.

Rat · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 8:11 pm

phpbb2's good...I'd really suggest at least looking into it.