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What all forum software have you tried out in the past?
I've used phpBB1, phpBB2, and phpBB3. I've used SMF 1 and 2. I've used every version of XenForo. I've used vBulletin 3 all the way to 6. I've used MyBB from its earliest all the way to what it is now. I've used a few different versions of...
What are you doing extra to ensure the forum software you use to power your community is secure?
Do you simply trust what is provided or are you taking extra measure to ensure extra forum software security?
With all the forum software available, what is missing from all of them?
Forums are very niche. No one is going out of their way to make one. Could it be because something is missing?
What do you think?
Aside from some of the more modern interface ones that some of you have been playing with, how do you feel about the current free forum software environment?
MyBB hasn't really been updated in ages. phpBB is updated but is still very much outdated looking as it has been when v3 first hit the...
Are traditional forum platforms (vBulletin, XenForo, phpBB) outdated compared to modern community tools like Discord, Slack, and Reddit?
What do forums offer that these newer platforms can’t? Are they still better for long-term communities?
Are younger users avoiding traditional forums because...
AEF Forum Software
https://github.com/AEFGroup/Advanced-Electron-Forum
Here's what it used to look like:
https://web.archive.org/web/20071020072547/http://www.anelectron.com/board/
I barely remember this software!
Circa 2007-08
When first starting in the forum space, what forum software was your favorite?
How about today? Has that changed?
What is your favorite forum software now?
If it changed, why did it change?
Have you heard of AnotherBB?
No? That's because it's not a forum software - yet.
I want to learn PHP. I've been putting it off for years, so now I'm going to sit down and learn it every day (almost every day).
I got a subscription to Code Academy to help me out. I figured since I'm paying for...
When it comes to the forum software platform you use:
1. What is the best feature on it?
2. What is the worst feature on it?
These are of your own opinion. Please explain your answers!
If you're setting up a new forum, choosing the right forum software is crucial to ensuring a smooth experience for both admins and users. Below is a basic review of both paid and free forum software options, including their pros and cons.
Paid Forum Software
vBulletin
vBulletin is one of the...
Do you feel that forum software impacts whether people join a forum or not?
I have a vBulletin powered forum and I've wondered if some refuse to join it simply because they're upset over past issues regarding vBulletin.
Do you think this happens, still to this day?
How do you feel about that...
Hello folks,
I've added Thread Prefixes to this section. You can choose what forum software you'll use to create a topic, which will help keep things organized.
If you're not talking about a particular software in general, you don't have to choose any prefix.
If you'd like another prefix made...
Are any of you looking at or using forum software that isn't as known but still provides a great community?
I'd love to know more about these platforms if you know of any?
Are there any newer forum software platforms being made these days?
Out of the big ones, which is best and why?
Vote and reply with your answer.
Your options are:
XenForo:
https://xenforo.com/
vBulletin:
https://www.vbulletin.com/
Invision Community:
https://invisioncommunity.com/
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