Is phpbb good to use for a message board? - GoFuckYourself.com

eddie-executive · 03-28-2005, 05:29 PM

Since its free I am wondering if I should use it. You get what you pay for they say.

The Bootyologist · 03-28-2005, 05:30 PM

it's great, set it up in minutes www.freeadultboards.com!!

The Bootyologist · 03-28-2005, 05:30 PM

you wont be disappointed

=^..^= · 03-28-2005, 05:34 PM

if you're gonna use phpbb then get the full moded version so you dont have to add in hacks later

it kicks ass over any other board script

http://support.phpbbfm.net/index_fm.php

eddie-executive · 03-28-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bootyologist

you wont be disappointed

Why do you provide this free service what do you get out of it?

Chio The Pirate · 03-28-2005, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie-executive

Since its free I am wondering if I should use it. You get what you pay for they say.

YARGH!
Pirate mode disabled:

I'd agree with you on the "you get what you pay for" bit, but with opensource software, it really doesn't apply.
I've used it, and it works well.
There were some nasty exploits, but as far as I know they have been fixed.

Pirate mode re-enabled.

YARGH! I'll be makin' ye walk the plank of me yellow kayak 'o' death! OK that be better.

sickkittens · 03-28-2005, 05:38 PM

It's good for small boards. vBulletin I hear is much better and less vulnerable.

The Bootyologist · 03-28-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie-executive

Why do you provide this free service what do you get out of it?

for exposure for my free hosting service

Khun · 03-28-2005, 08:43 PM

Invision Board is where its at!

inthestars · 03-28-2005, 08:56 PM

Go with a cgi board like Yabb, because it is harder to hack.

Tala · 03-28-2005, 08:58 PM

I like my phpBB.

scottyvirtual · 03-28-2005, 09:16 PM

give it a shot, cant beat free. worst case scenario, you change it for another, most of the ones out there have conversion tools so you dont loose your current forums & threads.

Doc911 · 03-28-2005, 09:31 PM

phpBB2 had some problems but they have been fixed as far as i know. I use it its sweet forum software. Although, vB is fucking 20 times better. Yeah its true you get what you pay for.

JD · 03-28-2005, 10:45 PM

phpbb get hacked quite often. use SMF. It's super secure. www.simplemachines.org

Serge Litehead · 03-28-2005, 10:48 PM

last time i've looked into this, couple month before now, phpbb didnt support php5, other than that its a great product.

IceMaster · 03-28-2005, 11:42 PM

As you said its free but you will have to patch it like everyweek.

03-28-2005, 05:29 PM	#1
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03-28-2005, 05:38 PM	#7
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03-28-2005, 08:58 PM	#11
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03-28-2005, 05:30 PM	#2
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03-28-2005, 08:56 PM	#10
inthestars Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,021	Go with a cgi board like Yabb, because it is harder to hack.

03-28-2005, 09:16 PM	#12
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03-28-2005, 09:31 PM	#13
Doc911 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If i was up your ass you'd know Posts: 3,695	phpBB2 had some problems but they have been fixed as far as i know. I use it its sweet forum software. Although, vB is fucking 20 times better. Yeah its true you get what you pay for. __________________ For PHP/MySQL scripts ICQ 161480555 or email [email protected]

03-28-2005, 10:45 PM	#14
JD Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22,651	phpbb get hacked quite often. use SMF. It's super secure. www.simplemachines.org

03-28-2005, 10:48 PM	#15
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03-28-2005, 11:42 PM	#16
IceMaster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,920	As you said its free but you will have to patch it like everyweek.