VBulletin or PHPBB? - GoFuckYourself.com

MOxxx · 10-04-2008, 10:01 AM

I'd like to start a small forum which has nothing to do with adult but it's going to be about my aviation related hobbies.

Searching the web and reading techie's forums it looks like that everybody says: " go with VBulletin if you can spend the money "

$ 180.00 for VBulletin is not a big deal and i won't mind to pay it.

Beside the fee which gives you updates, support via email,etc, is Vbulletin developed better than PHPBB?

What do you suggest?

Spudman · 10-04-2008, 10:03 AM

phpbb is poo,

check out http://www.mybboard.net/

Jens Van Assterdam · 10-04-2008, 10:05 AM

Vbulletin. PhpBB gets exploited every other day...

StuartD · 10-04-2008, 10:06 AM

phpbb is a strainer for security, go with vbulletin. The headaches it'll save you later is well worth it.

Machete_ · 10-04-2008, 10:08 AM

Never had a PHPbb board hacked. Only problem is postbots, but there are hacks to get rid of those. Phbbb3 works really smooth.

But
For the best SEO and security, VB will be best no matter what.
ITs just a little to bloated for my taste

farkedup · 10-04-2008, 12:25 PM

you get what you pay for! phpbb is GARBAGE

JamesK · 10-04-2008, 01:45 PM

vBulletin is addictive

mrwilson · 10-04-2008, 01:48 PM

vbulletin all the way.
easy to mod, shtiloads of mods are also available free of charge.

CyberHustler · 10-04-2008, 02:00 PM

phpBB is the best in my opinion.

Zebra · 10-04-2008, 02:06 PM

http://www.simplemachines.org
You're welcome.

SpeakEasy · 10-04-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jens Van Assterdam

Vbulletin. PhpBB gets exploited every other day...

Exactly Correct..

Sansa · 10-04-2008, 02:11 PM

Actually I'd recommend punBB which is a lightweight and secure phpBB look-alike.

Bojangles · 10-04-2008, 02:12 PM

vbulletin all the way.

xsabn · 10-04-2008, 02:24 PM

don't waste money with vbulletin .. go with SMF .. it's free & good & secure

JamesK · 10-04-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Decker

phpBB is the best in my opinion.

The Dawg · 10-04-2008, 05:43 PM

You have a annual payment with VB.

Quote:

nominal fee of $60 (or $40 if purchased within 60 days of the license expiring) is payable to obtain updates for an additional year.

PhpBB is free.

Your choice.

tsanghan · 10-04-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xsabn

don't waste money with vbulletin .. go with SMF .. it's free & good & secure

I agree. I like Simple Machines!

teg0 · 10-04-2008, 05:50 PM

SMF > PHPBB, but VBulletin > *

SMF is your best free solution by far. It has been around a long time.
YaBB was around in the late 90s had a branch off that became YaBB PHP and that became Simple Machines after awhile.

The Duck · 10-04-2008, 05:53 PM

phpbb3 if very open to spambots.

PastorSinAlot · 10-04-2008, 05:56 PM

vbulletin if you want peace of mind

tiger · 10-04-2008, 06:09 PM

There is no comparison. vBulletin is best hands down.

CyberHustler · 10-04-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesK

Giggle all you want, but I have a spam free phpBB3 forum that has been targeted by hackers. The hackers always fail. And I can pretty much get phpBB to do anything I need for FREE. Great community behind that script too.

Iron Fist · 10-04-2008, 07:55 PM

I've used phpBB.... great if your small, but soon as you get popular, you'll start seeing the problems. Sometimes a paid solution is better because not everyone can afford it and it's more exclusive, security through obscurity and all that.

Good luck

NaughtyRob · 10-04-2008, 11:55 PM

VBulletin

mrwilson · 10-05-2008, 12:48 AM

Hit me up on on icq, i have a vb license that i no longer use you can have cheap.

How ever it is only a leased one, it expires some time next year.
It will save wasting money on a full license if you decided you dont like it

brassmonkey · 10-05-2008, 12:53 AM

vbull all the way

Zester · 10-05-2008, 01:33 AM

does phpBB or vBulletin have a solution for moving servers ? with all the database with posts, uploaded images, users etc ?

Barefootsies · 10-05-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrwilson

vbulletin all the way.
easy to mod, shtiloads of mods are also available free of charge.

Emil · 10-05-2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudman

phpbb is poo,

check out http://www.mybboard.net/

Word. Way better than phpbb.

ilbb · 10-05-2008, 03:11 AM

vbulletin

idy09 · 10-05-2008, 06:05 AM

I recommend vBulletin ;)

cherrylula · 10-05-2008, 06:13 AM

message boards are such a hassle in general, you have to babysit them from bad guys too much.

mightymike · 10-05-2008, 06:20 AM

If you still don't get it: I would use vBulletin for sure, way safer than the free ones, great support and really worth the money!

cherrylula · 10-05-2008, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebra

http://www.simplemachines.org
You're welcome.

wow, I just surfed some big boards using that script, and their speed blows away gfy even....

vbul isn't that great either, this board uses it and has glitches often it seems. I've never been 100% into the vbul performance. Unless you enjoy tweaking things, it is a headache.

phpbb gets hacked, but SMF looks really nice!

CyberHustler · 10-21-2008, 09:54 AM

I still say phpBB. You don't see http://www.phpbb.com/community/ getting hacked.

Klen · 10-21-2008, 10:01 AM

Try PHPBB ORION,it is modified phpbb2 with included security script CBACK which prevent any kind of hack attack.Plus it have some mods included already which make it nice combo.But i stopped using them beacuse they banned me on offical support forum beacuse i accidently puted one of my porn site into my forum profile.
www.cback.de/cback_software/orion.php

just a punk · 10-21-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zester

does phpBB or vBulletin have a solution for moving servers ? with all the database with posts, uploaded images, users etc ?

All these scripts have such a database moving solution for dummies which is called phpMyAdmin

Ron Bennett · 10-21-2008, 12:10 PM

vBulletin is an excellent choice, but there are some complaints that it's lagging in innovation.

Vbulletin 4.0 likely won't be ready until 2010 from what I've read; sounds about right based on my past experiences with vBulletin release cycles.

If you simply plan to run a forum with minimal customization and few add-ons, then vBulletin is the way to go. Quality, proven product with great support.

However, if you're seeking cutting edge / plan to do much customizing (not talking graphics per se, but actual code changes / utilizing numerous add-ons), then take a look at Invision Power Board.

http://www.invisionpower.com/community/board/index.html

Their licensing is a bit different than vBulletin, but the overall cost comes about the same as vBulletin. $175 verses $180 last I checked.

Ron

10-04-2008, 10:01 AM	#1
MOxxx Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 3,022	VBulletin or PHPBB? I'd like to start a small forum which has nothing to do with adult but it's going to be about my aviation related hobbies. Searching the web and reading techie's forums it looks like that everybody says: " go with VBulletin if you can spend the money " $ 180.00 for VBulletin is not a big deal and i won't mind to pay it. Beside the fee which gives you updates, support via email,etc, is Vbulletin developed better than PHPBB? What do you suggest? __________________ Increase revenue and maximize your business potential by translating your website with a partner who truly understands your industry! For more information about X-Rated Translations visit https://www.xratedtranslations.com

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Spudman Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,198	phpbb is poo, check out http://www.mybboard.net/ __________________ Take it Easy !!!

10-04-2008, 10:05 AM	#3
Jens Van Assterdam The Dupre Pimp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Koh Samui Posts: 6,677	Vbulletin. PhpBB gets exploited every other day... __________________ Read TOS for signature rules

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StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	phpbb is a strainer for security, go with vbulletin. The headaches it'll save you later is well worth it. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

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farkedup Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 2,490	you get what you pay for! phpbb is GARBAGE __________________ -- QUOTE ME IT MAKES ME FEEL SPECIAL --

10-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#5
Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	Never had a PHPbb board hacked. Only problem is postbots, but there are hacks to get rid of those. Phbbb3 works really smooth. But For the best SEO and security, VB will be best no matter what. ITs just a little to bloated for my taste

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10-04-2008, 01:48 PM	#8
mrwilson mrwilson 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ICQ: 465406783 Posts: 5,122	vbulletin all the way. easy to mod, shtiloads of mods are also available free of charge.

10-04-2008, 02:00 PM	#9
CyberHustler Masterbaiter Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,180	phpBB is the best in my opinion.

10-04-2008, 02:06 PM	#10
Zebra Banned from Kimmy's couch Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Down at Fraggle Rock Posts: 5,091	http://www.simplemachines.org You're welcome. __________________ Old School

10-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#12
Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	Actually I'd recommend punBB which is a lightweight and secure phpBB look-alike. __________________ Beat the shitty economy by becoming a loan shark.

10-04-2008, 02:12 PM	#13
Bojangles Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,419	vbulletin all the way.

10-04-2008, 02:24 PM	#14
xsabn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 203-069-778 Posts: 2,815	don't waste money with vbulletin .. go with SMF .. it's free & good & secure

10-04-2008, 05:50 PM	#18
teg0 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gringo in Puerto Rico Posts: 4,204	SMF > PHPBB, but VBulletin > * SMF is your best free solution by far. It has been around a long time. YaBB was around in the late 90s had a branch off that became YaBB PHP and that became Simple Machines after awhile.

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10-04-2008, 05:56 PM	#20
PastorSinAlot So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Compton Posts: 2,837	vbulletin if you want peace of mind

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tiger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,986	There is no comparison. vBulletin is best hands down. __________________

10-04-2008, 07:55 PM	#23
Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	I've used phpBB.... great if your small, but soon as you get popular, you'll start seeing the problems. Sometimes a paid solution is better because not everyone can afford it and it's more exclusive, security through obscurity and all that. Good luck __________________ i like waffles

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mrwilson mrwilson 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ICQ: 465406783 Posts: 5,122	Hit me up on on icq, i have a vb license that i no longer use you can have cheap. How ever it is only a leased one, it expires some time next year. It will save wasting money on a full license if you decided you dont like it

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ilbb Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: EU - Czech republic Posts: 3,025	vbulletin

10-05-2008, 06:05 AM	#31
idy09 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 13	I recommend vBulletin ;)

10-05-2008, 06:13 AM	#32
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	message boards are such a hassle in general, you have to babysit them from bad guys too much.

10-05-2008, 06:20 AM	#33
mightymike Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 139	If you still don't get it: I would use vBulletin for sure, way safer than the free ones, great support and really worth the money!

10-21-2008, 09:54 AM	#35
CyberHustler Masterbaiter Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,180	I still say phpBB. You don't see http://www.phpbb.com/community/ getting hacked.

10-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#36
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	Try PHPBB ORION,it is modified phpbb2 with included security script CBACK which prevent any kind of hack attack.Plus it have some mods included already which make it nice combo.But i stopped using them beacuse they banned me on offical support forum beacuse i accidently puted one of my porn site into my forum profile. www.cback.de/cback_software/orion.php

10-21-2008, 12:10 PM	#38
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	vBulletin is an excellent choice, but there are some complaints that it's lagging in innovation. Vbulletin 4.0 likely won't be ready until 2010 from what I've read; sounds about right based on my past experiences with vBulletin release cycles. If you simply plan to run a forum with minimal customization and few add-ons, then vBulletin is the way to go. Quality, proven product with great support. However, if you're seeking cutting edge / plan to do much customizing (not talking graphics per se, but actual code changes / utilizing numerous add-ons), then take a look at Invision Power Board. http://www.invisionpower.com/community/board/index.html Their licensing is a bit different than vBulletin, but the overall cost comes about the same as vBulletin. $175 verses $180 last I checked. Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales