Forum Switch?

[f50]

Originally Posted by multimediaman

heh... one huge advantage of this forum format is that it allows multiple attachments... I don't think I've ever seen a Vbulletin board use more than one...

RSC is run on vB and they allow multiple attachments per post. i'm sure its just an option that many sites don't use.

btw Envoy, i've just donated $10 towards the cause. it'll probly show up as being from Michael M. or soemthing, but if you add me to the front page list, you can just put f50.

[NightEye]

VB isn't free, SMF is, and it's a lot better. It looks similar to the phpbb thing we have now, so that's an advantage too..
I personally still think we should keep phpbb, but if not, I suggest to use SMF.
For more info, check http://www.simplemachines.org/

[Eat_Some_LSD]

I'd say Innvision Board (iB) would be the most stable board to use; most of the forums I visit use it and have little to no problems whatsoever.

I'd be willing to fork over a couple bucks, though I'd have to send it via money order or personal check.

[discocandy]

i'would say stick to this board and wait till the new udates.
what we need is to create subforums in the car brand secions.
like 1. cars, 2. volkswagen, 3.golf in 3 are all the golf versions.
that would make 3 extra clicks but keeps it viewable..
i think this is all due to the fact we are getting so damm big :twisted:
another idea is to build a seperate forum for airplane,train,and all other stuff.
and keep all others stuff out of the car forum.
just my 2 cents.

[NightEye]

The car forum is actually just the 'Blueprints' forum, so I think the plains, trains, etc could stay there, especially since there aren't that much that you need to create brands for the trains etc..
As for the subforums.. That would be uhm... Not really difficult I think, but I don't know if that's a good idea.. Well, the idea is good, but in practise, I think it will fail.. :roll:
But yes, I do agree on staying with PHPBB

[stuartam]

i would switch to IPB its nice a quick ( the new beta version v2 ) i have used them for a few forums with no problems at all.

support direct from them you have to pay for ( dam shame ) but there are loads of other forums that offer support and mods.

http://www.invisionboard.com/download/ ( Invision Power Board 2.0.0 (PF 3) forum sortware )

http://www.invisionize.com/ ( support and mods )

if you need any help just drop me an email and i'll try to helpout.

best regards

they also do a converter:

Official phpBB2 (2.0.6) to Invision Power Board 1.3 ( which can then be upgraded to v2 )

Use the EDIT button next time
NightEye

[Darker]

Plzzzzz NO! Let on SMCars phpBB forum, but by some time (6 months or some time about 6 months) change skin! But LET phpBB plz

[NightEye]

I can try some thing out with colourschemes if envoy etc decides to keep the phpBB forum

[Darker]

Try it NightEye!!!!

[NightEye]

I will, but first I need to know if we're keeping the php one.. If so, I will make some schemes (a darker one, maybe two, and a lighter one.. set the current one to default ofcourse)