vBulliten or PhpBB? - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

bb_wolfe · 01-03-2009, 11:46 AM

Need to setup a tech support forum, anyone want to comment why they like either of the forums above, or what they would recommend instead.

Forum open to public to view, reg required to post, aside from that, no real obscure requirements.

Uzzz · 01-03-2009, 11:49 AM

not sure if this is still the case ...but i prefer Vbul...just cause phpBB tends to get hacked a lot.

mattaw · 01-03-2009, 11:54 AM

Vbulliten IMO...

IronLogik · 01-03-2009, 11:55 AM

if you don't mind paying for the vBulletin license, then there's no reason to choose phpBB.

guerilla · 01-03-2009, 12:41 PM

vBulletin, the plugin system and community of developers alone make it worth it.

Ryan · 01-03-2009, 01:03 PM

Vbulletin....PHPBB has had a remote exploit is almost every version.

bb_wolfe · 01-03-2009, 01:04 PM

Awesome, thanks for the input!

_poto_ · 01-03-2009, 01:29 PM

+1 for vb... I've run both and vb is so much nicer... imho, it's really worth the money...

kyleirwin · 01-03-2009, 01:30 PM

vbul. phpbb is a piece of shit.

jeff_p · 01-03-2009, 01:51 PM

vB for the add-ons

Red_Virus · 01-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Vbulletin always for mods and security.

scorch · 01-03-2009, 02:19 PM

What about ipb?

nachoninja · 01-03-2009, 02:23 PM

nice boobs

and Vb FTW

-Matt- · 01-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Go with VB.

I've also used the free MyBB without complaint.

TylerL · 01-03-2009, 02:35 PM

Boobs icon next time, thanks.

vBulletin hands down.

bb_wolfe · 01-03-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerL

Boobs icon next time, thanks.

vBulletin hands down.

My bad, didn't even think of that being NSFW until your post. Sorry if it caught you.

BrynYoungblut · 01-03-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorch

What about ipb?

I personally love IPB also, but vBulletin does the trick.

radio · 01-03-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb_wolfe

boobs? what boobs? tell that chick to get out of my way, she's obstructing the view.

can you tell i'm going stir crazy being here in the plains states. north of you bb on I29...

oh, and vB ftw.

somlor · 01-03-2009, 04:04 PM

I've always gone with Invision Power Board, probably just because I am more familiar with it. AFAIK, IPB and VBulletin are the only real choices unless you really want to save the cash in which case phpBB, punBB, or Vanilla.

Sean

Madin · 01-03-2009, 04:45 PM

+1 for vB, used it for years not one complaint.

Easy to customize, and the plugin system is awesome!

arcarc · 01-03-2009, 04:48 PM

vb all the way. then get vbseo.

ArtDeco · 01-03-2009, 06:15 PM

I haven't used either yet. but I'd like to see what you or some other WF member could do with BuddyPress and WPMU now that it's out.

Xdreamer · 01-03-2009, 06:17 PM

vBulletin is your friend

gdubs12345 · 01-03-2009, 06:34 PM

i use phpbb, i had to add alot of mods to stop the spam, but i havent had any automated spam in 2 years

xentech · 01-03-2009, 07:10 PM

vBulletin, there is no debate.

Sohan · 01-04-2009, 01:37 AM

vBulletin hands down.

dBloq · 01-29-2009, 01:06 PM

What about for a first timer with a low budget. Do you think phpbb will do the trick or will I get fucked with spam?

bb_wolfe · 01-29-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dBloq

What about for a first timer with a low budget. Do you think phpbb will do the trick or will I get fucked with spam?

I really like vBulletin, I still get some spam. Worth $180 for sure.

digga121 · 01-29-2009, 01:24 PM

If there's a budget at all, vBulletin by far. Ive worked with them both, skinning, and maintaining, and as far as integrating it with your site, reliability, coding, plugins, and theme wise, I'd go with vBulletin.

I think there is another free forum, although I haven't tried it, but C2M has it installed on his forum, and Ruck said it works great. Deffinate option for those who don't want to fork out that $180 bucks!

Oh Wolf, by the way.. WFReview kicks ass! Nicely done bud, top notch programming.

digga

herman333 · 01-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Vbulletin is more flexible compared to phpBB. I would suggest the former. Btw, those chicks are all delectable. Lol!

Lord B · 01-29-2009, 01:41 PM

I have to say that PHPbb 3 is a HUGE fucking improvement and I do use it on quite a few sites. But for any site that I am serious about, I'd use vBulletin (aff link). There was a time when I had 24 vB licenses and it is worth every cent they charge for it.

BTW I think now they have Askimnet (or however you spell that Auttomatic solution) integration both for the forum and the blog plugin.

Elvie · 01-29-2009, 02:57 PM

If you have to go the free route - I've been really happy with SMF - Simple Machines Forum - Home of SMF: Free PHP and MySQL forum software

It's really easy to upgrade, has mods, templates, and a user forum.

RDion12 · 01-31-2009, 02:29 AM

vbulletin has more functionalities compared to phpbb

riezioVL · 01-31-2009, 05:31 AM

phpbb...been maintaining my forum for almost 2 years now.

Sutherbee · 01-31-2009, 07:24 PM

If you want state of the art security features and regular updates then I would definitly go for vbulletin. But VB cost close to 200 for a full license. Phpbb is free. but does not have the support and updates that VB has it's a trade off.

gamernz · 01-31-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvie

If you have to go the free route - I've been really happy with SMF - Simple Machines Forum - Home of SMF: Free PHP and MySQL forum software

It's really easy to upgrade, has mods, templates, and a user forum.

Have used SMF myself, however I find VB has a more feature rich admin panel.

guerilla · 01-31-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb_wolfe

I really like vBulletin, I still get some spam. Worth $180 for sure.

Make sure you have ImageMagick installed on the server, and change the default CAPTCHA settings in the backend (under options/images iirc)

That will keep the bots out. Anyone who spams by hand will be able to register whatever you do. But bots are really annoying.

01-03-2009, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
bb_wolfe Medicinal KFC Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,119 iTrader: 7 / 100%	vBulliten or PhpBB? Need to setup a tech support forum, anyone want to comment why they like either of the forums above, or what they would recommend instead. Forum open to public to view, reg required to post, aside from that, no real obscure requirements. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

01-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Uzzz Death im yur Bitch Lover! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, T.O Posts: 1,958 iTrader: 14 / 100%	not sure if this is still the case ...but i prefer Vbul...just cause phpBB tends to get hacked a lot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ .______________________________________________.

01-03-2009, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
mattaw Blank Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 224 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Vbulliten IMO... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ WhatRunsWhere.com - Find out what everyone is running, how they're doing it and find out now. Your competition is using it, why aren't you?

01-03-2009, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
IronLogik borrowed ladder Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 616 iTrader: 5 / 100%	if you don't mind paying for the vBulletin license, then there's no reason to choose phpBB. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
guerilla Be happy or I'll kill you Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: No Posts: 10,560 iTrader: 90 / 100%	vBulletin, the plugin system and community of developers alone make it worth it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ - Great content HERE Quod non apparet non est

01-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ryan Meeeeeoooow Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 541 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Vbulletin....PHPBB has had a remote exploit is almost every version. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Ryan @Linkbuildr and @LuxuryBranded

01-03-2009, 01:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
bb_wolfe Medicinal KFC Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,119 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Awesome, thanks for the input! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

01-03-2009, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
_poto_ bluntastic Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 663 iTrader: 4 / 100%	+1 for vb... I've run both and vb is so much nicer... imho, it's really worth the money... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ ...

01-03-2009, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
kyleirwin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 1,819 iTrader: 1 / 100%	vbul. phpbb is a piece of shit. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
jeff_p payperdickroll Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 163 iTrader: 0 / 0%	vB for the add-ons Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red_Virus Support: +1(347) 417-5786 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,543 iTrader: 765 / 100%	Vbulletin always for mods and security. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

01-03-2009, 02:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
scorch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 91 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What about ipb? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
nachoninja Love the dog Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fleshlightville Posts: 4,048 iTrader: 2 / 100%	nice boobs and Vb FTW Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Copeac Affiliate Network + Liquid Web VPS = $$$$$

01-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
-Matt- Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,250 iTrader: 19 / 100%	Go with VB. I've also used the free MyBB without complaint. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Code: <img src="[insert NSA tracking pixel here]" />

01-03-2009, 02:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
TylerL read less, get paid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 885 iTrader: 11 / 87%	Boobs icon next time, thanks. vBulletin hands down. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 30% off by using code WF2010 Limited uses, get yours now!

01-03-2009, 04:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
somlor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 123 iTrader: 8 / 100%	I've always gone with Invision Power Board, probably just because I am more familiar with it. AFAIK, IPB and VBulletin are the only real choices unless you really want to save the cash in which case phpBB, punBB, or Vanilla. Sean Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 04:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
Madin Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44 iTrader: 2 / 100%	+1 for vB, used it for years not one complaint. Easy to customize, and the plugin system is awesome! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 04:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
arcarc Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0%	vb all the way. then get vbseo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 06:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
ArtDeco Ex-lurker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA USA Posts: 631 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I haven't used either yet. but I'd like to see what you or some other WF member could do with BuddyPress and WPMU now that it's out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I believe in free speech like liberals used to, free markets like conservatives used to, and free software like programmers used to.

01-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
Xdreamer Banned for 7 days Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 706 iTrader: 60 / 100%	vBulletin is your friend Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Fuck inspiration, get links __________________________________________________ ________

01-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
gdubs12345 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 8 / 100%	i use phpbb, i had to add alot of mods to stop the spam, but i havent had any automated spam in 2 years Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-03-2009, 07:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
xentech NFLol. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Great Britain Posts: 1,836 iTrader: 1 / 100%	vBulletin, there is no debate. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-04-2009, 01:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
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01-29-2009, 01:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
dBloq Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What about for a first timer with a low budget. Do you think phpbb will do the trick or will I get fucked with spam? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
digga121 ajaxking Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 742 iTrader: 26 / 100%	If there's a budget at all, vBulletin by far. Ive worked with them both, skinning, and maintaining, and as far as integrating it with your site, reliability, coding, plugins, and theme wise, I'd go with vBulletin. I think there is another free forum, although I haven't tried it, but C2M has it installed on his forum, and Ruck said it works great. Deffinate option for those who don't want to fork out that $180 bucks! Oh Wolf, by the way.. WFReview kicks ass! Nicely done bud, top notch programming. digga Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ WordPress -/- PHP -/-Responsive Design. Contact me for details.

01-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
herman333 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Vbulletin is more flexible compared to phpBB. I would suggest the former. Btw, those chicks are all delectable. Lol! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-29-2009, 02:57 PM	#32 (permalink)
Elvie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 320 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you have to go the free route - I've been really happy with SMF - Simple Machines Forum - Home of SMF: Free PHP and MySQL forum software It's really easy to upgrade, has mods, templates, and a user forum. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-31-2009, 02:29 AM	#33 (permalink)
RDion12 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 93 iTrader: 0 / 0%	vbulletin has more functionalities compared to phpbb Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ [Annoying "monies on autopilot" sig here]

01-31-2009, 05:31 AM	#34 (permalink)
riezioVL Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 75 iTrader: 0 / 0%	phpbb...been maintaining my forum for almost 2 years now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-31-2009, 07:24 PM	#35 (permalink)
Sutherbee Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you want state of the art security features and regular updates then I would definitly go for vbulletin. But VB cost close to 200 for a full license. Phpbb is free. but does not have the support and updates that VB has it's a trade off. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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