Your favorite free forum software?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Slinky88, Aug 26, 2008.

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Your favorite?

  1. SMF

    9 vote(s)
    42.9%

  2. MyBB

    4 vote(s)
    19.0%

  3. phpBB

    6 vote(s)
    28.6%

  4. Other

    2 vote(s)
    9.5%
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  1. #1
    Whats your favorite forum software to use thats free and why?
     
    Slinky88, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  2. saimonsharif

    saimonsharif Peon

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    I prefer phpBB, but that's only because I've used it already :D
     
    saimonsharif, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  3. Proximity

    Proximity Banned

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    #3
    It would be phpbb, but i dont like free softwares. VB or IPB are prefered.
     
    Proximity, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  4. kodut

    kodut Well-Known Member

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    smf , but i have heard phpbb3 is better but havent tried it
     
    kodut, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  5. tendulkar2

    tendulkar2 Banned

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    #5
    Phpbb anytime..I'm using it for few of my forums.
     
    tendulkar2, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  6. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #6
    Phpbb is my all time favorite free forum software :)

    I am planning to start one forum soon but with vBulletin of course as i like that very much.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  7. cool_78

    cool_78 Guest

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    SMF, it's the best free script out there :)
     
    cool_78, Aug 26, 2008 IP
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    !Unreal Well-Known Member

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    #8
    MyBB, out of all the forum software I have used which is free MyBB is the best. Ive tried PhpBB, SMF, IPB (when it was free)
     
    !Unreal, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  9. esidyo

    esidyo Peon

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    #9
    phpbb if free, vb if paid
     
    esidyo, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  10. terminator69

    terminator69 Notable Member

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    #10
    My list in order from best to worst.

    vBulletin
    Phpbb2
    Phpbb3
    SMF
    MyBB
    IPB
     
    terminator69, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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    #11
    i always perfer PHP.
     
    stylish, Aug 27, 2008 IP
  12. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #12
    I prefer phpBB. Its more popular so more themes, mods etc. Plus its closer to vB.
     
    mikey1090, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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    tendulkar2 Banned

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    #13
    I think Phpbb3 is better than Phpbb2.. it has more security features ;)
     
    tendulkar2, Aug 27, 2008 IP
  14. maddogranger

    maddogranger Peon

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    I personally like SMF. It is easy to use, and great mods.
     
    maddogranger, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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    Nestrer Well-Known Member

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    #15
    phpBB is the best.
     
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  16. Slinky88

    Slinky88 Banned

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    #16
    Has anyone tried the new 1.4 version of MyBB?
     
    Slinky88, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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    ddlder Peon

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    #17
    phpbb rock
     
    ddlder, Aug 27, 2008 IP
  18. letsjoy

    letsjoy Well-Known Member

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    I love SMF
     
    letsjoy, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    MyBB - it has all the features I need.

    But, I prefer IPB for paid software
     
    peter_anderson, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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    Jon1771 Well-Known Member

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    I would say phpBB for free, but IPB all the way for paid
     
    Jon1771, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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