Any experiences with PunBB !?

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by d3wlin, Oct 10, 2009.

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  1. #1
    Hello!

    Few days ago I created a PHP programming forums with the help of PunBB. I enjoy its simplicity, while I would like to know your experience with it.


    Thanks
     
    d3wlin, Oct 10, 2009 IP
  2. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    Punbb is really a nice simple forum if some1 doesnt want thier forum to be very complex its the best solution.
     
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    Nix Wanning Peon

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    I like how punBB isn't as resource intensive as some of the other forum scripts around... but one of it's down points is its relative difficulty in customising themes and most of the ready-made ones don't look too good.
     
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  4. shadow82x

    shadow82x Active Member

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    If your going to use punBB, I suggest using the fork of it - fluxbb. (From the original creators of punBB)

    punBB is going no where, there team has no structure, and its all about money.

    http://fluxbb.org/
     
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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    Are they updating fluxbb i thought they wernt
     
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    shadow82x Active Member

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    More so than punBB.
     
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    buldozerceto Active Member

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    My experience that punbb can not create subforums, or am I wrong. :s
     
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    Lazybuttons Active Member

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    I love PunBB as a member. It does lack modifications, but there are a couple neat looking pre-made themes. If you can edit it, I'd say it's well worth using.

    User experience is important to user driven sites.
     
    Lazybuttons, Oct 16, 2009 IP
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    Vekseid Peon

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    PunBB's speed edge goes away as you add modules. MyBB is not much slower than a modded PunBB and Drupal and Vanilla both run circles around it.
     
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    RectangleMan Notable Member

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    I ran a successful forum a few years ago with PunBB. Overall I was happy with the software for a simple project. I had no problem creating a custom theme. You can certainly have a great forum with PunBB.
     
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    He said it all :)
     
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