Best software for a private forum...

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by buffalo, Aug 11, 2009.

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    I am thinking of starting a new forum, but I want something that is completely private. I don't want any threads (not even thread titles, categories, etc.) to be visible to unregistered guests, and I want the admins to be able to approve new members before they can view threads or post.

    Are features like this available on any FREE forum software?
     
    buffalo, Aug 11, 2009 IP
  2. Helado

    Helado Peon

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    MyBB offers that I believe. It's very good forum software, one of the best free ones.
     
    Helado, Aug 11, 2009 IP
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    i-h8-scammers Banned

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    All forum software does this if you set the right permissions check out http://www.phpbb.com its the best and most commonly used bb out there
     
    i-h8-scammers, Aug 11, 2009 IP
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    buffalo Illustrious Member

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    Okay. So what if I take it one step further and go with a completely free forum, like on ProBoards or FreeForums or something like that. Does anyone know if any of those places have private forums?
     
    buffalo, Aug 11, 2009 IP
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    d3wlin Well-Known Member

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    Vanilla (latest stable 1.1.8) does this perfectly. By default it has new member approval turned on. As with privacy, just uncheck "Allow non-members to browse the forum" option at Application Settings section.

    You can check Vanilla here at Anti Cellulite Forum.
     
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    Yes, PHPBB...
     
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    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    agree with you, Vanilla is also my favorite forum software, elegant and simple. :)
     
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