Why do you choose to use phpbb?

Michael · August 31st, 2009, 03:55 PM

Many phpbb owners ask vbulletin owners what does it have that phpbb doesnt?, why do you choose vbulletin? Well now I am asking you the very same question.

Why did you choose to use phpbb over the other forum softwares?

jlevi · September 1st, 2009, 08:22 AM

Because it was free.... and I really like the admin & mod interfaces. Being a moderator on another vBulletin forum, the default admin control panel looks really ugly.

But, I might get a pre-owned vBulletin licence to see how it compares.

kneel · September 2nd, 2009, 08:42 PM

i have a phpbb . . do you need to purchase a domain name to go with it or what? I dont understand...

Ryan · September 5th, 2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kneel

i have a phpbb . . do you need to purchase a domain name to go with it or what? I dont understand...

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jlevi · September 5th, 2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kneel

i have a phpbb . . do you need to purchase a domain name to go with it or what? I dont understand...

phpBB is a forum system, and you install it on a server with a domain name just like you've done with vBulletin on the forum in your profile link.

sbfc93 · September 12th, 2009, 02:41 PM

I use phpBB because it's free, has a lot of MODs and I think the styles for phpBB are very appealing.

Mikey · September 12th, 2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

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rofl

OneUpDave · September 14th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbfc93

I use phpBB because it's free, has a lot of MODs and I think the styles for phpBB are very appealing.

Can you link me to some of those?

mikesmith · October 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM

PHPBB is free and that's why i am preferring it.I think the styles for phpBB are very appealing.

FullMetalBabe · October 3rd, 2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesmith

PHPBB is free and that's why i am preferring it.I think the styles for phpBB are very appealing.

MyBB is also free, and I make MyBB styles, so of course I find MyBB styles appealing.

jlevi · October 3rd, 2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OneUpDave

Can you link me to some of those?

Styles or the mods? The only real downside to phpBB is that the modifications require heavy php code edits, which also takes a lot of time.

Chani · October 3rd, 2009, 06:42 PM

Actually, I think that phpBB mod installations and code updates are an EXCELLENT way to dive into learning php and databases.

I used to use phpBB because it was free, and it did frustrate me at the time that it was so much work in install mods and updates. Now I see that that was a real benefit in the long run.

I chose to switch to vBulletin because I really like it.

(and security issues)

OneUpDave · October 3rd, 2009, 08:21 PM

I was asking for styles. I know where the mods are, and there are quite a bit.

Danny · October 23rd, 2009, 02:18 AM

I don`t have a choice,really. I want vBulletin or IPB, but can`t afford to pay for it if I don`t know how my site is gonna work out.

Notorious · October 23rd, 2009, 02:23 AM

IMO Its the best free forum software out there.

August 31st, 2009, 03:55 PM	#1
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October 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM	#9
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October 23rd, 2009, 02:18 AM	#14
Danny Newcomer Posts: 15 Join Date: Dec 2007 Software: IPB,Phpbb,myBB	Re: Why do you choose to use phpbb? I don`t have a choice,really. I want vBulletin or IPB, but can`t afford to pay for it if I don`t know how my site is gonna work out.

October 23rd, 2009, 02:23 AM	#15
Notorious Newcomer Posts: 5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Experience: Beginner Forums Admin/Mod: 3 Software: vBulletin 3.8.x Forum: UNP	Re: Why do you choose to use phpbb? IMO Its the best free forum software out there.

September 1st, 2009, 08:22 AM	#2
jlevi Addict Posts: 96 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Experience: Intermediate Forums Admin/Mod: 1 Software: vBulletin 3.8.x & phpBB 3.0.x	Because it was free.... and I really like the admin & mod interfaces. Being a moderator on another vBulletin forum, the default admin control panel looks really ugly. But, I might get a pre-owned vBulletin licence to see how it compares.

October 3rd, 2009, 08:21 PM	#13
OneUpDave	Re: Why do you choose to use phpbb? I was asking for styles. I know where the mods are, and there are quite a bit.
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