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Pricey
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i need a proper forum on my site with mods and stuff but i don't want all the hassle of sql and all that

any suggestions?

My programs don't crash... your computer does

http://johnsgamesuk.topcities.com
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CattleRustler
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Posted: 9th Sep 2003 22:12
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outsource

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David T
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phpbb, very easy

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andrew11
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Posted: 9th Sep 2003 23:13 Edited at: 9th Sep 2003 23:13
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get a brinkster account (http://www.brinkster.com/) and go to http://forum.snitz.com/ and follow the instructions. You just have to upload files, follow the instructions and edit the options.

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Shock
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phpbb has the "hassle" of mysql (seriously though, it isnt a hassle at all, its a very easy concept to get to know)

snitz would be a good idea, that uses an access database doesnt it? all that needs is to be uploaded in the right place

if you just want a forum, and really cant be bothered that much to set it up (although theyre not hard, but finding a good free host WITH scripting is hard), then i'd recommend http://www.boardnation.com


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David T
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phpbb has the "hassle" of mysql (seriously though, it isnt a hassle at all, its a very easy concept to get to know)

What, upload some files and fill in a form? It does it all for you!

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Shock
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Quote: "but i don't want all the hassle of sql and all that"


i think he was referring to the creation of the database, and setting db users, etc.

by the way, nice sig, i remember that from when lisa gets into mensa


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HZence
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www.aimoo.com

not too limited, probably just what you're looking for and it's also what i use.

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andrew11
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Topcities dosen't support PHP or mySQL Databases, so PHPBB is out of the question, unless he wants to find a host that does.

Snitz works with Microsoft database. You just upload some files and change the settings to work with Brinkster.

www.aimoo.com is also an option, but you can't edit the files or anything.

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HZence
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www.aimoo.com just pissed me off, they started putting ads on my site as of today.

SW Games - www.freewebs.com/swgames

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Kangaroo2 BETA2
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Yes the ugly adds on Aimoo boards are a shame, because otherwise their forum design is the best "free" forum for people who cannot host a php based board I've found.

Phpbb really is very easy and stable though You just need to make sure your webhost allows php (Most free-hosts don't )

Quikly Studio Pro. Soon. Honest.
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Pricey
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this board is not for my topcities site its for one on angel fire and i've decided to use board nation and it is very easy and straight forward and i am waiting for them to e-mail me with my details

thanx for all your suggestions!

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David T
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Quote: "by the way, nice sig, i remember that from when lisa gets into mensa"


Indeed

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