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11-02-10, 11:42 AM
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vBulletin version 4.01 - whats the verdict?
Having been chatting with Stavros regarding the merits of the new vBulletin Forum software release, 4.01. I know he's a big fan, but I'm still not sure.
We are currently using version 3.8, and it has a familiar look and feel. Version 4.01 is a redesign, making it look more like a website than a forum, introducing more features like a blog, member articles etc. The only business forum I can find using the new version is the A1 Business Forum. To be fair to them, I think they are still in the process of sorting it out, as it looks like they have header probs, but you get an idea of the functionality. Me personally, I can't make my mind up. I do like our current style, I think its clear, logical and is what it is, but as always, interested to know what anyone else thinks, or if you're indifferent  I wouldn't rush to upgrade, but if enough people said they preferred the new version, then I'd think about migrating the forum in the next 6 months or so.
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11-02-10, 02:52 PM
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too noisy, too much going on. Trying to be all things to all people. Some good features, but can prob get the mods to plug into 3.8.
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13-02-10, 12:04 PM
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There are no free mods for v3 you have to purchase vbadvanced.
I dont particular like vbadvanced it is too web 1.0 for me. check out AVForums.com Home they use vba.
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13-02-10, 03:51 PM
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MLF does what it says on the tin, I think the extra bells and whistles is just un-neccessary fluff IMHO
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13-02-10, 07:15 PM
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Are you paying for this software? If so it seems odd you can run a PHPbb3 forum for free in the same format as this for FREE
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14-02-10, 06:05 PM
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Yeah, I have to admit, as those in the know, know, I am all about phpbb, but Stavros & Steve also get to have easy updates add ons etc, instead of messing with mods like on phpbb.
If you are a full on geek and have the time, phpbb. If you want functionality and future proofing, VB.
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15-02-10, 04:13 PM
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AS Kip implied I am not a big fan of PHPbb too much tinkering required to get it working flawlessly.
when I have problem with Vbul I just pick up the phone and the problem is dealt with. In response to Steve I suppose it Vbul 4 is only applicable dependent on what you are trying to achieve with your forum. When I finally get around to rebranding my site to www.JobSeekersadviceforum.com I will be posting articles on cv and interviewing techniques and VBul 3 does not really lend itself to that very well.
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15-02-10, 06:57 PM
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I guess I just thought money saving etc
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15-02-10, 06:59 PM
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The thing is, when saving money, you generally get less support etc, so I can see why the lads went with VB, the phpBB I use is just a side thing, not a business, if I were to move into making money from them, I would defo go with VB, 3 minutes phonecall, all done! Sounds good to me!
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15-02-10, 07:05 PM
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Dont get me wrong boys I am as tight as they come and Steve will confess to that fact.
I did go for PHPbb first and I have a shed load of issues and kip and I discussed them at length. 3 days on I still could not get several features working as I would like. Spoke to Steve and he brought me over to the dark side 4hrs and $120 later I have a fully functioning forum with non of the related issues I was seeing.
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