Forum Software

531 Views | 1 Replies | Last: 13 yr ago by rangersncowboys
rangersncowboys
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Oosh,

Did you design the forum software from scratch? Or was it something like phpBB that you gave an overhaul to with a theme?

Out of all the boards I troll/peruse online, TA has to be the slickest and cleanest one I've encountered. If similar software is available, I might want to make the jump for some forums I host personally.

TIA.
ooshwa
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Staff
AG
Initially, we used UltimateBB, but quickly ran into issues due to its limitations at the time (1999). We wrote the current system in response to accommodate. Since that time, however, most other BBs have advanced well beyond ours. We've made updates over the years to keep it going, but much of it has been pretty ugly.

We've been making lots of upgrades behind the scenes in the last months, but the system itself if still very proprietary and would not transfer well.

While the software is very antiquated in many aspects, I continue to enjoy the how easy it is to follow linear conversations (not-hierarchical).
rangersncowboys
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Agreed fully. I'd describe it as a minimal design. No bulky gaps between messages, no avatar spam, etc. Its simplicity is pleasing to the eyes, too. I guess I will continue my quest for a similar system online. Thanks!
Refresh
Page 1 of 1
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.