since a lot of people seem to be making forums now and getting flamed because of them i've decided to post a few points to help u create a better forum...

1: dont bother using one of the free internet based forums...go to phpbb.com download phpbb (dosent take up much room) find a free host and make your forum on that site.(if u want to see an example of some of the stuff u can do on phpbb click on the link in my sig)
2:dont use exactly the same style as everybody else does cos since most people are using the same boring style.
3: make sure that your forum is actually about something that ppl will like instead of just copying other forums.
and
4:try to get people who will actually stick around join the forum cos there isnt any point in having a forum if nobody goes there

thank you mig. but still, ppl don't listen to flaming, so i don't think they will listen to this. :bored:

cool thx mig

how do you upload the files? do you have to upload all of them or just one big folder? ;) and what do i upload all the files in? which host is the best? please help me!



Edited By WhiteTigerClaw on Jan. 23 2003 at 20:13

but do we need a html code

[quote:post_uid0="coolplayer2K2"]but do we need a html code[/quote]
Not really, but MIG, I prefer an Invisionboard over phpBB. They are both very good, but I think phpBB has a little less features. I can install both for anyone, just remember you need a host with the following:

1) PHP
2) MySQL

It is better to have a faster host, the faster the host, the faster the forum :alien: ! I am still looking for a good host myself! A tip of advise.....

Don't choose www.tripod.co.uk: it is way to slow.

Don't choose www.coolfreepages.com: Because the delete your message board for no reason. Hopefully the forums will get better now

oh thanx 4 that advice on coolfreepages...i was going to try changng my forum to that.

and you can probably find everything u need to know at phpbb.com about uploading the files

2003 i can set up a forumcorrectly aswell, but i have two problems.

1) i cant find a host to support mysql and php (arpart from coolfreepages)
2) my cuteftp ain't connecting, so, i'm buggered really lol

hmmm sounds really nice mig , im gonna read that $hit at home cuz right now im at school and i cant download anything

awe you gete more star