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11/10/2005 4:41:51 PM

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"plus you can have avatars, sig pics"

many people (including me) don't like that crap since it muddies up the board.

11/10/2005 5:02:06 PM

there have been at least 10 serious exploits in phpbb
that is beyond acceptable

11/10/2005 5:05:09 PM

for pg. 2

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"^ the difference is that most of those holes are constantly being patched and upgrades are being released. say you go here: http://secunia.com/search/?search=crazyweb does that mean crazyweb has no security flaws? no, we all know them. and on top of that, nobody's fixing them. anyhow, i'd go with invision if i wanted to pay for it, or i'd go with SMF (http://www.simplemachines.org/) or phpBB2 since those are the 2 my hosting company already supports by including in fantastico and will automatically upgrade for me. i think that'd be my biggest criteria since keeping up with all that shit is such a pain when you have a thousand other things to do besides administer a board. edit: i forgot, there are some that are included as part of content management systems that you may look into as well - since picture galleries and stuff involve more than just a forum. these are the ones my hosting company supports: Drupal Geeklog Mambo Open Source PHP-Nuke phpWCMS phpWebSite Post-Nuke Siteframe Typo3 Xoops but i'm sure there are others out there."

11/10/2005 5:11:42 PM

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"many people (including me) don't like that crap since it muddies up the board."

Why? I think it's useful. On other boards I often identify people by avatar rather then screen name. It's easier that way.

11/10/2005 5:27:24 PM

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" since it muddies up the board."

11/10/2005 5:37:02 PM

I hate avatars. waste of bandwidth.

11/10/2005 9:11:14 PM

I'm sure there is an option that allows you to turn them off. No need to ruin the fun for everyone.

[Edited on November 10, 2005 at 9:24 PM. Reason : ..]

11/10/2005 9:24:49 PM

AVATARS AREN'T FUN

stop being aol and grow up you son of a bitch

11/11/2005 8:23:14 AM

Well I think they are pretty cool, but thats just my opinion. I fail to see how the fact that I like avatars somehow ties into my matuity level.

11/11/2005 11:59:55 AM

yes, well that would make sense as you belong in the realms of clueless aol chat boards and websites

11/11/2005 12:30:10 PM

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"yes, well that would make sense as you belong in the realms of clueless aol chat boards and websites"

Shows how much you know about me, seeing as how I hate AOL and never have frequented any of their chat boards. Just because I like avatars doesn't mean I'm a noob. Its just that most forums that I have been a member of have had avatars and sig pics, and I've grown used to them. So step off.

11/11/2005 1:39:28 PM

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"Its just that most forums that I have been a member of have had avatars and sig pics, and I've grown used to them."

yes, well that would make sense as you belong in the realms of clueless aol chat boards and websites

11/11/2005 2:35:00 PM

If I had to use something, I'd use Invision with about 90% of the features turned off.

I wouldn't touch phpBB again with a ten-foot pole.

11/11/2005 2:45:27 PM

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"yes, well that would make sense as you belong in the realms of clueless aol chat boards and websites"

You still haven't explained why, jackass.

11/11/2005 3:31:14 PM

because avatars and particularly sig pics have no purpose in a message board. they are redundant, they waste space, and it takes a weak, weak mind to enjoy them.

11/11/2005 4:10:09 PM

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"because avatars and particularly sig pics have no purpose in a message board. they are redundant, they waste space, and it takes a weak, weak mind to enjoy them"

How do they waste space? All you would have to do is put in a URL for an offsite server or your Photobucket account where the image is stored. They wouldn't have to store it on TWW's webserver. Like I said, there could also be an option to turn them off so you wouldn't have to view them if you didn't like. Everyone has different interests. Just because someone likes something you deem "uncool" doesn't mean they have a weak mind.

11/11/2005 6:22:23 PM

its not about uncool

its about being pathetic and AOLish

11/11/2005 6:42:57 PM

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"its not about uncool its about being pathetic and AOLish"

Who cares about what you think is AOLish? Like I said, you would be able to turn them off so you wouldn't have to look at them. Don't ruin the fun for those who DO enjoy avatars (I know some here do, they just don't have the balls to say it like I do).

11/11/2005 6:55:53 PM

look

you obviously suck at life and are getting trolled

so just stfu about your god damn avatars and signatures

ok?

11/11/2005 7:00:33 PM

Well right now its about money. Crazyweb would run me $1000, so I guess thats outta the question! Any other suggestions then?

11/11/2005 7:11:37 PM

You're shitting me.

$1,000 for how long?

11/11/2005 7:13:54 PM

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"The price is $1000, and most of that is based on the manual work involved"

11/11/2005 7:15:24 PM

Yeah, but for how long?

See, like if you buy vBulletin you pay something like $200 to get a one year license.

Or is just this $1,000 and then you're on your own?

11/11/2005 7:21:11 PM

^Yes, as far as I can tell thats all it is.

11/11/2005 8:10:04 PM

holy fuck

$1,000 is fucking ridiculous.

get invision and turn everything off.
http://invisionfree.com/

or install a haxed version like everyone else in the world and profit until they catch you.

11/11/2005 8:15:15 PM

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"look you obviously suck at life and are getting trolled so just stfu about your god damn avatars and signatures ok?"

Why? I think they are cool and if you don't like them you would have the option of turning them off.
What assholes you guys are for insulting me because my tastes differ from yours.

11/12/2005 1:51:37 AM

Excoriator, you need a fucking hobby. I can't be the only one tired of seeing you mouth off to anyone that'll respond.

11/12/2005 1:58:55 AM

hello kettle

11/12/2005 2:06:24 AM

^ha

11/12/2005 2:09:18 AM