Creating a forum

[Rhino172]

No idea if this is the right place to post this but hey-hoe...

I've recenlty moved into a new build block of flats (small development of only 12 flats).

A few issues have cropped up that it'd be good for all the residents to be involved/discuss and it's pain tyring to get everyone together etc...

Now I thought about setting up a facebook page but not everyone is on there, so thought maybe it's worth creating some sort of internet forum.

Issue is I know NOTHING about doing such a thing and don't want to have to pay for it either.

Ideally it would be secure so only resedents could log in etc.

Any sugestions? I've had a quick look on google and came across a site called forumotion or something along those lines...obviously I don't want to go and sign up for something thats just crap or doesn't suit the needs.

 

[Cliotoby]

look at phpbb forums.

 

[The Boosh!]

look at phpbb forums.

Get PHPbb.

FTP all the files across to your server.

Set up a database on the server

Run the install script (follow instructions that come with it).

Create a simple sub forum "discussion"

Set it up so new members require your authorisation to join/sign up.

That's a succinct summary of how you do it. Loads of info online.

ClioSport is much more advanced than that but you don't need anything as fancy as us i'm guessing

 

[Rhino172]

Lol that whole post means chuff all to me :S

I've created one now using a website, www.forumbuilder.com

Looks alright and does the job. Just need to get everyone to register for it now!

 

[Gally]

Great idea though mate I like it. Issues can be sorted out super quickly.

 

[Tom]

invisionfree

 

[Addicted]

invisionfree

this

 

[Millsy]

this

+1, extremely easy to use and setup in minutes!

 

[Rhino172]

Cheers all, I've had a quick look at invisionfree and at a glance it doesn't apear to be much different to the one I've used.

It's taking shape quite nicely now. Going to print out a quick note with the url on and drop it in the letter boxes. Hopefully everyone will see the benefits and sign up to it.

 

[Darren S]

look at phpbb forums.

Easy to setup, but INFURIATING to administer on a day-to-day basis. The phpbb forums come across as being slightly elitist too - "What? You mean you don't know the answer to that already?"

Never administered vbulletin (or alternatives) before, so I can't really compare.

D.