(16-11-2013, 08:45 PM)marathondan Wrote: Well Skipper, I'm happy to talk code with you while those hearty outdoor types are away.

What is it you don't like about MyBB? Is it high maintenance?

Didn't you switch from something else (vBulletin?) a while back? How does that compare?

As I've mentioned before, I'm also a member of a ProBoards forum. It seems robust, moderately configurable, perhaps not feature-laden... and free. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to use it if I was setting up a forum from scratch.

There's something about MyBB I just don't like. Hard to describe. The interface doesn't satisfy me, and I can't be bothered trying to customise it.

Yes, I used vBulletin for about 3 years at least. I liked it a lot but they started mucking about with the product and adding all sorts of stuff that most users haven't asked for and don't want. (The vBulletin forums are full of complaints and people announcing they are jumping ship.)

It might seem counter-intuitive but I'm getting less keen on free software. If I pay for something, the quality and robustness tends to be higher, and complaints are dealt with much more efficiently. But I'll have another look at ProBoards. It's ages since I've done so. Thanks. We don't need loads of features (vBulletin take note). Just the usual stuff. Will report back.