Nominations for BotM - July 2006

[The Chief]

Here is the second contest for BotM here on vb.org.

Here are some changes we have made to the Official BotM Rules (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=120097) and voting. I will put the guidelines here for everybody to see them.
Global Rules
1.1) No rallying whatsoever is allowed either internally at vBulletin.org or externally. Any evidence proving this will result in disqualification.
1.2) Any complaints/questions should be forwarded via Private Message to the BOTM Leaders: The Chief and Ntfu2. They will be evaluated and escalated to vBulletin.org Staff if necessary.
1.3) If a candidate wins, the candidate is not eligible to enter the Board of the Month contest for another 6 months.
1.4) All nominated boards must use vBulletin, open to all guest, and can not contain or promote any adult and/or illegal material. Any boards that go against this rule will be disqualified immediately.
1.5) The vBulletin team shall be the sole arbitrator of what does and what does not violate BOTM Rules and Guidelines. (Examples include sites about drugs and/or sex.). If you have any complaints please refer to clause 1.2
1.6) vBulletin.org Staff can not nominate/second a board.

Nomination Guidelines
The Board of the Month is run on a nomination system.

* Primary Nominations can only be made by the Site Owner or Administrator.
* All Nominations must be seconded by anyone else.
* In the nomination thread, one may only nominate their board or second an already nominated board. Any other posts involving anything else will be deleted.
* Nominations will be voided if it is not seconded.
* When nominating please post the URL to the forum, a short description what makes your board stand out from default vBulletin, and a reason for nomination that will motivate others to second the nomination. If the staff feels that a nomination post is too promotional it will be edited accordingly.
* If the nominated forum is not available at the time of creation of the poll the next nominee in line will be selected to take its place.

Voting Guidelines
* The 5 boards that have the most seconded nominations will be placed in the poll in alphabetical order.
* The thread containing the poll will be closed to any replies to prevent any unnecessary influence.
* Voting is up to the voters; no one can force or rally a vote, please visit all nominated and vote for the best board, not the board that you are most familiar with. Please check for clause 1.2 of the Global Rules section above.

Voting/Nomination Dates and Deadlines
* Nominations will begin on the 3rd of every month, and accepted for the 8 following days till the 11th.
* Actual Voting will take place during the 12th till the end of the month. This will leave you around 18 days for you to vote for your favorite board.

We are sorry to have started this a bit late, but we have had some difficulties with organization :)

Now let your nominations begin!

Charles

[Snake]

I will surely nominate my forums this time! :)

Name: Final Fantasy Forums
URL: http://www.finalfantasyforums.net
Description: Community forums to discuss on the popular series of computer and console role-playing games produced by Square Enix including a massive MMORPG system!

[Lizard King]

I also want to nominate my board.


Name: Ayyas.Com
URL: http://www.ayyas.com/forum.html
Description: A Turkish Community about literature , music , frp and fun.

[jward]

I nominate www.vbseo.com (http://www.vbseo.com) :)

Name: vBulletin SEO Forums
URL: http://www.vbseo.com
Description:

www.vbseo.com (http://www.vbseo.com) has grown into a very active community for vBulletin SEO enthusiasts. The forum provides lots of information about vBSEO - as well as troubleshooting and other information for customers.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Please before submitting, read the changed rules.

Until now 3 submissions:
- 1 gives me a suspended page
- 1 is leading to a portal and not to the vB board
- 1 i had to edit the text since it was promotional to a product.

[The Chief]

Please before submitting, read the changed rules.

Until now 3 submissions:
- 1 gives me a suspended page
- 1 is leading to a portal and not to the vB board
- 1 i had to edit the text since it was promotional to a product.
haha, yes, leave them a chance :p

[COlson87]

Name: TalkXHTML (TXS for short)
URL: www.talkxhtml.com
Description: Web designer, master, and programmer community. Geared more towards helping new users.

This is a work in progress, but I think it deserves recognition. The amount of time I have spent on the design, modifications, and the site in general (in my opinion) makes it worthy of a BotM title. My first time entering in a BotM contest, so, I don't really know what to expect.

:) Woo.

[FASherman]

I nominate www.vbseo.com (http://www.vbseo.com) :)

Seconded

[Stephen Brown]

Name: ClubHabbo Forum
URL: http://www.clubhabboforum.net
Description: ClubHabbo Forum is an active, growing community based around Habbo Hotel. It has many modifications including the iBPro Arcade, vBShout and Yet Another Awards System. It also has an extensive list of forums for users to post and share their views in.

[OllieRocks]

Name: ClubHabbo Forum
URL: http://www.clubhabboforum.net
Description: ClubHabbo Forum is an active, growing community based around Habbo Hotel. It has many modifications including the iBPro Arcade, vBShout and Yet Another Awards System. It also has an extensive list of forums for users to post and share their views in.

* OllieRocks seconds this. :banana:

[smellymatty]

Name: ClubHabbo Forum
URL: http://www.clubhabboforum.net
Description: ClubHabbo Forum is an active, growing community based around Habbo Hotel. It has many modifications including the iBPro Arcade, vBShout and Yet Another Awards System. It also has an extensive list of forums for users to post and share their views in.

ed2k thirds this

[CAMS]

Name: 2EvolveMedia
URL: http://www.2evolve.org/vb/index.php
Description: vBulletin Skins and Graphics site.

[Atakan KOC]

Name: Bizim Uydu
URL: http://www.bizimuydu.com/forum/
Description: Satellite technology discussions

[tomshawk]

I'll give it a shot

Name: Tech-Unity "Tech Community"
URL: http://www.tech-unity.com/forums/index.php
Description: Computer Certification Discussions and Articles, as well as the occasional "What life throws at us" Chat

[Robbed]

Name: Double Minor Hockey Network
URL: http://www.doubleminor.net/forums/
Description: Number one site for Ea Sports NHL Series Downloads/Addons. A site dedicated to hockey. Discuss the NHL, games and any other hockey leagues.

[joeychgo]

I would like to nominate vBulletin FAQ


Forum Home: http://www.vbulletin-faq.com/forum/

Main page: http://www.vbulletin-faq.com/

vBulletin FAQ is a newer community dedicated to assisting vBulletin forum owners and administratos manage, promote, customize and profit from their forum. We also have Free vBulletin Skins and graphics available for download to registered members.

Our site opened in March of this year, and have nearly 600 great members already.

vBulletin FAQ operates on vB Version 3.6 and has a number of custom hacks installed including our Webmaster News (http://www.vbulletin-faq.com/forum/news.php) section, whcih features feeds from a variety of sources including vb.org. We also have a custom style and many vBulletin articles and tutorials available.

I hope thats not too promotional. I merely wanted to explain a little about our board and community. Thank you.

[Ohiosweetheart]

I second this nomination. I've learned alot from the people, and articles, at vB-FAQ, it's a great site.

[CoastToCoast.fm]

I'm also for the vbseo.com nomination -

[TheMusicMan]

I'd like to nominate my music site - www.theMouthPiece.com/vb

Any seconders?

[Azhrialilu]

I'd like to nominate my music site - www.theMouthPiece.com/vb (http://www.theMouthPiece.com/vb)

Any seconders?

I'll second John's site :)

[smacklan]

I'll second theMouthPiece.com as well as Tech-Unity...both are very nice sites with well thought out content :)

[niels999]

Name: 2EvolveMedia
URL: http://www.2evolve.org/vb/index.php
Description: vBulletin Skins and Graphics site.
I second thisone, he's making some great skins. And he's made a real nice forum for it all :banana: (And hes a good guy at vbh) ;)

[AWS]

I'll give it a shot

Name: Tech-Unity "Tech Community"
URL: http://www.tech-unity.com/forums/index.php
Description: Computer Certification Discussions and Articles, as well as the occasional "What life throws at us" Chat
I'll second this one and vb-faq as well.

[hilfe-forum]

first german bord...

Name: Hife-Forum (Help-Board)
URL: http://www.hilfe-forum.eu
Description: German Help Board.
Help for all problems Sozial... P2P... Mobil Phones... PC... INet...

[derekivey]

/me seconds vBulletin-FAQ.

[Disamy]

Name: Double Minor Hockey Network
URL: http://www.doubleminor.net/forums/
Description: Number one site for Ea Sports NHL Series Downloads/Addons. A site dedicated to hockey. Discuss the NHL, games and any other hockey leagues.
I second this. Great site !

[Mythotical]

I second http://www.vbseo.com

[EthanHunt]

Name : Bit-Racing-World
URL : http://www.bit-racing-world.de
Theme : This Board is about little, very little, RC-Cars. A lot of Tuning-Tips, Pictures, Videos and Fun-Stuff will also be there. It is a german board. Many pics will be self explaining.

Enjoy and have fun. :knockedout:

[Reminder]

Name: Bizim Uydu
URL: http://www.bizimuydu.com/forum/
Description: Satellite technology discussions

Seconded

[markbolyard]

Name: Talk vBulletin
URL: http://www.talkvb.com
Description: A support and discussion community for vBulletin owners.

[hilfe-forum]

I nominate www.vbseo.com (http://www.vbseo.com) :)...




I'll second

[HabboTopic]

Name: ClubHabbo Forum
URL: http://www.clubhabboforum.net
Description: ClubHabbo Forum is an active, growing community based around Habbo Hotel. It has many modifications including the iBPro Arcade, vBShout and Yet Another Awards System. It also has an extensive list of forums for users to post and share their views in.

Josh // HabboTopic User Owner Seconds This Nomination To BotM

[Cole2026]

I'll nominate:

Name: YourConvo
URL: http://www.yourconvo.com
Description: A heated debate and discussion forum as well as just a general place to chill out.

[Sports1131]

Name: Double Minor Hockey Network
URL: http://www.doubleminor.net/forums/
Description: Number one site for Ea Sports NHL Series Downloads/Addons. A site dedicated to hockey. Discuss the NHL, games and any other hockey leagues.

Thirded! Fantastic site!

[sab2000sab]

I guess it can't hurt!.. lol

Board: Southern Gospel Music Lovers
URL: http://www.sogospellovers.com/forums/
Description: A fun place where people who love Southern Gospel Music can hangout, talk about the latest in SGM, post concert schedules, submit CD's for review, and read the featured artist and featured fan articles.
Guest Login: afriend Password: afriend

Name: TalkXHTML (TXS for short)
URL: www.talkxhtml.com (http://www.talkxhtml.com)
Description: Web designer, master, and programmer community. Geared more towards helping new users.

I would like to second TalkXHTML! It rocks!

OOPS.. I forgot about the auto merge posts!.. This is a nomination post and a seconded post!! LOL.. Sorry!

[Logikos]

I would like to nominate vBulletin FAQ


Forum Home: http://www.vbulletin-faq.com/forum/

Main page: http://www.vbulletin-faq.com/

vBulletin FAQ is a newer community dedicated to assisting vBulletin forum owners and administratos manage, promote, customize and profit from their forum. We also have Free vBulletin Skins and graphics available for download to registered members.

Our site opened in March of this year, and have nearly 600 great members already.

vBulletin FAQ operates on vB Version 3.6 and has a number of custom hacks installed including our Webmaster News (http://www.vbulletin-faq.com/forum/news.php) section, whcih features feeds from a variety of sources including vb.org. We also have a custom style and many vBulletin articles and tutorials available.

I hope thats not too promotional. I merely wanted to explain a little about our board and community. Thank you.

I'll second this one as well

[gamelandz]

I might as well try.....

Name: Gamelandz.com
URL: http://www.gamelandz.com
Description: Online Sportsman's Community

[Marky]

Site Name: vBDiscussion
Site URL: http://www.vbdiscussion.com
Description: A forum dedicated to the customers of vBulletin. Helping in their problems and advice for modifying and boosting their forums.

[Milad]

URL: www.talkxhtml.com

I vote for this board :banana:

[Adult SEO]

Name: Scooter Help Forum
URL: http://www.scooterhulp.com/ (http://www.scooterhulp.com/)
Description: A dutch scooter forum where users can find support and other scooter addicts/experts.

My vote: http://www.hard.fm/

Best Regards,
Adult SEO

[Sean S]

Name: Static-Design
URL: http://www.static-design.com/forums
Description: Static-Design is a professional design community.

thank you. :)

[Snake]

Please before submitting, read the changed rules.

Until now 3 submissions:
- 1 gives me a suspended page
- 1 is leading to a portal and not to the vB board
- 1 i had to edit the text since it was promotional to a product.
Whoops sorry about that Macro. There ya go, my forums are back online once again. It was down for a while 'cause I had to move to a new server... :)

[Freesteyelz]

Name: Static-Design
URL: http://www.static-design.com/forums
Description: Static-Design is a professional design community.

thank you. :)

There's a lot of hot nominations this month but from a web designer's perspective I second Sean S' forum. The entire site is well formed and integrates nicely with vB. :)

[Mr. Slugworth]

I will throw mine into the pile:

Front page: http://www.mousebuzz.com
Forums: http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum

One of the biggest Disney fan forums out there. We recently had to move from our original domain, www.disneycentral.com, and with the move introduced a new design among many other features (adding a review section as I type).

[cscgal]

I'm going to go ahead and nominate by baby:

DaniWeb IT Discussion Community (http://www.daniweb.com) :)

Forums (of course), blogs, a code snippet library, tutorials, a link directory, an event calendar, an IRC chat network, a portal, social networking, and a lot more than I can't even remember, all completely built on top of the vB framework.

[JenniferK]

Name: PCOS Mommies
forums URL: http://www.pcosmommies.com/forums/index.php
homepage URL: http://www.pcosmommies.com/index.php
Description: A support site for moms who have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), we opened on March 3, 2006. The original board was opened 1 year prior but was on Proboards, so we had to start from scratch. :)

[Cole2026]

I'm going to go ahead and nominate by baby:

DaniWeb IT Discussion Community (http://www.daniweb.com) :)

Forums (of course), blogs, a code snippet library, tutorials, a link directory, an event calendar, an IRC chat network, a portal, social networking, and a lot more than I can't even remember, all completely built on top of the vB framework.
Great forum, seconded. :)

[The Chief]

Thanks for your nominations, keep them up :)

[Snake]

Oh for sure, don't worry about that. :P

[MentaL]

Name: RaGEZONE
URL: http://forum.ragezone.com
Description: The largest MMORPG development community in the English language, over 190,000 members.

[Jay...]

I would like to nominated my board

Name: Donked
URL: http://www.donked.net
Description: The northeasts number one site, for pubbing, clubbing, clubtrips, scouse house music and donk. Donked has been open since febuary 2006 and already has over 1200 members i have also gained sponsorship from the biggest nightclub in the north of England.

I will throw mine into the pile:

Front page: http://www.mousebuzz.com
Forums: http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum

One of the biggest Disney fan forums out there. We recently had to move from our original domain, www.disneycentral.com, and with the move introduced a new design among many other features (adding a review section as I type).

I second that. The design is fantastic! well done!

[FASherman]

Thanks for your nominations, keep them up :)
Are you serious?
Voting/Nomination Dates and Deadlines
* Nominations will begin on the 3rd of every month, and accepted for the 8 following days till the 11th.
* Actual Voting will take place during the 12th till the end of the month. This will leave you around 18 days for you to vote for your favorite board.
Last month you didn't follow the unpublished rules. This month, you publish rules and promptly break those.

Start the voting on the sites that were nominated and seconded up to the 12th and no later, or end this joke.

[OllieRocks]

Are you serious?

Start the voting on the sites that were nominated and seconded up to the 12th and no later, or end this joke.

* OllieRocks agrees.

Seriously, all nominations/seconds/thirds whatever from 13th - 15th July should be discarded otherwise this is cheating of published rules.

[Guest190829]

We started 4 days after the 3rd (July 7th), so it is only obvious that we push the deadline 4 days later as well (July 15th).

Please, next time you have to some issues with BOTM contest PM them to the BOTM Leaders, and they will handle it there. Thanks. :)

[OllieRocks]

Nomination Results:

2 or more Nominations
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www.vbseo.com - 5 Nominations
www.clubhabboforum.net - 4 Nominations
www.vbulletin-faq.com - 4 Nominations
www.theMouthPiece.com/vb - 3 Nominations
www.doubleminor.net/forums - 3 Nominations
www.talkxhtml.com - 3 Nominations
www.2evolve.org/vb - 3 Nominations
www.bizimuydu.com/forum - 2 Nominations
www.talkxhtml.com - 3 Nominations
www.static-design.com/forums - 2 Nominations
www.daniweb.com - 2 Nomination
www.static-design.com/forums - 2 Nominations
www.mousebuzz.com/forum - 2 Nominations

1 Nomination
----------------
www.finalfantasyforums.net - 1 Nomination
www.ayyas.com/forum.html - 1 Nomination
www.tech-unity.com/forums - 2 Nominations
www.doubleminor.net/forums - 1 Nomination
www.hilfe-forum.eu - 1 Nomination
www.bit-racing-world.de - 1 Nomination
www.talkvb.com - 1 Nomination
www.yourconvo.com - 1 Nomination
www.sogospellovers.com/forums - 1 Nomination
www.gamelandz.com - 1 Nomination
www.vbdiscussion.com - 1 Nomination
www.scooterhulp.com - 1 Nomination
www.pcosmommies.com - 1 Nomination
forum.ragezone.com - 1 Nomination
www.donked.net - 1 Nomination

[mcyates]

I would like to nominate my forum:

I also want to nominate my board.


Name: My Football Forum
URL: http://www.myfootballforum.com
Description: Busy online football (soccer) forum for people from across the world to login and talk about the great game we all love.

[tomshawk]

Nomination Results:

2 or more Nominations
----------------
www.vbseo.com (http://www.vbseo.com) - 5 Nominations
www.clubhabboforum.net (http://www.clubhabboforum.net) - 4 Nominations
www.vbulletin-faq.com (http://www.vbulletin-faq.com) - 4 Nominations
www.theMouthPiece.com/vb (http://www.theMouthPiece.com/vb) - 3 Nominations
www.doubleminor.net/forums (http://www.doubleminor.net/forums) - 3 Nominations
www.talkxhtml.com (http://www.talkxhtml.com) - 3 Nominations
www.2evolve.org/vb (http://www.2evolve.org/vb) - 3 Nominations
www.bizimuydu.com/forum (http://www.bizimuydu.com/forum) - 2 Nominations
www.talkxhtml.com (http://www.talkxhtml.com) - 3 Nominations
www.static-design.com/forums (http://www.static-design.com/forums) - 2 Nominations
www.daniweb.com (http://www.daniweb.com) - 2 Nomination
www.static-design.com/forums (http://www.static-design.com/forums) - 2 Nominations
www.mousebuzz.com/forum (http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum) - 2 Nominations

1 Nomination
----------------
www.finalfantasyforums.net (http://www.finalfantasyforums.net) - 1 Nomination
www.ayyas.com/forum.html (http://www.ayyas.com/forum.html) - 1 Nomination
www.tech-unity.com/forums (http://www.tech-unity.com/forums) - 2 Nominations
www.doubleminor.net/forums (http://www.doubleminor.net/forums) - 1 Nomination
www.hilfe-forum.eu (http://www.hilfe-forum.eu) - 1 Nomination
www.bit-racing-world.de (http://www.bit-racing-world.de) - 1 Nomination
www.talkvb.com (http://www.talkvb.com) - 1 Nomination
www.yourconvo.com (http://www.yourconvo.com) - 1 Nomination
www.sogospellovers.com/forums (http://www.sogospellovers.com/forums) - 1 Nomination
www.gamelandz.com (http://www.gamelandz.com) - 1 Nomination
www.vbdiscussion.com (http://www.vbdiscussion.com) - 1 Nomination
www.scooterhulp.com (http://www.scooterhulp.com) - 1 Nomination
www.pcosmommies.com (http://www.pcosmommies.com) - 1 Nomination
forum.ragezone.com - 1 Nomination
www.donked.net (http://www.donked.net) - 1 Nomination

Seeing some of the competition, I think my chances are thin, but I think you put my forums in the wrong catagory.
http://www.tech-unity.com/forums - 2 Nominations
I had a nomination and 2 seconds, thats 3 total, right?

[Serenity_tr]

Name: Bizim Uydu
URL: http://www.bizimuydu.com/forum/
Description: Satellite technology discussions
Atakan KOC thirds this

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Nominating is closed now.

Our BOTM Leaders will do their counting and post the voting thread soon.