PHPbb vs. vBulletin

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Originally Posted by jbird

I run phpBB 2.0.8 right now, I like the hacks for it, I HATE THEMES! If I want to add a new theme I gotta edit the hell out of files, a pain in the butt. I am anxiously awaiting phpBB 2.2 to come out. But I have recently started to think about vB as a solution.

for "styles" if I install new styles do I got gotta edit a buncha crap?

also, my phpBB is less fourm based, and more user profile based. I have the fourms, but it's more of a hummm... dating'ish site. I know from word of mouth vB has tons of hacks. As does phpBB. But 98% of the phpBB hacks I tried (and I tried a lot) didn't do much to really make the board stand out from just a "fourm"

if I wanted to build a user interaction site that revolves around people looking at other peopels profiles, and having pictures and galleries and all that good stuff. Would vB be a good option? having 1200 hacks doesn't mean much if none of them will do what I'm after

I couldn't agree more. Hacking (modding :ermm: ) phpBB was excruciating. The template system sux. Why have to hack it to death just to get some of the basic functionality. IMO vB is well worth every penny.

But if you have to have a free solution, go with IPB.