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    • T3P3Tonyundefined
      T3P3Tony administrators
      last edited by

      Yes no matter what we move to there is a requirement to map one database of tables to another. Also a requirement to convert the posts format from bbcode to markup in some cases, import avatar links and possibly leave a bunch of redirect messages so links from external pages to threads are not broken

      www.duet3d.com

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      • fmaundefined
        fma
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        If phpbb is not really maintained anymore, it should be avoided. Security problem can occur, without quick solution.

        About modern engines, if it means ugly and complicated, as more and more forums are, well, avoid them too 😉

        Frédéric

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        • T3P3Tonyundefined
          T3P3Tony administrators
          last edited by

          Looking at SMF which Dougal linked it appears ok from first look so it's on the list for consideration. There is an obvious split:
          PHP based (phpbb,mybb, SMF, vanilla)
          JS based (discourse).

          The new forum should be better at preventing SPAM. It should be better at notifications. It must have enough expertise (paid is fine) to migrate from Luna.

          Nice to have is better integration with email (email responses to threads), easy configuration of moderators, @mentions. Plugins or core features to host images is also nice to have.

          www.duet3d.com

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          • T3P3Tonyundefined
            T3P3Tony administrators
            last edited by

            I should add that the PHP based ones are generally less full featured and (subjectively to me) "feel older"

            www.duet3d.com

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            • Dougal1957undefined
              Dougal1957
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              I agree Tony and I do like Discourse (The Zesty Forum is built on that) I was quite surprised at the cost of it though but I guess there pricing includes hosting.

              So out of the 3 on your list I would vote Discourse

              Doug

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              • T3P3Tonyundefined
                T3P3Tony administrators
                last edited by

                yeah hosted discourse is pricey but it can be hosted elsewhere on the cloud.

                www.duet3d.com

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                • raykholoundefined
                  raykholo
                  last edited by

                  Tony has nicely stated my concerns of phpbb (also the large amount of spam those get) and why I like Discourse a lot. It fits your requirements nicely. It is on the more expensive end if you want to use their hosted solution, and there are cheaper options for 3rd party hosted Discourse, or self-hosted. I've used Bitnami to deploy Discourse to an Azure VM/ Cloud Service before, when I had the monthly service credit. DigitalOcean is cheaper…

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                  • SuperJETTundefined
                    SuperJETT
                    last edited by

                    I own/run a large forum (x-h2o.com) that I started in 2006 and helped run another large forum before that for 4-5 years. I've run phpbb, vbulletin, and for the last many years have been on Xenforo and love it. vbulletin lost its soul years ago. phpBB just doesn't have much development going on. I've used SMF also for another forum I started for smoking meat (and just remembered for our state's mountain bike association as well) and liked it well enough.

                    Custom CoreXY at home with Duet Wifi, Hemera

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                    • T3P3Tonyundefined
                      T3P3Tony administrators
                      last edited by

                      I did look at Xenofora but decided against paying for a non opensource version when I could pay for discourse.

                      I have asked on the MyBB and discourse forums about migration.

                      www.duet3d.com

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                      • 1d1undefined
                        1d1
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                        I've been using the Discourse system for a while now and find it quite user friendly and effective (Zesty group and 3d printing general discussion).

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                        • fmaundefined
                          fma
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                          Don't know if you have seen this:

                          https://ultimaker.com/en/community/52169-ultimaker-community-forum-migration

                          Frédéric

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                          • Avamanderundefined
                            Avamander
                            last edited by

                            Small question, would it be possible to add Gravatar integration to automatically fetch profile pictures based on e-mail as an option?

                            (Just mentioning that Discourse is rather okay to use (Syncthing is using it) and I'd pick that)

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                            • Zesty_Lykleundefined
                              Zesty_Lykle
                              last edited by

                              We are using Discourse and for me it works exactly as expected.
                              It is easy to administer, has a nice collection of plug ins to allow you to extend the functionality and generally feels like a solid performer.
                              Setup was a little bit of a niggle as we had issues with the email provider, but it is working well now.

                              Lykle
                              Design, make and enjoy life

                              Co Creator of the Zesty Nimble

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                              • nikkerundefined
                                nikker
                                last edited by

                                As a user I have liked the few discourse sites i visit… ardupilot.org is one of them

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                                • Captain_squndefined
                                  Captain_sq
                                  last edited by

                                  MyBB or Discourse

                                  Custom made Kossel Mini - Duet WiFi / Modded Tronxy X5S - Duet WiFi / Prusa i3 MKIII


                                  Embedded systems designer, RC Pilot, maker and Gadget-o-holic

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                                  • AS-3D Druckundefined
                                    AS-3D Druck
                                    last edited by

                                    I like Woltlab Burningboard.
                                    By far the best you can get. (Not free but Features and Designs on mass) 😉

                                    Best regards
                                    AS-3D Druck / Andre

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                                    • biscuitladundefined
                                      biscuitlad
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                                      I like the one that Velleman switched to. Don't know what it is they use, but it has a killer feature for long archived threads - it's like a slider that lets you zoom to the start or end. There's no 'pages' as such. Great feature, nice design too. Super easy to find what you posted where, replies to those threads, new topics, etc. Just everything done right.

                                      https://forum.vellemanprojects.eu/

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                                      • DjDemonDundefined
                                        DjDemonD
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                                        Maybe its just familiarity, but of all the forums I use I like the Duet's forum's appearance and fast response to clicks, it's clean and easy to read and use.

                                        I wouldn't be too quick to change for change's sake.

                                        Simon. Precision Piezo Z-Probe Technology
                                        www.precisionpiezo.co.uk
                                        PT1000 cartridge sensors NOW IN, just attach to your Duet board directly!

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                                        • fmaundefined
                                          fma
                                          last edited by

                                          But it has some missing features too:

                                          • no auto-subscription for notifications when you post/reply; more, it dis-subscribes each time you post!
                                          • the update link in the Recent Activity page points to the last post, and not to the first unseen one.

                                          Frédéric

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                                          • dmkmediaundefined
                                            dmkmedia
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                                            if ur still looking message me i run my own web design business and hosting company
                                            i can help provide you with something

                                            https://dmkitservices.com

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