[webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion Board Questions
- From: Ari Feldman <outdoorminer2002@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:13:26 -0800 (PST)
Courtney,
Yes, you raised another good point. Some systems are very feature-rich
but not necessarily easy-to-use and others are rather spartan and don't
offer some of the interface and usability comforts that certain users
may be accustomed to.
Open Source packages have the ability to be customized so that their
functionality can be adjusted to meet your needs. However, this isn't
always for the faint-of-heart since you need to code and/or have good
documentation on how the software works.
Meanwhile, some commercial packages (and Open Source packages as well)
support a modular architecure that allows you to incorporate additional
features as needed.
Like evaluating a CMS, there's a lot to consider when implementing one
or more discussion/community forums.
--- Cortney Sellers <cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> ::backspacing second email::
>
> Thanks Ari! The caffeine hadn't set in and those were my initial
> thoughts
> and I was just starting to write a second email getting into more
> detail.
>
> You are absolutely right with your points. There are a lot more
> factors to
> consider when planning community elements for a site. Another
> extremely
> important factor is the technical ability of your target audience.
>
> Some systems are much more difficult to use than others and fail if
> the
> target audience isn't savvy enough for the system (and vice versa)
> ... don't
> make it too simple if your site is for the geeky type.
>
> Cortney Sellers
> Interactive Technology Consultant
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ari Feldman
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 9:51 AM
> To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion
> Board
> Questions
>
> Courtney,
>
> You mentioned good and valid points. However, having both written my
> own forum/discussion software and managed online forums for
> high-traffic web sites, there are three other issues to consider as
> well:
>
> 1) Technical requirements
>
> 2) Customization
>
> 3) Operational requirements
>
>
> Technical requirements can cover the gamut of everything from the
> actual techical requirements of the discussion/community software
> itself to the server/hosting environment of the site(s) they will be
> deployed on.
>
> For ex: Does it require MySQL 3.x or 4.x? Is its performance suitable
> for a shared hosting environment? Etc, etc.
>
> Customization covers the flexibility of the discussion/community
> software's look and feel or "skin." Some systems are very flexible in
> this regard while others are more limiting.
>
> This is something to think about if you're concerned about seamlessly
> integrated the disucssion software into a larger site rather than
> just
> "grafting" it onto a site.
>
> Finally, operational requirements are often overlooked. Whenever you
> add some type of community software to a web site you automatically
> introduce a channel for abuse. People will do everything from post
> obscene messages (because they can) to form their own unrelated
> sub-communities and cyber-squat and start posting messages that have
> nothing to do with the site in question.
>
> Therefore, you need to establish a system of message management,
> which
> may included having one or more persons allocated to moderating a
> discussion forum to keep topics on track and the postings within
> acceptable boundaries.
>
> All of the above need to be considered in addition to Courney's
> previous suggestions to maximize the effectiveness of the chosen
> solution.
>
>
>
> --- Cortney Sellers <cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Those are good choices. Before you just decide on something, you
> > should
> > give thought to what do you wish your discussion board to
> accomplish.
> > Will
> > it be a support site, community fun oriented, FAQs, or do you need
> > more
> > interactive tools besides just a board? Will you want it threaded
> or
> > conversational? Do you want features for your members to keep up
> with
> > new
> > posts? What core features do you need in the beginning? Depending
> > upon your
> > goals and objectives, there are different systems, both open source
> > and
> > paid, available that can cover a wide range of needs.
> >
> > If you would like to brainstorm the details a bit more to help
> narrow
> > down
> > the field, please feel free to contact me off list.
> >
> >
> > Cortney Sellers
> > Interactive Technology Consultant
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim Slavin
> > (Red
> > House Communications, LLC)
> > Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:17 AM
> > To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion
> > Board
> > Questions
> >
> > I recommend you look at these for starters...
> >
> > BlazeBoard: http://www.woltlab.info/en/produkte.php
> >
> > MiniBB: http://www.minibb.net
> >
> > PunBB: http://www.punbb.org
> >
> > phpBB: http://www.phpbb.com
> >
> > Also check sourceforge.net and hotscripts.com for others. Your
> choice
> > will
> > depend a lot on your tech skills and existing website technology,
> of
> > course.
> >
> > Hope this helps...
> >
> > Tim
> >
> > http: //www.reachcustomersonline.com
> >
> >
> > ...... Original Message .......
> > On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 23:51:44 -0500 "alison lewis"
> > <lewischicken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >Hello All!
> > >
> > >Can anyone recommend a good service or software for creating a =
> > >discussion
> > >board
> > >for some of my professional websites?
> > >
> > >Alison Lewis
> > >www.alisonlewis.com
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
> > [mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20
> > >Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:05 AM
> > >To: webproducers digest users
> > >Subject: webproducers Digest V4 #26
> > >
> > >
> > >webproducers Digest Mon, 28 Mar 2005 Volume: 04 Issue: 026
> > >
> > >In This Issue:
> > > [webproducers] JOB: Account/Project Manager opening
> > >
> >
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >From: "C L" <cl888@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Subject: [webproducers] JOB: Account/Project Manager opening
> > >Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:48:41 -0500
> > >
> > >Hey all,
> > >
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> > >
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