Forum Software

[cron]

I am aware that this is not strictly an WP related question but I value your guy’s opinions.

I am currently trying to implement a forum into my wordpress blog. I have tried installing phpBB but I am discussed with the way it implements themes. It makes it extremely hard to write your own theme.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a small scale bulletin board that is easy to use, to manage and especially to theme.

I have looked at IPB and vBulletin already but they are not free. I have also looked at BBpress but it lacks some of the features I will need.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[DJ Rg]

hey thanks MichaelH i am checking out SMF ..it looks cool, they have a large community ..unless something else comes up ..it may the one i use for now

..i played around with iceBB and looks pretty cool but its in the beta, though i believe they are getting ready to release the full version anyday now…

[bolonki]

Those who think that XDForum is not ready for primetime or can handle lots of users… how about an installation with 100,000 posts? Is that big enough?

http://www.lomascurioso.com/

And yes, it’s “just” a WordPress + XDForum installation, using the “journalized” WP theme… VERY clever use of open source software…

Personally, I think it’s time someone realizes that the “comments” thing in WP needs to become more forum-like.