J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum J/30 Class Association Business J30.org Web Page

We're looking to transfer the current J/30 Forum to newer software that provides more capabilities. The current software used on this forum hasn't been supported for a few years. It is Ultimate Bulletin Board Version 5.44b.

There are a number of free software packages available, and the phpBB 3.0 software looks pretty nice. I installed it on our web server so people can look at it and provide feedback. It will allow posting of pictures and files, personalized avatars, and CAPTCHA authentication for new registrations to prevent spambots from hijacking the forum (the problem we had just over a year ago).
Here are some of the features, and ideas for using it:

We'll be able to move the "For Sale" section off the web page and make it so people can post and maintain their own entries with pictures on the forum. We'd build some templates so that basic information is included in each "for sale" posting.

• Members will be able to send mail to each other via the forum.
• You can setup custom signatures with links and display an avatar.
• You can easily post pictures, links and attach files. (We'd set a limit on size).
• We can setup polls and take votes. Private groups can be setup to accommodate things like Board of Governor meetings.

Look at the link below and provide comments. You can register and try posting if you like, although this is still the official class forum. Anything you post may get deleted as we setup the board further.

I'd really like to find a translator so we can convert this old board seamlessly to be part of a new board. If anyone knows of a translator from UBB 5.44b to phpBB3, please let me know.

New bulletin board trial link: J/30 Class Bulletin Board

Thanks,
Bill Kneller

[This message has been edited by Rhapsody #348 (edited 01-02-2009).]