MyBulletinBoard

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MyBulletinBoard
Image:MyBB Logo.gif
Developed by The MyBB Group
Latest release 1.2.13 (Updated) / May 21, 2008
Platform Web / PHP / SQL
Available in multilingual [1]
Genre Forum software
License Other
Website www.mybboard.net

MyBulletinBoard (abbreviation: MyBB) is a freeware [2], visible source bulletin board system software package developed by the MyBB Group. It is written in PHP, using MySQL databases to store data [3].

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[edit] Features [4]

[edit] General Features

  • Unlimited number of members, forums, posts, threads, attachments, etc.
  • MySQL Fulltext search capabilities (MySQL 4.1+).
  • Customizable via a templates and theme system.
  • Available in multiple languages.
  • Developed in PHP, compatible with MySQL database servers.

[edit] Member Features

  • User control panel.
  • Custom profiles and settings per user.
  • Custom profile fields.
  • Private messaging system with tracking and multiple folders.
  • Reputation system.
  • Signatures, avatars, buddy and ignore lists and forum subscriptions.

[edit] Posting Features

  • Attach multiple files to a single post.
  • Automatic thumbnail generation for attached images.
  • Clickable smilies and BB Code.
  • Quick moderation options for moderators.
  • Email notification of new posts.
  • Create polls with multiple options and attach them to threads.
  • Multi-quote (quote multiple posts in one reply).

[edit] Thread Display Features

  • Threaded or linear viewing modes.
  • View a printable version of any thread.
  • Subscribe to threads or add them to a favorite threads list.
  • Send threads to others via email.
  • Quick reply.
  • Report posts to moderators.

[edit] Moderation Features

  • Management of moderator's permissions.
  • Logging of all moderation activities.
  • Open, close, stick and unstick threads.
  • Move, copy merge or split threads.
  • Inline moderation.
  • Customizable moderation options.

[edit] Administration Features

  • Manage forum announcements.
  • Manage permissions (Usergroups, forums, administrators and moderators).
  • Manage smilies, custom BB code, post icons, bad word filters etc.
  • User management.
  • User Banning (IP address, email address, username or timed).
  • Maintenance tasks.

[edit] Miscellaneous

  • Who's online list.
  • Event based calendar with private and public events.
  • Customizable F.A.Q.
  • Members listing and member profile views.
  • List of the forum moderation staff.
  • Forum statistics page.

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ MyBB Translation Downloads MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.
  2. ^ MyBB EULA MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.
  3. ^ MyBB Feature List MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.
  4. ^ MyBB Feature List MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.