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[Listerdiesel]

2009/2/18 Kangas, James G. <james.kangas at timken.com>:
> I wonder how hard it would be to make the change to allow pictures ?
>   Jim K.

Pretty difficult, Jim.

The reason that Internet Forums have become so prevalent is that you
can get the software and hosting for less than $200, with yearly
renewals of about $50. That gives you a very comprehensive package
that covers almost all your needs, which is why it is so popular.

The email list software is much simpler and is basically a relay
mechanism that forwards out all emails that come in from the
subscribed members.

We run Vbulletin on the UK Engine Forum, it's $180 to buy and gives
you free updates for a year. The ATIS forum is based on that, although
Spencer hasn't updated to the latest software release.

Smokstak is also based on similar software, it looks like Vbulletin
but may be one of the others.

Forums take a lot of running and admin effort, you have to watch for
spam registrations, sort out the flame wars etc etc., but we have a
core block of young guys that enjoy their engines, and I do like to
encourage the youngsters to get into the hobby. Email lists are almost
self-running, not a lot of maintenance is required.

There's also an newer setup called ProBoard (www.proboard.com) which
is free but they place adverts on the forum pages, which I personally
don't like.

Peter
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