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So I’m currently still using VB4 but due to the lack of support on addons etc I’m thinking about just upgrading to vb5 latest. For those of you using it what are your opinions on it?
Move to different software entirely. IPB, MyBB, Xenforo... even phpbb woulf be better and more secure. vB5 is riddled with bugs and security holes that might make your site MORE vulnerable by updating.... ironically.So I’m currently still using VB4 but due to the lack of support on addons etc I’m thinking about just upgrading to vb5 latest. For those of you using it what are your opinions on it?
For those of you using it what are your opinions on it?
Then if not xenforo, something else. Moving to vB5 is imo not a good idea, though.I don’t like xenforo. I tried it for a couple of weeks but I just don’t like it. I know it’s a great software but overall I don’t like it.
I would rather use a software I don't like but is maintained, and secure versus using a software I like but is insecure. Less headaches/stress in the long run.I don’t like xenforo. I tried it for a couple of weeks but I just don’t like it. I know it’s a great software but overall I don’t like it.
I tried Xenforo but I can’t get myself to like it. I’m going to try invision for a month to test it out before deciding on vb5.I would rather use a software I don't like but is maintained, and secure versus using a software I like but is insecure. Less headaches/stress in the long run.
I don’t like xenforo. I tried it for a couple of weeks but I just don’t like it. I know it’s a great software but overall I don’t like it.
Lol you think vb5 is that bad huh? I guess considering I know nothing about programming I don’t see it.It's a brave move but I hope it works out for you.
Lol you think vb5 is that bad huh? I guess considering I know nothing about programming I don’t see it.
I’ll definitely fill you in as time goes on. So far so good but it’s still early.I'd actually say I'm one of a small number of ex-vBulletin owners (vB2, 3 & 4) that likes some aspects of vB5. I like the look and feel of the UI, the simplicity of the editor and I think the page builder has a lot of potential.
On the other side of the coin it was released prematurely on refactored code and as a result it's a somewhat bug ridden, resource hog. It's fair to say that over time it's become a little more efficient but the number of outstanding bugs remains about the same. It's also had a disproportionate number of security issues compared to other platforms.
As far as I'm aware none of the regular members here are running it or would recommend it which is why I said it's a brave move. However, if it works for you and your members that's the bottom line and I'd certainly be interested to hear more once you've had time to get a full evaluation of it.
I upgraded and I really like it.You should upgrade to VB5, its the world-leading forumware and you cannot go wrong with the industry leaders.
Disclaimer: I didnt make the statement myself but it appears to be universally agreed on, just as the below screenshot shows:
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Switching from software that has a lack of supported addons to one that doesn't have ANY addons seems an odd choice. Seems all your forums are down now?So I’m currently still using VB4 but due to the lack of support on addons etc I’m thinking about just upgrading to vb5 latest. For those of you using it what are your opinions on it?
Nope I have two running on vb5. The one in my signature is from a decade ago. I have to remove it from my signature. It’s not so much because of the mods but mainly because I’m a creature of habit too. I just feel comfortable with vbulletin.Switching from software that has a lack of supported addons to one that doesn't have ANY addons seems an odd choice. Seems all your forums are down now?