Debating About Forum Creation?

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I was looking looking foward in launching an Technology Forum but These tablet repairs has set me back.
The 3DS which I only have at the momment has Cons and Prons in Running it temporarily (2 mths) from the device.

Prons
* It Connects to the internet
* I can be there actively to write post
* I can Advertise(the browser can be slow though)
* Can edit templates that are not over 2500 Characters
Cons

* Carn't Download Zip Files

* The 3DS Has A Character Limit(not completly sure think it's 2500 Character)

* The Browser Is Abit Slow but Not that bad

That's all I can think off for now, I thought about using A Free Host Temporarily with A proper domain that I can purchase.I think some hosts let you Buy your database for A certain price or if it's Forumotion I can use the Python FM to PHPBB Script when I get my tablet back.

I'm over the waiting came, At this point if I don't start now I'll Never achieve the goals.

Thanks.
 
Sorry not sure what you mean, Are you asking the best way to host a forum?.
 
Yes and If I can doit on my 3DS for 2 months?
(till tablet repairs)
On my tablet I would self host it But on the DS you have A 2500 Charater limit and carn't install mods and backup the database.
 
I'm not sure whether the Forumotion to phpBB converter still works, as last time i checked it didn't work.

You can try the free MyBB hosting IcyBoards. They allow you to use custom domains and when you need your database from them, you can get it for $20. 🙂
 
I could try them :.)

I'm not sure if they would have pre-made themes? You carn't upload XMLs, I'm going to see how Icy Boards is now.

(yes it's very annoying)
 
kavin said:
I'm not sure whether the Forumotion to phpBB converter still works, as last time i checked it didn't work.
)

And to add onto that, Forumotion prohibits usage of such techniques. So, even if you fail, you risk termination of your website. Furthermore, I'd suggest Iceyboards over Forumotion for many reasons.
 
Will ive just tried them and I need to install themes XML and trying the url fails.
 
Wasn;t the Iceyboards admin around here somewhere? Maybe someone can flag him over here.

Have you tried their support forums?
 
Yes Spork I think he is.

I try there Support Forums now.
 
Spudster said:
Yes Spork I think he is.

I try there Support Forums now.

Try it. Spork is the most friendly free forum hosting owner. By the way, i didn't say it, as i never had a board there, but people who run forums there says it always. 🙂
 
I will.
But I'm starting to not see the point in starting from A 3DS and not A tablet or real computer.

Then again I be waiting for A good few months.
 
If you're speaking of a Nintendo 3DS? Do you really have no other means of accessing the internet?
 
I do have my Android tablet I'm going to fix that in may So I have the money.
At this point not yet, But I would like to.
The tablet let's me do all the tasks.

PS: I'm trying to get part-time work So I get money to pay for these things quicker.
 
I think you should raise money for a tablet. 🙂

If you need help on getting revenue online, PM me. 😉
 
Sounds like A great idea :.)
But how would I raise the money
(it's only $200)

I,ll PM you now.
 
Sure I already posted this, but maybe we got a server error. 🙁

I can Install scripts for you for FP$ pm me if interested. 🙂
 
Ok I am still debating plus 2500 Characters may not be enough to write articles,edit the source code and I carn't backup the database ethier.

Very hard decision But I am pasionate about this project at the same time.

-- March 22nd, 2013, 11:30 pm --

Another thing being on A self hosted server, I carn't move hosts If I needed or edit the software.
Ive just checked freeforums.org they looked alright, Don't know if you can purchase the database and how much.

I'm not sure why they invent A 3DS browser but decide to lock it up the system is made for gaming and it does it will, but it's also now Web 2.0 and they need to stay updated with the future, Ive made A suggestion to Nintendo let yous know on the response tomorrow.
 
I don't think video games are a good investment these days. You're almost better off investing in a laptop or even desktop. Desktops are cheaper these days, and you good get some quality hardware, which means you can do quite a lot on one device. 🙂 Otherwise, laptops are out there, but a little more expensive.

As for tablets, I think they're a little too expensive on the price to hardware ratio at the moment.
 
Will I get can get A new Samsung Android tablet for $300 brand new and the 3DS was $250 and is no where as near as good as the Android browsers.

I haven't seen A Desktop for $200 But ive seen laptops for that price.

The 3DS is only worth around $150 so it isn't A good investment at all.
 
I think Google Nexus' tablets provide a higher quality experience at their comparatively low prices. There's been talk of a new tablet on the road, so you might want to hold on to that though. 🙂

As for the 3DS, I think it's a rip off. 🙁 I felt the same way about many other portable gaming devices too, though.<br /><br />-- 22 Mar 2013, 17:07 --<br /><br />I think Google Nexus' tablets provide a higher quality experience at their comparatively low prices. There's been talk of a new tablet on the road, so you might want to hold on to that though. 🙂

As for the 3DS, I think it's a rip off. 🙁 I felt the same way about many other portable gaming devices too, though.
 
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