starting a message board

[mustanghater]

how do you start one? is their a program you buy?  I wanted to start one called Ohio mopars or the mopar board. if I start one any body want to be a mod? I was just thinking of it cause I have alot of free time.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

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[RD]

hey mustang, i would like to state that you must have a calling before you just start creating a php board.  For instance, do you have a car club?  Because I can honestly tell you, if you do not:

"EVEN IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WON'T COME."

not to bust your huevos, but seriously, you may end up being the only one posting threads on it.

[mustanghater]

you got a point. but north east ohio is over ran with chevys and fords. maybe I'll try it and spread the word across the mopar world.

[Old Moparz]

Someone please post something I can edit.

[Troy]

You really don't need mods until you have members (maybe member #2 can be a mod).
1. You need a web site or somewhere to stick it.
   1.a. If it's your own site then you'll need software.
   1.b. If it's someone else's site they'll provide software.
2. You need to configure it so that it's easy to use (so people will actually use it).
3. You need something to talk about AND it has to remain fresh or people get bored and go away.
4. You need to set rules and keep control or it's no longer your board.
5. Whatever you do... DO NOT allow anyone to post anything that is against your host's Terms of Service. You are responsible for everything.

Troy

[derailed]

Someone please post something I can edit.

    That was pretty funny

[MoparYoungGun]

Someone please post something I can edit.

That was pretty funny

, !

[mustanghater]

You really don't need mods until you have members (maybe member #2 can be a mod).
1. You need a web site or somewhere to stick it.
    1.a. If it's your own site then you'll need software.
    1.b. If it's someone else's site they'll provide software.
2. You need to configure it so that it's easy to use (so people will actually use it).
3. You need something to talk about AND it has to remain fresh or people get bored and go away.
4. You need to set rules and keep control or it's no longer your board.
5. Whatever you do... DO NOT allow anyone to post anything that is against your host's Terms of Service. You are responsible for everything.

Troy

thanks troy