The End is Near - (IT IS TIME!!!)

So much work was put into vBulletin in the last few years, I would say stick to that. That being said, I like shiny new software...

 

I would stay with vBulletin with all the work you guys put in on it. XenForo is still in beta and even though it is newer it might be more of an issue with errors and security. On the other hand if you are getting the export on XenForo taking a chance on new software might be good too. What does the ownership think?

 

Well, if its exported in XenForo why not keep the XenForo file and convert a copy of it to vBulletin? Then you can test both software side by side.

 

I've had experience with vBulletin in the past (including administration experience), so if you decide to go that route, I'd be happy with it. However, if XenForo keeps this forum's current layout style and such, and is easier to export to, then go with that. Whichever will make moving more comfortable.

 

Xenforo.

 

If Ign is willing to do the actual conversion, and do it in a timely manner, than go that way. It certainly beats the alternative of having to wait another year and a half for the owners to contract people to do it for v-bulletin. Something they might not decide to do at all, if the forums remain dead long enough.

 

vBulletin.


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Hooray, great news!

For me, I'd say vBulletin if it's not too much trouble.
vBulletin is tried and tested.

 

I'm always one to go for what's the "latest and greatest," especially when the data is made available in that format.

 

Viva Xenforo!

 

Is cost not an issue? Up front and/or ongoing?

Either way...delete comms.

 

Longtime lurker here. I'd be happy with either board system - whichever is easier to implement. Also, I would really like to express my support for a mobile version of the boards.

 

Both versions they are considering are capable of using Tapatalk with it so you are covered for mobile goodness.

 

We've been discussing a mobile version. It just might not be there on day 1. We would probably iron out any bugs from the move first.

 

Either way I don't care. Whatever is easiest for the actual folks having to set this up.

 

I like the look of vBulletin best. A lot of forums use this software now. However, if it would be easier to use the other option, I would choose that for now.

 

As long as it has a mobile-friendly aspect, I'm happy.

 

Thank you both for the reply! I look forward to the new boards.

 

Xenforo

 

REPENT!

 

Well, I've used vBulletin on another board for years, so I know what it's like and I like it. But if Xenforo is similar and is easier to move with, then I don't see why we can't go that route either.

...So whatever?

 

I like the way our Boards "look" now. So whichever format is going to retain the integrity of the boards as it is now is my choice.

 

If XenForo allows you to search for threads by username, like vBulletin does, then it doesn't matter to me.

 

Like others, I've been posting on other vBulletin boards for years now and I like how they work. However if XenForo has the same amount of functionality as vBulletin does it wouldn't fuss me which way TFN ultimately goes.

EDIT: been reading through IGN's FAQ regarding XenForo - the only thing that makes me hesitant about it is that because it's so new there's not going to be many options appearance wise so we'll probably be stuck with a 'default' theme until new skins are developed (unless there was some way for the TFN staff to implement the skin(s) they designed for vBulletin), kind of how were stuck with the SnowBoards look when we first moved from UBB way back when.