About iBulletin
A small forum project with a deliberately traditional point of view.
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iBULLETIN
CLASSIC COMMUNITY SOFTWARE EVOLVED
iBulletin is built around the idea that a forum does not need to become a social network to remain useful. Clear categories, durable topics, recognizable members and practical moderation remain a strong foundation for online communities.
Design Principles
What guides the 1.x lineForum FirstTopics and replies remain the primary experience.
Familiar, Not FrozenClassic conventions can be improved without throwing them away.
Readable SourceMaintainability and understandable PHP matter.
Restrained ScopeFeatures should serve discussion, administration or community comfort.
Technical Direction
Simple hosting, straightforward operationiBulletin targets conventional PHP hosting rather than requiring a complex application stack. The goal is a package that remains understandable to administrators who are comfortable managing traditional PHP forum software.