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To the moderators?

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Orkrist the Cleaver, Jun 28, 2001.

  1. Orkrist the Cleaver Gems: 13/31
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    Remove all ads!
    [​IMG] I had some questions about the running of bulletin boards like these in general, if you had a moment to answer at some point:

    1. How is it paid for? It is, I am sure, expensive to maintain the site.

    2. There seem to be many boards like this on the net for just about every topic you can think of, is there a "program" that is used to create them or are they like tailor made for clients by people who know what they are doing (not me).

    I ask because I thought it would be cool to start one for my future law school so students can coordinate things and post questions/discuss materials when unavailable in person. Is this an unrealistic idea? I know of one such board, but it is not for students.

    Thanks for any feedback
    -Orkrist
     
    Orkrist the Cleaver, Jun 28, 2001
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  2. Blackthorne TA

    Blackthorne TA Master in his Own Mind Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    How it's paid for is by Taluntain's obvious deep pockets; he's a regular Slovenian millionaire if I'm not mistaken ;) But seriously, this is all paid for by him; I just work here... :) Look at the bottom of the page to see where he gets a bit of the money.

    As to the program, look at the bottom of the page once again: Powered by Infopop Ultimate Bulletin Board Version 5.45c.
     
    Blackthorne TA, Jun 29, 2001
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    As to hosting a board, you might want to look at www.ezboard.com they apperently will host a forum for you for free if you can put up with adverts. You'll have to moderate it yourself though.
     
    Slappy, Jun 29, 2001
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    Indeed, EZboard is great for running your own forum.

    The dragons are don't get paid for this but you can sponsor Sorcerer's Place by ordering books or games here on SP. And I suppose they get something for the banners?
     
    Shadowcouncil, Jun 29, 2001
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    [​IMG] EZboard? Isn't Terra-Arcanum there?

    [This message has been edited by Darien Noella (edited July 07, 2001).]
     
    Extremist, Jun 29, 2001
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  6. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    [​IMG] Well, people have summed it up more or less accurately. Aside from the one about getting money for banners; there is no money in banners alone. If you order something by clicking through them, yes. Otherwise, not a cent.

    The most expensive thing about maintaining SP is the time of all the people who make it tick: me, Blackthrone, Darien, etc.
    And trust me, none of us get back nearly as much as we put into it. It is nice that our work is at least appreciated, if not compensated for, though.

    And as Blackthrone pointed out, you can always help... ;)

    [This message has been edited by Taluntain (edited June 29, 2001).]
     
    Taluntain, Jun 29, 2001
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    In some sites there are donation systems. That's one way of the site earing money. I also heard that you actually recieve some money whenever someone clicks on a banner (not necesssarily buying anything), but I'm not sure about that.
     
    Vicsun, Jun 30, 2001
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    Trust me, it isn't. :)
    We use phpBB, an open-source forum system.
     
    Calis, Jun 30, 2001
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    Calis, you're my idol. I'm moving to your place as soon as Arcanum gets released...

    If you need one more spammer, of course. ;)


    [Edit]
    I just registered. Thought you should be warned...

    [This message has been edited by Extremist (edited June 30, 2001).]
     
    Extremist, Jun 30, 2001
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  10. Calis Gems: 1/31
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    Oh, great. Now Taluntain will start shouting at me for stealing his audience. :)
     
    Calis, Jun 30, 2001
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    Calis, he already knows for my intensions for over a month. I'm interested in Arcanum and Torn - no NWN nor PoR can make me stay. Also, I'll check here PT forum from time to time because I'm a kind attached to that game...

    Whatever, I'm here a bit more time, as I said - when it finally gets released...
     
    Extremist, Jun 30, 2001
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