D2 Forum - Php Application
$500-2000 USD
Paid on delivery
I need someone to Help me code and write and Bulletin Board/Message board forum application similar to vbulletin,? I'm not sure how difficult this would be but it would include all the same features:
## Deliverables
I need someone to Help me code and write and Bulletin Board/Message board forum application similar to vbulletin,? I'm not sure how difficult this would be but it would include all the same features:
-Scalable solution - database server and web servers can reside on separate machines.
-MySQL back-end database
-can be run on any machine that can support PHP and MySQL (Solaris, BSD, Linux, Windows, Mac)
-Written in PHP which makes for a fast and efficient product
-Admin Control Panel
-Moderator Control Panel
-User Control Panel
-Compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998.
Threads:
Thread display options - sort by, sort order, from date
Thread and forum subscription (notification by email optional)
Thread preview on mouse-over (optional, via Admin CP)
Active Users viewing thread shown
New Post Indicator
Printer Friendly versions on threads
Admin tools for Threads - edit/delete/move/lock/Make sticky/ etc
Email page to a friend option
Similar Threads displayed on all thread views
Posts:
Linear, Threaded, Hybrid display views available
Supports BB Code in posts
Supports HTML in post
Smilies
Avatars
Optional WYSIWYG or standard editors for posts and Private Messages
Attachment images (.gif,.jpg, etc) are no longer in the database (optional, via Admin CP)
Quick reply box (with optional "forced" click on post to quote)
Preview post option
Post rating
User reputation
Polls
Post Reporting - report posts to moderators
User post count
Admin tools for Posts - edit/delete/move/ etc
Preview safe attachments
Members:
Member List
Member Search
User Style picker
Private Messaging
Buddy list
Member Birthdays shown on Forum home
Calendar Features:
Supports multiple private and public calendars
Viewable public and private events (adminCP option)
Weekly, monthly and yearly views
Jump to Today option
Add single, ranged or recurring events
Add all day events
Option to show calendar event on forum home page (adminCP option)
Show events to specific usergroups (adminCP option)
Calendar Moderation
Private events reminder
Ability to add custom fields
General:
Who's online
Editable user profile
This information can be viewed by other members from the member list. Custom user title, URL home page, date of birth, instant messaging medium, location, occupation, biography, interests,? D2Bulletin version, plus any other custom user fields that may be defined by the administrator
Profile pictures:
Allows members to upload pictures that can be viewed in the users' profile.
Private Messaging:
Pop-up notification when new PM received
Private Message Tracking
Private Message filing in custom folders
User Options:
These include Daylight Savings options, forum style chooser, selection of notification types for PM, emails etc, thread display options, WYSIWYG editor options, language chooser, vCard downloads to allow the user profile to be placed into an address book
Attachment Management
View attachment statistics - shows limit and used space
View the attachments you have posted (link or thumbnail views available)
Remove attachments
Avatar Options:
Admin Defined Avatars
Custom Avatars - upload from your own computer or specify a URL
General:
View and manage subscribed threads and forums
Calendar event reminders for subscribed events
Pop-up auto-refreshing buddylist with ICQ-style alerts when new buddies come online
Signature Editor
Email and password changes require current password
Joinable Public User Groups
Admin Control Panel Features:
Styling & Templates:
Templated system
Conditionals supported in the templates
Ability to create multiple styles which can be applied to different forums and users
Ability to upload / download styles and languages
Language & Phrase Management
Language manager - allows you to easily translate your forums in any language
Multiple languages supported
Phrase manager
Users & Usergroups
User registration options
User banning (by name & IP)
Global ignore user aka 'Tachy goes to Coventry' - when enabled all posts by the specified user will be ignored/unseen by other members. Automatically added to the all users ignore lists
Unlimited Moderators and SuperModerators
Permission system, based on user, usergroup or forums
Board Maintenance
Task Scheduler
Control Panel, Moderator & Task logs
Board statistics
Maintentance - Database backups, table repair
Post Prunning
Moderation
Moderation queues for user registration and posting
Calendar moderation
Import Facility
Import facility - import posts and members seamlessly upgrade from other bulletin board systems, including Infopop's Ultimate Bulletin Board, UBBThreads, OpenTopic, ezboard, and Ikonboard
Attachments
Multiple attachments and types (types defined by admin in CP)
Attachment thumbnails (requires PHP to have GD enabled)
Storage type options for attachements (database or file system)
Attachment moderation
General
Multiple calendars supported
Paid Subscriptions (PayPal, WorldPay, NOCHEX and [url removed, login to view])
Private forums
COPPA compliant
Server Settings and Optimisation options configurable via the adminCP
Editable FAQ for your own boards
Context sensitive help throughout the adminCP?
I want it to be something sleek and smooth looking.? look at:
digit2gaming(dot)com/forum? to see an example.? Professional and stylish.? I'll be looking for a long-term coder to work with and continually update and improve this project.
Project ID: #3545324
