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Date Posted: 19:49:47 01/29/13 Tue
In reply to:
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's message, "How to create your own Forum" on 19:08:17 01/29/13 Tue
I named the most important feature as
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Forum index should be COMBAT,
Reply format should be VERBOSE.
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The reason is because this allows you to keep the written threads hidden from the main page. They are neatly contained within a box.
AND, when you click them, The VERBOSE feature allows you to read all the comments within that thread, without needing to re-click.
Aside from that,
You have other options, such as choosing your listing category, and other nice features.
So, don't forget to visit these areas.
HOWEVER,
This tutorial primarily focuses on Aesthetic and practical features. So, I will NOT cover this area.
The next important step is to scroll down,
past
Theme Selector
Category Manager
Admin Password
DISPLAY SETTINGS.
This is similar to General Forum Settings. Only better.
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Note: if you choose a Background image,
it will override the Background Color feature.
I will explore this area in Step 4.
Here, I would like to suggest another IMPORTANT FEATURE.
When you scroll down halfway through DISPLAY SETTINGS,
you'll see the MESSAGE LISTING FORMAT AND STYLE section.
You'll see that Forum Index and REPLY format have already been changed to
COMPACT, VERBOSE.
Next, on STYLE:
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU CHANGE THIS.
Instead of TEXT 1, CHANGE IT TO TABLE 1.
This will make your forum MUCH easier to read.
You can always change it back, if you don't like it.
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