Yes but without the purchasing part. Some Websites, Companies, ect. Will allow an affiliatecy to suffice for advertising in a newsletter or magizine.

I'll check around and see if I can find a few...

Well are there any other Ideas that are going to be posted. There is a reason Dani started this thread people. She wants your input too. Not just mine.

Not spam :D just... hmm like you know when you get a email from devry university and everything. After you've visited a site and stated that you would like information on it and related sites.
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Personally. If I want my forum to look active. I just go to a few chat rooms (mostly my own on p2p Networks) throw up a link and ask them to check it out, join, and post a few.
Then I start to get...

Sort of, But not in a personal affect. A public blog but, only a certain group of members that want to partake in writing articles can post in it.

Take for instance. I have a ton of articles,...

Hmm.. How about an Information Station Page where Certain members can submit articles that they have written. Kind of like a journalist effect. But On different areas of everything. From computers to...

Anytime. :P

I'm Suprised at the lack of feedback though.. Hmm. people are getting ready for thanksgiving early I guess :P

I say probably. If you want to name it something. Along those lines work on the wording.

"Webmaster's Site Problems"
"Personal Site Problems"
"Personal-Site Questions"

or have some fun with...

Hey Dani.

Well, I have to say that I honestly like your policy. Being strict leaves no questions. There is nothing to discuss with a Black & White policy like the one that is in effect.
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Database server hostname = localhost ....

Also jsut an update for you. phpbb 2.0.18 was just released a couple days ago.

dani. Are you a member of phpbbhacks? Haven't seen you there...

But yeah for phpbb boards they have the biggest mod/hack database available.

phpbb boards are what I use and work with. I don't really like invasion boards. I would love to work with a VB board but... ehh.. time doesn't permit it at the moment.

If you do choose a phpbb...

A lot of communities are trying to start live chats. It brings more intrest to it. But there are also things like News articles and RSS feeds that they don't just have to go around searching for.
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You can use that But I wouldn't reccomment it. Hirearchy will allow

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If it's a small banner you're wanting... I would suggest you come up with a small catchy slongan or something... then find or build a design or background for the banner. Something that is relative...

yes phpbb does have this option you have to install a mod. but it'sverysimple to install and configure. you can find the mod simple sub-forums at phpbb.com