There are all kinds of Bulletin Board systems out there. After some testing I picked one that I liked. Its now installed and located here : http://www.illinoisvalleyoregon.com/ivbb1/
The trick was to customize it enough to be consistent with some formats that I had already decided to use. The last part was making sure that a single link added to all that PHP code would not stop the Bulletin Board / Discussion board from working.
The next step was to add a number of forums and topics that I hope will inspire conversation. Its terrible to add a forum that simply says Forum! So I have made a number of sections for people to try. Time will tell if the design meets what people are interested in.
Here are forums on www.illinoisvalleyoregon.com as configured today. December 7th, 2006 ( Pearl Harbor Day)
General Information:
FORUMS
Welcome ! Getting Started? This is the place to go to introduce yourself! Have you been away from Illinois Valley, Oregon and want to get updated on the latest information? Do you need help on finding something? Are you new to the area? Post here !
Illinois Valley, Oregon Information Do you have local information that you think would help others who live in the area? Do you remember when you first moved in and tried to get the "basics" for your home? Post here!
Interesting Places and Things to do Did you visit the Illinois Valley Oregon area and find something of interest to share? Is there a secret gem of place that you want other people to know about? Did you do something that the "locals" don't realize is pretty neat? Post here!
Illinois Valley News Do you know of an event or or news worthy item that should be posted? A link to a news item of local interest?
Do you Remember when? Do you have some stories about Illinois Valley Oregon and you want to share it? Do you have a vague recollection about a person, place, event that took place some time ago and you want more information? Post here!
Movers and Shakers Anyone that is doing great things in the Illinois Valley Area that more people need to know more about? Post here!
Ask the Local Experts Do you have a problem you cannot solve? Are you certain that someone in the area has the knowledge or Expertise but don't know where to go? Post here! You may be surprised who answers! Illinois Valley Oregon has many talented people!
The Soap Box Do you sometimes wish you could be heard about a topic that is not being covered? Can't find a place to post it? Post here ! This forum is for you!
Doing Business in Illinois Valley, Oregon
FORUMS
Business Listings This is a place to post your business and contact information. Please post as if the person reading your listing was brand new to the area!
The latest Deals! Are you a business in Illinois Valley? This is the place to post the latest and greatest about your business! Do you have any special sales or deals going on? Have you added a new service that you want people to know about? Post here!
Businesses in Illinois Valley This is the place to go if you want to start discussions about different businesses in Illinois Valley, Oregon
Help Needed Do you need assistance on a project and you live in the Illinois Valley, Oregon area?
The Private Sale and Swap ZoneSo you still have three extra goldfish tanks and they still are sitting in your garage... Post here here for your Private local sales and swaps in the Illinois Valley, Oregon area.
Church Information in Illinois Valley, Oregon
FORUMS
Church Listings This is the place to post your church information. Include information about your services, location and how to get there if needed. Write as if the person reading your listing was brand new to the area!
Church Events Post your church events here! Do you have Open House Days? Any public events or fundraisers you want everyone to know about? Are you sponsoring an event or activity? General announcements? Post here!!
Government information for Illinois Valley. Oregon
FORUM
Government News Any Federal, State, or local Government news that would effect the Illinois Valley Area? Post here!
Schools in the Illinois Valley Area
FORUM
School Announcements Announcements about activities in the schools of the area.
Social and other Club events
FORUMS
Social Club Info This is the place to post information about your club or civic organization.
Club Events This is the place to post information about the latest events or activities of your club. Post here if you have announcements as well.
Odds and Ends
FORUMS
Internet Resources Do you have internet resources or other general computer information that would help people who live in Illinois Valley, Oregon?
Forum Suggestions This is the place to post suggestions on the forums. Are there categories that you want added or deleted? Some other improvements? Post here!
Website Suggestions This is the place to post suggestions for the website that is called www.illinoisvalleyoregon.com or www.ivoregon.com (same place) Do you have a feature or design you want? Types of information? Post here!
Off Topic
General General Discussion not related to IllinoisvalleyOregon.com or the other forums.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
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