July 14, 2008 - 8:31am
I realize this is a broad question.
But can anyone point to what specifically can't be done with drupal/forums vs say smf or phpbb?
Obviously these systems are dedicated to one task. I do also feel that the number of users that utilize all the features of those systems drops off really fast.
I have read in bits and pieces that drupal could never match the dedicated forum systems. But is that a resource question or a technical one? (or are those even the same)
What could 50 full time developers NOT do is perhaps another way to ask the question.
Thanks
JM
* This is a forward 7+ looking question, not applicable to now.
The main thing Drupal's forum lacks is a comprehensive admin backend. There are modules that will give you bits and pieces like forum access and comment mover, but they don't form a complete set like you have with stand alone software. From the user perspective, there's not a lot of difference if the webdev has taken the time to set it up right.
Michelle