We’re launching our new community forum, based on phpBB. We believe it’s the right platform to build something long-lasting for Planet ETN.
Why phpBB is a great choice
- Reliability — phpBB is one of the oldest and most reliable open-source forum platforms, with a long history of development.
- Features & customizability — it offers a rich set of features and a large library of extensions, letting us tailor permissions, appearance, and structure based on our needs.
- Community support — phpBB has a large, active community that maintains the software and offers support and resources.
- Scales well — suitable for small communities or much larger ones. As Planet ETN grows, phpBB can handle increased activity without breaking down.
Chat apps and instant-message platforms (like Discord or Telegram) are great for real-time talk. But traditional forums give us something different: organized, searchable discussions that stay accessible forever. Good posts don’t vanish — they remain indexed and easy to find, both by people and search-engines or AI bots. That helps newcomers, and preserves our collective knowledge over time.
In short, this forum becomes a growing resource — not just for today’s conversations, but for future members and community memory.
We believe phpBB gives Planet ETN the strong, flexible foundation we need to build a thriving community.
Thank you for being part of this. Let’s grow together.
