Adult Phpbb Forums - Allowed or Not

achacko · Post by **achacko** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:14 pm

I happened to ask some fellas. They said that Phpbb doesnt allow hosting adult forums, is it really true?

sawz · Post by **sawz** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:16 pm

i seriously doubt that phpbb would host an adult related site, really not in good form for them.

tcr2005 · Post by **tcr2005** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:56 pm

phpbb doesnt host anything...

its software

what you choose to do with it is up to you

KimberlyTeed.com · Post by **KimberlyTeed.com** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:41 pm

I know there are a few programs, like phpauctions, where you buy a key and they will yank your key if you use it for an adult auction ... but, phpbb is not like that 8)

GreyDogz · Post by **GreyDogz** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:51 pm

A detailed article explaining how phpBB has been licenced and what you can and can't do with it.

lurttinen · Post by **lurttinen** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:12 pm

What you do with the software is up to you.

There is also something about it in the FAQ
http://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=faq

sections 3-5

# I am having problems with the admin at a certain board, help!
# A board has ripped off my graphics/software/etc., stop them!
# A board is dealing in warez/porn/etc., you need to prevent them doing this!

We provide the software, we have absolutely nothing to do with any board that runs it (beyond phpbb.com of course!). The GPL grants the user an unlimited right of use subject to their adherence of that licence. Therefore we cannot prevent, dictate, control or otherwise limit the use of phpBB 2 software. So please do not contact us for such matters.

If you have a problem with a given board please take it up with them, not us. We are not and cannot be held legally responsible for any third party use of this software (much like Microsoft et al cannot be held responsible for the use of Windows in illegal activities, etc.). Additionally we do not track the use of phpBB software in any way. So please do not ask us for details on a "given" board we will not be able to help you. If any law firms or lawyers out there send us writs, Cease and Desist orders, etc. for third party website use of this software we reserve the right to charge for time wasted dealing with such issues ...

Also, when you say "phpBB doesnt allow"
Please dont confuse us to the various phpBB hosting services wich usually have these types of restrictions in their terms of service.

Those sites have absolutely nothing to do with phpbb.com and we are no way affiliated with them.
Again, they just use our program.

achacko · Post by **achacko** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:26 pm

The guy who mentioned this states its in the TOS, so I was just confirming with you'll

So then I can proceed building an ADULT forum. 8)

Bobble · Post by **Bobble** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:37 pm

achacko wrote: So then I can proceed building an ADULT forum. 8)

Yes, if you are installing phpBB yourself you can use it for whatever you like. However, you should check with your host to see if they disallow certain types of content on their servers.

If, on the other hand, you are planning on using a free forum provider (where you just sign up and have a forum ready-made for you) they will almost certainly not allow you to run this sort of site on their servers.

lurttinen · Post by **lurttinen** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:14 pm

achacko wrote: The guy who mentioned this states its in the TOS, so I was just confirming with you'll

Well, it's not in our TOS. You might want to ask the quy to show it to you and point out where phpBB disallows this.
I'm sure you'll find the TOS is not from us...

So then I can proceed building an ADULT forum. 8)

Sure

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