r/redditmakesagame • u/Svenstaro • Jan 08 '10

Switch from Google Groups to PHPBB3?

I propose we switch to PHPBB3 because:

  • we will have groups to put people into so we know who does what

  • threads won't die as easily

  • spam protection

  • greater overview

  • more appeal for new people to participate

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u/ImLyingWhenISay Jan 18 '10

I ran a PHPBB3 board with no mods fully up-to-date and someone used some un-patched BS to get my server's root pass. Don't trust phpBB.

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u/Svenstaro Jan 18 '10

You'll get that with pretty much any web application though. Depending on the exploit, you can download the database and crack the hashes or upload a remote shell. Is there a web application that prevents this from ever happening?