I am looking for a fedi-software in order to set up a a fairly small community of bikers (with special motorcycles - like Russian boxers 😁 ) Selfhosted or by a dedicated hoster (like Markus e.g.). A "Forum" like in the good old days. I think I will give it a name with "BBS" in it. 🤓
Any proposals?
The link aggregators are no option. #NodeBB is over the top. Also I do not like the unorganized look. #Mastodon or alike would kind of work but is a bit off.
My first impulse: #Friendica. I know it quite well, it can handle #groups, it has no silly char-limit, and it is feasable for people with little or no IT-background (I think).
But some time has passed since i used it. I do not know if it is still up-to-date and kicking. 🤷♂️
Can it handle #forums and #sub-forums too?
Is there an #app something I miss?
One of the *key-variants perhaps?
#fediverse #forum #software #motorbike #sharkey
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