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porndotnet · 11-20-2008, 07:16 AM

I need to know the ups and down's, lefts and rights

. Is it safe to use as a CMS or not? Testimonials? Bueller?

Way3 · 11-20-2008, 07:30 AM

Regardless of which script you decide to use, make sure you keep it current!!!

pornguy · 11-20-2008, 08:29 AM

I have heard that Joomla is pretty good, but I have never used it.

billing · 11-20-2008, 08:46 AM

i think Yes :-)

andy83 · 11-20-2008, 08:53 AM

used it once for a site i was setting up for a friend, pretty easy and very expandable. just try it

its cool.

Erotic Effect · 11-20-2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porndotnet

I need to know the ups and down's, lefts and rights

. Is it safe to use as a CMS or not? Testimonials? Bueller?

I used Joomla! for my site. Use the newer version 1.57 and keeps it updated.

ez12 · 11-20-2008, 10:02 AM

Yes to Joomla! I am going to use it on one of my new websites.

hornycult · 11-21-2008, 02:44 AM

I'm using joomla on mmy non adult projects.
Some projects are "news sites" , some are "virtual communities"

So joomla is rather flexible cms.

There are problems with security, mainly in 3d parties components

mona · 11-21-2008, 07:18 AM

I use Joomla, and it has given me some grief from time to time, but it is a VERY flexible open source CMS.

Sometimes it can be challenging to figure out the bugs, and since there's no one to really call and complain to, you just have to grin and bear it and do it yourself. But hey, it's free

nathan_madness · 11-22-2008, 05:40 AM

Hey I use Joomla it is good as long as you know what you are doing with it. I have been using it for 4 and a bit years now mostly on non adult sites but I have got one adult site on it.

porndotnet · 11-22-2008, 08:31 AM

The thing that really bothers me is security on it. Since it is an open source cms the potential is there for people who know the exploits to really fuck your day up. Even if you are keeping up with the patches and updates for the script there is always more risk when using one of these out-of-the-box cms systems. But I guess that is really a concern for any CMS, non open source or custom built....

Seems solid enough to use for my purposes for the time being though. Thanks for all the input guys.

SheVibe · 11-22-2008, 12:10 PM

Sup!

We use Joomla for about a year now for our mag/blog

Security wise we got hacked once on an older version. There was some vulnerability with the template we were using and with the gallery software.

In general I would just make sure to keep up to date on software updates and exploits and always check forums about plugins/modules before installing it.

I'm actually thinking of moving to Wordpress though, but still on the fence.

In general if you want to get something up fast that looks good, Joomla is good.

EthnicLover · 12-08-2008, 12:23 AM

Wordpress is the way to go. Joomla has a steep learning curve.

CyberHustler · 12-08-2008, 12:31 AM

My honest opinion is Joomla is slow, bloated, and really annoying to learn. That was my experience each time I tried it out. Others love it, so whatever. Doesn't hurt to try it.

xsabn · 12-08-2008, 04:05 AM

go with wordpress

ScottAtGTBill · 12-08-2008, 03:06 PM

I use Joomla with a good # of non-adult sites I've designed. It's simple and many of the sites look amazing if you find a good template.

I would highly suggest using it to make a quick affiliate site or a blog site. It is incredibly easy to update, and there are thousands of plugins that make coding simple (the SEO plugins are a must).

As for running a member pay based site... this would prove to be pretty tricky. It is by no means impossible at all, but Joomla has many inherent security flaws. The most glaring would be the "granting of access levels" within the management system.

Definitely give it a try though, if you do get the hang of it I'm sure you'll find plenty of uses for it in the future.

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hornycult Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18	I'm using joomla on mmy non adult projects. Some projects are "news sites" , some are "virtual communities" So joomla is rather flexible cms. There are problems with security, mainly in 3d parties components

11-21-2008, 07:18 AM	#9
mona Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mona = "female monkey" in Spanish Posts: 1,940	I use Joomla, and it has given me some grief from time to time, but it is a VERY flexible open source CMS. Sometimes it can be challenging to figure out the bugs, and since there's no one to really call and complain to, you just have to grin and bear it and do it yourself. But hey, it's free

11-22-2008, 05:40 AM	#10
nathan_madness Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane, Austraila Posts: 133	Hey I use Joomla it is good as long as you know what you are doing with it. I have been using it for 4 and a bit years now mostly on non adult sites but I have got one adult site on it. __________________ ICQ: 625800411

11-22-2008, 08:31 AM	#11
porndotnet Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 317	The thing that really bothers me is security on it. Since it is an open source cms the potential is there for people who know the exploits to really fuck your day up. Even if you are keeping up with the patches and updates for the script there is always more risk when using one of these out-of-the-box cms systems. But I guess that is really a concern for any CMS, non open source or custom built.... Seems solid enough to use for my purposes for the time being though. Thanks for all the input guys.

11-22-2008, 12:10 PM	#12
SheVibe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	Sup! We use Joomla for about a year now for our mag/blog Security wise we got hacked once on an older version. There was some vulnerability with the template we were using and with the gallery software. In general I would just make sure to keep up to date on software updates and exploits and always check forums about plugins/modules before installing it. I'm actually thinking of moving to Wordpress though, but still on the fence. In general if you want to get something up fast that looks good, Joomla is good. __________________ [ Webmaster @ SheVibe - Pleasure Boutique ]

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CyberHustler Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25,700	My honest opinion is Joomla is slow, bloated, and really annoying to learn. That was my experience each time I tried it out. Others love it, so whatever. Doesn't hurt to try it.

12-08-2008, 04:05 AM	#15
xsabn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 203-069-778 Posts: 2,815	go with wordpress

12-08-2008, 03:06 PM	#16
ScottAtGTBill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, 85281 Posts: 65	I use Joomla with a good # of non-adult sites I've designed. It's simple and many of the sites look amazing if you find a good template. I would highly suggest using it to make a quick affiliate site or a blog site. It is incredibly easy to update, and there are thousands of plugins that make coding simple (the SEO plugins are a must). As for running a member pay based site... this would prove to be pretty tricky. It is by no means impossible at all, but Joomla has many inherent security flaws. The most glaring would be the "granting of access levels" within the management system. Definitely give it a try though, if you do get the hang of it I'm sure you'll find plenty of uses for it in the future. __________________ GTBill.com Low Rates & High Fives. Marketing Director