Mistra - 12:29 am on Jun 29, 2006 (gmt 0)

Make use of phpbb. Why do you want to waste time coding? If you know php then it is better to modify phpbb to suit your need. Furthermore, you will be wasting time fixing bugs and security loopholes of your software. With phpbb, you will have others to do that job for you. It is better to spend time posting in the forum.

Thinking about hiring someone? Do it only if you are a millionaire.

Timeframe? Judging by the rate of my less than six months old forums, I think I could've more than 10,000 to 100,000 posts if I created them six years ago.