Any member can create and host one or more forums. DelphiPlus members can create Premium Forums, which include Delphi's most powerful online community management tools. Other members can create Starter Forums, which are great for beginner hosts or small groups that don't need any advanced features.

Here's how the two compare:

What you get Starter
Forum		 Premium
Forum
Review messages before they appear x x
Filter out unacceptable language x x
Link to related forums x x
Gag members x x
Ban members x x
Put members on probation x x
Inclusion in Delphi-wide forum listings x x
Enhanced forum listing   x
Restrict forum membership   x
Restrict access to some content   x
Create polls   x
Link to a forum Web page   x
Message & discussion ratings   x
Advanced message management   x
Advanced Active Content   x
Forum chat room   x
Custom fonts and colors   x
Detailed usage reports   x
Delphi-wide forum promotion   x
Give administrative privileges to trusted members   x
Eliminate advertising by purchasing Ad-Free Pageviews   x
VIP support via email   x
Messages and attachments retained beyond one year   x

 

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