Need a PHP4 / MySQL Programmer for message board

Hello, I need a programmer experienced or with knowledge of PHP4 and MySQL programming to create a forum based message board. Here's what I need:

- An administrative area that comes with tools to easily add, remove, edit, and create forums.

- An administrative area that comes with tools to easily add or remove moderators.

- Moderator tools to delete threads easily

- A system that can easily ban/unban users' IP address and account bans

- A login system and sign up system for users that uses sessions

- And of course, an area in each forum to post polls or threads easily while logged in and restrict access to areas exclusive for moderators/administrators only.

That's all I need. A simple yet effective message board that can manage these processes easily.

Please reply with your feedback, how long you think this project will take, as well as how much it will cost. Thank you!

You can email me at minvikes@gmail.com

Why not use IPB or PHPBB?

IPB cost: $90
PHPBB: free

Developing forum application from scratch will kill your wallet.

Best regards,
Mark

I agree, you would be best off using existing forum software. I have used PhpBB before and thought it was really nice, you should be able to customize it to be just like you are describing. I am sure you could find someone to help you set it up at a small cost (much smaller than writing from scratch). If you would like to talk to me about it, feel free to e-mail me at patrick (at) baconcheeseburger (dot) info

Patrick