GeoTalk is powered by Google Maps and lets you create a customized map by focusing on any region of the world. You can even narrow it down to a single street if you want. Once you have created the map, type a question and click submit to create a forum powered by DISQUS. After you create the forum, you will be provided with a permanent URL that you can use to share the map-forum with friends. The forum allows users to post comments, rate them and even sort comments by popularity or time.

Features:

• Create a map-forum powered by Google and Disqus.
• Invite users to the forum by sharing the permanent URL.
• Users can post comments, rate them and sort them.
• Users can also subscribe to comments by RSS or email.

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To use Zhift, just enter your search query to view the search results. Each result lists the direct link to the forum post and a screenshot of the forum’s index page.

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Features:

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• Searches latest forum posts.
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The website also allows you to see what other people want to talk about so you can interact with them. Although you do not need to sign-up to post a topic, registering for an account lets you build your personal profile, add friends, and send messages to other users. You can also use their internet messaging agent to send messages with your favorite IM client.

Features:

• Post a question and get a real-time response from other people.
• See what other people want to talk about and interact with them.
• Filter topics using tags.
• Free, signup is optional for additional features.
• Connect using your Facebook account.
• Registered users can use the IM agent to interact with the site using your IM client.
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Setting up a forum is very fast and simple. Just set your forum URL when you register and fix your board settings in the admin panel. The admin panel gives you quick access to forum functions, themes, and thread categories. You can also install cool plugins to enhance your forum.

Vanilla has an intuitive set of features for such a simple program. Users can bookmark discussions, read activity feeds of other users, and create private conversation threads. Vanilla also has a Facebook-like function where you can post random thoughts and musings in your profile. Premium features are also available such as login integration to your website.

Features:

• Free, quick, and simple forum setup.
• Control your forum from the admin panel – manage themes, add plugins, add categories, set user roles and permissions, and more.
• Post and share what you are up to in your activity feed.
• Users can bookmark their favorite discussions, send private messages, and view profiles of other users.
• Optional premium features are also supported.
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Check out Vanilla @ www.vanillaforums.com

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