phpBB instead of simple machines ?

[RedArmyCCCP]

I've been using this forum for quite some time now and frankly find it quite awkward to use. I understand you guys made a choice to use simple machines but I think phpBB would be a much much better choice. Not sure if the database could be transferred or if it is compatible with phpBB.

Is switching to phpBB even being or will be considered?

PS: Also, whatever happened to the Russian forum section? I kind of miss it

[Loupblanc]

 !!! All the other language boards are gone...
 German, French, Russian... Italian... Why?
 They were full of useful information.

[WartyX]

The admins decided that it caused too much segregation. They would prefer everyone join in discussions together.

[RaIn19]

Well after all many users can not know English... Even if they will have good ideas, because of this problem they cannot lay out them!
I think, all will be for that that sections in other languages have returned.

[Voop_Bakon]

Or just use google translate. It works well enough

[ford_prefect]

Or just use google translate. It works well enough

http://translate.reference.com/ this one works

[WartyX]

If you use Internet Explorer 8, just select the text and mouse over 'translate' and you get it auto-translated without even having to change window.

[RedArmyCCCP]

If you use Internet Explorer 8, just select the text and mouse over 'translate' and you get it auto-translated without even having to change window.

I get error going to most of the forums with IE. I literally can't go into forums with IE7 just get this nasty error. See attachment below.

PS: Any word on switching to phpBB?