Speaking from the perspective of someone that tries to use jc*nk and goes crawling back to pb like they are my toxic ex every time yet fully understands that jc*nk will treat me right (I don't deserve it)
Proboards
> recent posts -- but that feature can now be implemented by jcink thanks to @amethy 's lovely coding [
here] that is a 1 to 1 of proboards recent posts (viewable hovers, posts neatly lined, etc.)
> Better posting box UI (the writing box is big and the text is significantly clearer & easier to write in)
> Preview (it doesn't always show the code if it's styletags but I like that the screen doesn't reload just for me to view the code)
> Participated button (easy access for the most recent threads which I think is nice)
> clearer/necessary navigation tree
> shows Users logged in over 24 hours without a hard time reset so I can get a good idea of the activity
> User control panel UI is significantly better/clearer/easier to use
> terrible coding - I learnt coding in proboards first and my skills are not transferable in any way
> plugins are entirely reliant on updates - if the maker no longer updates their plugins, you could be screwed
> no R18+ content - TOS will come for you and snap you up, this really does limit roleplay freedom and content depending on your genre and preferences
> You have to change your entire code if they ever decide to implement V6. You have no choice.
> Uncertain future on how the Proboards support are moving forward/if they are at all with their coding/features
Jcink
> Significantly better for coders/you can do so much more
> You don't have to worry about your skin being dismantled into pieces depending on if they want an update
> Support is more responsive to coder/admin needs and communicative
> Terrible control panel. The UI is just really bad. I was overwhelmed and deeply confused.
> User control panel is confusing and hard to navigate
> User posting box has a really small font + small box, it is difficult for me to code/post and I am one of those insane rpers that like to write her posts in the actual onsite posting box (if it disappears it wasn't meant to be). I prefer to write on-site, it just helps more with immersion.
> More diversity in skins (yes, you can do the same things in Proboards but your life will be so much harder)
> More automation available (automated face claims, automated shop purchases, it's so convenient)
> Coding is much easier to transfer from codepen/webmaker etc.
however, at the end of the day, it is about personal preferences. I think the level of vitriol Proboards receive sometimes, while warranted, also ignores a lot of points from the user/rpers side that they might enjoy and wish to see in Jcink.
