Home Page Yes/No

Should forums have a home page (holding page) or should your just be directed straight to the forum index.

I think a index page. As long as it looks good.

What do we want to see in a home page as i have got to options for mine either the normal vbulletin type portal or someone said to use wordpress and install the social engine plugins

We have a custom built home page that is inviting memebrs in, we like it ad in our 13 days of being open we have not had a shortage of members.

I would love a custom homepage, Just need someone to make it for me...

I like homepages it gives your site room to post ads

It very much depends on the site. Most forums don't need them.

I have a home page and it helps because I have other sites in relation to the forum so it gives me a way to be more organized.

I have a homepage on my forum. The homepage has an about us section to let people know all about my site. It also has some graphics that may interest people into joining the site.

I think redirecting straight to the forum index page is the best way to go.

I don't like the homepages, I think it is best to go straight to a forum.