Post all the site tools you recommend below tag board services hosting etc.
here are a few: [i will add more later]
- give Forumer a shot... they offer both phpBB2 and IPB forum hosting http://www.Forumer.com
- I like tripod its reliable although it has ads i ahve used it for 6 years http://www.tripod.com
this should be made sticky
Wow, great prices for the plans @ dreamhost. I'm definitely going to look into that...
Hassle free, quick and easy, cheap if you purchase for a year or more (we got 2 for 5 bucks a month). It comes with a free domain right now if I'm not mistaken.
I'm using http://www.layeredtech.com/ for my dedicated server
And here is my recommendation for website design lol http://www.chillentertainment.com/ 
Alang you dirty little scamp :P
I use http://www.hostgator.com for hosting. Pretty awesome pack of features + my beloved cPanel X.
50webs - adless and free! hosting..
co.nr - free domains!
Wordpress - blogging!
Joomla! - CMS content mangament system
SMF - message boards
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