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We always love to say what we enjoy about running forums! But what about what we don't enjoy? What is your least favorite thing about running your forum? I'd love to see answers beyond things like dealing with spam! haha

Are traditional forum platforms (vBulletin, XenForo, phpBB) outdated compared to modern community tools like Discord, Slack, and Reddit? What do forums offer that these newer platforms can’t? Are they still better for long-term communities? Are younger users avoiding traditional forums because...

What is your forum to you? A hobby or something you want to do for fun because it's your passion in life. or... A business or something you hope to earn a profit from and eventually maybe even make into some form of passive income. or is it both? Or something else? Vote and reply!

I'm going to assume most of you have a career, right? I have a career in the Casino Surveillance world as an investigator and tech. It's definitely a career for me and something I put a lot of effort into. Yet - I have multiple forums that I enjoy running and try to keep as active as I can...

Do you think Facebook Groups are killing forums? If no, how are they not doing it? If yes, why do you think so?

Many people say forums are dying. Some say they're already dead. Others feel they're making a comeback. I'm interested in seeing what everyone thinks. Vote and feel free to comment :)

Forums have been around since the mid 90's. Much has changed since then. I wrote an article about this the other day. I thought I'd post it here to see what you think. https://bobschwarz.com/the-state-of-forum-communities/ So do you think I was accurate with what I posted?

Have any of you successfully created a forum using WordPress? I've tried it a few times and never really had any success. How about you all?

Managing a forum can be so much easier with the right tools and plugins. What are your go-to tools for moderation, user engagement, SEO, and analytics? Share your recommendations and experiences. Whether it's a plugin that saved you time or a tool that boosted user interaction, let's compile...

Long time ago, I was a WebTV user (later became MsnTV). I started making HTML websites and a friends asked me if I've ever heard of PhpBB (version 1 back then). He installed a forum for me on his hosting service and let me run it. I loved every bit of it. Shortly after, I got a computer and...

Selecting the right software platform is crucial for the success of your discussion forum. In this topic, we will compare popular forum software options such as phpBB, vBulletin, XenForo, and others. Discuss the pros and cons of each, their ease of use, customization capabilities, and how they...