Facebook is Killing Forums

[Shawn Gossman]

Do you think Facebook Groups are killing forums?

If no, how are they not doing it?

If yes, why do you think so?

 

[Cpvr]

No, I don’t think Facebook groups are killing forums as Reddit and Discord has put a dent in a lot of forum’s traffic over the years.

 

[Shawn Gossman]

No, I don’t think Facebook groups are killing forums as Reddit and Discord has put a dent in a lot of forum’s traffic over the years.

I guess Reddit was the start of it.

Reddit came before Discord, didn't it?

 

[Cpvr]

I guess Reddit was the start of it.

Reddit came before Discord, didn't it?

Yes, Reddit was launched in 2005 and then Discord came in 2015.

It took a while for Reddit to gain traction, but they did use a bunch of fake accounts to grow their platform.

How Reddit Got Huge: Tons of Fake Accounts

According to Reddit cofounder Steve Huffman, in the early days the Reddit crew just faked it ‘til they made it.

www.vice.com

 

[Shawn Gossman]

Yes, Reddit was launched in 2005 and then Discord came in 2015.

It took a while for Reddit to gain traction, but they did use a bunch of fake accounts to grow their platform.

How Reddit Got Huge: Tons of Fake Accounts

According to Reddit cofounder Steve Huffman, in the early days the Reddit crew just faked it ‘til they made it.

www.vice.com

Reddit feels like a dirty little secret, LOL.

I'd rather see a forum grow from acquisitions and post exchanges than fake users. It just seems so.... fake.