I wouldn't stop using forums altogether because I ran from using social media platforms to forums because I was looking for a better place to engage.
I will only stop using forums where my mental health and peace of mind is being threatened. Some years ago, I had a horrible experience in one gaming forums VGR. One of the staff who's also a mod was a sadist, racist and an annoying piece of a shîtty human being.
I had to quit using the forum for about 3 years until the owner kept asking me to come back. I'm back in the forum with the mod staying out of my business. I have over 20k contents on the forum.