I have to agree with you! It's one of the reasons I don't frequent Social Media. You are just a number there.
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Will forums ever recover from the social media takeover?
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What's known as a forum now probably won't get critical mass again. Something that captures widespread attention the way discord and reddit did for their niches (and in many cases already consuming forums themselves), an update of the format I can't begin to describe (else, I would be wealthy and better known 
) will be the format that dethrones today's social media. It will include the lessons learned and evidence of evolution both from forums and social media but I am sure it will look different.
) will be the format that dethrones today's social media. It will include the lessons learned and evidence of evolution both from forums and social media but I am sure it will look different.
I want to hug you right nowSocial media can continue to be #1 if it wants to be. I still enjoy the company of all you who do like forums.
It’s clear that we all share a love for the community and depth that forums provide, which is something that can’t be replicated on social media platforms.
I’m all for keeping the spirit of forums alive! They offer a unique space for organized, in-depth conversations that really allow us to dive into topics and share knowledge in a way that’s meaningful and lasting. Plus, the sense of community is unbeatable.
I’m all for keeping the spirit of forums alive! They offer a unique space for organized, in-depth conversations that really allow us to dive into topics and share knowledge in a way that’s meaningful and lasting. Plus, the sense of community is unbeatable.
I know in the minority
But forums will never have the power it once did long ago before social media
I mean it has its place but that place is niche and will always be a niche
you can say "Oh forums will one day come back" not when the majority of forum software markers are greedy and .com domains become more expensive
traditional forum's longevity is determined by its community activity and members
I have seen it far too often when forums collapse because of either a good idea but poor execution or staff that are corrupt and only care about their power over the user or use it as a platform to bully or harass others or sometimes they don't care
tl;dr summary:
But forums will never have the power it once did long ago before social media
I mean it has its place but that place is niche and will always be a niche
But forums will never have the power it once did long ago before social media
I mean it has its place but that place is niche and will always be a niche
you can say "Oh forums will one day come back" not when the majority of forum software markers are greedy and .com domains become more expensive
traditional forum's longevity is determined by its community activity and members
I have seen it far too often when forums collapse because of either a good idea but poor execution or staff that are corrupt and only care about their power over the user or use it as a platform to bully or harass others or sometimes they don't care
tl;dr summary:
But forums will never have the power it once did long ago before social media
I mean it has its place but that place is niche and will always be a niche
No, they won't. As Dead said, there are some out there which have been fortunate enough to survive, but new forums don't stand a chance. and the reality is, those big ones that are still alive will most likely die eventually. I can't believe I'm saying this, but even people in their 20s probably have no idea what a forum is simply because they have been phased out so much. I was a kid when forums were new and people didn't know what they were. It feels weird being alive for the birth and death of forums, ngl.
but going back to what I was saying, the kids nowadays want INSTANT communication and gratification. Forums were never meant for that, which imo is what made them great.
but going back to what I was saying, the kids nowadays want INSTANT communication and gratification. Forums were never meant for that, which imo is what made them great.
The one thing about forums is that there are still so many people who have been on forums for years and still continue to use forums because it is their preferred way to interact with others.
I would much rather use forums than social media for interaction.
I would much rather use forums than social media for interaction.
Unfortunately I don't think forums will ever recover, though that doesn't mean that they cannot be successful
