Forums are one of the latest things to hit the internet, and they are taking off in a big way. They are very basically a site for people to discuss and mention issues, pretty much like? chat rooms.
Let me start by saying that I actually like forums. The biggest drawback to them is the amount of time you can spend on them. The more people that are members to the forum, the better it usually is. There are all sorts of forums and obviously, it makes sense to find one which suits your needs, likes, hobbies etc.
Forums are most often dived into subsections. This means that you are more likely to find some discussion that appeals to you. Generally you need to be signed up to add your own comments. However, most are free for everyone to read. Some will only let you into part of the forum area.
Obviously I am signed up to the PPP Forums and quite enjoy that. It does keep me up to date with what is happening at PPP. But I am also signed up to some other forums, which are aligned to my interests. But as I explained, most forums have subsections which means they do have a whole range of topics and one or more of them is bound to interest you.
I always find it really interesting to read forums. You would be amazed at what you come across.
Most places have an off topic section. Now generally, I find this to be the best area. The most information and the most juicy titbits are usually found here. You do find some junk, but thankfully if you are on a good forum, there are good moderators that stop spamming and other non regulatory bits and pieces. Obviously each forum has its own rules. But most rules are common sense.
So basically my two cents is that I like forums!
