The state of forums on the internet

[alstroemeria55]

I've really been wondering, SaSu seems to be the only active forum online these days with many users and discussions happening every day. Personally I'm the most comfortable with the forum type of communication on the internet, I am completely deterred by the various social media platforms that exist these days. It feels riddled with bots and ads and zero genuine people.
Are there other active forums online? Not necessarily about mental illness or taboo topics. Whenever I search for anything I just find dead forums.

 

[madeincruddy]

I feel the same. I appreciate how forums kind of force you to be a bit more thoughtful with your posts, and it makes conversations way easier. I'd like to see any recommendations people have!

 

[darksouls]

most of the forums where I spent a long time have been shut down,
I would not recomment any of the others,
the people there are awful

 

[Angst Filled Fuck Up]

Pretty much the only forums that really thrive these days are those that deal with subjects that aren't acceptable by social media standards, or where anonymity is important because nobody wants to be associated with the topic IRL. That's why this one and the Incel board do so well. Any mundane areas of interest have been monopolized by big tech.