There is a reason behind every forum project started by a webmaster. It's either to make money or hold up memories in contents on the site that will never be lost. I've seen those who started a forum with zero interest in trying to make money from it. They don't monetize the forum no matter how big it gets because they're not doing it for money but as a hobby.

 

What's your motive behind creating a forum?

I enjoy the structure and organization of a forum over any other platform, plus I wanted to make a community to connect with other people. For Gex Forums, I noticed there was only a Discord and subreddit for the series, but I felt that there should be a traditional forum as well. Especially since Gex is old school, and probably could have had a forum for the series back in the day. Thee Zone was created originally as VG Challenges, but since I had other forums similar to that one I just merged them.

I enjoy the structure and organization of a forum over any other platform, plus I wanted to make a community to connect with other people. For Gex Forums, I noticed there was only a Discord and subreddit for the series, but I felt that there should be a traditional forum as well. Especially since Gex is old school, and probably could have had a forum for the series back in the day. Thee Zone was created originally as VG Challenges, but since I had other forums similar to that one I just merged them.

I see managing a managing a forum like running a town or city of your own but with different variables in form of managing engagements. As the forum grow, it would be like your young town is growing.

Running a resource board, my motive is to provide for those with less knowledge than me by using my knowledge to do so.

Running a resource board, my motive is to provide for those with less knowledge than me by using my knowledge to do so.

I know it can be very satisfying doing this right. When you know that you're impacting knowledge about something on others. It's like helping them to grow.

My motive for creating my forum is to provide a place and resource for all virtual pet/simulation players to unite in an online community. This niche has been a passion of mine since I was a teenager, and I have always wanted to share my passion and hobby with others.

I know it can be very satisfying doing this right. When you know that you're impacting knowledge about something on others. It's like helping them to grow.

It can be very gratifying knowing you're using your knowledge to help others. Helping others gives a great feeling of accomplishment that you're doing good for the betterment of others.

Any forum I have opened up and created, there has always been a motive behind me doing so and that motive is to give those who enjoy forums a place to be and share their opinions, meet other like-minded forumers and just enjoy talking amongst each other without that worry of being put down or made to feel like you can't be yourself.

It can be very gratifying knowing you're using your knowledge to help others. Helping others gives a great feeling of accomplishment that you're doing good for the betterment of others.

Exactly. It’s one of the best feelings ever. I don’t know where I’d be today if I never got involved with building forums.

My motive for creating my first forum back in the day was to create a safe place for like-minded people to share their thoughts, ideas and life stories. When I was younger I didn't have a lot of safe places and I wasn't really allowed to voice my opinions or thoughts so creating a forum where I could express myself was really important to me and I wanted to share that with others who may have been in the same situation as I was.

 

I found it was really empowering and satisfying to see other people be able to voice their thoughts, opinions and feedback without any negative backlash. Obviously, I had rules on my forums but I never really had any issues with anyone breaking them.

What's your motive behind creating a forum?

I have had other forums and my interest may have been hit and miss. But my father, who we shared similar interest in the subject that I have put forth on my recent build, was stationed at RAAF in 47/48. After his recent passing I have enjoyed looking at some documents and pictures of cool aircraft and things at the time that he has kept. The spark for a forum came to me after watching the latest UFO hearings. I have enjoyed building it, likely not ever going to be monetized as it isn't needed, is a personal hobby. But I would enjoy members to share with and hear their shares and thoughts.

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I have had other forums and my interest may have been hit and miss. But my father, who we shared similar interest in the subject that I have put forth on my recent build, was stationed at RAAF in 47/48. After his recent passing I have enjoyed looking at some documents and pictures of cool aircraft and things at the time that he has kept. The spark for a forum came to me after watching the latest UFO hearings. I have enjoyed building it, likely not ever going to be monetized as it isn't needed, is a personal hobby. But I would enjoy members to share with and hear their shares and thoughts.

Awh I love this! I'm sure your dad would have LOVED your forum. I find sometimes hobby forums are better than building a forum for stats or something. When it's a hobby I feel like there are less expectations and just more about having fun and sharing knowledge.

 

Good on you for starting a forum that you are really passionate about!

Honestly, I’m enjoying learning new skills. If I get to talk about and share a hobby of mine in the process, it’s that much more rewarding.