Are you a member of any other forums ?

flumpsy · #1 27th April 2015, 21:40

I have always connected to people via forums and chatroom etc, form old skool newsgroups, IRC right up to now.

Over the years I have set up and administrated many, currently 2 I think, no three. For me they are really important and although this one has a very special function, when you find a decent friendly (but not pushy) forum that is NOT reminding you of problems it is a real help. Don't be put off by those cliquey ones that frown on off topic discussion. There are tons of those.

I know many are very unfriendly and don't take the time to get newbies used to the style but some really are life changing.

Do you guys use any others ? If so what type. I wont go into further details about each for obvious reasons.

I have a very large car one that I administrate and chat on daily. I have good mates there.

Another car one, just a member.Just for info really.

A very random small geek one evolved from newsnet, which I run.

An astronomy one where I am just a member but nice friendly atmosphere.

A drugs one, just a member, laws, stories and help. NOT buying them

A programming one, purely for info, there is NO atmosphere at all.

A linux one, just for info.

A radio control model once for RC cars, planes quads etc. I never quite fit in here, perfectly nice but just not gelled. I think it is because they all do stuff the same way if you ask about trying it different you get told to do it correctly, fk that

Oh, and a 3d printer forum for sharing stuff to print.

The large car one really has changed my life. An admin there was the first person I told about my SA, I would say about 10-20 of them I now consider really important mates, many I have not met. I meet about 20 of them once a year and even organise events for up to 50-60 of them. Basically my created online persona, which grew over about 5 years was forced to be real when I realised I was now admin and I really had to attend. Of course I wouldnt sleep but would normally make it, have a few beers while feeling very much like my forum character and chatting about forum stuff. An hour or so later I am myself, and netting away like I didnt care.

This is very rare for me, even brand new members, I end up relaxed and making them feel at easy. I am convinced it is down to the way that my friendships developed and the fallback option I have which is how people see me on there. From reading just text.

Silent Ninja · #2 27th April 2015, 21:47

No just here, I used to lurk on the Bike Radar forum quite often but was too scared to join, now I don't ever look on there.

flumpsy · #3 27th April 2015, 21:54

If you have the interest I would try a few other bike ones, you may feel comfy in one and it really does help you communicate and relate to others without worrying about meeting and actual conversations.

Silent Ninja · #4 27th April 2015, 22:09

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Originally Posted by flumpsy

If you have the interest I would try a few other bike ones, you may feel comfy in one and it really does help you communicate and relate to others without worrying about meeting and actual conversations.

I'm not sure I'd be able to manage metally if I was posting on multiple forums though, I get quite overwhelmed when there's alot of new posts/threads on here.

Unnecessarily Long Username_1 · #5 27th April 2015, 22:26

Only one. Sorry, SAUK, I've been seeing other people.

Caribou · #6 27th April 2015, 22:53

Yeah, a forum for Skoda owners, being one myself.

flumpsy · #7 27th April 2015, 22:58

You are a skoda caribou ?

Tembo · #8 27th April 2015, 22:58

I used to be. However, people tended to have petty or quite abusive arguments on the other forums I've been on.

This place is far more civilised!

Tembo · #9 27th April 2015, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Caribou

Yeah, a forum for Skoda owners, being one myself.

My Mum used to have a Skoda. I think the engine ate itself....

Caribou · #10 27th April 2015, 23:00

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Originally Posted by flumpsy

You are a skoda caribou ?

Caribou · #11 27th April 2015, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Telex

My Mum used to have a Skoda. I think the engine ate itself....

slrrrrp · #12 27th April 2015, 23:01

I remember I used to post on the Daily Mail forum regularly - dark days!

blancmange · #13 27th April 2015, 23:27

I've tried a few different anxiety related forums, but this has been the most friendly

Azalea · #14 28th April 2015, 07:20

A couple of knitting forums (yes I'm old and past it)
I used to go on MSE a lot but haven't bothered for months now.

Azi · #15 28th April 2015, 09:49

Several over the years. Two linguists ones (one of which I set up/ran), an F1 one, a few TV show ones and a few SA ones. SAUK's the only one I've stayed with over a long period though.

far · #16 28th April 2015, 09:58

MSE, digital spy - I used to post loads there for a while but don't anymore - and a few satellite TV ones.

Azi · #17 28th April 2015, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Mark09

Admit it, it was Big Brother wasn't it.

No, worse than that even. It was Glee.

[Martin] · #18 28th April 2015, 14:21

Don't really do other forums any more. Back in the day I was admin of a hooky film site that specialised in rare and old movies, but I generally can't be bothered these days. I browse a few forums as a guest - digital spy and a few linux/linux gaming ones - but I don't take part.

Memory · #19 28th April 2015, 19:37

I've tried a few other forums related to my interests but I didn't stick with them. There's only been one that I found that I really liked and was a regular active member on for a few years, and I even made friends on there (although no longer in contact with them now).

flumpsy · #20 28th April 2015, 22:01

Thanks for replies, it is a shame most of you dont seem to have found anywhere that you feel you can gain experience of social interaction without the face to face problems or real life.

Only one of many of mine has so I guess it isnt common. It is worth making an effort though, well i think anyway.