What do you think about forums? Do you think they are a waste of time? Why do you think they were originally created? Are they better than Guestbooks? What are some of the best forums you know? Where are forums mostly used in your opinion?

I think forums are mostly for people that are bored or require help. I think only under these circumstances are they not a waste of your time. I think they were created for big groups to ask questions from each other. Forums are more detailed than Guestbooks, I think. Battle.net's forum is pretty big. Forums are used in basically every website that isn't professional.

Forums are a great tool for communication. Sure theres chat rooms but nothing gets saved in there. Without forumns how do you think we'd be communicating. They are able to be acess by almost anyone. When I google for a specific topic or problem it usally takes me to a forum where the topic is being discussed.

"Forums are used in basically every website that isn't professional". LOL serisouly how can you say that. There are many big companies using forums for support and documentation. Its just that forums are easy to setup by anyone with little knowledge that it looks unprofessional.

I guess what makes a forum good is if its very active and have good content. I come to forums when im bored yes but there are other reasons too like finding information.

I Think Forum is a Very good exchange community,It can share with the people ideas,Experiences...
But some forum is not...
I,m chinese,i have a forum in chinese,welcome to visit My forum!

I think forums are good to have. It's a place where you can meet up with new people and chat with them, get support or help if your having troubles. Sure there's always that pedophile or two but hey, there will always be them. I don't think they are a waste of time, that's just a stupid question. If I had to guess why they were created, um.. I'd guess.. So people can get fast support on questions they might have or so people can just go around and talk with others. Yes, they are much MUCH better then guestbooks, no brainer. I know lots of good forums, I visit quite often. Firstly there's Trap17 here, they offer great webhosting for just a couple of posts on their forums.. More then fair exchange in my opinion. I know a couple of general chat and graphic forums that are nice to go to. Also I have a Star Wars role-playing game that's fun cause you can pretty much let your imagination run wild. As for your last question, for meeting new people and for support.

Forums are very addictive. Some are like... well drugs in a way, and some not. Some forums can lead you on, and tempt you, making you addicted, not to mention fantasizing the next time you go on...

In a way, they are a means of killing time. It's your own perspective whether you're wasting it.

Forums are mainly for generating community, I think. They're not like, facebook and myspace, which is just a one on one, unless you're in a group. Even then you're in a tight, compacted space, whereas Forums have the freedom to gallivant around.

As I specialise in RPG forums, I have to be biased, and go with them. Although, simple community, help forums such as this, are great as well.

Forums... mainly used for fun, isn't it? Role-Play, Help, Support ect.

Yes, mainly people are bored, and happen to stumble by one, and then get addicted.

I personally think they're great!

I believe forums is a good thing. You can get to know people from various countries and different parts of the world. You can gain knowledge, (and maybe loose some.) learn new things and discuss your opinions with other people. It is a great thing. Support, help and tell people about yourself and your own life, and find out more about the other people on the board. You can show of your works, and get or give help to others that would like to make something. A website, a game, write a good story... anything! It is wonderful.