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Internet Forums are Making a Comeback!

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by YachtForums, Aug 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM.

  1. YachtForums, Aug 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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    Many well-established internet forums have seen a remarkable increase in traffic in recent years. The links below are lengthy but go into great detail on why forums are making a comeback...

    https://techstory.in/why-forums-are-making-a-comeback-in-the-age-of-social-media/

    https://newnation.sg/the-unexpected-comeback-of-forums-and-message-boards-in-2026/

    1. Social Media Fatigue Is Driving Users Away
    2. Users Are Choosing Quality Conversations Over Viral Content
    3. AI Is Unexpectedly Helping Forums
    4. Niche Communities Are Thriving Again
    5. Searchability Makes Forums Incredibly Useful
    6. Forums Encourage Better Online Behavior
    7. Privacy Concerns Are Changing User Preferences

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  2. K1W1, Aug 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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    Interesting. I admin a few FB groups that have a subject related to the business and its true that the results are often so far down the page that folks ask the same questions instead of doing a search.
    If it were a few years ago maybe I would look at a forum for one or two of them but these days the tide, wind and temperature tend to take precedence over that which used to pre occupy me a few years ago.
    Folks worry about getting bored in retirement, cant say has happened yet. The phone still rings and my inbox still gets interesting traffic.
    I do not contribute here as much as I used to but still do like to lurk here and have a read occassionally.
  3. Capt Ralph, Aug 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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    Always good to here from you K1W1.
    Glad your not bored. :cool:
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  4. YachtForums, Aug 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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    We were all VERY lucky that you took up residence on YF. Your knowledge and guidance not only influenced an industry, you proved chief engineers can be incredibly funny! You Are Legend, K1W1.
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