Online forums are a great thing because you get a massive amount of information while being able to interact with other people.
Humans are really social beings, and being able to talk a large base about targeted subjects is extremely helpful when you have a question or problem.
For example, you could find an online forum that has the same car as you, and discover cool things about your car that you never knew. You can also find a list of common problems and ways to fix them, as opposed to having to bring it into a mechanic, or look it up in the owner’s manual.
The ability to be anonymous on the internet also helps with shyness. Those who are shy in real life may find that it’s easy to talk online, because even if you embarrass yourself — the only people laughing can be thousands of miles away, instead of people you might see every day.
I like online forums a lot, and use them for both entertainment as well as knowledge.
Do you use online forums? What do you like or dislike about them?