I don’t have staff on my current forum. On my previous forum, I did have staff, but I didn’t pay them because I couldn’t afford it. However, when I hire staff for my current forum, I would be considering to pay, even if it means to pay from my pockets.

No, I don’t have welcome messages yet, but I plan to consider them in the future, especially if I migrate to paid forum software that makes automation easier and more customizable. I think welcome messages can guide users where to start.

Yes, I always launch a forum with a clear purpose. I set both long-term and short-term goals to guide growth, engagement, and content strategy. Having defined objectives helps me stay focused and measure progress as the community develops.

I don’t currently own any websites besides my forum, but in the past I had a small blog on a free host and also ran an online store in the e-commerce market. I launched my forum when I lost interest in running blog. My store is inactive at the moment but I will get back to it soon.

I like the idea of making money from my forum, but I’ve never monetized my forum because I haven’t been able to grow enough activity or traffic. Without a solid member base and engagement, ads, sponsorships, or memberships wouldn’t generate meaningful income. However, I have applied for adsense...

I haven’t dealt with many trolls myself, but I think the best approach is a mix of clear rules, timely moderation, and not feeding the trolls. Ignoring low-level provocations while removing harmful content helps keep the community safe without escalating conflicts.

Free forum hosts are useful for testing, learning, or small hobby communities because they cost nothing and are easy to set up. However, they often have limits on storage, performance, security, and customization. For serious growth or long-term stability, self hosting is usually necessary. I...

I’ve never had a forum I’d call truly successful. My last one reached only about 100 users and fewer than 3,000 posts, so while it was a learning experience, it never grew to a large or highly active community. I have started a new forum last month and I hope to work harder this time and make it...

Yes, I manage my forum entirely on my own. It’s still very new, with only a handful of users and limited activity, so the workload is quite manageable. As the community grows, I might consider bringing in moderators, but for now, handling everything myself works fine.

No, I’ve always run one forum at a time. I can’t imagine managing multiple communities simultaneously. I didn't have time, resources or energy to run multiple forums. Forum needs a lot of effort, money, and time to run.

My current forum is less than a month old. I ran my previous forum for six months before selling it, as I lost interest in managing it long-term. This time I plan in running for a long time, maybe never give up on it.

No, I’ve never bought a forum. I actually sold my last forum because I lost interest in running it. I didn’t want to hold onto something I no longer felt motivated to grow, so passing it on to someone who cared more about the niche felt like the right choice.

I cover all forum expenses out of my own pocket for now. This includes hosting, domain fees, and any small tools or plugins I use to keep the community running smoothly. Currently, I am also spending money on seeding content..

In 2026, I plan to expand my forum by adding a few focused categories, running engagement challenges, and improving user experience with better navigation and mobile optimization. I’ll also experiment with small monetization options like premium content or badges. I am using free software I also...

No, I don’t hire staff right away. I prefer to manage the forum myself initially and only bring in moderators or other team members once activity grows and the workload becomes too much to handle alone.

I define happiness as a sense of contentment and balance in life, feeling at peace with myself and my surroundings. Small daily joys like reading, listening to music, spending time with loved ones, or enjoying a good meal consistently bring me satisfaction and uplift my mood.

Frankky speaking, I exercise regularly. I think regular exercise is really important. It keeps your body healthy, boosts mood, and improves energy levels. While everyone’s routine might look different, staying active in some way benefits both physical and mental well-being.

I haven’t been to zoos for a long time. When I was younger, visiting was fun, but now I prefer seeing animals in documentaries or safaris where they are in more natural environments. Zoos just don’t appeal as much anymore.

Exercise is quite important to me. It helps me stay physically healthy, reduces stress, and boosts my energy and focus. Even short daily workouts or walks make a noticeable difference in how I feel and approach my day. I try to exercise every day.

No, I haven’t. I drive carefully and try to stay alert, especially in areas where animals often cross the road. Accidents can happen to anyone, but I’ve been fortunate so far. It always makes me sad to hear about animals getting hurt like that.