What comes the closest to being "the Metafilter of football/soccer"? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm starting a web forum. Should I charge users? [more inside]
posted by bryon on Oct 25, 2009 - 15 answers

Intelligent marketing discussions online? [more inside]
posted by OctopusRex on Oct 24, 2009 - 1 answer

Am I being unreasonable about how much time my girlfriend spends on online forums and message boards? [more inside]
posted by kleenkat on Oct 11, 2009 - 30 answers

What are best forums/websites where people post about their work experiences and about the pros and cons of various employers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Do you know of any industry specific public online forums where insiders discuss common problems or share helpful tips? [more inside]
posted by Diddly on Sep 9, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for online forums where I can discuss my favorite groups from the late 1960s, especially The Turtles, with other fans. I've looked around but haven't really found any forums that are active.
posted by shelayna on Aug 11, 2009 - 3 answers

How to find the best internet forum for a particular subject? [more inside]
posted by canoehead on Aug 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Popular Forums on Statistics and Quantitative Research? [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Jul 20, 2009 - 7 answers

What forum software should I use to accompany my new site? I have some specific features in mind. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Jul 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Please recommend a forum for asking gardening questions [more inside]
posted by jeb on Jun 20, 2009 - 11 answers

When attempting to register at an online forum I was repeatedly blocked when attempting to pick a username. My choices included random strings of letters and numbers. I sent a email asking what was up. The answer was that one had to register using ones "real" name... How the heck can a web admin make that determination? The only question asked previous to picking a username and pw was DOB. (Which seems a bit weird too.) Since that time I have attempted to pick a username with several plausable "real" names including my real real one and have been blocked Does this make any sense?
posted by flummox on May 5, 2009 - 10 answers

How do we politely approach a Blog or Blogger and ask if they would be so kind as to review our e-commerce store....thus essentially promoting it? [more inside]
posted by orehek on Feb 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Anyone knows a friendly forum where writers hang out discussing their craft? [more inside]
posted by ilike on Jan 22, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some forums/online communities where people share secrets on getting ahead in life? [more inside]
posted by wireless on Jan 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Are there any other answer forums similar to, or as good as Ask Metafilter? And what is the best/most reliable C programming forum? [more inside]
posted by amsterdam63 on Dec 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Can I legally harvest facts posted in an Internet forum, reformat them, and display them in a more user-friendly format on my web site? [more inside]
posted by underdetermined on Dec 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Why do people leave inane comments on forums? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Oct 12, 2008 - 32 answers

Funny blogs, forums or websites written about different types of workplaces? [more inside]
posted by vodkaboots on Jul 26, 2008 - 6 answers

I have been trying to get the hang of Drupal all morning. I am trying to set up a community/info site and I am completely overwhelmed. Help me figure out what I need to know! [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Jun 14, 2008 - 15 answers

What is your formula for finding the most active online forums for discussions about very specific subjects? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Jun 9, 2008 - 3 answers

Where are the better dog forums online? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Jun 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there a specific place on the internet where younger people can ask and receive personal recollections from elders? [more inside]
posted by quarterframer on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Besides Google Groups, where else can I find archives of discussions from the early days of the internet? (on any subject)
posted by vizsla on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers

"Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery." British personal finance blogs, forums and other resources? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave on Feb 15, 2008 - 6 answers

What would be the best CMS solution for a blog that I'm trying to expand as a resource/community site? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Feb 12, 2008 - 18 answers

How can we reign in the costs of running this forum? [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Feb 11, 2008 - 19 answers

Which websites are the best at conducting vigorous, intelligent online debates and discussions? I'm especially looking for successful examples of collaborative filtering; sites where readers can quickly sort the best posts/arguments to the top of the heap. [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Jan 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Best forums/groups/resources for windows administrators? [more inside]
posted by the ghost of Ken Lay on Jan 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Need an assist from the PHP gurus. I'm trying to set up a PHP script that generates an image from the latest Twitter status. [more inside]
posted by empyrean on Nov 19, 2007 - 10 answers

Does anyone have an opinion on the best of breed web forums software and drupal-like or community software out there for an asp/.net environment? [more inside]
posted by andytmp on May 30, 2007 - 1 answer

I need to set up a forum site for high school-aged kids. The tech stuff I know. The legalities I don't. Are there rules/best practices for forums for minors? [more inside]
posted by crickets on May 1, 2007 - 5 answers

Wheres the best place to learn things like how to migrate a messy pile of microsoft access databases to sql? Normally when learning new I use books, online sources and forums, and good old fashioned trial and error, but its a slow process for some of us. As its easier learning from someone with experience in the field. are there any sites that go some way to addressing this teacher / student system online, aside from the usual forum formats, i was thinking of some sort of bartering system, but for knowledge not pigs?
posted by ugrndhg on Feb 17, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm looking for Askme threads -- or other blog/conferencing threads -- that I can show my fifth graders as examples of what's good about this (conferencing) medium. [more inside]
posted by carterk on Feb 5, 2007 - 19 answers

Web Forum Filter: We have started a public forum on our website and I would like some ideas on how to jump start it and get some people posting on it. [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay on Feb 1, 2007 - 11 answers

Where can I find code for a question-and-answer webpage, like Ask.Mefi? [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel on Dec 21, 2006 - 10 answers

I want to start an internet forum for kids - what are the applicable laws? [more inside]
posted by bulanjing on Nov 21, 2006 - 4 answers

What are some good online forums to talk about/debate politics on?
posted by Maia on Nov 11, 2006 - 7 answers

What is a good forum to go to if I'm interested in building my own simple Athlon computer system and want to learn before I shop? [more inside]
posted by zek on Sep 17, 2006 - 20 answers

In your opinion, what are the best online resources for people with depression? (e.g. communities, forums, web-based magazines etc). [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Aug 28, 2006 - 15 answers

Are there any forums on the internet in which only people accomplished in their field can contribute but they are open for reading to the general public? Or where the public can contribute but the expert members are clearly identified? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Jul 19, 2006 - 15 answers

How can I convince my boss to use business blogging instead of forums? Or, how can my boss get A Clue? [more inside]
posted by freakystyley on Jun 19, 2006 - 30 answers

I'm looking for a group file sharing, discussion web site... [more inside]
posted by kookywon on May 18, 2006 - 5 answers

What are some good message boards to discuss British TV? [more inside]
posted by smackfu on May 12, 2006 - 8 answers

I am looking for other online resources like Ask.Metafilter, where one can post questions and expect answers of a quality similar to that of those found here. Forums, mailing lists, yahoogroups etc (among others) that one can post general questions to and also those dealing with very specific subjects. A few subjects that I am particularly looking for are: Science (biology and chemistry in particular) math Psychology English Language and Literature Philosophy Writing Suggestions on your areas of interest would also be welcomed. Google throws up a lot of alternatives but I just wanted to pose this question here in the hope I'd get some tried and tested recommendations Thanks! P.S. I did try signing up at the WELL of Salon fame but found it too meandering for my taste.
posted by sk381 on Apr 16, 2006 - 13 answers

Best way to export posts from a vBulletin forum and repost them to newsgroups? [more inside]
posted by pazazygeek on Mar 14, 2006 - 6 answers

My New Year's resolution is to build a hybrid blog and forum as a meeting place for Australian musicians. What would be the best software to use for this? [more inside]
posted by Dag Maggot on Dec 31, 2005 - 6 answers

I want to find other sites like Metafilter that focus solely on creativity rather than political issues or current affairs. [more inside]
posted by oxala on Dec 11, 2005 - 18 answers

Does anyone who have a bikeforums.net membership? I have a favor to ask. [more inside]
posted by atom128 on Nov 21, 2005 - 4 answers

What websites do you visit daily? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on Oct 5, 2005 - 61 answers