Forums were one of the original forms of interaction on the World Wide Web. Some claim that they have been superseded by live chats and instant messaging, but that argument does not hold water.
If anything, it could be said that forums cater for a specific public, who wishes to discuss specific concerns. For instance language forums are very popular nowadays. The questions remain posted for an indefinite time, and when somebody performs a web search the questions can crop up. This is something that is completely extraneous to chat rooms and the world of instant messaging, and it is one of the most salient aspects of forums. Those who reside in Australia have a meeting point at the Aussie Phorums board, which can be found at phorums.com.au. The available categories to select include general chat, movie & entertainment, and competitions & freebies. In addition to that, there is a board where individuals can post classifieds. Moreover, there are forums that cater for computers enthusiasts, whereas photography aficionados can convene in the corresponding forum. 
