MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Is the day of the Internet forum over?

I dunno about you guys, but nearly every forum I signed up for years' ago - not just this one - is dying or dead or on life support.

They're not nearly as active as they used to be. The same people always post. It's rare to get new, decent and contributing members. (raaaaaa getoffmylawn)

Why do you think this is? And where is the discussion still happening, if anywhere?

Is social media/networks to blame? If so, why do you think so? If not, why not?

Or is it my (our?) tendency to overstay the party and not leave and move on elsewhere to where there is activity, due to being creatures of habit?

Alternatively - if you do not find this argument to be true - if you think they're just as active and thriving as years' ago - then why do you think this is?

Inquiring minds want to know.

- Stiletto