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Online forums are the town square of the wired age - with lively discussions going on at all hours, and on topics ranging from philosophy and politics to pets and people.

Check out all the buzz with information on how to use them, how to create a forum on your own domain, plus related tips on forum netiquette, and pointers to the most all-inclusive sites offering guides to finding the most popular forums and message boards around the Web:

Babtu.com - Browse and find thousands of Internet forums by category ranging from arts & crafts to used cars, along with the latest list of top rated forums by users.

Big Boards - Another comprehensive directory of top forums and message boards searchable by keyword or browseable by subject matter, including a list of top forums by activity and number of members.

Google Groups - The complete A-Z list of Usenet discussion forums on every conceivable topic.

Yahoo Groups - Thousands of groups to join, or start a group of your own.

Delphi Forums - A top site for any forum community and on every topic imaginable.

allForums - Popular posts on politics, news, humor, religion, science, entertainment and more.

CNET Community Forums Directory - Hundreds of discussions, ranging from computer troubleshooting to technical product help and how-tos.

Creating a Message Board (Forum) - Good overview for webmasters with a guide to creating and hosting an online forum on your own domain, with a discussion on top software as well as tips on using remote servers, with related video and resources for more information.

How to Create a Forum -wikiHow - Step by step instructions with suggested software and related resources.

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