A Forum Flare interview with Xyphien, creator of LonePortal, exploring the platform’s retro-inspired “intraweb” vision, the philosophy behind rebuilding a more creative and community-driven internet, the evolution of forums, and his hobbies and inspirations outside of web development.
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Community Interviews
These interviews feature a diverse range of online forum, website, and blog owners. Dive in to learn about their experiences, discover the stories behind their communities, and gain insights into the creative and technical journeys that brought their platforms to life. Whether you’re a fellow webmaster, an aspiring blogger, or simply curious about the people shaping the online world, these conversations offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the minds driving some of your favorite digital spaces.
From Package Team Leader Assistant to Book Blogger: A Fireside Chat with JennyorAlice
JennyorAlice, also known as The Cat Lady, shares her journey at Forum Promotion, her love of reading, and the story behind her long-running blog Fireside Chats—offering insight into community life, creativity, and staying consistent online.
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Inside The Coffee House: A Conversation with Kyng
Kyng shares his journey from early forum days to running The Coffee House, along with insights on MyBB, community building, and the future of online forums.
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Building a Lasting Gaming Community: Inside Gaming Latest with Demon_skeith
We sit down with Demon_skeith, the owner of Gaming Latest, to explore the forum’s origins, evolution, and the passion behind keeping a gaming community alive for nearly two decades.
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Chatting Time with Ashley: Building Community in a Changing Forum World
Ashley shares her journey behind Chatting Time, reflects on the evolution of forums, and explains why passion and persistence still matter in today’s community landscape.
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Uncrowned Guard on Building the Uncrowned Empire: Community, Purpose, and Standing Out Online
Uncrowned Guard shares the story behind his growing forum network, the Uncrowned Empire, and how it’s built on purpose, community, and standing out online.
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Inside Prismatica: An Interview with Forum Founder Senkusha
Senkusha shares her journey from early BBS communities to running Prismatica, discussing forum software, anime role-playing communities, and the future of online forums.
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Interview with Page (Empire) of Bayside Gamers
We interview Page (Empire), founder of Bayside Gamers and the top poster at Forum Promotion, about online communities, coding, gaming, and his journey in the forum world.
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Starting a Forum in a Crowded Genre: What Actually Works
Learn practical strategies for launching and growing a successful online forum in a crowded niche — from planning and persistence to smart promotion and community building.
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Interview with Cory – Owner of jCodes Resources
Read our interview with Cory, owner of jCodes Resources, as he discusses his journey with Jcink forums, the legacy of ZetaBoards, sharing coding resources, and how forum communities have evolved over the years.
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Interview with Krissycakes09 – Longtime Forum Community Member
Read our interview with Krissycakes09, a longtime forum community member, as she shares her experiences with online forums, friendships she’s made, and her thoughts on the future of forum communities.
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Interview with Shortie: Reviving Postloop and Supporting Forum Communities
Forum veteran Shortie discusses her forum history, the revival of Postloop, paid posting, and how the platform aims to help forum communities grow and thrive again.
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Interview with Jimmy — Administrator and Technician at Forum Promotion
Jimmy, administrator at Forum Promotion, talks about his history with forums, technical work, hobbies, and the challenges of running online communities today.
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Shawn Gossman Interview: Forum Building Lessons, Another Admin Forum & Life Beyond the Screen
An in-depth interview with Shawn Gossman on running forums like Another Admin Forum and Talk Whatever, lessons from past projects, and balancing online communities with real-life hobbies.
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Inside Forum Promotion: Interview with Allena, Community Team Leader
In this exclusive Forum Flare interview, Allena shares her experience as Community Team Leader at Forum Promotion, discussing her role, what motivates her, and what makes the community such a supportive and engaging space.
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Q&A Interview: Ravenfreak on the Relaunch of Zippy Promotion
An interview with Ravenfreak, owner of Zippy Promotion, where they discuss the forum’s relaunch, lessons learned from past communities, and their vision for building a friendly, free-to-use promotional hub.
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Interview with PGen98 – Owner of GWForums
Interview with Pgen98 gives an inside look at the GWForums owner, their journey, challenges, and vision for the community.
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Interview with Katrina – Front-End Administrator of Christianity Haven
An insightful chat with Katrina about her journey and vision for Christianity Haven.
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We’ll be adding more interviews in the near future, featuring a range of voices, insights, and perspectives you won’t want to miss. Be sure to check back regularly so you don’t miss any of our latest updates and exclusive content.