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[Aaron]

February Newsletter is Live!

February has been huge at Forum Flare — and March is almost here already!

Current Stats:
• 889 Topics
• 3,625 Posts
• 67 Members

Check out the full newsletter here:
https://forumflare.com/february-newsletter

Join the discussion:
https://forumflare.com

Let’s make March even bigger

[Aaron]

Discover the Stories Behind Online Communities!

Forum Flare has leveled up! From being just a forum, we’ve transformed into a vibrant community interviews blog—showcasing the people who make online spaces come alive.

🎙 Who we feature:

Forum owners
Moderators
Active members

We dig into their stories, challenges, and wins, giving you an insider look at how communities grow, connect, and thrive.

Want to be featured?
If you run a forum, are part of a staff team, or have an interesting story to share, we want to hear from you! Reach out and get your community in the spotlight.

Why visit Forum Flare?

Exclusive in-depth interviews
Behind-the-scenes insights
Inspiring stories from online communities

Check out the latest interviews now: https://forumflare.com

Join us and see how communities shine!

[Aaron]

We’ve just published a brand new interview over on Forum Flare featuring forum veteran Shawn Gossman!

Shawn shares his journey from the early days of phpBB to running communities like Another Admin Forum and Talk Whatever. He dives into what really makes a forum successful, lessons learned from past projects (including failures), and why focusing on people over metrics is key.

He also talks about life outside the screen—from hiking and cycling to maintaining a healthy balance away from online communities.

Check out the full interview here:
https://forumflare.com/shawn-gossman-in ... the-screen

[Aaron]

New Interview on Forum Flare

We’ve just published a new interview with Jimmy, administrator and technician at Forum Promotion. He talks about how he got started with forums, his role behind the scenes, and his thoughts on the future of online communities.

Read the full interview:
https://forumflare.com/interview-with-j ... -promotion

[Aaron]

New on Forum Flare — Exclusive Community Interviews!

We’re excited to bring you two must‑read interviews that shine a spotlight on some amazing people from our forum community!

Interview with KrissyCakes09
Get to know one of our longest‑standing members as KrissyCakes09 shares her journey, insights, favourite moments on the forum, and what keeps her coming back!
https://forumflare.com/interview-with-k ... ty-member/

Interview with Cory — Owner of JCodes Resources
Dive into the story behind JCodes Resources as Cory opens up about his projects, inspirations, and what it’s like running one of the community’s go‑to resource hubs.
https://forumflare.com/interview-with-c ... resources/

Whether you’re a long‑time forum fan or new to the community, these interviews are packed with personality, passion, and behind‑the‑scenes stories you won’t want to miss!

Stay tuned for more great content — only on Forum Flare!

[Aaron]

We spoke with Uncrowned Guard for an in-depth interview covering the creation of the Uncrowned Empire, the mindset behind building multiple online communities, and what it really takes to stand out in today’s crowded internet space.

From early inspiration to long-term vision, this interview dives into the strategy, challenges, and passion driving everything behind Uncrowned Gaming, Uncrowned Armory, and Uncrowned Addiction.

If you’re into community building, forums, or just want insight into how online projects actually grow from the ground up, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Read the full interview here:
https://forumflare.com/uncrowned-guard- ... ut-online/

[Aaron]

New Interview Just Dropped!

We caught up with Demon_skeith, the owner of Gaming Latest, to explore the journey behind a gaming forum that’s been running for nearly two decades. From its early beginnings to the challenges of keeping a community active today, there’s plenty of insight here for forum owners and gamers alike.

A huge milestone worth mentioning—Gaming Latest was also the winner of Forum Promotion’s 2026 Site Battle Madness contest, highlighting just how strong and respected the community has become.

If you’re into forums, gaming, or online communities, this is definitely worth a read.

https://forumflare.com/building-a-lasti ... mon_skeith

[Aaron]

Online forums have come a long way over the years, but some communities continue to thrive by focusing on meaningful discussion and genuine connections. Today, we’re joined by Kyng, the administrator of The Coffee House, to talk about his journey through forum culture, his experiences with MyBB, and his thoughts on the future of online communities.

https://forumflare.com/inside-the-coffe ... with-kyng/