Message boards or discussion forums are usually the main aspect of an online (virtual) community where one can interact with other people of similar interests by posting and replying to messages, on your own time. This usually results in higher quality of discussions than with real-time chat.
Forum, private messaging and journals. Topics include general chat, relationships, local and world issues, lifestyle and technology. http://www.picturepoll.com/
Chat and message boards which have a stated aim of being family friendly. Topics include faith and philosophy and current affairs, and there is also a writing community. http://foolmoon.com
Eclectic individuals share their intellectually stimulating ideas, creativity, opinions, and even wit, in the unique and compelling community, Gazm.org, earning free dream-fulfilling rewards. http://www.gazm.org
A small, community-forming site with a focus on posting fairly lengthy "random thoughts." Users can comment on existing thoughts or post their own. http://www.purelyrandom.com/
Full range of topics including politics, world events, law, philosophy, religion, sex, conundrums, environment, science, technology, and conspiracies. http://www.lifeisannoying.com/
Friendly, general chat forum with member map, calendar and board statistics. Includes sub-boards for freebies, pictures and blogs. http://www.totaltwaddle.co.uk/board/
Discussions on world news, politics, social issues, religion, literature, poetry, and other topics. The meeting place where thoughts, ideas, and opinions on life are shared. http://pub41.ezboard.com/bthecitygate
Topics include gaming, music, Christianity, and teens. Board statistics, member list and search function also available. http://www.webquad.com/forums/
An evolving community of thousands of mature adults. Discussion of sexuality, politics, interests, art, and photography. http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/index.php
An interactive community for discussing a wide range of topics including debates, education subjects, comedy, recreation and media. http://www.nhforums.com/forums/index.php
General chat forum with an area for queries as well as boards for discussion of entertainment, leisure, computers and technology and a for sale board. http://forums.istorya.net/
Originally created to reunite people from LOOT, London's free ad paper, but now open to people across the world. Messages and announcements of get-togethers in London. [Yahoo Group] http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/publicmouth/
Laugh about life and forget the serious things for a while. Discussion includes topics such as politics, sports, humor, food, computers and technology, music, games and movies. http://www.runaked.com/forums/
Over 40 sub-boards devoted to topics such as general discussion, current events, humor, jobs, religion, politics, science, money, sports, entertainment and computers and technology. http://z.iwethey.org/forums/render/board/show?boardid=1
Kapland is an anything goes discussion forum with sub topics dedicated to music, movies, fantasy/sci-fi, RPGs and other interests. http://www.kapland.net/forums/
General chat forum with emphasis on IT topics such as hardware, software, internet, multimedia, security, technical and general news. http://forum.treweeke.com/
Virtual exedra, where you are invited to speak your mind in an atmosphere of tolerance and respect. General chat, art, quizzes, and debates. http://theexedra.com/
Discuss life, deposit stress, and have fun. Share passions, pain and pet peeves. Find humor, play games and laugh. Submit creative writing and art, or get help, support, and advice. http://www.stressbank.com/
Communicate your views nationally and locally through BBCi message boards with hundreds of topics to choose from including music, entertainment and science. http://www.bbc.co.uk/messageboards/
General discussion forum with many topics including jokes, riddles, entertainment, television shows, literature news, hobbies, sports, and health issues. http://invisionfree.com/forums/Heavenly_Hangout
International forum where people are invited to voice their opinions on any subject. Users may post poems and pictures, or participate in political and religious discussions. http://chatbites.com/forum/ikonboard.cgi
Unofficial message board for vBulletin forum users and administrators. Discussions include source code, template modifications and events related to vBulletin software. http://www.vbulletin.nl/community/
A warm, friendly community with a diverse membership from around the world. Discuss love, sex, songwriting, performing, television, movies, literature or get advice from caring people. http://pub7.ezboard.com/bextracrispy
Indonesian based message board with a young adult membership base. Topics include food, fashion, entertainment, music, hobbies and school. [Messages in English and Indonesian.] http://www.nastyforums.com/
Multi-topic forum for everyone. Television, movies, sports, computers, quizzes, challenges as well as general chat. Live trivia competition every week. http://frost.bbboy.net/tcf
Online resource for administrators of bulletin board communities. All topics dealing with running and setting up a forum community are discussed. http://www.theadminzone.com
Message board created to discuss about life, politics, religion, and other subjects generally considered taboo in polite society. http://ambientnoize.ipbhost.com/index.php
A variety of topics in a light hearted atmosphere. From general chit chat to web design, jokes to home and decor. Something for everyone. http://p208.ezboard.com/bbratsrback
General discussion forum with topics such as current affairs, entertainment, computing and games, jokes and comics, and graphics and art. http://www.darkblazes.com/
General discussion at the wicked lair with topics including game threads, life, opinions, entertainment and romanace.[Membership by review.] http://p202.ezboard.com/bgiasplace
General chat, word games, music, television, video and literature topics. Also includes personality tests, name generators and celebrity photos. http://www.ijunk.org/forum.php
A forum where the intelligent netizen can come and talk about just about anything. Specialized in gaming, fantasy and sci-fi topics. http://www.pvpforums.com/
General community primarily targeted at girls in their 20s. Topics include girly stuff, pictures posting, entertainment and technology. http://robotorgy.pharse.com
A message board for americans to relax and share their views on various topics including news, religion, sports and entertainment. http://www.discussionforums.us/forum/
A family of websites on a variety of topics including topics such as pets, photography, pro football, programming, recovery, religion, romance, and satellite TV. http://www.talkaboutnetwork.com/
A general discussion forum with topics including video games, cars, anime, sex, computer and technology, personal issues, drugs. http://www.livingwithstyle.com/
Teenagers and adults community to discuss everyday topics. Free speech is encouraged and a large part of the administration is elected by members. http://forums.thedoverdemon.com/