[header] How to start a technical forum [title] Decide whether you really have enough time to start a new forum or not. [step] Running a forum comes with a lot of responsibilities, which include : [substeps] Getting enough active members to keep the forum going on its own. Making or finding someone to make a good, clean layout. 
Advertising your forum and providing material to draw prospective members in. Finding moderators to help you manage your community and enforce your rules.