Profitable?

[---MAD---]

Most people I know of that run a board do it as a hobby. They do it because they enjoy it not because they want to make money .

[Wayne Luke]

Both...

It depends on how you run your forums but you can make money off your visitors through advertising, affiliate programs or selling products directly.

[Jim200]

I'm thinking seriously about starting an online community, and was wondering if most people run these as a hobby, or is there profit to be made? Thanks