Succesfull online Forum communities

As of recent I started to wonder, what makes an online Forum Successful ? So I jumped on the super information highway to see what I could find.  

http://www.idealware.org/articles/characteristics-successful-online-communities

I thought this link might be helpful for others, sharing my same thoughts?  

I myself realize, all the time and hard work that has been dedicated to this RS Forum by it Founding Fathers. In the hopes of generating a community of like minded enthusiasts, to grow and help others, as it struggles to survive the test of time. :bounce:  :bball: 

I feel this Forum has a great bunch of active members, who bring a vast amount of talent and knowledge with them, to share and help others.   

It would be a huge loss for new RS development, if this Forum was to Vanish.  

No politics, no religion. That seems the best path.

dkwelder wrote:

It would be a huge loss for new RS development, if this Forum was to Vanish.  

I agree. I like this place because there are so many new and different ideas. The other rocket stove forums are only about rmhs and focus on how to build or alter one or two basic designs. It is great to have a place to come that offers so much creativity from the members. I am someone that finds experimentation to be fun. That is what I like about these stoves...all the possibilities.