Discussion boards and forums
Phoronix is an actively maintained, high-quality independent technology publication focused on Linux hardware benchmarking, open-source software news, and performance analysis. It embodies the directory philosophy: human-curated editorial content, independent voice (not corporate marketing), deep technical expertise, and serves the Linux/open-source community. Updated daily with substantive technical content.
Marketplace for independent hardware makers. Buy unique electronics, dev boards, sensors, and creative hardware projects from makers worldwide.
Indie Hackers is an actively maintained community platform focused on independent entrepreneurs building profitable online businesses. It aligns perfectly with the directory philosophy: it's a human-curated, independent web community without corporate marketing sites. Posts are from real makers sharing their journey, build-in-public updates, and business lessons. The platform emphasizes quality over spam and celebrates bootstrapped, profitable ventures. It's the antithesis of corporate social me
Indie microblogging platform. Own your content, cross-post everywhere. Paid service, no ads.
MySpace-style social network revival. Customizable profiles, old web vibes.
Virtual pub for the small web. Write posts, leave replies, enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Part of Gemini ecosystem.
Hacker News for data science. Links about machine learning, statistics, data engineering.
Hardware hacking and maker community. Fresh hacks every day since 2004. Electronics, 3D printing, retrocomputing.
Amateur astronomy forums. Telescope reviews, astrophotography, and observing.
Q&A for math students and enthusiasts. All levels welcome.
Q&A for professional mathematicians. Research-level discussions.
Matrix.org is an actively maintained, foundation-backed open standard for decentralized communication. It's not corporate marketing - it's infrastructure for open-source, federated communication with genuine emphasis on privacy, security, and interoperability. The project is well-maintained with active development, regular updates (TWIM newsletters), and strong community contribution. It exemplifies the independent web philosophy by providing infrastructure that doesn't depend on any single comp
The Gemini Protocol project is an actively maintained, interesting technology that aligns well with the directory's philosophy. It represents the independent web ethos - a lightweight, privacy-focused alternative to HTTP that emphasizes simplicity and minimalism. The project is human-made, non-corporate, and focuses on interconnected text documents rather than corporate marketing. Recent news entries from January 2026 confirm active maintenance. The protocol has spawned a vibrant community of in
The Web Design Museum is an active, independently-maintained project founded by Petr Kovář to preserve web design history from 1994-2006. It's hosted at webdesignmuseum.org and features over 1,200 carefully curated websites with emphasis on exceptional design and internet historical significance. The site is community-supported through donations and maintained by its founder (a web designer with a history background). It perfectly aligns with the directory philosophy: human-made curation, indepe
rawtext.club is an actively maintained, independently-run community Unix server that perfectly aligns with the directory philosophy. It prioritizes human creativity and connection over corporate interests, hosts alternative internet protocols (Gopher, Gemini), and explicitly opposes centralized control. The community emphasizes deliberate, sustainable growth and member education in Unix/Linux technologies.
European locksport forum. High-security locks and advanced techniques.
Locksport community forums. Techniques, tools, and lock mechanisms.
All-scale model railroad community. Beginners welcome.
Railfan forums and photos. Real railroad discussion and prototype modeling.
Model railroading community. Layout building, operations, and scenery techniques.
Film photography forums. Darkroom technique, camera collecting, and film processing.
E-reader community. Device comparisons, software, and ebook discussions.
Chiptune community forums. News, releases, and production discussion.
Audiophile and music discussion. Pressing comparisons and mastering analysis.
Turntable database and forums. Manuals, reviews, and setup guides.
Monome community forum. Sound, art, code, and experimental instruments.
Modular synthesizer forum. The largest community for Eurorack and modular discussion.
Interactive fiction community. Authors, players, and tool developers.
The board game database. Reviews, forums, and rankings for every game imaginable.
Sandor Katz's fermentation community. Vegetables, dairy, beverages, and more.
Bread baking community. Sourdough techniques, recipes, and troubleshooting forums.
Espresso enthusiast forum. Machine reviews, grinder comparisons, and technique discussions.
Cave exploration and digging community. Trip reports and discovery documentation.
UK urban exploration forum. Reports, photography, and history of abandoned places.
UER forums and location database. The original urbex community since 2002.
Mushroom cultivation and identification forum. Growing techniques and species discussions.
Woodworking forum community. Project sharing, tool discussions, and technique help.
Forums and resources for knife collectors and makers. Custom knife discussions and sales.
Blacksmithing and bladesmithing forum. Forge design, metallurgy, and traditional techniques.
Knife making community. Techniques, heat treating, handle materials, and maker showcases.
Active leathercraft forum. Patterns, techniques, tool reviews, and project galleries.
Dedicated Omega watch community. Vintage references, identification, and collector knowledge.
Largest watch enthusiast forum. Brand-specific subforums, buying advice, and collector discussions.
The largest fountain pen community. Forums covering pens, inks, paper, and repair since 2004.
Mechanical keyboard community forum. Discussions on builds, group buys, and keyboard culture.
Mechanical keyboard wiki and forums. Deep encyclopedia of switches, vintage boards, and modifications.
Ham radio encyclopedic resource. Equipment reviews, articles, swap shop, and active forums.
Ham radio callsign database and community. Look up any amateur radio operator worldwide. Forums and classifieds.
News for nerds since 1997. Tech news and discussion from the old web.
Community weblog since 1999. Curated links and thoughtful discussion.
Community blog on rationality and AI. Deep discussions on thinking clearly.
Effective altruism community. Discussions on doing the most good.
Investment advice inspired by John Bogle. Forum for passive, low-cost investing.
Vintage computing community. Forums for classic computer enthusiasts.
A computing-focused community with a tree-based comment system. Invite-only, high signal-to-noise ratio.
The original tech news aggregator. Simple design, active community, sometimes contentious but often insightful.