Hi Thelma ,
I don't think that all the Als forums are empty.
I think that the internet has just changed considerably over the last 8 years and there are so many ALS sites now, Years ago there were much fewer ALS boards.
After Braintalks crash.People scattered about to many different forums, and all forums offer a different kind of support as they are all unique.
This forum has alot of traffic for people popping in to read the new articles that are posted.But not many ALS questions are asked, so there is not alot of people responding to post. But, people do read here frequently.
In other forums there is more of a focus on science and research or day to day coping with the disease.So more questions are asked and responded to.
In yet other forums there is more formalized tracking of graphs and data with people trying experimental medications .
All types of forims though are quite valuable though, some people particate in several even to just read.
Lisa