Can traditional forums ever make a comeback?

Traditional forums are something many of us miss. Compared to 10+ years ago, we now see them less and less, but there are still people out there creating traditional forums and trying to keep the forum world alive, and I love to see that!

What are your thoughts on traditional forums? Could we ever see them make a comeback as big as they were 10+ years ago, or will social media and places like Discord always be a problem?

Maybe initiatives like Foroverse will be a positive factor in helping forums survive. I also think forums that are (as far as possible) ai free will supply a much needed refuge from the slop,