this?I came across gather.town lately (disclaimer: zero conflict of interest or promotion; I just use it). It’s basically a virtual lounge with virtual tables where people can drop in and chat with everyone at the same table. Seems a good fit for casually socializing with others around a specific topic (Canadian immigration in this case). If anyone finds this interesting feel free to google.
It’s also possible to persist content, so one can write up useful information and even index them. That’s something I find valuable in a forum that Whatsapp/Telegram does not offer.

then we shall try it.
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