I ended up creating a "Sims Community Fan Made Forum" from a free website. (It is possible that there could be ads. I use an ad-blocker on my browser so I don't see them. I am willing pay to for an Ad-Free version of the site if there's enough interest by simmers to actually use the forum.)
I really miss being a lurker while chilling out in bed each night. This official forum format just does not work for me, it's more stressful than relaxing and enjoying.
I would love to get some feedback from people to see what other topics/boards they'd like to see.
Anybody can read and view posts/threads but I believe I have it set that in order to actually post/create threads you would need to be a member.
Posting is not exactly like the old forum, it is set up a little different. I had some issues trying to actually post an image but I figured it out.
If you'd like to just check it out, the link is here: Simmers Community Forum