Internet Strangers As A Support Group -- Do Forums Work This Way?

Does this ever actually...work? Do weight loss forums help many people lose weight? I'd imagine that the answer is no, but I can't really be sure.

If the problem is a dearth of information on the part of the person who is trying to lose weight, a forum may be helpful if that forum provides good information that's relevant to their needs.

If the problem is a lack of willpower, I'd wager that you have to be a special kind of person to be able to get the help you need online. I don't even know if it's possible.

I wonder how many people believe that the internet is going to help them, but then rapidly fall back into old habits because they're not using it the right way.