We are living in a free world - so:
Why not?
In my experience competition is a good thing.
I'm already running several forums - both German and International
Sometimes I'm the gorilla in the cage (right term in English), sometimes I'm the runner-up - but always with strong competitors.
Some of them I like and cooperate with them in various fields, some - uhm - not.
All of them help me to stay alert and to improve the service.
Difficult to make up good comparisons - but I don't want to live in a world Microsoft only (or Linux or Mac).
OK?
Andreas