I think it’s more a forum thing when it comes to youngsters in the hobby.
For eg my eldest son now in his early 20’s still has a passing interest in the hobby and owns a few air pistols and even a 1931 Diana 25 which he loves.
Yes his interests are the other usual routes and obviously being a console and tech generation that will always be his realm but I’ve never heard him mention any forums not even gaming or other interest related so perhaps that generation just aren’t interested with chewing the fat with grumpy old gits on ancient bulletin boards
Quite rare perhaps that my eldest prefers older stuff especially rocking a 1931 break barrel and he’s very much into his history and that does give me a raised smile and Hope that certain airguns are of interest.
I did the usual stuff when he was in his early teens eg introduced him to my club and taught him safe handling etc other club members were very good with him and one chap even kindly gave him a shooting jacket (casual jacket) and although he did a few visits I could see the club environment wasn’t really his cuppa but he still likes a garden/garage session on occasion.
He’s always interested when I get another new to me rifle or pistol through the door but usually takes the pee as he knows that dad has a revolving door