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A forum, in the context of the internet^[3], is a virtual platform designed for public discussion. Evolving from bulletin boards and computer^[4] conferencing systems, forums are structured like a tree, with categories, sub-forums, and threads. These online sites host messages posted by users in conversational threads. Unlike chat room^[2] messages, forum posts are typically longer and can be archived for future reference. Forums often require user registration for posting messages but generally allow open access for reading them. They cover a broad spectrum of topics, from tech to entertainment, fostering a virtual community^[1] among users. Key roles within a forum include administrators, who handle technicalities and appoint moderators, and moderators, who manage discussions and user concerns. Forums also exhibit certain behavior patterns, including open discussions, conflicts, trolling, and spamming^[5]. Technical features range from file attachments and emoticons to private messages and forum subscriptions. Forums may face lawsuits for libel and damage, with unique features and cultural usage differences across regions.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ virtual community. A virtual community is an online space where individuals come together to interact, share information, and form connections. These communities, which emerged in the mid-1990s, can take various forms such as internet message boards, online chat rooms, virtual worlds, social network services, and specialized information communities. They offer a platform for real-time communication, knowledge exchange, and social interaction. The design, usability, and user experience of these virtual communities are crucial for their success, often evaluated using metrics like speed of learning, productivity, and user satisfaction. While they present opportunities for support, civic engagement, and diverse identity expressions, challenges like anonymity, cyberbullying, misinformation, and underrepresentation persist. Research in this field explores various aspects, including engagement, sociality, online health communities, and the impact of technology on identity politics.

2. ↑ chat room.

1 Chat rooms are digital spaces on the internet where users can communicate in real-time, either individually or in groups. The first chat system was used by the U.S. government in 1971, with the first public online chat system, Talkomatic, emerging in 1973. By the 1980s, chat services like CompuServe CB Simulator became widely available. Nowadays, many social media platforms function as chat rooms. Some chat rooms provide graphical multi-user environments, such as 2D or 3D experiences with avatars and virtual elements. They can also host games, and some feature audio and video communications. Chat rooms have rules of behavior to ensure a safe and respectful environment. These rules can include prohibitions on offensive language, hate speech, and impersonation.

2 Chat rooms, the main entity in this text, are digital platforms where users can communicate with each other in real-time. Originating from U.S government's Project Delphi in 1971, chat rooms have evolved significantly over time. Early versions, like Talkomatic, were public and simple text-based systems. However, developments such as the CompuServe CB Simulator and Internet Relay Chat broadened their accessibility and functionality. Modern chat rooms often feature on social media platforms, and they range from text-only to graphical multi-user environments, which offer 2D or 3D experiences and even virtual goods sales. Some incorporate audio and video communications, and advanced users may develop educational material and games within these environments. Chat rooms have rules of behavior to ensure a safe and respectful environment, with penalties for violations. They have also inspired related platforms like chat lines and email.

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Internet forum (Wikipedia)

An Internet forum, or message board, is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. They differ from chat rooms in that messages are often longer than one line of text, and are at least temporarily archived. Also, depending on the access level of a user or the forum set-up, a posted message might need to be approved by a moderator before it becomes publicly visible.

FUDforum, another Internet forum software package

Forums have a specific set of jargon associated with them; for example, a single conversation is called a "thread", or topic.

A discussion forum is hierarchical or tree-like in structure; a forum can contain a number of subforums, each of which may have several topics. Within a forum's topic, each new discussion started is called a thread and can be replied to by as many people as they so wish.

Depending on the forum's settings, users can be anonymous or have to register with the forum and then subsequently log in to post messages. On most forums, users do not have to log in to read existing messages.

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