Internet forum

An online discussion space where users post messages in organized topics and reply to one another asynchronously. Conversations persist as browsable threads rather than unfolding only in real time.

Threaded discussion: An online conversation organized as a sequence of posts and replies linked to an initiating message. Forums preserve replies as branches or sequences attached to a topic.
Online community: A group whose members interact and develop shared practices through internet-based platforms. Forums are one way online communities sustain ongoing member interaction.
Bulletin board system: A computer system users accessed to exchange messages, files, and other information, often through telephone lines. Bulletin board systems established many conventions later used by web forums.
Internet chat: Real-time text communication over the internet, commonly organized into channels or direct conversations. Chat favors immediate exchange, while forums preserve discussion for later participation.
Knowledge management: The practices and systems used to create, organize, share, and apply knowledge. Searchable forum archives can retain practical knowledge across repeated discussions.
Forum post: A message submitted to an online discussion space, usually within a topic or thread. Posts are the basic contributions assembled into forum discussions.
Technical support: Assistance that helps people diagnose and resolve problems with products or systems. Product forums let users exchange fixes that remain available to others.
Mailing list: An email-based system that distributes messages from members to a subscribed group. Mailing lists share asynchronous discussion but deliver messages through email.
Social networking service: An online platform that enables users to create profiles and connect or interact with other users. Social networks often center personal feeds and connections rather than durable topic threads.
Collective intelligence: The capacity of groups to combine knowledge and contribute to shared problem-solving. Forum members can pool experience across many posts and perspectives.

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