forum

messaging (Plural "fora" or "forums") Any discussion group

accessible through a dial-in BBS (e.g. GEnie, CI$), a

mailing list, or a Usenet newsgroup (see network,the). A forum functions much like a bulletin board; users

submit postings for all to read and discussion ensues.

Contrast real-time chat or point-to-point personal e-mail.

[Jargon File]

(1998-01-18)