forum

( n.)

   [Usenet,  GEnie,  CI$;  pl.  fora  or  forums]  Any  discussion group
   accessible   through   a  dial-in  {BBS},  a  {mailing  list},  or  a
   {newsgroup}  (see  {the  network}).  A  forum  functions  much like a
   bulletin   board;  users  submit  {posting}s  for  all  to  read  and
   discussion  ensues.  Contrast  real-time  chat  via  {talk  mode}  or
   point-to-point personal {email}.

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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {fora}{topic group}]