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 {network, The}).

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: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 {network, the}). 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}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary

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