forum
Best described as a torrent of little children running around in a minefield (users), some armed with weapons (moderators), forums are the flagship of internet discussion, spam, and flame wars.Smaller forums tend to be more
habitable, but the larger ones have many distinct and similar features. For example, within approximately seven seconds of the creation of a topic, you will have at least one reply,
garunteed. Large forums also tend to spawn makeshift caste systems within themselves, and you're automatically a
malefactor in the forum until you have a 4-digit post count.A forum can sometimes be helpful, but normally they become a time consuming and frustrating thing if you pay too much attention to them.
forum
by ZionLavaMix on Oct 11, 2005 05:31:49
A place on the internet within a site in which people can discuss topics with other people. A Forum is separted by topic sections and those are divided by sections called "threads" (
You are the one who creates
the thread, and see how many people respond to you, or view your opinion). Forums are operated by moderators. Forum moderators are usually offended by the smallest imperfections (they are usually power freaks). In many Forums, you are not allowed to swear or insult people, displaying pictures of naked people or
gory/bloody incidents.
Example:
Forum located in: www.DaviesPlace.com
Topic: Politics
Thread:
Bush's speech
Views: 25
Responds: 3
Topic: Pictures
Thread: Anime pics!
Views: 40,
329
Responds:
625
forum
by Cathedralmaster on Jul 11, 2008 08:43:20
forum
by whalewriter on Nov 22, 2005 20:01:23
Not to be confused with the current, trendy blog. A forum is a space where like minded individuals can contribute information of mutual benefit. A forum is a
repository of data which is meant to inform and
educate on a particular subject.
Forums generally are not
conversational, rather, they are contributory.
Example:
An example of a forum is a
Web site where
dental hygenists may contribute information on technique, research,
seminars and practicums, case studies, and all other manner of useful data.
forum
by tgd on Jan 28, 2007 13:31:21
A web discussion vehicle for people too stupid to be listened to anywhere else.
A
much needed distraction where vocal idiots can spend their time not participating in the real decision making of the world.
Antonym: reliable information source
forum
by {CD} darkness on Jun 17, 2005 21:56:00
A
database driven web service designed to provide for simulating discussion and a record of
useful information. In practice, generally the home of idiot administrators, know nothing posters, and full of spam and
smap.
forums
by BlueFladoo on Jul 26, 2006 16:10:54
An internet-based
Bulletin Board in which members can post thoughts and views. Based on the Roman word 'forum'.
Forums have a general hierachy:
Administrators
Global Moderators
Local Moderators
Premium or Paying Members
Members
Validating Members
Guests
Banned Members
They are
alsp a popular target of hackers and crackers and a paradise for
spammers etc.
Example:
1.
Bob: 'My Cheese Forums rock! I have... 3 members!'
Bill: 'Wow, my Gaming Cheat Forums have
1003... no...
1005!'
2.
Admin: 'The new General Chat Forum is out!'
Spammers: 'Yay!!!'
Lead Spammer: *&79847394737xjfdlshf345740rscxjds!!! OMG!!!
Global Moderator 1: 'You take the Sub-Forum, I'll take the main!'
Moderator 2: 'Yes Sir!'
*The sounds of warns and bans can be heard above the spam*
forumate
by SwingKing on Mar 31, 2003 21:45:23
forumicate
by Honjala on Apr 23, 2008 03:53:43
Verb
When two or more people participate in sexually
scandalous conversations via online
forums, particularly in forums relating to
MMORPGs such as World of Warcraft.
Can also use forumication, forumicating.
Forum
by Amadscientist on Nov 19, 2009 07:45:04
The word "forum" is derived from the Latin word "
Fora". A large
public meeting place. Similar in origin and function to other words used today when describing public speaking. "Community" and "Committee" originate from the Latin terms "Comitium" and "Comeo" and today's podium is referred to as a "Rostrum" from the original stone
tribunal called the "
Rostra". The people of ancient Rome would meet in the "Comitium" to listen to orators speak from the "Rostra". When the city grew larger the Roman Forum" was built to accommodate larger crowds.
Gaius Gracchus, a tibune of Rome is famous for turning his back on the Senate in the "Comitium" while speaking from the "Rostra" to face the common people gathered in the forum on the other side. From that point all orators spoke with their back to the Senate House.
Today the term "Forum" is defined as an online Internet message board section or "forum" where people leave posts with their opinion and comments. Each "forum" is separated into specific interests like, politics, news, pics etc.