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