topic group

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

forum
fora
topic group

   <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)