FORUM

Depending upon whether you are speaking in terms of online activity or in the real world, the word forum takes on a different distinctive meaning, although it is still very related in both cases. The point of a forum in either instance has as its goal to focus on an assigned topic and to get ideas related to it to be heard, conveyed, and discussed in a non-threatening way, allowing every individual who wishes to a chance to weigh in with his or her own opinion on the topic or subject matter.

In the case of a public forum, there is a central meeting place where members and visitors may gather to discuss topics relevant to the designed purpose or stated mission of the forum.

Online forums are somewhat similar to chat rooms and instant messaging, with the important distinction that the various users need not be logged in at the same time to interact.

Bloggers speaking about forums can be found at sites like forumblog and forexforums.

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• Cook County Board President Forum, Nov. 15 Republicans Excluded

  
  Publius Forum — Authority: 478
  -By Warner Todd Huston The Better Government Association of Chicago is hosting a debate between candidates for Cook County Board President. Naturally, the extremely left-leaning Andy Shaw and his merry little group of faux concerned citizens are excluding the Republican candidates in their forum. Perhaps you might ...
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• William J. Kelly: Another Palin Endorsement Request… From Todd Palin

  
  Publius Forum — Authority: 478
  -By Warner Todd Huston The Chicago Sun-Times’ Michael Sneed is reporting that another Chicago area candidate is seeking a Palin endorsement. But this time it isn’t Sarah’s endorsement being sought but her hubby Todd’s. … William J. Kelly is seeking the endorsement of — Todd Palin, husband of Alaskan ...
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• Resource Guarding

  
  Chazhound Dog Forum — Authority: 165
  My youngest dog, Rumor (3yrs) started resource guarding her toys from my other dog, Carrie (8yrs). Im turning to you guys for advice because I have managed the situation until now, but I may be bringing in a puppy in a couple of months. I would really like to work through the problem. When Rumor started this it was ...
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• The Putback Amendment, Putting Voters Back in Charge

  
  Publius Forum — Authority: 478
  Momentum is building across the State of Illinois for the Putback Amendment . We have volunteers in every corner of the state gathering signatures and just completed a big week of events all across the state. Together we CAN bring reform to Illinois. We all know Springfield will give us more of the same, together we ...
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• GLBT History Month was a huge success

  
  MileHighGayGuy — Authority: 144
  October is GLBT History Month and this year the website www.GLBTHistoryMonth.com received: 4,200,000 Web Hits 1,100,000 Page Views 200,000+ Unique Visitors In 2008, there were 600,000 Web hits. Over 650 nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and for-profit corporations had a link to GLBT History Month ...
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• How Do I Get invited to the President’s Job Forum?

  
  politics from the eyes of an ebony mom — Authority: 136
  Today the president announced he will convene a jobs forum in December. This is a meeting of people with jobs, CEOs, small business owners, economists, financial experts, and representatives from labor and non-profits. They will discuss job creation. So who is missing from this esteemed conclave? People without jobs. ...
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• Have Fun Part 3

  
  JonClaytonBizBlog — Authority: 136
  Table of contents for Have Fun Have Fun Part 1 Have Fun Part 2 Have Fun Part 3 Many people unfortunately get the idea that to have fun you have to be doing something wrong or immoral. But that’s not the case at all. You can have a wonderful, enjoyable time while also doing things that are good for you ...
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• Photos! Tiesto @ The Forum – Charlotte 10.15.09

  
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• General Philosophy Forum :: RE: Helping the poor

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 172
  Author: JPhillips Subject: Left vs. Right Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:19 am (GMT -5) Belinda How does that saying go? Know thine enemy? If we fail to understand what motivates others, how will we ever learn how to best influence real change? Im guessing you already know where I stand and that I dont really view ...
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• General Philosophy Forum :: RE: Helping the poor

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 172
  Author: athena Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:15 am (GMT -5) I like what prodygi said about the problem of small living spaces making the problem worse. Just throwing money at the problem is not the solution, unless that money is spent wisely. Create better housing for the people, with care to how the housing ...
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• MTM Announces 340hp Audi TTRS 8J

  
  go-audi — Authority: 149
  MTM Announces 340hp Audi TTRS 8J 1985 everything started with our fascination about cars. The reason? The Urquattro. Audis sudden Image changed into sport cars. MTM s founder Roland Mayer used to be part of the Evolution of this legendary five cylinder. Still today MTM has special feelings for this engine. Our ...
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• Im sad

  
  Club Penguin Cheats - Official cp cheats, secrets, tips, hints, codes, and fun — Authority: 151
  Well guess what tomorrow Im going to my grandpas funeral he died just yesterday
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• Im sad

  
  Club Penguin Cheats - Official cp cheats, secrets, tips, hints, codes, and fun — Authority: 151
  Well gues what tomorrow Im going to my grandpas funeral he died cause the medicine killed him he tried swallowing it and he choked to death plz DELETE THIS
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• Spain calls for pirate blockade

  
  Close Protection Forum and Surveillance Forum — Authority: 165
  The Spanish authorities have refused to negotiate the release of the pirates Spain wants a European Union naval taskforce to blockade three ports in Somalia, known to be used by pirates. Defence minister Carme Chacon will call for the international force to change its tactics at a meeting next week, Spanish radio ...
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• Member Exclusive: Discussion: Perspective Is The Most Valuable Commodity On The Planet

  
  David Allen Company Updates — Authority: 143
  In ready for anything chapter 21. DA writes that a change in focus equals a change in results. How has a change in focus created results for you?
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• Talk Amongst Yourselves [Official Kotaku Forum]

  
  Kotaku — Authority: 822
  Some people arent even happy with their own graphics. Like this guy. Talk about graphics or anything else gaming-related in TAY today. Confused about commenting on Kotaku? Read our FAQ .
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• General Philosophy Forum :: RE: Is life special?

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 172
  Author: Nothingman Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:22 am (GMT -5) wanabe wrote: If we were unique like everyone else , then we would not be unique. We agree that we are unique. So obviously the mug is a little short sited; so as to be comically cynical. People are only one living thing, the rest of ...
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• What did you play before you realized the greatness of the tele?

  
  Telecaster Guitar Forum — Authority: 167
  Fender Mustang, Music Man Sabre II, Ibanez Rocket Roll, Heartfield RR9.
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• How much for a new CV Tele?

  
  Telecaster Guitar Forum — Authority: 167
  just got one tuesday for 335 OTD at Sam Ash. s
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