Definition
Function: a noun
Date of origin: around the 14th century
- Consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate
A formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing - An act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., esp. to explore solutions; informal debate.
- Consideration of a subject by a group; an earnest conversation.
- A formal discourse on a topic; an exposition.
On a daily basis our complex lives allow us to engage in many types of discussions with other persons. These discussions have over time evolved from the prehistoric grunting of apes to sending tweet updates using twitter. below we will try to dive up some types of discussions and add a little spiel about each. Also don’t forget to check the our pages for more informations on conversations.
Finding online discussion forums and message boards
Discussions online are plentiful and easily accessible. The sign-up and registrations process is often very simple and fast paced, and before you know it you’ve become part of the discussion. The problem is there are so many types to choose form, from sites like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and not to mention the hundreds of forums on the web today.
- Get a list of Online Forums.
Choosing the right platform for you
Taking into account the various online discussions, forums & message boards it’s safe to say that some lean more towards a younger crowd such as My Space and others lean towards the business end like Facebook and Twitter. See our social media page for examples or check our other pages for more online discussion resources.
Popularity of online discussion boards
Because we humans are social creatures people, we look for conversations, even online!