What is Forum: Definition and 404 Discussions

An Internet forum, or message board, is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. They differ from chat rooms in that messages are often longer than one line of text, and are at least temporarily archived. Also, depending on the access level of a user or the forum set-up, a posted message might need to be approved by a moderator before it becomes publicly visible.
Forums have a specific set of jargon associated with them; example: a single conversation is called a "thread", or topic.
A discussion forum is hierarchical or tree-like in structure: a forum can contain a number of subforums, each of which may have several topics. Within a forum's topic, each new discussion started is called a thread and can be replied to by as many people as so wish.
Depending on the forum's settings, users can be anonymous or have to register with the forum and then subsequently log in to post messages. On most forums, users do not have to log in to read existing messages.

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  1. C

    Explore Fractals at the New Fractal Forum!

    Are any of you interested in fractals either as science or art? I am trying to open a new forum about fractals in order for peopleto share fractal images, formulas, theoretical backround, info etc. This is brand new so be one of the first people to ever post in http://www.fractalforum.tk" .
  2. C

    Interpretation of the Bible: Finding a Forum for Religious Discussions

    Is there anywhere that I can post specifically for religious discussions or am I going to have to find a diffrent forum? The topic I'd like to discuss is interpretation of the bible.
  3. T

    Question from a noob to the forum regarding current research in Physics

    Hey all, I would just like some opinion as to which fields of physics are currently looking to be the hottest ones for research and intellectual discovery for the next few decades. Obviously no one can predict for certain, but I would like some thoughts on where the next major advances in...
  4. N

    Hi everyone im new to this forum

    Hi everyone I am new to this forum and i hope that in this forum i'll learn and help others to learn and understand more about physics.
  5. B

    Adding a Shop Feature to Your Forum: Unlock Rewards & More!

    What would I do if I have a forum and I'd like to add a little shop feature, that when you post, you get money, and there'd be different things you could buy, such as ranks, posts, and more?
  6. I

    How does one write a matrix in this forum?

    I tried to enter a matrix in this forum and all I get is a big mess when I go to preview the matrix. It seems that the tool decides to get rid of the spaces in the matrix. These spaces are important. For instance if k = the rotation matrix with the first row 0 -1 and the second row 1 0...
  7. G

    Programming language to make a forum

    I want to make a simple program for an experimental forum of mine. I need it to automatically make threads. I don't really have any legitimate programming experience or knowledge. What programming language would be good for my needs? Preferably one that can interact with the internet like...
  8. N

    How do you insert equations on the forum

    How do you write equations neatly on this forum, I see many threads with properly sert up equations, how is this done best regards newo
  9. S

    News When I visit this forum I usually ask some questions on physics

    When I visit this forum I usually ask some questions on physics and other sciences that aren't really clear to me as an individual, or I participate in some other people already started, but nevertheless - this is a place where serious physicists come also, so I think what I'm about to say is at...
  10. Pengwuino

    Somethings i hate about this forum

    haha cought you with the title didn't I Well it's true here are some things that just make me go 1) In the homework section, don't you just hate it when a thread is titled something like "EASY EASY EASY collision problem" or "SO SIMPLE! gravitational potential energy" or "no...
  11. marcus

    Congratulations jgraber (occasional Beyond forum visitor)

    James Graber sometimes comes here and makes helpful intelligent posts. he was around yesterday or the day before just reading I think. I have learned from his posts. So congratulations to him for what must be a pretty usual thing, publishing a paper: http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0604080...
  12. M

    Forum Posting Etiquette: A Flash Video Tutorial

    I have recently come across a very exciting and intersting flash video about posting and the correct posting behaviour in a forum. It is pretty funny made and even though I know most of the people here are extreemely good posters I though I'd make a contribution...
  13. M

    Counting Game - A Fun Forum Word Game

    Counting Game This forum word game is simple. You start of with "1" and the next person posts the number following it (2), the next posts the number following it (3) and so on. No double posting If an incorrect number is posted, then carry on with the correct number. I'll start: 1...
  14. R

    LaTeX LaTeX rendering in the S&GR forum

    has anyone else noticed that LaTeX rendering seems to be working in the other forums but not this one? i might have thought that something was wrong with my browser (Firefox) or OS (Mac OSX), but the other forums seem to be able to render LaTeX math just fine. anyone know what the deal is?
  15. F

    Combining Results and Errors - A Forum Saviour!

    the following post probably isn't going to be so cohesive, bear with me anyway: I'm completing a report and need to combine several sets of results for the same experiment and combine their errors to give a best value - can't for the life of me remember the formulae, i know roughly what it is -...
  16. Z

    Is Our Forum a Welcoming Community for New Scientists?

    This is a very good forum, with many helpers:smile: It'll be a good time for me to visit here:rolleyes:
  17. H

    Help for setting up a forum on Intranet

    Hi all, At work we are looking into the idea of setting up a forum much like this one on our intranet to share information amongst our co-workers. I have no idea how much is involved or where to begin. -Is there software that can be purchased? -Can it be done on intranet for only certain...
  18. P

    Living Life to the Fullest: My Forum Adventure

    Hi! Hi! :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: One of my New Year's resolutions was to cut down to a single set of forums. I succeeded! I participate on a fairly active set of forums that is hosted out of Europe. Most participants are British, and for whatever reason I enjoy the...
  19. D

    New to Physics & Maths Forum | Dilan from a Non-English Country

    Hi, I am really interested in learning physics and maths. Hope I can request for any help. I am still in high school. Well I am from a non-english country. So need to catch up with the word because I am going to do in English medium. Any way hope I can get help and help all the others also...
  20. G

    What is with all the homework question in the chem forum?

    it seems like most of the posts in this forum get moved to hw. come on now, can't we have any good chem topics that don't have to do with hw?
  21. C

    What is the best forum for discussing macroeconomics?

    Does anybody know of a good forum/resource like physics forum that discusses economics (specifically macroeconomics)? Thanks
  22. 1

    Are there any CA structural engineers on this forum?

    Need help with interpreting the UBC! :biggrin:
  23. S

    .Creating a Forum or Wiki: Code Overview

    How do you code a forum or a wiki? Is there code available on the Internet to set up a forum or a wiki? Thank you
  24. O

    Viewing Your Forum on Your Computer Before Registering a Domain

    I downloade a forum but how can i see my forum on my computer. I not register web host/ domain yet. I want to play with it on my computers first. Can u tell me how to do that, what should I download and where should I put my forums so I can see my forums as I want to see my forums on my computer...
  25. A

    Should the name of the forum change?

    I´ve been thinking if it wouldn´t be more appropriate to change the name of the forum from "Strings, branes & LQG" simply to "Strings and Quantum Gravity". Branes aand strings are always associated and LQG is not the only alternative to QG anymore. Indeed, it seems to me that the alternatives...
  26. wolram

    Misc. Acing Car DIY & Finding Neutral: The Forum Guide

    I know there is a certain lady that is ace at car diy on this forum, but how many know their lives from neutral ?
  27. M

    Guidelines for this forum, again

    a while back i posted a new thread asking for a sticky about how students should really not ask for advice about course content and choice here for a variety of reasons. sadly, in my opinion, that thread was moved elsewhere "to gain a wider audience" though i believe it only therefore gained a...
  28. M

    Kid Owned by Mom on World of Warcraft Forum

    http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.aspx?fn=wow-realm-cenarioncircle&t=145812&p=1&tmp=1 READ: Posts 3 and 5 for comedic hilarity :biggrin:
  29. W

    Do all the mentors 'own' this forum?

    This may seem a little dumb of a question, but do all the mentors 'own' this forum? If not, then who does?
  30. S

    Researching the Potential of Nano Batteries: Seeking Forum Insight

    Hope this is the correct forum for this... :rolleyes: I ran across this today. I've begun researching what companies are doing to replace our current dry cell batteries used in electronic devices. This is the first reference I've seen of a so called nano battery. Anyone with experience here...
  31. Jameson

    LaTeX Can I Use Latex on Other Forums?

    I love how this forum uses Latex, but I don't know how to do this for other sites. How can I make it so another site I'm with can use this? Jameson
  32. JamesU

    He's lurking in this very forum

    he's lurking in this very forum...
  33. Lisa!

    Common Griefs of a Forum: Dealing with the Rules

    Mine are just about GD: 1.you're during a hot discussion with someone and your favorite thread's suddenly closed!because someone doesn't care the rules of PF. 2.Some super mentors are off even when they're on! 3.there is no serious subject for some members like myself and there is no funny...
  34. Jameson

    Debate Forum Poll: What's Your Question of the Day?

    Here's my question of the day...
  35. C

    Question for the old members of the forum

    Question for the "old" members of the forum Hi everybody, This is a question mostly for the older members of the forums or anynone who knows. I was wondering if any important mathematical result has been firstly posted here, or if there is anything interesting that has come up through the...
  36. Jameson

    Creating a Forum: What's the Best Way?

    So for a long time I've wanted to put my own website up and I think I might actually get around to doing this. Only problem is I don't know how to set up a forum. I've read online that you can download free PHP forum generators, but I do not know if any of these are good or if they have many...
  37. JamesU

    Forum Treasure Hunters: The Search for Answers!

    that all of you members are here for most of the day, searching through forums until you find that one that you feel like answering to...oh that's me.
  38. A

    Brainteaser Forum needs your help

    Nobody seems to be able to solve this brainteaser[What will be the resistance Lets see if the electrical engineers can help :smile: have fun
  39. F

    Last hope = this forum (Math Physics Calc C)

    Alright, it's 1:42 am here on the East Coast... I've been working on a set of problems for my Math Physics class for the whole weekend. Four have got me stuck and well, I really need to get them done in order to pass this class (I'm not doing so hot) Thing is, all this is Calc C, and I haven't...
  40. tony873004

    LaTeX Add LaTeX to My Forum: YABB vs. phpbb

    I just discovered that LaTex is not unique to this forum. Wikipedia uses it too. Can I add LaTex to my forum? ( http://www.orbitsimulator.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl ) It's a YABB board, but I'd consider switching to phpbb if it only it can use LaTex.
  41. J

    Apology to Evo: Reposted in the Right Forum

    thank you to all responders. My appollogy to Evo for calling you Eva. Yes, I did post in the wrong forum. I have reposted the original at this location: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=65506...
  42. G

    LaTeX Where Can I Test LaTeX Functions for My Scientific Writing Needs?

    Where can I test LaTeX functions on this website? Which forum? Thanks! :)
  43. E

    What Can You Discover on the Russian Aviation Forum?

    Here is a Russian-based aviation forum: www.flymig.com/forum
  44. Astronuc

    Space Technology and Applications International Forum

    Conference on Thermophysics in Microgravity Conference on Commercial/Civil Next Generation Space Transportation 22nd Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Conference on Human/Robotic Technology and the National Vision for Space Exploration 3rd Symposium on Space Colonization 2nd...
  45. H

    Where Can I Find Resources for Learning Engineering Graphics and Animation?

    Hi , i did not where to ask this question but i am asking it here . Pls suggest me a forum dealing with Engineering graphics as i am having lot of problem in understanding and visualising it or any nice online store dealing with this...as the pf hasn't got any section devoted to engineering...
  46. T

    Criticism of the content found on this forum.

    I've noticed a lot of people on this forum making the same errors, over and over. It's comical, but depressing to think that some people spend their entire lives asking the same questions and probably ignoring the simple and blunt answers staring them in the face. Can you prove to me...
  47. N

    Welcome to the Forum! 14-Year-Old Newbie Learns About This Place.

    Hi everyone, as you can see I'm new to this place and this is my first visit. Although I haven't seen much yet, I'm already fascinated with this place. To tell you a bit more about me I'm 14 years old probably the youngest or one of the youngest members here. Despite my age I believe I can still...
  48. D

    What is the education level of Philosophy Forum Members?

    I would like to get a rough idea of the education level of the participants in the Philosophy Forum. What is your education in this field? Have you taken courses or have a degree? Or are you just interested?
  49. T

    Unification Explained: The TOE Dilemma in Our Universe | Pentapublishing"

    lol I don't like www.toequest.com/forum but I go there occationally anyway I saw this post Can A Toe exist that would not unify GR and QM?
  50. T

    Good Electronics Resources | Electro-Tech-Online.com

    http://www.electro-tech-online.com I didn't want to forget the site, and figured that others may like it as well. If anyone else knows some good electronics site feel free to add them to this thread.
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