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> An internet forum (presumably we're referring to a public forum here) is a very different communication medium than email Not really. Take a look at any ema
by u801e 7y ago
> An internet forum (presumably we're referring to a public forum here) is a very different communication medium than email
Not really. Take a look at any email discussion like the Linux kernel mailing list or the git mailing list. Same thing with newsgroups (usenet).
- jamespo 7y agoNewsgroups aren't exactly vibrant any more, sadly.
- Brometheus 7y agoYes really. Take a look at the mails I use to discuss things with my customers.
- arbitrage 7y ago> Same thing with newsgroups (usenet). good lord, how old are you?
- darkpuma 7y agoI was participating in rec.games.roguelike.development until 2011 or so. Some of those communities lasted a lot longer than most would expect.