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An Internet forum is a facility on the World Wide Web for holding discussions, or the web application software used to provide the facility. Web-based forums, which date from around 1995, perform a similar function as the dial-up bulletin boards and Internet newsgroups that were numerous in the 1980s and 1990s. A sense of virtual community often develops around forums that have regular users. Technology, computer games, and politics are popular areas for forum themes, but there are forums for a huge number of different topics .
Internet forums are also commonly referred to as web forums, message boards, discussion boards, discussion forums, discussion groups, bulletin boards (but see also dial-up bulletin boards), fora (the proper Latin plural) or simply forums.
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Internet forums are prevalent in several developed countries. In terms of countable posts, Japan is far in the lead with over two million posts per day on their largest forum, 2channel. The United States does not have any one large forum, but instead several hundred thousand smaller forums, the largest of which are GameFAQs, Gaia Online, and IGN. Other countries such as China, the Netherlands, and France are also home to hundreds of independent forums. Some countries such as Finland and Sweden do not have many prevalent forums despite having open and easily available Internet access. As of yet no study has been done on the prevalence of forums in countries around the world. It is also dubious as to whether any country has its own fora, as - especially in the English language - contributors to a forum often come from outside the country in which the forum is hosted. There is often not a 1-1 relationship between languages and countries: for example, English language fora are contributed to by people all over the world, whilst Japanese language fora are likely to be contributed to only by Japanese people, but Japanese people also contribute to English language fora, so there is no 1-1 relationship between Japanese language fora and Japanese people contributing to fora. More on [ Internet forum ]
For those that have never been to a video chat, sign up for a stickam account and look here: http://www.adf.org/forums/chats/video/
adfdruidry (ADF Druidry) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:24:16 -0000
For those that have never been to a video chat, sign up for a stickam account and look here: http://www.adf.org/forums/chats/video/
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Fantasy Discussion list - The subscription information of a mailing list for denizens of the Chicago area to discuss issues relating to science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Meta Description: [ Web site for CHICAGO-SCIFI, the Chicago-Area Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror mailing list. ]
Alder Hill - An online interactive medieval town situated in a fantasy world. The world is developed further by a global member community.
Meta Description: [ Alder Hill is a continuously developing interactive Fantasy world in which its members can add content to the world of Arlavré. Visit our Alder Hill Inn chatroom and forums, feel free to submit fan-fic and meet creative people from every corner of the world. ]
ASciFi.com - Science Fiction Portal - Multiple genre related forums from Andromeda to X-files.
Asynjur's Forum for Friends - Multi-genre forum covering topics such as myths and folklore, art, stories and poems and entertainment.
Meta Description: [ Devoted to mermaids, water spirits and
sea dwelling creatures. Siren's Call is about folklore and mythology,
jewelry and crafts, sitings, original art, nature and ocean life, stories
and poetry, and other content focused on mermaids, selkies, water babies,
sirens, finfolk and similar legendar... ]
Battle for Middle Earth - Role-playing forum based on the Lord of the Rings saga.
chronicles-network - A forum focusing on science fiction and fantasy interests in all media. History, science and nature, world affairs and humour.
Meta Description: [ Chronicles Network - science fiction and fantasy online magazine and forums, covering literature, film & TV, art, and writer workshops. ]
Chronicles-Network Forums - Discussions covering TV, books and movies, as well as science and technology and world affairs.
Meta Description: [ Friendly science fiction and fantasy forums, discussing science fiction and antasy books, film, media, writing, conventions, and related subjects such as science and history. ]
Cool SciFi - Offers forums, a media gallery, an arcade, and a smilie creator.
Meta Description: [ Cool SciFi is an online community open to all Sci-Fi and Fantasy fans. We have a little bit of everything including forum discussions, media gallery, arcade games, and other fun items. ]
De La Sangre - Vampire-gothic forum where you can chat, share artwork, and roleplay.
EZboard - Escapism - Spoilers, news and discussion related to the genre.
EZboard - Sci Scape - Topics include popular television series, movies, books, conventions, and games.
Meta Description: [ A popular and fast growing Science Fiction and Fantasy Community....Both serious and light hearted discussions of the genre. ]
EZboard: MaRS - Forums for Star Trek, Star Wars, Dune and general science fiction.
EZboard: The Sci-Fi Alliance - Message board with topics including Babylon 5, Star Wars, Farscape, Star Trek, Buffy, Xena and Enterprise.
Meta Description: [ Discuss your favorite science fiction. So far I have topics on Babylon 5, Farscape, Star Trek, Transformers, Lexx, X-Files, Andromeda, Mutant X, StarGate SG-1, Dr. Who, Red Dwarf, Terminator, Buffy, Angel, Charmed, Tru Calling, Xena, Spiderman, Lord of the Rings, Matrix, X-Men and Star Wars to n... ]
Fantasy Art Heaven - Forum and chat for fantasy art, Dragonlance Chronicles and other fantasy novels and authors.
Meta Description: [ Interested in Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends? or fantasy art and fantasy novels? take a look through here ]
FutureNoir - Movies, books, television, and anime discussion.
Meta Description: [ FutureNoir online sci-fi/fantasy community, discussion and debate forums. ]
Gonads and Strife - A forum for fantasy related books and female heroins.
Groucho's Sanctuary - Message boards covering a variety of topics on the genres.
Meta Description: [ A new home for an old community of science fiction fans. Come join us! ]
MARSnext - Chat community in a Martian setting. [fee registration required]
Meta Description: [ Purchase your own Martian condominium in this virtual commmunity located on Mars. ]
Middle Earth and Hogwarts Central - Discussion forums for Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter fans.
MSN Groups: Links For Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror - Link collections, book discussions, forum and chat.
Mythic Folk Treeboards - Community treeboards for fans of speculative and mythopoeic genres, aimed at discussing mythic,cultural, or spiritual contexts in science fiction, fantasy, and popular culture.
Meta Description: [ Mythopoetica.com presents the expressions of the mythic soul and the subconscious in fiction, poetry, art and music. Reviews, essays, opinions on mythology, folklore, culture, history. ]
Outpost10f: D'Deridex - Star Trek Romulan themed role-playing chat.
Meta Description: [ The D'Deridex is a Star Trek Romulan themed chat that has an interactive bar and armory. The powers you possess are based on the rank you hold. TNG, VOY, DSN, and TOS fans are all welcome. ]
Outpost10f: Rotarran - Star Trek Klingon themed role-playing chat.
Meta Description: [ The Rotarran is a Star Trek Klingon themed chat that has an interactive bar and armory. The powers you possess are based on the rank you hold. TNG, VOY, DSN, and TOS fans are all welcome. ]
Outpost10f: Ten Forward - Star Trek role-playing chat.
Meta Description: [ Ten Forward is a Star Trek Chat at Outpost 10F featuring a ranking system and a handful of interactive tools such as a virtual bar and armory. Join our interactive community today! ]
Realm of Infamy - Message board for genre enthusiasts.
Meta Description: [ Fantasy, Tolkien, Lord of the Rings ]
Reaper's Cafe - Discussions on fantasy books and movies.
Sci Fi Chat - Forum covering the genre with optional registration and member profiles.
Meta Description: [ Sci Fi Chat is a forum for all science fiction fans, plus people who just want to make friends. The site boasts many fun free features! ]
Sci-Fi Talk - Discussion and information related to the genre.
SciFi-Fusion - A message board community that discuss television, movies and books related to the genres.
SciFi.com Chat - Upcoming events, connection help, transcripts and FAQs for this IRC and java chat server.
Scifispace.com: Message Boards - Discussion on genre and horror topics, including television and movies.
SF Fandom - Moderated discussion forums for fans of science fiction, fantasy, history, and mythology. Forums cover books, movies, television shows, and actors.
Meta Description: [ SF-FANDOM provides forums for discussion of science fiction and fantasy television shows, movies, books, ... ]
Take Your Pick - Message boards on Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-men, Anime/Manga and general science fiction.
Meta Description: [ Take Your Pick is a fun community for chat about.. well, anything! From Music to Film. Buffy to Angel, and Harry Potter to LOTR we've got everything! Now complete with sections for Reviews and Fun! ]
Talk about Science Fiction - Sci-fi discussion forums. Chat about your favorite television shows, books, movies, characters or collectibles.
Meta Description: [ Science Fiction Discussion Forum ]
Tangent21 - Discussions covering the genres and cult TV.
Temporal Reality - Discussion on television and movie titles based on the genres.
The Emerald Forest - Discussion and roleplaying forums and games.
The Jedi Girl Internet Community - Message board, articles, and features for female fans of the genres.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to exploring the meaning and significance
of Philosophy and Mythology, Intuition and Perception, Psychology
and Relationships, and Archetypal and Mythic Analysis of Modern Media,
Fantasy and Science Fiction to the Jedi Girl and Her Universe ]
The Portal: Science Fiction and Fantasy Community - Community with a variety of forums from Star Wars to Wheel of Time.
Meta Description: [ The Portal is a fantasy/science fiction messageboard community. Come on in and chat about your favorite movies, games, books, and authors. ]
The Sci-Factor - Community focusing on current and classic science fiction.
The Website at the End of the Universe - Community and blog covering the genres with news and links.
The World of Tribius - Role playing forum.
Unified SciFi Forums - Forum discussions and role-playing covering the genres and horror topics.
Meta Description: [ Science fiction, fantasy and horror forums and message boards. Including discussion on television shows, books and movies pertaining to genre fiction. ]
What is Real - Discuss topics from the paranormal to technology and movies.
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