Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485832)

I mean, this actually supports my position that forums are a type of social media, but social media is a broader umbrella than just forums. That first sentence says it all. The term social media is broader than forums. All forums are social media, but not all social media are forums.

I'm not sure what you asked AI though, because I got the same response as posted above.

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485791)

And you requested someone convince you this is a social media site. I took the bait because you promised to leave if it is. I knew you'd renege.

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485787)

You are literally doing the exact same thing I did. Snowman was being a jerk, so I called him on it. You thought I was a jerk to him, so you call me on it. Do you think you were any more tactful than me?

Originally Posted by Balticfox (Post 2485836)

Are you also promising to replace my content then? Incidentally here's what I found when I looked for threads you've stated:











Oh I agree! I'm an old veteran and a singularly nasty piece of work when it comes to pissing matches on discussion forums.



https://hosting.photobucket.com/85c5...1cd2874de6.jpg



But I own up to it. I don't desperately try to rationalize my behaviour.



But by the same token I contribute big time. You might try that too sometime.



;)

Originally Posted by Lorewalker (Post 2485834)

Originally Posted by peter_spaeth (Post 2485826)

from "generative ai."

while both involve online interactions, "social media" refers to a broader range of platforms where users share content, connect with others based on personal relationships, and often have a wider range of features like posting updates, photos, and videos, whereas an "online forum" is a dedicated space for focused discussions on specific topics, usually with a thread-based structure where users post messages to engage in deeper conversations around a particular subject matter; essentially, social media is about connecting with people, while forums are about discussing ideas in depth within a niche area.
Key differences:
Focus:
Social media prioritizes personal connections and sharing updates across a network, while online forums prioritize in-depth discussions around a specific topic or interest area.
Content type:
Social media often features a mix of short text updates, images, videos, and links, while forums primarily consist of text-based posts within threads focused on a specific topic.
Community structure:
Social media platforms often have a "follower" system where users see content from people they follow, while forums typically have a more open discussion where anyone can participate on a given topic.
Examples:
Social media: Facebook, instagram, twitter, tiktok
online forums: Reddit (for specific subreddits), specialized forums for tech communities, gaming forums

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485837)

Someone sure thinks highly of themselves.

I guess someone has to. ;)

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485837)

I didn't realize starting a bunch of worthless threads was the measure of contribution here.

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485837)

By the way, I've contributed more in information on 90s inserts here in just a few replies than you have in all the threads you've started.

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485837)

My bad.

Originally Posted by Balticfox (Post 2485839)

+1



:)

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5 (Post 2485842)

That was a very outdated understanding of social media platforms like facebook and twitter. Facebook usage has evolved away from a bunch of friends and family connecting toward dedicated groups. I use baseball card groups on facebook that function exactly like a message board, and don't use it for traditional connections at all. So most of those distinctions are non-existent now.

Originally Posted by Balticfox (Post 2485843)

I'm a traditionalist. Moreover first impressions are lasting.



;)

Originally Posted by Snowman (Post 2485864)

Did you know that newspapers are also considered social media? It's true. OhioLawyer told me so. They have a classifieds sections where people share intimate details about themselves and share contact information to make social connections. And obviously, newspapers are a form of media, therefore, they are by definition considered to be "social media".

Originally Posted by Balticfox (Post 2485878)

Yes we are. For example the picture in post #85 is messing up the formatting of a good thread here:

https://www.net54baseball.com/showth...=355349&page=2

;)

Originally Posted by Leon (Post 2485440)

Many pictures were just deleted, in several threads, as members are too lazy to resize them before posting. IF you post a huge picture please expect it to be deleted.

Originally Posted by bnorth (Post 2485450)

Before you post by hitting the submit button hit the preview post button beside it. That will show you what the pic actually looks like when posted. I know I have had to reduce pic size a second time before.

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass (Post 2486141)

Posting, Egos, WAY Too Large on the Forum.

Stick to the issue at hand!

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass (Post 2486141)

Posting, Egos, WAY Too Large on the Forum.



Stick to the issue at hand!

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass (Post 2486151)

Like a 747


...whoosh

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