Posting Pictures WAY Too Large on the Forum

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Fine, but if Fox sticks around, you will have failed in your mission.

It was a worthwhile endeavor either way.

[CW]

Whether anyone here likes it or not, OhioLawyer is correct in saying online forums like this one are considered "social media". You can debate it, but it is a fact that online forums fall under the umbrella of social media.

I don't necessarily like it either, as I also am not a fan of social media like FB, IG, or TikTok, but I participate on a lot of forums and therefore I socialize on social media. Everyone that posts here is doing the same.

Related to the original topic -- thanks for the heads up, Leon, I didn't realize it was such a pain and will be sure to resize all images in the future when posting from an external image hosting site.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by CW

Whether anyone here likes it or not, OhioLawyer is correct in saying online forums like this one are considered "social media". You can debate it, but it is a fact that online forums fall under the umbrella of social media.

I don't necessarily like it either, as I also am not a fan of social media like FB, IG, or TikTok, but I participate on a lot of forums and therefore I socialize on social media. Everyone that posts here is doing the same.

Related to the original topic -- thanks for the heads up, Leon, I didn't realize it was such a pain and will be sure to resize all images in the future when posting from an external image hosting site.

No, it's not a "fact." It's a matter of how people think about it.
https://www.makeuseof.com/social-media-online-forums/

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

No, it's not a "fact." It's a matter of how people think about it.

https://www.makeuseof.com/social-media-online-forums/

Someone misusing a word doesn't render a fact false. Until the defintion changes, it's a fact. Find a reputable dictionary with a different defintion instead of a random blogger to support your position. Lexicon is always changing, so common misuse can result in a defintion modification. But that hasn't happened. The definition of social media is what it is. And currently, it includes online message boards like this one. So currently, it is a fact.

Of course, the word "literally" was misused so much the dictionary now includes "figuratively" as an alternate definition. So maybe one day you might be right, and your personal definition might become accepted.

[Peter_Spaeth]

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

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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

This is what AI gave me:
Yes, forums can be considered a form of social media, as they are online platforms where people can interact, share information, and engage in discussions with others, although they are often more specialized and focused on specific topics compared to broader social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter

Edited to add: I am on a Facebook group and it is pretty much the same as Net54 except has no BST area.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Sure, one can emphasize the similarities, one can emphasize the differences, but to me there is not a right and a wrong answer here.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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

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. I'm going to guess you asked, "are forums and social media the same thing" based on the way the response is worded. Wheras I asked "Are internet message boards considered social media?"

[Lorewalker]

https://www.chatinum.com/articles/do...s-social-media

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

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.

To the effect of is an online forum social media? Don't recall the exact words now.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by peter_spaeth

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

+1

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

+1

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, and more 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.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by CW

Whether anyone here likes it or not, OhioLawyer is correct in saying online forums like this one are considered "social media". You can debate it, but it is a fact that online forums fall under the umbrella of social media.

I don't necessarily like it either, as I also am not a fan of social media like FB, IG, or TikTok, but I participate on a lot of forums and therefore I socialize on social media. Everyone that posts here is doing the same.

Related to the original topic -- thanks for the heads up, Leon, I didn't realize it was such a pain and will be sure to resize all images in the future when posting from an external image hosting site.

This is most definitely your opinion and forums absolutely do not fall under social media for all users.