Posting Pictures WAY Too Large on the Forum

[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

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Lorewalker

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

This isn't a chatroom.

[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.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

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.

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

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

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

I hear that. I'm the same way. I never had a facebook account until about 8 months ago. I made some connections on forums in my search for ultra-rare Barry Larkin cards. They directed me to a facebook group dedicated to rare 90s inserts. I refused to join for so long, but ultimately realized I couldn't find some of the cards I was looking for without it. So I gave in and signed up. I realized I don't have to use it like the traditional platform it is. I could use it just like this forum. I make posts in the group and reply to posts. I have literally nothing on my profile and don't post on my page at all. I don't have a single "friend." I just post in the group.

[Snowman]

OhioLawyer is the broken condom of Net54.

I'd post an image to demonstrate this fact, but I'm getting an error trying to upload it at the moment.

[Snowman]

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".