Online Communities

Bulletin Board Service (BBS)
A Bulletin Board Service (BBS) is a computer server running software that allows users to connect through a terminal program. Once connected, users can post messages, share files, read news, and participate in online discussions.
Electronic Bulletin Board
An electronic bulletin board is a computer system that enables users to read, post, and exchange messages, functioning as a digital version of a traditional bulletin board.
Facebook
Facebook is a popular social networking site launched by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard College roommates in 2004, which allows users to connect with friends, family, and other people around the world.
Newbie
A slang term referring to a first-time user or beginner in a particular service, platform, or environment, such as the Internet or a newsgroup.
Social Networks, Networking Sites
Social networks and networking sites are online services, platforms, or sites that facilitate discussion groups or personalized communities where users with common interests and activities can socialize. Key features include customizable profiles, adding friends, sharing multimedia, and built-in communication tools.
Usenet Newsgroups
Usenet Newsgroups are collections of messages and files shared among users within the Internet-based system of Usenet, serving various interests and topics. They are categorized and accessible through newsreader software.

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