Glossary Entry: Thread (forum)
Definition
A thread is a single discussion in an online forum. The first post creates the thread, and everything after that is a reply.
Sometimes a discussion can leave the original post's topic. When this happens, some forums may warn the members or close the thread. More laid-back places generally let the conversation continue without a word.
The forum's administrators and moderators have the ability to close a thread. When this happens, nobody can post anything more to that particular thread. Threads are most commonly closed when they break one of the forum rules or become a flame war.
Sometimes a discussion can leave the original post's topic. When this happens, some forums may warn the members or close the thread. More laid-back places generally let the conversation continue without a word.
The forum's administrators and moderators have the ability to close a thread. When this happens, nobody can post anything more to that particular thread. Threads are most commonly closed when they break one of the forum rules or become a flame war.
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