Today I came across a woman who had no idea what a forum was. I was shocked and tried my best to explain it but she still looked confused.
How do you explain what a forum is?
How do you explain what a forum is?
How do you explain forums to newbies?
- Thread starter Katrina
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The reason she might have been confused is because you're probably technical about the explanation. Explain it in a way 5 year old would understand. The way I would explain it would be a physical location. A physical forum does exist, so try to explain it THAT way.
A forum is like a typical government chambers vote. Where a politician speaks about a law. Where a speaker of the house polls the chamber on which law is pass. Those school speeches you see? Those are forums.
A forum is like a typical government chambers vote. Where a politician speaks about a law. Where a speaker of the house polls the chamber on which law is pass. Those school speeches you see? Those are forums.
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It's understandable. When I told my husband 2 years ago I was making another forum, his response was, "They still have those?" Most people are on Social Media & the younger generation have only been on them. The older generation may remember if you call it Message Board.
As to how explain it, I'd say it's discussing topics. But instead of verbally, it's written. People going back & forth with a conversation.
As to how explain it, I'd say it's discussing topics. But instead of verbally, it's written. People going back & forth with a conversation.
Just keep it simple and basic and words that they fully understand and give them what they want to hear that makes them understand that it sounds cool that makes them be a part of it 🙂 major new people nowadays do not even know what the term world Forums are anymore and all other words that come with the deal bill. Then they think what's the point or that is the main goal 😛
Over giveaways and things that no other places can offer LOL
Over giveaways and things that no other places can offer LOL
LOL I guess maybe you're right that I tend to be a little too technical.
I wouldn't have even tried. I've been in your shoes before and tried explaining what it was and most often that conversation goes no where. I would have been like "never mind don't worry about it." and moved on.
Explaining it doesn't do it justice. They have to see a good community for their selves.
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