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An Internet forum is a facility on the World Wide Web for holding discussions, or the web application software used to provide the facility. Web-based forums, which date from around 1995, perform a similar function as the dial-up bulletin boards and Internet newsgroups that were numerous in the 1980s and 1990s. A sense of virtual community often develops around forums that have regular users. Technology, computer games, and politics are popular areas for forum themes, but there are forums for a huge number of different topics .
Internet forums are also commonly referred to as web forums, message boards, discussion boards, discussion forums, discussion groups, bulletin boards (but see also dial-up bulletin boards), fora (the proper Latin plural) or simply forums.
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Internet forums are prevalent in several developed countries. In terms of countable posts, Japan is far in the lead with over two million posts per day on their largest forum, 2channel. The United States does not have any one large forum, but instead several hundred thousand smaller forums, the largest of which are GameFAQs, Gaia Online, and IGN. Other countries such as China, the Netherlands, and France are also home to hundreds of independent forums. Some countries such as Finland and Sweden do not have many prevalent forums despite having open and easily available Internet access. As of yet no study has been done on the prevalence of forums in countries around the world. It is also dubious as to whether any country has its own fora, as - especially in the English language - contributors to a forum often come from outside the country in which the forum is hosted. There is often not a 1-1 relationship between languages and countries: for example, English language fora are contributed to by people all over the world, whilst Japanese language fora are likely to be contributed to only by Japanese people, but Japanese people also contribute to English language fora, so there is no 1-1 relationship between Japanese language fora and Japanese people contributing to fora. More on [ Internet forum ]
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Answers at Vedmandir - User questions on spirituality, religion,and their answers by Swami Ramswarup.
Meta Description: [ Ved Mandir: Information about God, Astang Yoga, Vedas, Samadhi, Yajya, Relgion, Spirituality, etc. by Swami Ram Swarup ]
Advaitin - Forum to exchange viewpoints on Shankara's Advaita Philosophy. Advaita is based on Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahmasutras.
Meta Description: [ advaitin: Advaitin: Shankara's Advaita Philosophy ]
Ambaal - A discussion group on Sri Vidya practices.
Meta Description: [ ambaa-l: A list for devotees of shriimaataa ]
Arya Samaj - Group for discussion on the Hindu reformist organization founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
Meta Description: [ aryasamaj: Arya Samaj ]
Bhairava - Dedicated to providing the subscriber with texts and scriptures pertaining to the ancient philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism and Shaivism in general.
Meta Description: [ Bhairava: Bhairava explores the methods of Shaiva Philosophy for the direct experience of Ultimate Reality ]
Bhakti List - Discusses Vedanta, as systematized by the Indian philosopher Ramanuja.The religious philosophy of Sri Ramanuja is known by various names, including Sri Vaishnavam, Visishtadvaita, and Ubhaya Vedanta.
Meta Description: [ bhakti-list: Bhakti List -- Discussion of Sri Vaishnava Tradition / Vedanta Philosophy of Ramanuja ]
Devi Mandir - The primary purpose of the group is to inspire the worship of the Divine following the example of Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
Meta Description: [ Devi_Mandir: Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayai Vicce ]
e-Satsang for the Bhagavad Gita - Bhagavad Gita eGroup site that allows you to subscribe to the list, view archives of earlier posts, or use some tools for studying the Bhagavad Gita.
Meta Description: [ BGita: BGita ]
Gita: MSN Group - Discussion on Bhagavad Gita and its message.
Meta Description: [ The holy text of the Hindus considered as the essence of the Vedas. The text is in the form of a conversation between God and Man as represented by Krishna and Arjuna respectively on dharma meaning righteousness. ]
Hare Krishna Forum - Forum discussions on Vaishnavism / Krishna-consciousness by devotees in Singapore.
Hindu Club for All : MSN Group - Discuss topics on Hindu religion, exchange ideas and knowledge of Hindu religion.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to come and discuss all Hindu issues, religion, philosophy, politics, relationships, and culture. Meet and make friends, and discuss whatever you like. It's fun! ]
Hindu Open Forum - Dedicated to promoting the free discussion of Hindu practices and doctrines.
Meta Description: [ Yahoo! Groups offers free mailing lists, photo & file sharing, group calendars and more. Discuss hot topics, share interests, join online communities. ]
Hinduism Environment - Open forum discussion about beliefs, issues, and culture.
Meta Description: [ hinduism_environment: Hinduism Environment ]
Kali Maa - Discussion group for devotees of Maa Kali.
Meta Description: [ Kali_Ma: KaliMa ]
Kaliananadaswami: MSN groups - A group discussing Hinduism, teachings of Shree Maa, Swami Satyananda Saraswati,Balsekar, Nisargadatta Maharaj and others.
Meta Description: [ Kali Kali Kali - Om asato maa sadgamaya - lead me from the unreal to the real - tamaso maa jyotir gamaya - Lead me from darkness to light - (i.e. from ignorance to knowledge).- mrityor maa amrtam gamaya -Lead me from death to immortality - OM shaantiH shaantiH shaantiH - May there be peace, peace... ]
Krishna Talk - Discussion forums on the different aspects of Lord Krishna and his worship.
Meta Description: [ Krishna talk forum, talk on almost every aspect of lord krishna, bhagwat gita and your personal experiences. ]
Murugan Bhakti - For bhaktas or enthusiasts of the pan-Indian deity Skanda or Murugan.
Meta Description: [ murugan_bhakti: Murugan Bhakti ]
Ramakrishna - Devoted to the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda and the Holy Mother. Focuses on Hindu teachings of Vedanta and other educational activities.
Meta Description: [ Ramakrishna: Sri Ramakrishna List ]
Saadhnaa - Discussion on various sadhanas in Hindu religion.
Meta Description: [ saadhnaa: Explore yoga paths - Karma, Raja, Gyana, ]
Sai Baba List - Group for distribution of teachings and discourses of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Meta Description: [ saibabalist: Sai Baba Updates, Sai Teachings ]
Sai Baba News - Devoted to Sai Baba news, discourses, and selected material of stories, teachings and quotes.
Meta Description: [ saibabanews: Sai News, Updates from Prashanti Nilayam ]
Sai Devotees Worldnet - Forum on Shirdi and Sathya Sai Baba.
Meta Description: [ saidevotees_worldnet: Sai [Shirdi/Parthi] devotees worldover ]
Sakthafamily - Discussion on the various aspects of worship of MAA.
Meta Description: [ sakthafamily: The Saktha Family ]
Shakti Sadhana - Spiritual practice that focuses worship of Devi, the Goddess, the Divine Mother who creates and embodies all the Universe.
Meta Description: [ Shakti_Sadhana: Shakti Sadhana ]
Spiritual Ecstasy and Meditation - Discussion on the various aspects of spirituality.
Meta Description: [ spiritualecstasyandmeditation: Spiritual Ecstasy And Meditation - Medit ]
SRK Devotees - To share thoughts, ideas and experiences on Sri Ramakrishna, Mother Sarada and Swami Vivekananda and their philosophy with devotees around the world.
Meta Description: [ srk_devotees: Sri Ramakrishna Devotees ]
Yahoo Groups: Inspiration Newsletter - For the followers of the Hare Krishna movement.
Meta Description: [ InspirationNewsletter: Hare Krishna Inspiration Newsletter ]
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