Discussion group

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A discussion group is a group of individuals, typically who share a similar interest, who gather either formally or informally to discuss ideas, solve problems, or make comments. Common methods of conversing including meeting in person, conducting conference calls, using text messaging, or using a website such as an Internet forum. [1] People respond, add comments, and make posts on such forums, as well as on established mailing lists, in news groups, or in IRC channels. [2] Other group members could choose to respond by posting text or image.

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Brief history

Discussion group was evolved from USENET which is a traced back to early 80's. [3] Two computer scientists Jim Ellis and Tom Truscott founded the idea of setting a system of rules to produce "articles", and then send back to their parallel news group. [4] Fundamentally, the form of discussion group was generated on the concept of USENET, which emphasised ways of communication via email and web forums. Gradually, USENET had developed to be a system of channels which provide notifications and "articles" to meet general public's needs. [3] Nowadays, World Wide Web gradually takes on the major role of supporting and extending platforms for discussion group on the Internet by setting up various web servers.

Small-Group Discussions

Small-Group Discussions, consisting of a minimum of three and maximum of about 20 people, [5] have been found to be more effective in medical teaching. [6]

Google Groups

Google Groups has become one of the major online discussion groups, with a wide range of worldwide frequent users.[ citation needed ] Features include:

Facebook groups

Facebook groups simplify processes and protect the privacy of users when they interact with people.[ dubious discuss ] [3] Users can create a group and delegate admins. Group admins are able to make a range of adjustments to the group page, such as changing its cover photo, moderating posts and comments, and pinning posts so that they permanently appear at the top of the group page. Admins can also create group events, news updates and manage group members. By default, groups are public, and anyone can join them at the discretion of that group's admins. However, groups may be marked as private — a user may only join such a group if an existing member sends them an invitation. A single user is capable of joining a maximum of 6000 groups. [9]

WhatsApp groups

WhatsApp is a mobile messaging app with group discussion features. Users can create group chats to facilitate group discussions. By default, all group members are admins of that group, but this may be changed at the discretion of any existing admin. Admins have the ability to rename the group, add and remove members, and delete messages that have been sent to the group. [10]

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References

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