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Internet forums are disappearing because now it's all Reddit and Discord. And that's worrying. (www.xataka.com)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Yeah a thread is more like a close conversation. If you comment in a thread you're going to be heard front and centre. It keeps non-sequiters down and it's good etiquette to at least acknowledge the points raised above.

Tree based is more like splintered conversations around a party, where people drift in and out of side convos. This lends itself to a more anonymous, transient communication style.

Ideal for a quick little session on your phone, really