Online forums are also known as notes files, threaded discussions, bulletin boards, news groups, computer conferences, and e-forums. Web Crossing is a server that runs on a Web site. It allows anyone with a standard Web browser to post and view messages on that site.
People can post messages to the Web site, and respond to postings made by others.
This interaction allows them to respond to each other's ideas, contribute their own ideas, and build on the stored knowledge contained in the discussion database. People can not only post messages, but can also create new discussions and folders. So a discussion site can evolve with the needs of the people who use it. This is a sample message posted by John Smith, a guest user. With Web Crossing, users do not have to be present at the same time.