Crypto forums are part of social networks, is this correct?

[Bobcrypto]

I have being readying news and also been using many social media networks such as Twitter Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc, but I have not heard about the crypto forums like Altcointalks, Bitcointalk, Bitcoingardin, cryptalk forums as part of the social media platforms. Could it be that these forums are separated or that they are been described as other networks not directly to be called a social networks?
I need your thoughts on where all these forums can be classified.

[Asiska02]

I am being ready news and also been using many social media networks such as Twitter Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc, but I have not heard about the crypto forums like Altcointalks, Bitcointalk, Bitcoingardin, cryptalk forums as part of the social media platforms. Could it be that these forums are separated or that they are been described as other networks not directly to be called a social networks?
I need your thoughts on where all these forums can be classified.

To us, we may see it as another platform of knowledge to share ideas and gain knowledge about cryptocurrency. It is somehow limited to some discussions even though the forums have diversified much to other sectors for continuous engagement and discussion to carry everyone along.

Social media is actually a place to socialise and it carries along every sectors of life in it, which if some of them are being discussed in forums like this, it’ll not get the attention of users there. I see forums as a learning platform and not a place to have a socialisation which is what social media is much specialized on.

Too many unreal things in social media can’t be found in forums as it is being more moderated than the social platforms. I would not even want them to be classified as same. Everyone has its purpose and they can’t be inter whined.

[_act_]

What I think about forums like Bitcointalk and this forum is that they are social networks. People meet on these forums to discuss about cryptocurrencies. Some become friends. Some even know that they are from the same country on this forums. So what could be more than social network if not them. Social means people interacting with one another.

[Ujok]

crypto forums are very different from social media networks in general, we can see from the features and technology that they are very different. social media that is generally connected directly if we want to communicate with friends or other people and can also see other people's posts or stories, far from this forum. this forum is only limited to discussions and even then it is not just any discussion but only talks about crypto developments.

[bhadz]

I have being readying news and also been using many social media networks such as Twitter Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc, but I have not heard about the crypto forums like Altcointalks, Bitcointalk, Bitcoingardin, cryptalk forums as part of the social media platforms. Could it be that these forums are separated or that they are been described as other networks not directly to be called a social networks?
I need your thoughts on where all these forums can be classified.

You can describe them as well as a social media platform but it just varies on how you'd classify them. Most people are classifying social media because they have features that we're seeing from them and with the mentioned platforms, they're all forums and they're differentiating forums and social media platforms. IMHO, there's really no issue whether they'd call these as social medias or not. It's not a big deal though.

[Jating]

I have being readying news and also been using many social media networks such as Twitter Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc, but I have not heard about the crypto forums like Altcointalks, Bitcointalk, Bitcoingardin, cryptalk forums as part of the social media platforms. Could it be that these forums are separated or that they are been described as other networks not directly to be called a social networks?
I need your thoughts on where all these forums can be classified.

For me it's a community and not like social media networks, which means that we have rules here and functioning like we are a separate entity and we should be like those other social media out there. So yeah, for me it should be separated, we are somewhat more discrete here, we have admins and mods unlike in other social media, it's a free for all, but here we should be at least civilized as we are a online community. And perhaps some of us could known each other in real life as we have been in this community for almost 10 years, here and in Bitcointalk.

[ABCbits]

There are various definition of "social network". But forum usually only used to discuss certain topic, without much feature to communicate between two people or communicate in small group.

[UNIVERSE]

Could it be that these forums are separated or that they are been described as other networks not directly to be called a social networks?
I need your thoughts on where all these forums can be classified.

Why we must classify crypto forums?
Whether it is a part of social media or not, the most important thing is its function to crypto community.
In my own view, as long as it can be accessed by all people around the world, it can be classified as a social media. But if you use the term of "social network", it is a different thing.

crypto forums are very different from social media networks in general, we can see from the features and technology that they are very different.

Each social media has its own features. There is nothing wrong if crypto forums have their own features, it is adjusted with its function. I don't think we should make it as a problem, dude. 

[Zed0X]

It's a social network but it's still different from social media.

~ this forum is only limited to discussions and even then it is not just any discussion but only talks about crypto developments.

Just like how there are groups on facebook that are specific to crypto discussions, there are also certain boards here that discusses other areas. Obviously, it's mostly crypto but if you spend more time to navigate the forum, you'll see sections about politics, economics, general topics, and more.

[Cryptsafe]

This platform is mixed and filled with people from different parts of the world with different perspectives and walks of life, coupled with their experiences and encounters, and have found themselves here sharing and exchanging idea's and information to learn and as well to teach others helping them to scale through processes that could be of high benefit to them, I believe that many people here have made good friendships here that have been of great help to them and I also believe that many here have met live as well. These are the features of social and lots more and I must say that irrespective of the fact that we majorly discuss more about crypto currency, it doesn't limit our conversations here as there are other boards where one can express their view and by so doing, socialization have taken place  so I believe that as long a platform is made of different people all over the world coming together to share idea's, they are socializing and crypto platforms are not exempted because they are symbol of educational experience and activities.

[Rruchi man]

Could it be that these forums are separated or that they are been described as other networks not directly to be called a social networks?
I need your thoughts on where all these forums can be classified.

If it is called a social network, it means the network is for the aim of socializing and bringing people together who seek a social life. Forums like this are mostly educative and for educational purposes, so they qualify as a network but not a social type. If this forum were a social network, you would see provisions for displaying pictures, and PM's to one another will almost seem normal.

[Mia Chloe]

Well I wouldn't actually classify them as social media platforms rather ill classify them as something like an ecosystem based on a common topic which is crypto currencies. However for the case of bitcoin talk it's more of a place for crypto too except it's main focus and objective is cryptocurrency discussion. There are many reasons I won't classify them as social media however one of the main reasons is because in most of these forums, members are pretty much anonymous compared to social media platforms.
In fact let's just leave them with the word forums because they literally are discussion places like I said earlier. Social media platforms are in many ways different from them and so calling them or classifying them as social media simply won't fit.

[macson]

I have being readying news and also been using many social media networks such as Twitter Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc, but I have not heard about the crypto forums like Altcointalks, Bitcointalk, Bitcoingardin, cryptalk forums as part of the social media platforms. Could it be that these forums are separated or that they are been described as other networks not directly to be called a social networks?
I need your thoughts on where all these forums can be classified.

It depends on where you look at it imo, the thing i see why many people use Facebook or general social media is because there are many active users there and discussing random things while in crypto forums like bitcointalk, altcointalk and others, it is more about cryptocurrencies so those who don't like cryptocurrencies will definitely not join the discussion in these forums.

[Hatchy]

The crypto forums you just listed, Bitcointalk and Altcointalks are definitely social networks but are more specialized and focused or should i say designed for a particular niche specifically for crypto discussions. They might not have the flashy features of mainstream social media, but they serve the same purpose with other social media platforms like instagram and the rest which is connecting people and sharing ideas.

[TomPluz]

Yes, correct! I would say that forums can also be falling under the social network category as we still socialize here and connect to each other but compared to the most popular social networks like Facebook or X, we know that the forum platform is functioning differently in many ways though of course there can be some similarities also. Forums have been here even before the rise of the usual social media platforms and still here today providing good features that users are enjoying just like here at ATT. You can read more on the history and evolution of online forums here.