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

[royalRitta]

I took the illustration from this, and this is also almost the same explanation as in other sections about what social media is.
From the illustration, it is clear what is meant by social media.



Crypto forums such as Bitcointalk, Altcoinstalks, and others, already contain elements of social media. namely:
- Computer based technology
- Place for sharing information, ideas, and thoughts
- Place for discussion
- Any interaction among the members
and it is done virtually, and this becomes a community too.
So yes, this kind of forum is one of the social media.

It's just that the concept may be different, the same as several other social media whose concepts may also be different.

Source:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/social-media.asp

In other words, crypto forums like this one is considered a social media site?
That is something we are really are subjected to regulation and forums will also be regulated by governments if needed.

We are living in very close to a dystopian world where every one has limited things to do and say. But they still want us to believe we have freedom of speech.

We just speak mainly about crypto and there are fewer off-topics there, I think overall, if you want to speak about crypto - you would choose BitcoinTalk of Altcointalk, no questions asked.

[Cantsay]

In other words, crypto forums like this one is considered a social media site?

Well I still don’t consider it as a social media - it doesn’t look anything like the modern social media platform or typical social media platforms, it’s true that they are both being used in similar ways (with some differences between them).

In terms of structures and the way information are being presented we can already see some differences between the both of them.

[bitbit97]

In other words, crypto forums like this one is considered a social media site?

Well I still don’t consider it as a social media - it doesn’t look anything like the modern social media platform or typical social media platforms, it’s true that they are both being used in similar ways (with some differences between them).

In terms of structures and the way information are being presented we can already see some differences between the both of them.

If you take a candy in a colorful wrapping, and take a chocolate candy out from the box, you will have candies in your hand, but not a candy and a piece of chocolate. Even a definition of a forum and social media have lots of common. Both generate content, content is generated by users, both a network of users.

[luckyledger]

In other words, crypto forums like this one is considered a social media site?

Well I still don’t consider it as a social media - it doesn’t look anything like the modern social media platform or typical social media platforms, it’s true that they are both being used in similar ways (with some differences between them).

In terms of structures and the way information are being presented we can already see some differences between the both of them.

If you take a candy in a colorful wrapping, and take a chocolate candy out from the box, you will have candies in your hand, but not a candy and a piece of chocolate. Even a definition of a forum and social media have lots of common. Both generate content, content is generated by users, both a network of users.

They are a bit different, maybe in their form (the form of the candy ) - but they have their similarities, for sure.

[royalRitta]

In other words, crypto forums like this one is considered a social media site?

Well I still don’t consider it as a social media - it doesn’t look anything like the modern social media platform or typical social media platforms, it’s true that they are both being used in similar ways (with some differences between them).

In terms of structures and the way information are being presented we can already see some differences between the both of them.

Then what it - can - be considered?

[Cantsay]

Then what it - can - be considered?

I don’t see any problem with it being referred to as “forum” we have always called it forum e.g Bitcointalk forum, altcoinstalks forum and yet we all understood what we were talking about so why the need to start differentiating it into social media or not?

[Gurujebs]

I don’t see any problem with it being referred to as “forum” we have always called it forum e.g Bitcointalk forum, altcoinstalks forum and yet we all understood what we were talking about so why the need to start differentiating it into social media or not?

It's not about Bitcointalk, Altcoinstalk or crypto forum. My outside career has its global forum where we discuss, share and talk many things about the development, the set back and common things and we can never discuss such in social media and I believe that's why they call it forum and not social media, the two are completely different things.

The forum discuss in depth things while social media might just share few things and some information discuss might even be wrong and no one will correct them but forum, you will get corrected immediately for spreading wrong information about what is been discussed for that time.

[nakmantu99]

I don’t see any problem with it being referred to as “forum” we have always called it forum e.g Bitcointalk forum, altcoinstalks forum and yet we all understood what we were talking about so why the need to start differentiating it into social media or not?

It's not about Bitcointalk, Altcoinstalk or crypto forum. My outside career has its global forum where we discuss, share and talk many things about the development, the set back and common things and we can never discuss such in social media and I believe that's why they call it forum and not social media, the two are completely different things.

The forum discuss in depth things while social media might just share few things and some information discuss might even be wrong and no one will correct them but forum, you will get corrected immediately for spreading wrong information about what is been discussed for that time.

In the forum discuss more details because we can discuss there, as you said if we spread wrong information in the forum other members will immediately correct it this is something positive that will increase our knowledge about crypto. While social media only spreads information and there is no feedback from the information because there is no room for discussion like the forum provides.

[satpol_PP]

I don’t see any problem with it being referred to as “forum” we have always called it forum e.g Bitcointalk forum, altcoinstalks forum and yet we all understood what we were talking about so why the need to start differentiating it into social media or not?

It's not about Bitcointalk, Altcoinstalk or crypto forum. My outside career has its global forum where we discuss, share and talk many things about the development, the set back and common things and we can never discuss such in social media and I believe that's why they call it forum and not social media, the two are completely different things.

The forum discuss in depth things while social media might just share few things and some information discuss might even be wrong and no one will correct them but forum, you will get corrected immediately for spreading wrong information about what is been discussed for that time.

In the forum discuss more details because we can discuss there, as you said if we spread wrong information in the forum other members will immediately correct it this is something positive that will increase our knowledge about crypto. While social media only spreads information and there is no feedback from the information because there is no room for discussion like the forum provides.

I personally focus more on finding information and knowledge in the crypto forum altcoinstalks and bitcoinstalk, because the discussion is more detailed, this is true because many members also have the same opinion. if social media is only for finding updated information, but usually the information is also shared in the forum.

[Vx1]

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.

crypto forums focus more on discussing cryptocurrency than others, and only certain people want to enter this forum.
I am personally grateful to be able to know this crypto forum, because from here I get a lot of experience, knowledge and so on about crypto.
Of course this cryptocurrency forum is different from social media in general, such as Facebook and others.

[yohananaomi]

Yes, I think crypto forums are indeed part of social networks. We can interact in many ways here. We can talk about crypto, share ideas, and e-meet others with similar interests. That’s why it’s like a social network.

It's a little different but actually almost the same as social networks in general. Only it is specifically for crypto, but it does not rule out the possibility of always having topics that are currently being updated to be discussed, and, of course, it provides enlightenment about crypto in general, and can exchange ideas about crypto that are always updated at all times.

[Agbe]

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.

I think this question depends on the context of what is being discussed because someone who has not come across forums like Alcointalk and Bitcointalk will not not that they all fall into the social network as there are millions of people all over the world here sharing and exchanging ideas and knowledge about crypto currency and that is also a form of socialization because the only this that makes these platforms different from the other social media platform like Facebook, X, Instagram etc is that your not allowed to add friends and discuss individuals but instead your to contribute your knowledge about different crypto currency and see how they can be promoted so crypto forums like Alcointalk, Bitcointalk forms part of the social network your talking about because what we actually doing here is socialization as i we all are here to learn and exchange idea together which is the highest form of socialization. So that is why I say it depends on the context of what is being discussed ordinarily someone who is not aware of these kind of forums will argue with you on crypto forums being social network but critically looking at it forums like Alcointalk are into social networking business

[MRY]

Yes, I think crypto forums are indeed part of social networks. We can interact in many ways here. We can talk about crypto, share ideas, and e-meet others with similar interests. That’s why it’s like a social network.

It's a little different but actually almost the same as social networks in general. Only it is specifically for crypto, but it does not rule out the possibility of always having topics that are currently being updated to be discussed, and, of course, it provides enlightenment about crypto in general, and can exchange ideas about crypto that are always updated at all times.

This is an exclusive social media platform for crypto that lets us interact and learn about what’s new in the world of digital currencies. Each topic under discussion really enlightened me and expanded my perspective of life, and makes me closer to people who have the same passion as me. With frequent relevant information posted, we can propose our thoughts, discuss the topic, and improve our knowledge about crypto.

[rizqillah]

Yes, I think crypto forums are indeed part of social networks. We can interact in many ways here. We can talk about crypto, share ideas, and e-meet others with similar interests. That’s why it’s like a social network.

It's a little different but actually almost the same as social networks in general. Only it is specifically for crypto, but it does not rule out the possibility of always having topics that are currently being updated to be discussed, and, of course, it provides enlightenment about crypto in general, and can exchange ideas about crypto that are always updated at all times.

actually I agree if the forum has changes to be more different, but so far I am comfortable looking for news updates in the forum reading friends' opinions here and more detailed discussions about the latest info and experiences shared by members. I get a lot of knowledge and experience about crypto from the forum.

[Blaze]

Yes, I think crypto forums are indeed part of social networks. We can interact in many ways here. We can talk about crypto, share ideas, and e-meet others with similar interests. That’s why it’s like a social network.

It's a little different but actually almost the same as social networks in general. Only it is specifically for crypto, but it does not rule out the possibility of always having topics that are currently being updated to be discussed, and, of course, it provides enlightenment about crypto in general, and can exchange ideas about crypto that are always updated at all times.

actually I agree if the forum has changes to be more different, but so far I am comfortable looking for news updates in the forum reading friends' opinions here and more detailed discussions about the latest info and experiences shared by members. I get a lot of knowledge and experience about crypto from the forum.

With the changes made to this forum, we welcome the change although it is a good point receiving the latest news here is convenient. We can open threads, where people give their opinions, and there are deeper conversations made regarding the existence of the crypto world. Though this is a forum, it has grown to be an informative platform not only to know more about crypto currencies, but also gain diverse understandings from members.