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.
[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.
[citation needed] Features include: Facebook groups simplify processes and protect the privacy of users when they interact with people.