Editing Discussion group (section)

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A '''discussion group''' is a group of individuals, typically who share a similar interest, who gather either formally or informally to discuss ideas, solve problems, or make comments. Common methods of conversing including meeting in person, conducting [[conference call]]s, using [[text messaging]], or using a [[website]] such as an [[Internet forum]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Discussion group|url=http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/discussion-group.html|website=Business dictionary|accessdate=27 October 2014|archive-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025114504/http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/discussion-group.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> People respond, add comments, and make posts on such forums, as well as on established [[mailing list]]s, in [[news group]]s, or in [[IRC]] channels.<ref>{{cite web|title=Searching Newsgroups, Email Lists, and Discussion Forums|url=http://www.macmillanhighered.com/catalog/static/bsm/researchroom/websearch/discussion.asp|website=The Bedford Research Room|accessdate=27 October 2014|archive-date=29 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029010216/http://www.macmillanhighered.com/catalog/static/bsm/researchroom/websearch/discussion.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other group members could choose to respond by posting text or image.