Glossary (D - F)Discussion Forum – A place where messages are entered into a common discussion area. Forums enable electronic conversations to develop - users either post new messages or respond to existing ones.

Doxxing - The Internet-based practice of researching and publishing personally identifiable information about an individual

Edit War – The opposite of NPOV on a Wiki with two or more sides each fighting to make their version of the Wiki page the only one.

Email Address - An email address determines the sender and recipient of a message in electronic communication (like your postal address).

Follow - To follow someone on Twitter by subscribing to their Tweets or updates on the site.

Flaming – A flame could be sent/posted to insult or complain with the intention of causing offense or provoking a response.

Flash mob – A group of individuals who gather and disperse with little notice for a specific purpose through text messages, social media or viral emails. Home Content Glossary Help Back