Here are entered works on services that allow a computer user to post messages to, and read messages from, a group of people who have a common interest, via a dedicated telephone line established for the purpose. Works on services, commonly called newsgroups and LISTSERV lists, that allow a computer user to post messages to, and read messages from, a group of people who have a common interest, usually by means of the Internet, a commercial online service, or electronic mail are entered under Electronic discussion groups. Works on services that allow a person, using a computer, to engage in an actual "conversation" with other people in real time are entered under Online chat groups.
Here are entered works on services, commonly called newsgroups and LISTSERV lists, that allow a computer user to post messages to, and read messages from, a group of people who have a common interest, usually by means of the Internet, a commercial online service, or electronic mail. Works on services that allow a computer user to post messages to, and read messages from, a group of people who have a common interest, via a dedicated telephone line established for the purpose, are entered under Computer bulletin boards. Works on services that allow a person, using a computer, to engage in an actual "conversation" with other people in real time are entered under Online chat groups. --subdivision Electronic discussion groups under subjects; and names of individual electronic discussion groups