Has anyone done any sociology-type studies about online message board behavior between users? The stuff that we're used to - flame outs, pile ons, and the like. Bonus points for any books that might be a good read.
posted by agregoli on Nov 9, 2007 - 14 answers

Are there any "smart" true crime community blogs or message boards? [more inside]
posted by taz on Jun 21, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a good site for discussing movies? One that doesn't degenerate into stupid flame wars? [possible SPOILERS] [more inside]
posted by Telf on Jan 7, 2007 - 19 answers

Which software acts like a blog/message board hybrid? [more inside]
posted by mrkohrea on Sep 5, 2006 - 10 answers

In your opinion, what are the best online resources for people with depression? (e.g. communities, forums, web-based magazines etc). [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Aug 28, 2006 - 15 answers

What are some good message boards to discuss British TV? [more inside]
posted by smackfu on May 12, 2006 - 8 answers

I need a message board / discussion forum for an online community that's been evicted from its old home. What's the best message board software out there, and are there particular extensions or services I need on my server in order to run it? It doesn't have to be free software, but it can't be super-extravagant, either.
posted by Chanther on Oct 7, 2004 - 8 answers

phpBB, Invision, etc., are all great forum systems. The main drawback, for me, is that they all seem so bloated and cluttered. Statistics, rankings, avatars, signatures, etc., all seem to get in the way of actual content. Are there any good, robust, flexible, but more lightweight message board systems out there?
posted by oissubke on Dec 19, 2003 - 5 answers