Remember this from the early internet?
This term belongs to the history of the internet and digital technology. We keep it to help you understand older texts, software and conversations. Its past use is not a recommendation for new projects.
What does Newsgroup mean?
A newsgroup is a topic-based discussion area on Usenet. It belongs to early online communication and should be distinguished from modern web forums and social networks.
AN EXAMPLE IN PRACTICE
Where you might encounter it
You read a discussion in a topic-based Usenet group and reply to an existing post. Messages are organised as a conversation thread. Such groups are not the same as a website’s comment section.
From NetzTurm Decode. Clear explanations with historical context.