Why do we call these things "threads"?

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bugrimmar on 18 August 2009

I've always wondered this very thing.. anyone with an idea?

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Orca_Azure on 18 August 2009

I guess you could call a forum a piece of fabric and every "thread" in it adds to the size and strength.

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bugrimmar on 18 August 2009

that's the only reason?

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Rath on 18 August 2009

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threaded_discussion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_forum#Thread

Wikipedia to the rescue

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finalrpgfantasy on 20 August 2009

this is stupid.

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famousringo on 20 August 2009

Because they're just like threads in the real world.

You find one while wandering in the wilderness, and decide to satisfy your curiosity by following it. Next thing you know, a wicked witch has shoved you into an oven and you're roasting alive.

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