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Simplified, Messages: Forums keep permanent records for future reference. An ever growing database.
PMs, messages, utilize the forum structure but have restricted access, normally the person posting a PM and recipient. When all parties leave the message it is usually considered dead and the forum recycles the database space used.
Chat rooms are multi-user interfaces in real time and do not keep records. Some offer private communications similar to Forum messaging but do not keep permanent records. Chat rooms do not build databases.
PMs, messages, utilize the forum structure but have restricted access, normally the person posting a PM and recipient. When all parties leave the message it is usually considered dead and the forum recycles the database space used.
Chat rooms are multi-user interfaces in real time and do not keep records. Some offer private communications similar to Forum messaging but do not keep permanent records. Chat rooms do not build databases.