Arguing? Wow. A proper argument must seem like a war to you.
fo·rum (fôrm, fr-)n. pl. fo·rums also fo·ra (fôr, fr) 1.
a. The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city that was the assembly place for judicial activity and public business.
b. A public meeting place for open discussion.
c. A medium for open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper, a radio or television program, or a website.
2. A public meeting or presentation involving a discussion usually among experts and often including audience participation.
3. A court of law; a tribunal.
Although section 2 is way off amongst us!