Are forum discussions copyrighted?

This article discusses the issue of copyright and forum discussions. It explains that forum discussions are not necessarily copyrighted and that it is up to the individual site owner to decide if they wish to enforce copyright law. It goes on to explain that copyright law is used to protect the intellectual property of the original author and that by posting on a forum the author is giving away certain rights. Finally, it states that the forum's Terms of Service should be consulted to determine what rights are given away and to make sure that copyright is not violated. In conclusion, forum discussions are not necessarily copyrighted and it is up to the individual site owners to decide.