Table 2.
Comparison of architectural elements in computer-mediated communication formats in MedHelp.
| Format | Architectural element | ||||
| Authoring new posts |
Commenting | Access and notifications |
Privacy settings | Other features | |
| Forum | Any user | Any user | Public Forum Page | Public | Add Tags, Select topic, Add to watch list, Show Ticker |
| Journal | Owner of journal | Friends (depending on settings) | Profile Page | Everyone, Only my friends, Only Me | Add Tags, Show Ticker, Add Photo |
| Notes | Friends | None | Profile Page | Everyone, Only my friends, Only Me | Add as friend |