# Topics vs Posts vs Replies

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**Created:** [April 16, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-vs-posts-vs-replies/304117 "2024-04-16T15:35:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-vs-posts-vs-replies/304117/1 "2024-04-16T15:35:47Z")

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I have read a ton of threads regarding this but am still confused

Maybe a comparison with Facebook might help?

Correct me if I am wrong:  
A post on Facebook = a post on discourse  
A comment on Fb = a reply on discourse  
AND both post+reply=topic

Am i correct here?

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