on the forum vs at the Forum

Both 'on the forum' and 'at the forum' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'On the forum' is used when referring to participating in discussions or activities within an online forum, while 'at the forum' is used when referring to physically being present at a specific location where a forum is taking place.

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on the forum

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to participating in discussions or activities within an online forum.

Use 'on the forum' when talking about engaging in discussions, posting comments, or interacting with others within an online forum.

Examples:

I saw your post on the forum.
She is very active on the forum.
There are many interesting topics being discussed on the forum.
I like to read the discussions on the forum.
He shared a helpful link on the forum.

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Nelson's chatting with Otto on the forum right now.
Jurisdiction based on the forum necessitatis should, however, be exercised only if the dispute has a sufficient connection with the Member State of the court seised, for instance the nationality of one of the parties.
I've even setup a web page called The Great Rodriguez Hunt in the hope that someone out there in cyberspace would post a message on the forum giving us any information about Rodriguez.
For this reason, I also thank Russia and those countries on the forum of the UN Security council who oppose the displacement of borders in Europe.
The Committee is concerned that the proposal does not promote and support wider representation from organised civil society on the Forum.
The Committee recommends that the Network of Independent Experts should be represented on the Forum.
The Commission notes that the consultation on the Forum Group's report demonstrated support for some form of best practice code or corporate governance rules covering issuer relations with analysts.
Amendment 47 on the Forum: The Council did not consider it necessary to include a reference to an annual forum to evaluate the Social agenda and the Programme in Article 9 (i.e. in the Article on Types of actions).
Prior to leaving for Athens, the delegation of MEPs held a public hearing organised by Parliament's industry committee to discuss the core themes that are on the forum's agenda, namely: openness, security, diversity and access.
Draft reports can be posted on the Forum, for comments by members in advance of the meeting.

Alternatives:

in the forum
within the forum
participating in the forum
engaging on the forum
interacting on the forum

at the Forum

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to physically being present at a specific location where a forum is taking place.

Use 'at the forum' when talking about being physically present at a location where a forum or meeting is happening.