Web Paddling: Welcome to Our Forum

April-May 2002

This is an article from WaveLength Magazine, available in print in North America and globally on the web.
To download a pdf copy of the magazine click here: > DOWNLOAD

by Ted Leather

The internet has proven to be a real boon to those hungering for information on practically every topic of interest. But it's far more than just a passive search for information. The power of the internet is the ability to actively share that info with others.

One of the most popular ways to offer two-way communication is a 'Forum'. In a Forum, the Moderator creates different discussion groups and you have the ability to read any of the posted messages. If you decide to add to the discussion, you can either respond to someone's message or ask a question of you own. Or you can start a new topic.

I have just finished creating a Forum for the WaveLength website and invite you to join in. At present their are nine discussion groups which I've set up just to get us started.

• Great Paddling Locations

• Paddling Skills

• Paddling Gear

• Safety

• Health and Medical Food

• Environmental Issues Suggestions

• Dialogue on Recent WaveLength Magazine Articles.

More discussion groups can be added if the interest is there. To start a new topic, click on the appropriate discussion group and click the "New Topic" button. Enter the subject and your message. To reply to a message in a discussion group just click the "Reply" button.

It has always been our aim at WaveLength to promote paddling and develop the paddling community in an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation. We are starting this Forum with the same ideals. Let's share our knowledge, be constructive in our feedback and respectful of our fellow paddlers.

To join in the discussion go to http://www.coastandkayak.com/forum/index.php

Editor's Note: While you're on our site, be sure to check out our new and much improved 'Search' function.

Ted Leather is the WaveLength Webmaster and operates Clayrose Internet Creations, an internet services company specializing in website design and management.