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• LDS Debate Forum : This forum is based on D&C 71:6-10. It is a place where those who oppose the Mormon faith are invited to present their "strong arguments" and be "confounded" as the prophet foretold. Click to subscribe to LDS-Debate
• Safe4LDSfamilies Newsletter Safe4LDSfamilies Newsletter is a FREE weekly newsletter that shares and reviews different Web sites that are safe for Latter-day Saints and their families. We will also include sites that will educate us and our children. Some of the categories that will be covered in our weekly reviews will be; LDS Links, Family History, Recipes, Emergency Preparedness, Parents Place, Homework Helpers, Crafts & Fun just to name a few. We hope that you will join us to make the Internet Safe4LDSfamilies.
• Mormon Town Newsletter Twice weekly email newsletter with inspirational stories, articles, and thoughts with the purpose to build and strengthen members of the LDS Church.
• Ruth & Esther : Ruth and Esther is a mailing list for LDS women who have been affected by sexual abuse, whether to them or to a friend or relative.
• Mormons-Only : MORMONS-ONLY (There was a name change in 1997 from Mormons-Only-L) Mormons-Only is a forum, in the format of a moderated mailing list, for all MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND INVESTIGATORS of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's purpose is to assist one another in lesson and talk preparation, exchange testimonies, share faith promoting stories, and get to know each other over the Net - sort of a chaperoned LDS social center on the Net! (This is not an area for religious debate. Any messages you might post will be scrutinized by our moderator.) MORMONS-ONLY was organized in February 1996 on muskrat.com and now has membership in every inhabited continent and many of the isles of the sea. Our rapid growth in 1998 prompted us to move to OneList.Com - where you will find more features and quick response times. Subscribe by clicking on the URL (http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/mormons-only) or just send an empty EMAIL to listname-subscribe@onelist.com - Subscribe to the list through email by sending a blank email message to mormons-only-subscribe@onelist.com or visit our Website http://talk.to/mormons-only
• SA-LDSNews : A mailing list which distributes news, events, announcements, and spotlights concerning the Church and its members in Southern Alberta.
• LDS-UC (LDS Unassisted Childbirth) : A mailing list whioch allows members of the Church discuss Unassisted Childbirth, and other pregnancy issues. Membership must be pre-approved by the list.
• LDS Women Friends : This mailing list is for any LDS sister to make friends and help grow in the faith.
• LDS Home Organization : This mailing list is for LDS Sisters who want to make their homes a home of Zion
• LDS Wives : A mailing list for LDS Wives
• LDSFORUM. Subscribe by clicking on the following link:
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  Lists of Lists

  The following sites describe LDS e-mail lists, and are regularly updated.
• LDS E-mail Lists. A Web site maintained at Mormons.Org. http://www.mormons.org/other/EMAIL.htm
• LDS Internet Resources. Clark Goble's very well-maintained list of LDS mailing lists. Clark's compilation is a primary resource for the listings that appear in the next section. http://cc.weber.edu/~byparkinson/goble.faq. Content is mirrored at ftp://ftp.wnetc.com/lds/lds-resource-faq.
• LDS Mailing Lists. A somewhat less complete list of mailing lists. http://www.wnetc.com/resource/lds.lists.html

  The LDS E-mail Lists

  A sampling of the many LDS e-mail lists available. Additional lists are found in other chapters, where their focus is directly related to a specific topic addressed elsewhere in this book.
• AML-LIST. A discussion list for members of the Association for Mormon Letters. Welcomes all scholars and fans of Mormon literature. Maximum volume is 30 posts per day. Send subscription request to aml-request@cc.weber.edu with the message subscribe aml-list "Your Name in Quotes" your-address.in.brackets. Benson Parkinson moderates the list. http://cc.weber.edu/~byparkinson/aml-list.html
• AML-LIST Digest. Daily compilation of posts to AML-List. Send subscription requests to Benson Parkinson, moderator, at byparkinson@cc.weber.edu.
• AML-MAG. The low-volume version of AML-List. Includes columns, reviews, and news items on Mormon literature, and selected posts from AML-List. To subscribe, send a request to aml-request@cc.weber.edu with the message subscribe aml-mag "Your Name in Quotes" your-address.in.brackets.
• COOP.Mormon.Org. The LDS Cooperative School Discussion Page. A discussion area for an LDS-oriented cooperative school, an alternative to Public and Home schooling. Subscribe and read the archives at the Web site. http://coop.mormon.org
• COUGAR-BEST. Selected messages from COUGAR-NET. Subscribe with an e-mail request to listserv@byu.edu with the message: subscribe COUGAR-BEST FirstName LastName. Operated by David Kenison dkenison@xmission.com and my distant cousin, Newell Wright nwright@wcu.edu. Archives are maintained at the Web site. http://www.zilker.net/~ender/c-net.html
• COUGAR-NET. High-volume list for discussions of BYU sports. Topics include games, recruiting, BYU alumni in the pros, and other WAC teams. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@zilker.net containing the message subscribe cougar-net. Archives available at the Web site. http://www.zilker.net/~ender/c-net.html
• CTR. The self-proclaimed Psychic Mormon Friends Network, a list for LDS students at the University of Washington. Subscribe with an e-mail request to listproc@u.washington.edu with the message subscribe ctr your-name.
• DAILYBREAD. A chapter a day from the Book of Mormon, in sequence. To subscribe, send e-mail request to majordomo@bolis.com with the message subscribe dailybread. http://www.idot.aol.com/mld/production/yiaz1785.html
• DISCIPLES. For those who struggle with issues of same-sex attraction but are committed to obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of modern apostles and prophets. Anonymous participation is permitted. Charter is strictly enforced, as is confidentiality. The list welcomes parents, spouses, priesthood leaders, and counselors. Subscribe with a request to d2moderate@aol.com. Charter is at the Web site. http://users.aol.com/disciples2
• ELIJAH-L. Genealogy discussion from an LDS perspective. Questions regarding genealogical resources and other helpful information can be found here. Subscribe with an e-mail request to ByronDH@aol.com with the message subscribe. Archives at the Web site. http://genealogy.emcee.com/elijah-l
• ELWC. The Electronic Latter-day Women's Caucus, which bills itself as The Ward from Hell. Discussion of feminism and women's issues with an extremely radical, critical bent. Send subscription requests to dsmith@princeton.edu.
• EP-LIST. Scandinavian Saints and those interested in talking about Scandinavia. The list is limited to LDS members, preferably those with some connection to Scandinavia. Subscribe with an e-mail to Richard.Bruvik@adbkons.se with your-name and a little information about yourself. Archives at the Web site. http://www.netman.se/adbkons/sdh.html
• EYRING-L. The Mormonism and Science list. Includes discussions on evolution, the ethics of various scientific techniques, and the interplay that scientists have between their disciplines and their religion. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@majordomo.netcom.com with the body subscribe eyring-l your-email.address.
• FAMILIES. A discussion list for families of LDS members dealing with same-sex orientation. Not negative toward the Church. Subscribe with an e-mail request to d2moderate@aol.com. More information is available at the Web site. http://members.aol.com/disciples2/families.htm
• FREE-SAINTS. Nonmembers and Latter-day Saints debate the truthfulness of the Church. The list is designed for rigorous discussions, and people who engage in personal attacks are removed. Subscribe with an e-mail request to free-saints-request@graceweb.org with the body subscribe.
• GAYMORMON. An e-mail group for same-sex attracted Saints and their friends for the discussion of issues with family, friends, and those trying to become part of the gay community. Made up of SSA Mormons with varying degrees of involvement in the gay community and/or the LDS Church. Similar in tone to Q-SAINTS. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to nephi@netcom.com.
• HANDCART. Genealogy of Mormon handcart pioneers. Discussion area for anyone with interest in the genealogy, journals, and stories of the pioneers who settled in the Salt Lake Valley from 1847 to 1860. Subscribe with an e-mail request to MAISER@rmgate.pop.indiana.edu, with the message subscribe handcart.
• JRCLS. An Internet e-mail list for members of the J. Reuben Clark Society, an association of LDS legal professionals. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to listserv@lawgate.byu.edu with the message subscribe jrcls-l your-name.
• JOSEPH. This is a moderate mailing group to discuss topics related to the gospel. Political or social issues are not allowed here. The emphasis is on learning to live the gospel and is an attempt to have discussions without the bickering and arguments that are on many other lists. It is moderated to ensure that all posts fit the theme and charter of the list. Subscribe by sending your request to majordomo@bolis.com with the body subscribe joseph your-email.address. Archives are at the Web site. http://www.bolis.com/L/listinfo/joseph
• LAMPS. Latter-day Saint Association of Mathematical and Physical Scientists (James E. Talmage Society). Send a subscription request to carrie@csoffice.cs.byu.edu.
• LDISABLED. For members of the Church who are disabled, or chronically ill in any way, and their families and friends. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to listserv@home.ease.lsoft.com with the message subscribe LDISABLED your- name.
• LDS-BOOKSHELF. A mailing list designed for those who collect or have a serious interest in collectable books related to Mormon Americana. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@bolis.com with the body subscribe lds-bookshelf. List operators are Keith Irwin and Hugh McKell. Archives are maintained at the Web site. http://www.wenet.net/~kirwin/bshelf.html
• LDSF. A mailing list devoted to speculative fiction from a Mormon point of view. Not limited to LDS authors of science fiction. To subscribe, go to http://www.coollist.com. At the "Subscribe to a List" section, enter the letters ldsf. Then enter your e-mail address. The list is operated by writer Thom Duncan, who operates the Zion's Fiction Web site. http://www.concentric.net/~zfict
• LDS-GEMS. A low-volume, heavily moderated list that includes Church news, excerpts from talks, and more. It also includes the distribution of Dave Kenison's "Church History Stories" and Dave Crockett's "150 Years Ago in Church History." To subscribe, send an e-mail request to majordomo@xmission.com with the body subscribe lds-gems. The list is operated by Dave Kenison and Dave Crockett. Archives are available at the LDS-GEMS Web site. http://www.xmission.com/~dkenison/lds/gems
• LDS-GRADS. A chat group for single LDS graduate students or those who are like-minded. The list is primarily for social support and open-minded discussions. While discussions about dating and social concerns are found here, much more is intended. To subscribe, e-mail a request to lds-grads-request@cs.umd.edu with your-name and a little information about yourself.
• LDS-IRCD [DIGEST]. The Latter-day Saints' mormon-IRC Mailing list. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@wizards.net, with the message subscribe lds-ircd.
• LDS-NET. The oldest mailing list for LDS discussions. It's often called the Internet First Ward. The list is of a general nature, and includes discussions on social issues, doctrine, scriptures, and general news. It is fairly moderate in tone and volume, though controversies do flair from time to time. Mostly unmoderated. Subscribe with an e-mail request to listproc@mainstream.net with the body subscribe lds-net your-name.
• LDS-PHIL. The LDS Philosophy of Religion list. Primarily for professional philosophers and those with training in philosophy who happen to be Mormon or interested in Mormon theology. The list presents an opportunity to discuss religious issues within the confines of their technical expertise. The list is not moderated, but subscription must be approved. It is a low-volume list. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to listserv@vma.cc.nd.edu with the message subscribe lds-phil your-name. Archives are at the Web site. http://www.nd.edu/~rpotter
• LDS-POLL. This is a moderated newsgroup for discussing political issues that affect or interest Latter-day Saints. A wide range of political views are encouraged. News and information about pending legislation can also be found here. To subscribe, send an e-mail message to LDS-Poll-owner@bolis.com with the body subscribe lds-poll.
• LDSPRIMARY. This is a mailing list for parents, teachers, and administrators in the primary organization. It has discussions dealing with teaching the gospel to children, activities for these children, and finding resources related to these topics. It also discusses the responsibilities of those who have been called to work with the primary organization. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@panix.com with the body subscribe ldsprimary your-email.address. Archives are at the Web site. http://www.panix.com/~klarsen/ldsprimary
• LDS-RESEARCH. A mailing list for scholarly discussions on various LDS sub-jects. It is for serious research on doctrine, history, society, and culture. The list is moderated. Posts are required to include references and quotations relative to the subject being discussed. To subscribe, e-mail a request to majordomo@xmission.com with the body subscribe lds-research.
• LDS Scripture of the Day. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to zarahmla@xmission.com.
• LDSSA-L. A newsletter and information for the LDS Student Association. This is from the University of Illinois, but may contain information for college students at other institutions that are associated with LDSSA. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to Listserv@po.uiuc.edu with the text subscribe LDSSA-L your-name. Archives are at the Web site. http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~sandland/www.aquila.com/niuldssa
• LDS-SEMINAR. Commentary on each week's Gospel Doctrine lesson. The posts are open to exegesis, textual analysis, historical issues pertinent to the context or application of the scriptures, life applications, and "likening the scriptures unto us" issues. Includes regular columns, plus postings from other participants. To subscribe, send a message to majordomo@ldschurch.net with the message subscribe ldss yourname-your.email.address or the digest version subscribe LDSS-D yourname-your.email.address.
• LDS-SUNDAY SCHOOL. Full text of next week's Sunday school reading assignment. This year's reading assignment is the Doctrine and Covenants. The reading assignment is divided into five messages, one for each weekday. Subscribe by sending your e-mail request to anderson@itsnet.com. Archives are at the Web site. http://www.itsnet.com/~anderson/lds-ssrl.html
• LDS-TREKKERS. For LDS Church members who are also fans of Star-Trek. Subscribe with an e-mail request to listserv@muskrat.com and the message subscribe lds-trekkers.
• LDS-YW. LDS-YW is dedicated to the Young Women of the Church and their leaders. It is a way to exchange ideas, testimonies, and experiences. To subscribe, e-mail your request to majordomo@xmission.com with the body subscribe lds-yw.
• LIAHONA. Young Single Adults. To subscribe, send a request to majordomo@npl.com, with the message subscribe liahona. The Web site contains more information. http://www.hili.com/~mal/liahona
• MORM-HIST. Thoughtful discussion of Mormon history. Subscription requests should be addressed to majordomo@sara.zia.com with the message subscribe morm-hist.
• MORMON-HUMOR. Mormon-humor is an e-mail list for telling jokes, puns, and amusing stories and anecdotes about Mormons and Mormonism. Almost all aspects of Mormon culture, activities, events, and people worldwide are fair game. However, racist and sexual jokes and jokes that make malicious fun of others should not be sent to mormon-humor. To subscribe, e-mail a request to majordomo@lists.panix.com with the body subscribe mormon-humor.
• MORMON-INDEX. List of queries, responses, announcements, and information on Mormon resources on the Internet. If you are looking for information, you can post requests here as well. A very excellent service. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to majordomo@lists.panix.com with the body subscribe mormon-index your-email. The list is operated by Kent Larsen. Archives are at the Web site. http://www.panix.com/~klarsen/mormon-index
• MORMON-L. Generally considered to be a very liberal, very active mailing list. Subject matter covers all bases and generates a lot of volume. It's also been very controversial and, as a result of some nasty discussion a long time ago, is no longer housed at BYU. As one of the oldest Mormon mailing lists, it tends to be very widely read. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to majordomo@catbyrd.com with the body subscribe Mormon-l your-email.address.
• MORMON-NEWS. A mailing list where news about the church and news articles concerning the church are posted. No discussions about the articles are posted here. Send a subscription request to majordomo@lists.panix.com with the body subscribe mormon-news. Archives are at the Web site. http://www.panix.com/~klarsen/mormon-news
• MORMONS-ONLY-L. A forum for members to assist one another in lesson and talk preparation, exchange testimonies, share faith promoting stories, and provide a friendly way for Mormons to get to know each other over the Net. The list is moderated. Subscribe with a request to listserv@muskrat.com with the body subscribe mormons-only your-name. More information is available at the Web site. http://home1.gte.net/pmuskrat/mormons/only.htm
• MORMONTR. Mormon Trails discussion list. Subscribe with a request to listserv@unlvm.unl.edu containing the line subscribe mormontr.
• ORSON-SCOTT-CARD. A mailing list devoted exclusively to discussion of Orson Scott Card's writings. Orson Scott Card is a well-known science-fiction author and has also authored plays and worked on screenplays. To subscribe, e-mail a request to majordomo@wood.net with the message subscribe orsoncard. Archives are available at the Web site. http://wood.net/~khyron/card/cardlist.html
• OVERLAND-TRAILS. Discussions of the emigrant overland trails of the mid-nineteeth century, such as the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. Subscribe with an e-mail request to listproc@bobcat.tamu-commerce.edu with the message subscribe overland-trails your-name. More information is available at the Web site. http://www.idot.aol.com/mld/production/yiafzks2.html
• PARENTS. A general list for LDS parents. Subscribe by sending an e-mail request to majordomo@ldschurch.net with the message subscribe parents.
• PEACE. For Latter-day Saints who need a place to discuss issues relating to depression. No archive, moderated. To subscribe, send a request to majordomo@ldschurch.net with the message subscribe peace your-e-mail.address.
• PIONEER-COOKING. A list for information and discussion about all aspects of pioneer life. It focuses in more on practical things such as cooking and recipes. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to majordomo@seminary.org with the message subscribe pioneer-cooking. Archives are at the Web site. http://seminary.org/pioneer
• PREP. A list for discussions and information about disaster preparedness, home storage, and emergency planning, from an LDS perspective. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to majordomo@seminary.org with the body subscribe prep. Archives are at the Web site. http://seminary.org/prep
• Q-SAINTS. E-mail list for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people that come from a Mormon or Restoration background. Family members are welcome. Often takes an adversarial position toward the Church. Sponsored by Affirmation. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@vector.casti.com
• SAINTS-BEST. Highlights from other LDS lists, maintained by David B. Anderson. Subscribe with an e-mail request to listserv@mainstream.com, with the message subscribe saints-best.
• SAMU-L. This group is for more technical discussions about antiquities and how they relate to Mormonism. There are frequent discussions about the historical background of Mormon scriptures, archaeology and the Book of Mormon, and historical symbols. Generally low in volume and most posts contain quite a bit of information. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to pacal@bingvmb.cc.binghamton.edu or mraish@library.lib.binghamton.edu.
• SANCTIFY. A list for members who have loved ones who are less active, new members, or nonmembers. Designed to function as a support group to share feelings and thoughts on dealing with the spiritual and social issues involved in such relationships. Subscribe with an e-mail message to majordomo@seminary.org with the body subscribe sanctify. Archives are at the Web site. sanctify
• SCOUTS-LDS. A low volume list dealing with the scouting program in the church. Share ideas for activities, describe ways of dealing with the youth, or ask advice on handling your calling. To subscribe, send a request to scouts-lds-request@tagus.com with the message subscribe scouts-lds. Visit the Web site to review archives. http://www.tagus.com
• SCRIPTURE-L. A discussion of the scriptures. Operated and moderated by Gregory Woodhouse. Volume is moderate. Send subscription requests to scripture-l-request@lists.best.com with the message subsingle. To receive all the day's messages in one post mail, change the message to subscribe. Archives available at http://www.wnetc.com/scripture-l
• SEMINARY. Lesson ideas for teaching seminary, institute, or any other teaching position. Inspiring. A really first-class, useful list. It appears again in chapter 9 as a top-20 Internet resource. The list has just changed ownership. Send your subscription request to majordomo@listservice.net with the message subscribe seminary.
• SISTERS. For women to discuss any topic they choose. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to MAISER@rmgate.pop.indiana.edu.
• SISTER-SHARE. Sister-share operates as an "online Relief Society." Very high volume-so high, in fact, that keeping up could be an all day task. Most posts tend to be chatty, although scriptural topics and ideas for Relief Society lessons sometimes appear. But not often. Subscribe with an e-mail request to listserv@psuvm.psu.edu with the message subscribe sister-share your-name. Archives are maintained at the Web site. http://cac.psu.edu/~mauri/ldssis/ldssis.html
• SPIRIT. A mailing list for poems, spiritual thoughts, and stories. Discussions are discouraged, but submissions are welcome. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@seminary.org with the message subscribe spirit. Archives are maintained at the Web site. http://seminary.org/spirit
• STAY-AT-HOME MOMS. A forum for mothers who have chosen to stay at home. Subscribe from the Web page. http://www.utw.com/~kpearson/homemoms.html
• STUDENT REVIEW. Low-volume general discussion list for alumni of Student Review (unofficial magazine at BYU) about Student Review and about the Church. Digest available. To subscribe, send an e-mail message to majordomo@panix.com with the message subscribe student-review your-name.
• STUDIES. Discussion of scriptures and reference materials related to Gospel Doctrine lessons. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@bolis.com with the message subscribe studies. Visit the Web site for archives. http://seminary.org/studies
• TEENS. A general list for LDS youth. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@ldschurch.net, with the message subscribe teens.
• TEENSTOO. Discussion list for teen members of the LDS Church who experience a same-sex orientation and desire to remain true to the teachings of the church. Not negative toward the Church. Supports LDS concepts. Subscribe with an e-mail request to chiefguy@aol.com. More information is available at the Web site. http://members.aol.com/teenstoo
• UNITED-ORDER. A fairly mainstream mailing list designed for discussing the doctrines and culture of the Church. Fully moderated. Most articles are posted. The list limits personal contention but respectful disagreement is acceptable. There is also a digest version of this list. To subscribe, send an e-mail request to majordomo@bolis.com with the message subscribe united-order or subscribe united-order-digest. Archives are maintained at the Web site. http://www.bolis.com/list-archives/united-order-digest
• WOMENTOO. LDS Women with a same-sex orientation who seek to follow the Church's teachings. Not negative toward the Church. Subscribe with an e-mail request to d2moderate@aol.com. More information is found on the Web site. http://members.aol.com/disciples2/women.htm
• WW-LDS. The Church in an international setting. Promotes discussions of the relationship between local cultures, the Church, and Utah Valley culture. It also is for discussing how the ecclesiastical organization and operation is affected by local cultures and the challenges this brings to effective Church service. News about the Church is international settings can also be found here. To subscribe, send a request to listserv@acadcomp.cmp.ilstu.edu with the message subscribe ww-lds your-name. Archives are found at the Web site. http://138.87.151.56/ww-lds/index.htm
• ZION. A fairly conservative mailing list for discussing the church and the gospel. Many topics or particular orientations on topics are not allowed here. Posts that could be considered critical of either the Church or the leaders of the Church are not permitted. Subscribe with an e-mail request to majordomo@bolis.com with the message subscribe zion. More information is available at the Web site. http://www.kdcol.com/~mcgee/zion.html

Visit the Web sites in the following chat listings for help getting online.

• Sister debbie Evans
• Affinity LDS Chat Visual & interactive. Go swimming, dance, play games, have pizza; Book of Mormon lands virtual tour, Youth Den, Singles room with free listing, much more. Make your own avatar. Java enabled browser OK.
• Affinity LDS Chat Graphical & interactive. Go swimming, dance, have pizza; Book of Mormon lands virtual tour, Youth Den, Singles room with free listing, much more. Java enabled browser OK.
• #LDSYouth. A heavily used chat area for LDS teens. Includes a Web-based chat area that doesn't require any special software. http://www.inetworld.net/kaos/ldsyouth.html
• #mormon. (See figure 8.10.) This page is dedicated to the many inhabitants of the undernet #Mormon (pronounced "pound Mormon"). A very busy, very popular chat site. Requires special software, but it's all explained at the Web site. http://www.lds.npl.com/special/irc/mormon
• #mormon.amigos. A new chat area for Spanish-speaking Saints. Spanish isn't one of my languages, so this site is unrated. http://gemstate.net/friends
• #mormon.friends. The Mormon Friends chat area. Requires special software. http://gemstate.net/friends
• #mormon.teens. A fairly new site for teenage chats. News, online dances (really!), more. Safe, moderated. Requires special software. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6850
• Cumorah's Hill Online Chatting. An unscheduled chat area. You might find someone online, but probably won't. Requires no special software. http://members.aol.com/cumorahhil/chat
• Mormon Chat. Scheduled chats take place most evenings. Requires no special software. http://www.mormons.org/chat.htm

If you're game for a bit of pushing and shoving, open the newsgroup reader on your Web browser (from Navigator, go to the Window menu and click Netscape News. From Explorer, go to the Go menu and click Read News).

• alt.religion.mormon. Too much bile stored up? Disgorge it all in alt.religion.mormon. You'll fit right in. This newsgroup is the nastiest LDS site on the Web, though the occasional gentle soul tries-for a few days, at least-to inject a word of kindness. (I wish I could claim to be one of those kind people. I'm not. I behave as badly as anyone when I'm in a.r.m.) Don't jump in without reading it for a week or so first. You're unlikely to say anything that hasn't been said dozens of times already. news:alt.religion.mormon
• alt.religion.mormon.fellowship. A nice place. A quiet place. Except when nastiness spills over from a.r.m. and infects the generally nice conversations taking place in a.r.m.f. news:alt.religion.mormon.fellowship
• byu.news. For news, discussion, and information related to Brigham Young University. Very little traffic. news:alt.religion.mormon.fellowship
• msn.forums.religion.latterdaysaint. For Microsoft Network subscribers, this forum is strictly for LDS fellowship. No bashers allowed. I'm not an MSN user, so this site is unrated.
• Section 13. The LDS discussion forum on CompuServe, and accessible only to CIS members. Moderator Arthur Wilde runs a very thoughtful, very tolerant forum. Type go:religion, and log in to section 13.
• soc.religion.mormon. Though this group is moderated, it still manages to be tremendously confrontational. Definitely more civilized than the unmoderated a.r.m., however.

Web-based discussion forums.

• ldsCity.com Free webpages for all members! Check our yahoo style database of links!
• Mahonri.org // Finding Light in the Darkness Mahonri.org is a community web site devoted to all that is good. That doesn't mean that every piece of news posted here will be good, but hopefully it will be something that good people should know.
• COUGARTALK. The BYU Cougar sports discussion forum. It's talk radio in written form-and the emotions get a little warm-blooded. http://www.ysite.com/cougartalk
• Nauvoo. Once upon a time, Nauvoo was a forum on AOL. Now everyone can participate-and should. This is easily the best discussion place on the World Wide Web. Orson Scott Card's sponsorship gives it cachet; his Vigor newsletter gives it substance. Follow the links to the kids' forum, the Red Brick Store, the Mansion House library, and more. http://www.nauvoo.com
• The LDS Infobase Message Board. A new forum for posting public questions, information, or requests. Lacks organization, and takes a true bulletin board form, with random, unrelated topics appearing in chronological order. Nevertheless, it has potential as a source of information. http://www.enol.com/~infobase/wwwboard

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