The WELL - the birthplace of the online community movement.

The WELL^® is a Salon.com community

What is The WELL?

Welcome to a gathering that's like none other.

The WELL, launched in 1985 as the Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, provides a watering hole for some articulate and playful thinkers from all walks of life. Why is this conversation so treasured? It's all about who's here. [Learn more about The WELL...]

Where in The WELL are you?

Brady Lea, playwright/teacher:
My home on The WELL is the convivial chow.ind. It's the best place online to talk about food -- eating it, cooking it, going out for it, and heck, even making dioramas from it. You'll also find me in the San Francisco conference, which I co-host. There we discuss all aspects of city life from arts to sports to politics to -- okay, eating again. I'm also a fan of Plumage, where a fashion reality check is always available from friendly cohorts. [See more people, more suggestions...]

Juicy conversations

A world profoundly imperiled
Do you try to avoid thinking bad thoughts? Guests welcome

Photographers close their darkrooms
Do you have an old enlarger stashed someplace? (Members only)

A twenty-year musing on Mark Twain, for beginners
In 1992 somebody asked where to start reading... (Members only)

Much more to talk about...

What are you lookin' at?

A rotating gallery of original photos by WELL members.

Getting into The WELL

Membership is not for everyone, partly because we are non-anonymous here. Here's how to decide whether The WELL is for you, and whether you're for The WELL. [Find out about joining...]

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