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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?

Anna Cox, nurse practitioner
I co-host the Women on The WELL conference; it's open to any woman on The WELL and we talk about anything and everything! The Generation X conference often acts as my news source about the world, as well as about individual friends and what they're getting paid to do today (you'd be surprised). Cars is the place I go to hear funny stories about stupid drivers, great vanity plates, and indulge my enjoyment of all things four-wheeled that go vroom! [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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