Introduce a New Topic
Topic: 3. Add a Topic
Please follow the same procedure described in the "Instructions" entry. In the text box to leave a comment, name your topic, specify the blog you want to list it on, and provide and opening statement that will appear as an entry on the blog's main page. I will then set up the new topic ASAP.

Please Sign In
Topic: 2. Sign In
Please follow the procedure described in the "Instructions" entry, and when you get to the page to write your comment, just leave your name and email address. As soon as you are entered on our member list, your "Sign In" info will be removed from here.
Note: Everyone who attended the initial meeting in Ann Arbor has been signed in already.

Let me know what you think.
Topic: 4. Critique of Website
Any opinions you may have about this website, good or bad, please share them.

Hello everyone, welcome to the Open Blog!
Topic: 1. Instructions
To join a conversation do the following:
- Select the topic you want from the list of topics on the left.
- One or more entries will appear on this page which are linked to that topic. These entries are the opening remarks of various conversations.
- Click the "post your comment" link at the end of the entry that interests you. A page will appear that displays the conversation, which consists of the initial entry along with all the comments that have been posted to it. Here you have the option to "Post a Comment" to the entry, or reply to a previous comment. Again click "Post a Comment" or "Reply to this Comment".
- A form will appear. You can leave email and home page blank, but please identify yourself. Then fill in the text box with your comment. When done click "continue", which will take you to a confirmation page. When you are satisfied with what you wrote, click "Post Comment". Once a comment has been posted the only way to remove it is by contacting the blog administrator. The current administrator for this blog is Jeff (jeff@purushaartha.org).