What is The WELL?

Welcome to a gathering that's like none other — remarkably uninhibited, intelligent and iconoclastic.

The regulars in this place include noted authors, programmers, journalists, activists and other creative people who swap info, test their convictions and banter with one another in wide-ranging conversations.

The WELL, originally the Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, provides a literate watering hole for some articulate and unpretentious thinkers. [more about The WELL...]

Lisa Harris, Opinionated American Voter
As a (sort of) stay at home Mom, the Parenting conference is the place I need - good advice, daily reality checks, and hilarious stories from the parenting trenches. I love all things words and language, so I can't be in The WELL without a visit to Words. And the Couples conference is a great place to vent and get good advice. [more recommendations...]

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. [more on joining...]

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