http://www.aol.com
Use America Online software to sign on to America Online. Go to keyword: Internet, select chat rooms/Chat About the Web

It may have been talking about the lint in the Web's navel that got this conversation rolling, but it has long ago turned to other parts of the social body. Food, work, family and all of those thing that make up offline life are debated, mulled over and philosophized upon. The group is not restricted to their online parties but use any number of other mediums to get in contact - including the old face-to-face. Formal electronic meetings are Thursday nights but there are usually folks hanging out for conversation anytime. Even the "room" itself has a personality with a virtual decor--complete with couch and loft.- E.L.

subject matter: the Net, general conversation

regional affiliation: North America, Europe

format: chat

language: English

cost:

15 hours free, $9.95 per month (includes 5 free hours), $2.95 per hour after that. On December 1, 1996, AOL will be available for $19.95 per month for unlimited usage.