Chandra Huston
Bulletin Staff Writer

The Baxter Bulletin is giving readers a chance to let their thoughts become public.

The Bulletin's new online forums and story chats are at www.baxterbulletin.com. The story chat option lets readers comment on articles and topics. Also, each community in the Twin Lakes Area will have a forum for residents to discuss issues involving their towns.

A place to leave comments about a particular story can be found at the bottom of the online article, while the community forums have a separate category.

Bulletin Online Manager Dan Greer said participants will have to register with a valid e-mail address and agree to terms and conditions to access the forums.

Greer said the forums are just another way The Bulletin can get feedback.

"It's a place for people to put their 2 cents in," he said. "People can comment on stories, the community or other topics."

Publisher Betty Smith said the addition of forums to The Bulletin's Web site is a great addition.

"Everyone who has access to a computer now has a way to share information with folks in their community and around the world," she said. "We encourage you to take full advantage of this new feature."

Managing Editor Kandra Branam said she is excited to hear what the community has to say.

"We're very excited about opening these community dialogues for our audiences," she said. "I can't wait to see what people have to say about their towns, about what's going on in the world around them. I'll probably be online every night now, checking out these new forums."