Promote your Group!

I have added the group, Legislation Consideration. Post a link to a bill that is currently being considered by Congress and allow people to post comments (based on the ACTUAL legislation - not what you hear otherwise). Better yet, pick a section and boil it down to it's bare essentials. Sounds sexy, doesn't it? Here's a link: http://current.com/groups/legislation-consideration/

I have seen people argue about "Sri Lankan Politics" in different websites, most of them are bias to one side and moderate comments of other side. Knowing Current for sometimes, I thought of letting anyone in any side to comment on a global level platform.

Need to say, I didn't, don't or would never Vote for any political party or candidate, coz, all of them "sucks".

However, i think some would think that their voice been heard. So, go for it, you have Sri lanka Politics (http://current.com/groups/sri-lanka-politics/) group for your voice on Internet :)

This is great...
...I just started a group called Urban Planet. I imagine this group as a forum
for observing and exploring the urban condition around the world. More than half of the planet's population now lives in cities. Yet the cities of today are radically different than those from the past. The advancement of urbanism poses enormous positive and negative consequences from climate change to cultural and economic globalization. To understand and tackle the challenges of today is to understand cities.

There are natural overlaps here with topics such as the environment, politics, travel, culture, and even architecture but the hope is to help collect, create, and share stories from the holistic perspective of cities and urbanism.

So that's my idea, of course things are just getting started so we'll see perhaps this will make a good group, if not I can always try simply posting to the constituent subjects (i.e. green, economics,) instead.

Beyond that I do plan to set-up a routine to help curate and contribute stories. I would love to somehow create a target story list or "assignment" desk if that's possible. Something like a simple announcement area on the group page might work for that?

I do plan to promote the group and its stories. I know that a "digest" seems to be automatically compiled, but I'm guessing that only goes to subscribed members so I'm not sure how I could also share that with say my networks and contacts. As for recruiting new members, right now, I'm not even sure how to find other members to make contacts with except for those who post and those who comment so it makes it difficult to judge who may be interested. I do plan to try and recruit contacts of my own to get on (1) get on Current) and (2) join my group. Perhaps a rotating group "highlight" box could be placed at different locations on the Current site (i.e. Main group page, maybe even Main Page) to randomly (or not so randomly) highlight different groups and their latest stories?

http://current.com/groups/veganism/

Hi, and thanks for letting us do this!

The group I formed has lots and lots to do with animals of every type. Veganism is part of animal rights, animal protection, so this group covers many more subjects than one might expect from the one-word title.

It's worth a little exploration, especially since I'm taking a non-violent approach.

we need a top 100 groups list. all the time. easily accessible to everyone.!

"I wish"

is my new group.

This is my story and this is my wish:
http://current.com/items/91127888_i-wish.htm

Express yours:
http://current.com/groups/i-wish/

The third group is called:
Abduct a Debate.

It is not about Aliens although I like that topic.
It's about abducting an extensive, heated,intense debate from any post between two or more members.
You "Add something",copy and paste the discussion to the post, choose a title indicating the topic and/or members and you have officially abducted a debate.Participation is next.
This was created to promote constructive arguments that promote learning and growing, hoping to reach a compromise. Keep in mind community guidelines and have fun too.
Join:
http://current.com/groups/abduct-a-debate/

The second group is called:
Controversial.

All posts that have and are rising controversy.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
By Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join:
http://current.com/groups/controversial/

I just can't stop thinking, too many ideas.
Three new groups:
The first called: Unfeatured
As the name implies, here we can find the gems posted by our community members independently from its thematic nature. Do you think your post deserved to be seen, to be featured on the homepage and didn't make it? Now it will get the spotlight."My article has not been posted on the News group, I search for it but don't see it, what happened to it?" Did somebody up there at Current decide not to pick it? No worry, let it shine now here at Unfeatured.
Join:
http://current.com/groups/unfeatured/

Nature, Wildlife, and Pets: http://current.com/groups/nature-wild-life-and-pets/

Here you can post beautiful videos and imagery of our sacred nature, wild life and your own pets.
Inspirational and meditative.
Have a break and be marveled.

Share your interest of our beautiful nature, our awesome wildlife, and any of your own or friends pets with everyone.

My group is called "the build up" I am providing awarness for the senseless violence in Philadelphia!

http://current.com/groups/the-build-up/

Current Biodiversity:
Our favorite groups.Made by us.

We will see the first four ranked articles of each of five groups chosen by us that are not featured on Current's homepage.
How shall we choose these five groups?
We will follow two criteria: the number of members and biodiversity.
As the group reaches the first 10 members I will take votes,publish them unlike many organizations and apply the change. Join this alternative homepage based on our favorite topics.I will need five modulators for the five favorite groups for daily updates and voting.
Join Current Biodiversity:
http://current.com/groups/current-biodiversity/

Movie News!

http://current.com/groups/movie-news/

It’s what will ultimately dominate our future conversations.

"Current's next top troll" group:

How many times you've seen trolls infesting your posts and/or comments?
Well, now let's make them number one troll.
You "add something", copy and paste the url of your or anybody's post and in the "Description" you paste the climax passage of the troll.
They could do the same about you but that is where the vote plays its role.
Remember our community guidelines though.
Go ahead and let's see who's Current's next top Troll.

The only way to exorcise something is to face it.
By me

I started this group called Lifeapnea and would love you to join it:

Here we think with our own minds. We are truth seekers,we are human rights and justice advocates,eye openers,reality revealers, we dig deeper than anybody else on the planet, ward off deception,secrecy,censorship,above all with our infallible instincts and intelligent minds.
Not only we break free from the herd mentality but we delve into our imagination and emerge with special intuition.
Step away from your lifeapnea and join me in this new dimension.
http://current.com/groups/lifeapnea/

Have a laugh in my HUMOR group or be part of "BROADCAST YOUR SELF"
http://current.com/groups/broadcast-your-self/
where you can broadcast a rant, a comment, an acting performance, a dance, a song, a documentary, a movie, anything that is made by you and original.

Here we can also take any videos from any source, copyright free, of original performers that are looking for an audience.
Let's vote them up and down.
We will have them all in this group, quickly viewable.
Let the show begin.

I created a couple more groups recently!

The Birth Control group covers news about condoms, contraceptives, safe sex, STDs and all news related to the stuff that protects your junk.

http://current.com/groups/birth-control/

The Current Funny Pages is a place where the Current community can submit origianl jokes, riddles and videos that make us smile. Check it out!

http://current.com/groups/the-current-funny-pages/

Check out the Graphic Design group and please do add anything you come across on the web, from resources, cool inspiration or topical matters.

Cheers!

http://current.com/groups/graphic-design/

For all the latest gaming news, previews, reviews, and editorials, be sure to join the Total Gaming Network group.

http://current.com/groups/tgn/

If you are an Atheist, come check out this group for all the news on Atheism and crazy religious wackos.

http://www.current.com/groups/atheism

Hello Everyone, Here it is a list of my Groups;

YouWebRadio
http://current.com/groups/youwebradio/

Current Music Radio
http://current.com/groups/current-music-radio/

Current Music
http://current.com/groups/current-music/

Current News and Music
http://current.com/groups/current-news-and-music/

Human Sustainability
http://current.com/groups/human-sustainability/

Sustainable Living
http://current.com/groups/sustainable-living/

Projects and Jobs
http://current.com/groups/projects-and-jobs/

Economy
http://current.com/groups/economy/

Economic Sustainability
http://current.com/groups/economic-sustainability/

Economics
http://current.com/groups/economics/

Sensorial Sciences
http://current.com/groups/sensorial-sciences/

Time travel, Universe, Einstein, are you interested in these topics?
Come and explore them in my groups: TIME TRAVEL, UNIVERSE.

http://current.com/groups/time-travel/
http://current.com/groups/universe/

http://current.com/groups/fight-the-nwo/

Fight the NWO.

http://current.com/groups/anti-government/
Anything that shows the evils of our government. I don't care what party it is. when it comes to politicians...I HATE THEM ALL.

http://current.com/groups/international-relations/

Please visit the International relations group where the World is your oyster. We have some well-travelled (rhetorically) territory like the Middle East and China on which new perspectives are always welcome. But we also love to see someone who can share with us their observations regarding places that DON'T make the headlines every week.

I also try to focus on a different national leader each week, revealing details of their background and leadership style that may not be common knowledge outside the country they lead.

And the best part? No need to update your passport or VACCINATIONS...

Czthday

Here's a group I started to focus on news and stories relevant to Sustainable Business:

http://current.com/groups/green-business/

Take a look and join if you like!

www.current.com/groups/bacon

mmmm tasty crispiness

www.current.com/groups/cooking

recipes and tips and more

www.current.com/groups/domesticgeeks

all things domestic and geeky...recipes, home decor, DIY and more!

http://current.com/groups/gewd

http://current.com/groups/video-games

http://current.com/groups/top-videogame-music

http://current.com/groups/not-news

http://current.com/groups/music-uploads

http://current.com/groups/videogame-uploads

http://current.com/groups/anime

http://current.com/groups/not-news

Plenty more to come...

~Fufufufufu...

Check my groups out:

http://current.com/groups/war-on-terror/

The War On Terror

http://current.com/groups/immigration/

Immigration

http://current.com/groups/civil-liberties/

Civil Liberties

http://current.com/groups/news-and-information/

News and Information

http://current.com/groups/charity/

Charity

http://current.com/groups/television/

Television (TV)

http://current.com/groups/conspiracy-theories/

Conspiracy Theories

Wow, quite the interesting groups out there already...

I made a group that should entertain most if not all of currents members and visitors... I hope.

http://current.com/groups/storm-chasers/

Not much content right now but I will be posting chase videos and perhaps some behind the scenes on storm chasing... ENJOY!

The group I came up with is fun texts. This is where we can share all the fun crazy texts we get from people and forward to all our buddies. Please share and comment!
http://current.com/groups/fun-texts/

I currently have three groups:

http://current.com/groups/sustainable-agriculture/

Welcoming you to the Sustainable Agriculture Group and the important discussions that matter regarding our seeds, food, water, climate, forests, sustainable agricultural methods, food policy, etc. and a sustainable planet in connecting the dots. I hope you will join this group and participate in order that we might be a source of information and truth.

The Sustainable Food movement is alive and well. Come join us!

http://current.com/groups/solar-energy/

The cleanest most natural and sustainable power source is the sun. This group will focus on solar energy, it's uses, new advances in it, and it's advantages in bringing us a world that is a safer, cleaner, more sustainable place in which to live.

Here comes the sun!

http://current.com/groups/erotic-poetry/

Poetry is food for the soul. Erotic Poetry is that food with hot sauce added.;-). This group will write, post, discuss, and eat up poetry with hot sauce added and post on some of the greatest writers of all time who inspired us to love and make love. So if you are into poetry that ignites passions and soothes the soul and also want to discuss some of the greats like Byron, Shelley, Shakespeare, and to me the hottest, James Joyce, then this is the group for you.

http://current.com/groups/hiv-aids-today/
uh! I forgot one! Please show your support and check it out!!!

http://current.com/groups/medical-marijuana-today/
here i am. come on over.

Mine is "Superhero Central", focusing on superhero news and videos. Check it out...

Current Democrats-The Current Democrats Group is dedicated to discussion, debate and discourse about the U.S. Democratic Party, its national platform, its politicians/candidates and US political news. The group's ultimate goal is to create a tight knit community of Current Democrats and left leaning independents who want to share their ideas about politics and the Democratic party.

http://current.com/groups/current-democrats/

Cool!

Otaku covers all things geeky and awesome from Japan: http://current.com/groups/otaku/

Awesome is... awesome: http://current.com/groups/awesome/

Unicorns FTW! http://current.com/groups/unicorns/

I've also been invited to moderate the US Politics group (via current89): http://current.com/groups/unicorns/ The BioEthics group (via ocanada): http://current.com/groups/bioethics/ And the Gamer Geeks group (via JamesBuckingham): http://current.com/groups/gamergeeks/

Domo, and all yur groupz r belong to me! You make it, I will join it. Links!!!

Cool! Promoting http://current.com/groups/psychology/ cause humans are a curious bunch....

Cool, just joined the Mod Squad. Clever name too!

Here are my groups:

Science- Science has been around for a while and it's still goin' strong. Please join and let me know what YOU want to see in the Science Section- I posted a thread for feedback: http://current.com/items/90441305_the-science-group-ideas-and-call-outs.htm

Here is the Science Group: http://current.com/groups/science/

The Art Gallery - A place for Current.com users to post their artwork- whatever that means to you; it can be paintings, sketches, etchings, airbrush, photography, performance art, sculpture...you name it! My concept is outlined here: http://current.com/items/90440069_the-art-gallery-group.htm

And the group is here: http://current.com/groups/the-art-gallery/

Creative Writing - This functions like the Art Gallery but for writing- poetry, prose, editorials, blogs, short stories, whatevs! Post it and get feedback! Not too many submissions to this one yet, and I will be working on it very soon! http://current.com/groups/creative-writing/

That's it for now. I would like to continue my interviews for science and also do that in the other groups- I'd like to interview Current artists and writers and feature them on Current and my website! I hope you all have fun contributing to these groups and can help me involve the community more and tell me what you want to see!