Although usage remains constant, they're no longer attracting new members at the furious pace they did at first blush. The decline in allure is eventual cause for concern since new members bring new money and new energy to the volunteer-run networks. Back to top The 'facelift' factor Our own freenet mirrors the trend. Sporting a facelift and a spiffy new set of duds, NCF seems determined to meet the challenge head on. It aims to serve and reflect the local community while carving out a niche for itself on today's highly competitive World Wide Web.
People can build menus and Web pages that anyone can visit.
People can interact by e-mail and newsgroups, as they like, within norms set by society about freedom of expression and from harassment.