Forums - Users can carry on discussions on the local SCN newsgroups. These aren't propagated outside SCN, but anyone can read them on the Web. Usenet - SCN's own small news server carries a few thousand newsgroups. Links to several large Web-based Usenet services let people read and post messages to all of Usenet. Telnet - There is no open telnet prompt.
Users can pick from menus of telnet links to other community networks.
Chat - There is no IRC or other chat facility on the system. A noteworthy aspect of the Seattle Community Network is their dedication to volunteerism. SCN is entirely staffed by volunteers, who do a variety of technical and non-technical tasks for information providers and users. Each volunteer must sign a conflict of interest agreement and agree not to accept money for any volunteer services rendered. SCN strongly supports freedom of speech and expression, and the open exchange of ideas.