In addition, our BBS system is integrated tightly into our overall architecture. Instead of keeping the BBS system separate from other content like some other popular sites, we place BBS hooks into various spots on our site, so users can easily enter our BBS system and contribute. Finally, every news article has a link to its corresponding BBS topic, so one can share their opinions with other ChinaRen users. We provide content based on community interest. Our hosted personal homepages and interest groups most notably belong to the second category.
Web services are the building blocks for our website, and contents glue our community together.
Our channel content stimulates interests, excites our users, and increases our community solidarity. Our chat system which provides all the functions of other popular chat systems is complemented by a unique graphical user interface. Before entering the chat-room, each user can select a cartoon character to symbolize himself or herself. Moreover, each chat-room is visually represented with a background image reflecting the chat topic. Users can move their cartoon character around the room to interact with other users.