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    This is a place where you'll meet and make writing friends, and indulge in stratospherically-elevated wit or barometrically low humour.

    Some Colonists pop in religiously every day before or after work. Others we see here less regularly, but all are equally welcome. Two important grounds rules…

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    We now allow political discussion, but strongly suggest it takes place in the Steam Room, which is a private sub-forum within Café Life. It’s only accessible to Full Members.

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Hello, @irclay and welcome. That's great you've already discovered Pop-Ups. I'm sure you'll soon feel at home in the rest of the Colony, with our fabulous new streamlined design. Any questions, just let me know – happy to help. Enjoy!
 
Hello @irclay

A very warm welcome to Litopia. Hope you enjoy it. Here's a good link to point out a few of the key areas of activity.
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But, don't be shy. Best thing to do is dive right in.

If you need any further help getting around the colony, then please send me a PM and I’ll be happy to assist if I can.
 
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Hi @irclay Welcome to the Colony. It's a brilliant place for working through various aspects of writing. We're all friendly and want the best for each other. So, as Jonny says, do dive in.
 

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