As you've doubtless noticed, we've launched the new openDemocracy website today. We hope you like the great new look, cleaner and smarter. There are plenty of new features, such as the clear access point to our special editorial sections, as well as better navigation by topics.
We've also created a new forum for reader discussions - though fear not, the old forums are still accessible here.
Our current plan, formed after some rough-and-ready consultation with existing posters, is to have just one forum to centralise all discussion, and let you tag your threads with descriptive terms to help others find and sort them. This is very much an experiment, and open to more feedback...
I hope you enjoy the new website!
Tom Ash
Associate editor and web developer






















