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Introduce yourself and welcome new members!
If you are new tell us a bit about yourself and if you are already a member, remember, be nice and welcome the newbies!

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Last post by goafenny
on Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:02 am
Skills Offered / Requested by Freeconomists Worldwide
Freeconomy is here to promote sharing on a local basis. However, some skills can be shared, and help given, on a worldwide level, especially for things like computer based skills.
So, by popular demand, we have made a space here for people to request / offer skills. To respond simply reply to the particular thread. Now get helping...!

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Last post by Matt-M
on Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:15 pm
Freeconomy Community News
Do you have any news regarding the Freeconomy Community? If so, post here. Site admin will also keep you updated with any news from Freeconomy Central...

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Last post by stanciova
on Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:30 am
General Chin-wagging
Hey life can't be all serious discussion about the issues facing our planet and all of its species. If you want to just have a bit of fun nattering, here's the place to go...

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Last post by Matt-M
on Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:27 am
Guidelines for using the forum
If you haven't used this forum before, here's a few hints and basic etiquette you should run your eyes past first...

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Last post by goafenny
on Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:19 pm

Freeconomic Living

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Food for Free - Grown, Foraged or Skipped
Have any tips for getting food for free, whether it be from the wilds, from your garden or from the bin? Then let everyone else know!

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Last post by Voisee
on Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:15 am
Shelter / Housing for Free
We all have to put a roof over our heads. So why do we have to spend our entire lifes paying for it? What are the alternatives? Do you know any methods of rent-free living?

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Last post by mariam
on Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:23 pm
Transport for Free
Everything on how to get from A to B for free...

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Last post by Sapphire
on Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:00 pm
Accomodation whilst Traveling for Free
Share any hints, tips, links or experiences about staying for free whilst traveling

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Last post by stanciova
on Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:37 am
Energy for Free
This is the place to post if you have any information on ways of getting energy for free - from fuel to heating and lighting to cooking...

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Last post by hairyape1
on Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:17 am
Cleaning for Free
Do you like to clean without it costing the earth? Let us know how you do it here...

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Last post by Matt-M
on Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:24 pm
Hobbies / Interests / Entertainment for Free
If you know any ways of us entertaining ourselves - from books to cinemas to partying - then share the knowledge with the community

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Last post by anniM
on Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:41 am

Positive News Stories

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Links to Inspirational or Educational Movies
If you know of any uplifting or enlightening movies, stick them in here with a brief description about what it's about...

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Last post by MoviezzzMaster
on Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:02 pm
Who has inspired you to do something positive?
What well known character (real or fictional) has inspired you to make a positive impact on our world? Share the inspiration here...

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Last post by luc001
on Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:18 pm
Unsung Heroes?
Do you know of someone who has performed an amazing act of bravery, compassion or love? Thank them by letting the world know about their act...

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Last post by Stu@RBL
on Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:14 pm
The Random Act of Kindness Challenge
Challenge other members of the community to commit certain random acts of kindness (ROAK), or simply tell us all of a RAOK that you've committed...

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Last post by Joyful
on Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:12 am
Links to Positive News in the Media
If you can manage to find such a thing in our 'everyones a murder-thief-rapist-paedophile media', let us know and prove me wrong...

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Last post by JoboPooks
on Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:32 am

Local Group Information

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Freeconomy Bristol
For local Freeconomy group events..

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Last post by Sennen
on Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:06 pm
Freeconomy Edinburgh
Any info regarding the Edinburgh Freeconomy Group

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Last post by Compassionist
on Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:46 am
Freeconomy Windsor (Canada)
Any information regarding events in Windsor, Canada. Main contact is Joan Potvin.

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Last post by freeworldreview
on Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:32 am
Freeconomy Fife
For all information regarding Freeconomy activities in Fife, Scotland.

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Last post by Joyful
on Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:47 am
Freeconomy Leeds
For all information relevant to Freeconomy Leeds, North Yorkshire, UK.

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Last post by Caralou1981
on Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:00 pm
Freeconomy New York
Any info regarding the New York Freeconomy Group

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Last post by SarahS
on Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:20 pm
Freeconomy Totnes
Information for all members of Freeconomy Totnes

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Last post by waterbird
on Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:17 pm
Freeconomy Wrexham
If you have any info for freeconomy members in Wrexham, use this...

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Last post by teknival
on Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:21 pm
Freeconomy Carmarthenshire
For all information regarding Freeconomy in Carmarthenshire

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Last post by zendarev
on Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:58 pm
Freeconomy Aberdeen
For all information regarding Freeconomy in Aberdeen, Scotland

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Last post by Compassionist
on Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:22 pm
Freeconomy Bath
For all information regarding Freeconomy in Bath, UK

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Last post by Bren + Laura
on Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:06 pm
Freeconomy Vancouver (Canada)
For all info relating to Freeconomy in Vancouver (BC)

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Freeconomy Dublin
For information relating to everything Freeconomy Dublin

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Last post by sbradley
on Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:28 pm

Our Planet

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Peak Oil
It's official - oil isn't an infinite resource! Its running out and we got to come up with solutions, and fast. Anything regarding this fascinating topic, stick it in here...

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Last post by gerbal
on Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:25 am
Climate Change
It's happening, unless you are George W. Bush, and it's a very opinionated subject. Let us know your opinion...

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Last post by gerbal
on Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:45 pm
Solutions
Thats enough of the bad news, though there is much of it regarding our natural environment. The good news is that there are millions of people out there searching for solutions. Do you know of any - then please let us know!

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Last post by sbradley
on Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:28 pm
Eco-building
If you know ways of making shelter whilst caring for our planet, use this section as a group knowledge resource...

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Last post by Sapphire
on Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:28 pm
Eco-parenting
Any hints, tips or advice for other parents out there? Go on, tell us all...

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Last post by kazzand3kids
on Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:52 pm
Eco-products
'Product' is a dirty word in Freeconomy Central, but they are part of the transition for most. If you know how humanity can evolve to become truly sustainable, share your knowledge here. Links welcome...

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Last post by Leora
on Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:22 am
All Other Comments
Want to talk about something regarding the environment that doesn't fall into any other category - here is the place for it...

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Last post by goafenny
on Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:53 pm

Community

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Eco-communities
Know of any eco-communities worth visiting? Do yo ulive on one yourself and want to share your experiences? Any hints or tips for ecological communal living? Then knock yourself out...

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Last post by Sapphire
on Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:58 pm
Urban Communal Living
Lets face it, most people live in big towns and cities and we got to make the best of what we got? SO if you have any ideas on how to put the 'unity' back in 'community' in urban areas, spill the beans...

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Last post by 4ndy
on Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:52 pm
Village Communities
Do you live in a village or small town? Find it hard (or easy) to meet like-minded people? Share your experiences here...

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Last post by YRD
on Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:41 pm

Politics and Economics

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Ideology
Whats your political ideology? Is it already out there, or have you a vision of a new paradigm for humanity. Let us know...

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Last post by Stargazer
on Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:10 pm
Capitalism
Love or hate? Want to see it fall or grateful for what it has done for you? Give your views on humanity's most divisive political / economic system...

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Last post by Robert Howes
on Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:58 pm
Socialism / Communism
Does it work? Has it been badly represented? How do you see it working? Or does it lead to everyone taking the piss? Air your views right here...

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Last post by Nibun-no-Ichi
on Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:50 am
Local Vrs Global, Small Vrs Big
Is small beautiful, or is the words better off for global 'economies of scale'? A highly divided debate, so join in...

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Last post by Stargazer
on Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:30 am

Spreading the Freeconomic Message

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How could Freeconomy Central Promote the Site Better?
We've got a lot to do to get the message out there more, and have made many mistakes in how we potray ourselves. Feel free to offer your advice here, criticism is more than welcome as we really want to reach more people, especially those that need it most.

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Last post by hope123
on Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:43 pm

Human & Non-human Animal Rights and Wrongs

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Human Rights and Wrongs
Have any information on human rights abuses or laws that you think everyone else should be aware off. Then let us all know here...

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Last post by Nibun-no-Ichi
on Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:28 am
Non-human Animal Rights and Wrongs
What are your views on animal rights or lack of? Should their lives be respected just as humans? Or are they open game for us to benefit from?

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Last post by annica27
on Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:24 pm
Other Species Rights and Wrongs
OK so it isn't a human or other type of 'intelligent' creature? Should it still be protected and / or given rights? Come on, get it off your chest...

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Last post by bonzodg
on Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:04 pm

Spirituality

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What happens to 'Me' after this life?
There are probably around seven billion answers to this. Let us know yours...

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Last post by freealist
on Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:59 pm
What are your spiritual beliefs?
What is this all about? Why are we here? Is there a God, and if so what form does it take? Is 'Love' or 'Truth' God? Whatever your view, share it here...

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Last post by Sapphire
on Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:08 pm

My Top 5...

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Books
My top 5 books are...

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Last post by Voisee
on Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:09 pm
Films
My top 5 films are...

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Last post by Voisee
on Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:06 am
Musicians
My top 5 musicians are...

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Last post by Voisee
on Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:58 am

Your Stories

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Poems / Songs
Publish your poetry or songs here...

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Last post by brigit
on Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:04 pm
Fables
Publish any fables you know here - if they are not your own, credit the author...

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Last post by Freegan
on Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:45 pm
Films
Publish a link to a short film you have made here....

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Last post by sbradley
on Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:18 pm
Stories
Publish any short stories you've written here - must be less than 250 words though...

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Last post by sbradley
on Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:47 pm

Spam Reporting

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Spam on Forum or Main Site
If you could leave username, email address and some details and we will deal with it. Thanks!

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