Forums are one of the unique features of the internet and have become very prevalent. There are forums attached to many socially orientated websites as well as niche forums which are focused mainly on sharing information and helping members who need information. If you have been browsing one or two forums (or lurking as it is often called), you may be thinking of taking the plunge by making your own contributions. Before you do so however, it is just as well to keep a few considerations in mind. Helium