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This is your opportunity to start and join the debate on a range of issues and topics. We welcome the views and comments of all our Sussex Life readers and website visitors. Don't be shy, join the Sussex Life Forum today. We hope you enjoy using our new Forum section.

How do I join the Sussex Life Forum?

It is very easy to join the Sussex Life Forum. Simply click on the tab to the left of this page or click HERE. This will take you to the Sussex Life Forum page where you can see the current topics being debated. Click 'Join' at the top of the Forum page, fill in your details and click 'Create User'. And that is it. You will automatically be logged in and you can begin posting comments immediately.

How do I join a debate and post a comment?

Once you have signed in (see above), from the Forum page, click on the story you wish to post a comment on and click 'Post'. Enter your comments in the box provided adding a subject if you wish and click 'Post' again. You comments will immediately be posted on the forum for everyone to see and respond to.

For all general questions and queries click on the Announcements and FAQs on the Forum page.

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The Sussex Life Team

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