The impetus for creating Hightechforum.org was the fact that some of the most critical technology and telecommunications policy debates take place without the input of those most knowledgeable about the issues and most affected by the outcomes. Hightechforum.org is an open forum where such experts can offer their perspectives and opinions in a robust exchange of ideas. Hightechforum.org solicits content from tech community participants and invites members to exchange their thoughts in the comments section below each posting. Hightechforum.org also offers a newsfeed, highlighting news and commentary from both mainstream and new media sources.