the forum

I realize that the forum is probably not high on the priority list, but I would like to ask about it.

When I visit the forum, I ususally use the link in the header under help. Then I find NEW TOPICS. But I find that some categories on the forum are not included in that list. For example, the contests. Why is that?

AND it doesn't seem to be updated often. I mean, there will be a thread with new posts and it doesn't show up at the top of the new topics list. If I come to the forum itself, there is no place to click for threads with new posts. 

It's a small thing, but I do love the community that is formed around a site like this. I find it motivating, in fact, to keep writing wizzes when I have the interaction of my peers. I like to have easy ways to stay on top of conversations. And I'm struggling with it. Is there something I'm missing?

Oh, this is helpful. I didn't realize some forums were invisible to non Wizzley folks. It seems to me that the latest link (accesssed from the HELP menu) does not update regularly. But maybe that's because I'm not clear on what forums are available to outsiders and which ones are.

No matter. Thanks for the feedback, though.