Jedi Council Forums

The message boards hosted by TheForce.net, a well-known Star Wars website, are known as the Jedi Council Forums, or JCs/JCF. These forums encompass a wide array of fan interests, spanning from the Star Wars films themselves to the broader Expanded Universe, as well as gaming, fanfiction, and other fan-related pursuits. According to information provided by Big-Boards.com, the Jedi Council Forums hold the position of the 28th largest internet forum on the web. Due to its considerable size and widespread appeal, the Jedi Council Forums have, at different points in time, drawn a number of Star Wars VIPs – including authors, artists, and editors – who have participated by posting on the message boards. This interaction between the fans and the Star Wars creators is a much-loved aspect of the site; however, it has occasionally led to problems, with a small number of VIPs deciding to discontinue their forum participation as a result of various disagreements. Among those who have ceased posting are Troy Denning and Karen Traviss. This occasional tension exists despite the site's stated goal of fostering "a family-friendly atmosphere of discussion for people of all ages."