this invention is an online system to forward and discuss messages of common interest among members of the system . the system is based on a central server that manages all member accounts , messages and message flow among the members . the system introduces the concept of private comments on a public message . while the message is open to all members of the system , each comment on the message is restricted to be viewed only by members to whom the comment is sent to . this allows an email like interface to forward and discuss the same message among different groups of people . the system also provides metrics related to the overall reach and popularity of the message .