Maes-e facts for kids
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Type of site
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Internet forum |
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| Available in | Welsh |
| Owner | Private owner (Administrator: Hedd Gwynfor) |
| Created by | Nic Dafis |
| Commercial | Ad supported |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | August 2002 |
| Current status | Active |
Maes-e is a popular online place where people can talk and share ideas. It's called an internet forum. It was started on 18 August 2002 by a person named Nic Dafis.
This website is special because it's all in the Welsh language. More than 3,000 people have signed up to use it. Maes-e has helped a lot of Welsh speakers connect online. It also helps the Welsh language be used more on the internet.
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What Can You Do on Maes-e?
The Maes-e website lets its members talk about many different things. It has special sections, called subforums, for various topics. You can find discussions about music, computers, and movies. There are also sections for the Welsh language itself and even politics.
A Hub for Welsh Culture
Maes-e is a great spot for Welsh music artists. They use it to share news about their concerts and new songs. It's also a very important place for people who want to create Welsh language software. This includes things like language packs for web browsers like Firefox or computer systems like Windows. Users can share ideas, get advice, and find technical help there.
Who Runs Maes-e?
Nic Dafis, who started Maes-e, stopped being its main manager on 31 December 2007. He passed the job to Hedd Gwynfor. Hedd Gwynfor is the grandchild of a well-known Welsh person named Gwynfor Evans.
Where Did the Name Come From?
The name "Maes-e" comes from a song. It's the title of a track from an album called Libertino. This album was made by a music group called Datblygu.
