I am new here. How does one pin a message? Do people prefer links or articles on the forum? What is the difference between Lounge and the other headings? Is Lounge less formal or is it more formal? Where does one discuss Islam itself?
Lounge is less formal (as the whole site is), Lounge is where we shoot the breeze. Depending on what the subject is about Islam, it will most likely go in 'Religion and God', or if it has to do with current affairs 'What's Happening'.
If the article is long, I myself prefer a link. If it is of moderate length, I'd say it's ok to just copy and paste it here, with a link.