h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I think you could write a couple of sentences explaining the differences between h2g2 and FB - no more is needed in this article. I had misconceptions about it, having got used to h2g2 and other older style forums. A lot of people (probably in the 'older' generation) seem quite hesitant to join, but it is quite useful to show your aunties your family photos, if nothing else!

done, what do you think of it (it's nderneath mysppace and bebo)?

You write...

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Not normally considered by the general public to be a competitor with Facebook it does share many of the charateristics.

I suggest...

Whilst not normally considered to be a competitor with Facebook, h2g2 has many similar characteristics. However, h2g2 predates Facebook by 5 years.

Also, note you have missed the 'c' out of the middle of
characteristics (if you don't want to cut and paste in my suggestion)


>>>You can talk to each other (albeit more slowly), you can join group and you can organise events.

Do you mean?

For instance, you can talk to other users (albeit more slowly on h2g2)


missing 's' at the end of {group}


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I like the idea that conversation is of better quality on h2g2
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Where you write
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Another difference is that Facebook is primarily used to find friends who user's are already friends with in the real world while H2G2 allows users to make new friends with strangers.<<<



I think you mean

One difference is that Facebook is primarily used to contact friends that are already known to the user in the real world, whereas h2g2 allows users to make completely new friends.

You're doing very well here nosebagbear! I know its fiddly but it will be worth it!

oh and a link to the article

Entry: Facebook - An introduction - A55140879
Author: Nosebagbear (nbb) - U14077177

all done, and the conversation is of higher quality, albeit more... quirky.

Nice work!

Sorry only just noticed, h2g2 is written with lower case letters, not in capitals. I should have pointed it out earlier but was looking more at the grammar earlier.



I'll have another look later, after supper.

cheers, i've changed them all but i dont know whether the title should be capatalised (id change both as H2g2 looks odd) or left as it is
enjoy your dinner

there is another 'H2G2' in the section on groups that needs changing.


Where you say...
>>>Remember
What goes on tour, goes on Facebook<<<


I still don't understand, (you have to imagine I'm your gran or something) and explain what you mean to this elderly fogie.

done, with a footnote (well the plain text kind) added at the bottom to explain the quote.(i think)

Ahah! now it becomes clear - thanks!

that is why elderly relatives can tell how wasted their grandson's became at that last party they went to.

yes, although this assumes these elderly relatives know how to use FB in the first place

Mine do! It's how they keep tabs on their younger widespread family members

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Hooray! Well done nosebagbear! Very well done indeed!

I'd better just drink this for you, I'm a *lot* older than you!

Well done.

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, first entry is going in, and i finally got onto the web in sweden!!

Well done, Nbb!!

Congratulations!

congratulations