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

Welcome to h2g2. My name is Vip, and I'm of of the Assistant Community Editors, known as <./>ACEs</.>. We try to speak to everyone who signs up to make sure they're OK, offer them a cup of tea , that kind of thing.

If you are looking at a screen that is light blue and white, then you are looking as the new site, known as Barlesque. Unfortunately it's not quite working properly. For now I recommend you switch back to the old skin by going to www .bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2. I'm afraid you'll have to type that web address (minus the spaces) as links aren't working in the new skin at the moment. You can get back here by clicking on the 'My Space' button which will return you to your own home page.

I seriously recommend switching right away to get rid of all the bugs. The old skins may not be quite as pretty, but they work, and that's the crucial thing right now. They will fix the bugs, they've promised, but these things take time and I'd hate for you to be scared off because the site doesn't work!

If your screen is made of coloured boxes, there's no need to click the link as you already using the site that works. You can also choose a different skin by clicking on the Preferences button.

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So! h2g2! What can I tell you?

Firstly, you probably joined up here because you were reading an article or conversation and wanted to write a comment. Brilliant. We need comments like that to keep the Entries up to date, or even just feedback for the writers so that they know their work is being appreciated.

For a quick overview into all the different ways you can contribute, have a read through A83344313. There are many different places and even if you don't want to contribute a lot there will be a place for you.

In the mean time, why not update your Space? If you go to your Space you can click on the 'Edit this Entry' button and write a couple of lines. Most of us are anonymous here so don't feel you have to put up anything about yourself unless you want to. Perhaps you could write about how you found us, or why you joined as that's really interesting to people who drop by to find out more about this exciting new person.

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h2g2 is big, but please don't let it put you off. It's full of friendly people and creative sorts. If you're finding it hard to navigate, tricky to create an Entry, or anything at all - just reply. I'm subscribed to this thread so I will be here next time I'm online to sort you out. Promise.

All the best,

Vip


STOP PRESS!
There is also the news that h2g2 is being sold off by the BBC, as their new BBC Online vision doesn't include any community-based projects. It is definitely not the end of h2g2 - in fact, you may have joined at about the most exciting point in its 12 year history! Read more at A80427071.

Welcome to h2g2. My name is Vip, and I'm of of the Assistant Community Editors, known as <./>ACEs</.>. We try to speak to everyone who signs up to make sure they're OK, offer them a cup of tea , that kind of thing.

If you are looking at a screen that is light blue and white, then you are looking as the new site, known as Barlesque. Unfortunately it's not quite working properly. For now I recommend you switch back to the old skin by going to www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2. I'm afraid you'll have to type that web address (minus the spaces) as links aren't working in the new skin at the moment. You can get back here by clicking on the 'My Space' button which will return you to your own home page.

I seriously recommend switching right away to get rid of all the bugs. The old skins may not be quite as pretty, but they work, and that's the crucial thing right now. They will fix the bugs, they've promised, but these things take time and I'd hate for you to be scared off because the site doesn't work!

If your screen is made of coloured boxes, there's no need to click the link as you already using the site that works. You can also choose a different skin by clicking on the Preferences button.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

So! h2g2! What can I tell you?

Firstly, you probably joined up here because you were reading an article or conversation and wanted to write a comment. Brilliant. We need comments like that to keep the Entries up to date, or even just feedback for the writers so that they know their work is being appreciated.

For a quick overview into all the different ways you can contribute, have a read through A83344313. There are many different places and even if you don't want to contribute a lot there will be a place for you.

In the mean time, why not update your Space? If you go to your Space you can click on the 'Edit this Entry' button and write a couple of lines. Most of us are anonymous here so don't feel you have to put up anything about yourself unless you want to. Perhaps you could write about how you found us, or why you joined as that's really interesting to people who drop by to find out more about this exciting new person.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

h2g2 is big, but please don't let it put you off. It's full of friendly people and creative sorts. If you're finding it hard to navigate, tricky to create an Entry, or anything at all - just reply. I'm subscribed to this thread so I will be here next time I'm online to sort you out. Promise.

All the best,

Vip


STOP PRESS!
There is also the news that h2g2 is being sold off by the BBC, as their new BBC Online vision doesn't include any community-based projects. It is definitely not the end of h2g2 - in fact, you may have joined at about the most exciting point in its 12 year history! Read more at A80427071.

Welcome to h2g2. My name is Vip, and I'm of of the Assistant Community Editors, known as <./>ACEs</.>. We try to speak to everyone who signs up to make sure they're OK, offer them a cup of tea , that kind of thing.

If you are looking at a screen that is light blue and white, then you are looking as the new site, known as Barlesque. Unfortunately it's not quite working properly. For now I recommend you switch back to the old skin by going to www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2. You can get back to this conversation by clicking on the 'My Space' button which will return you to your own home page.

If your screen is made of brightly coloured boxes, there's no need to change as you already using the site that works. You can also choose a different skin by clicking on the Preferences button.

I seriously recommend switching right away to get rid of all the bugs. The old skins may not be quite as pretty, but they work, and that's the crucial thing right now. The BBC will fix the bugs, they've promised, but these things take time and I'd hate for you to be scared off because the site doesn't work!


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

So! h2g2! What can I tell you?

Firstly, you probably joined up here because you were reading an article or conversation and wanted to write a comment. Brilliant. We need comments like that to keep the Entries up to date, or even just feedback for the writers so that they know their work is being appreciated.

For a quick overview into all the different ways you can contribute, have a read through A83344313. There are many different places and even if you don't want to contribute a lot there will be a place for you.

In the mean time, why not update your Space? If you go to your Space you can click on the 'Edit this Entry' button and write a couple of lines. Most of us are anonymous here so don't feel you have to put up anything about yourself unless you want to. Perhaps you could write about how you found us, or why you joined.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

h2g2 is big, but please don't let it put you off. It's full of friendly people and creative sorts. If you're finding it hard to navigate, tricky to create an Entry, or anything at all - just reply. I'm subscribed to this thread so I will be here next time I'm online to sort you out. Promise.

All the best,

Vip


STOP PRESS!
There is also the news that h2g2 is being sold off by the BBC, as their new BBC Online vision doesn't include any community-based projects. It is definitely not the end of h2g2 - in fact, you may have joined at about the most exciting point in its 12 year history! Read more at A80427071.

Hello! My name is Vip, and I'm of of the Assistant Community Editors, known as ACEs, who you can find at A214796. We try to speak to everyone who signs up to make sure they're OK, offer them a cup of tea , that kind of thing.

Welcome to h2g2, the place where you contribute to create the ever-expanding Guide to Life, the Universe, and Everything. You've just joined one of the friendliest and welcoming communities on the internet - congratulations!

By signing up to h2g2 you've created your own Space, where you can keep track of Entries you have written, conversations you are in, and tell the world a little about yourself. Click on the 'Edit Page' button to write something about how you found us, what you hope to do on here, and anything else you want to share. There's also a Journal feature for you to keep us informed about what's on your mind. Your Space really is your home on h2g2.

You can find conversations by exploring the site and other people's Spaces, but the main port of call is Askh2g2 at A148907, where you can ask questions large or small and join existing threads.

You can join in with helping to expand h2g2's Guide Entries by joining in Peer Review at http://www.h2g2.com/peer_review/.

If you want to know more about h2g2, head over to the h2g2 Tour at A42445226 or leave a message for the ACEs. You may also want to check out h2g2's Create project at U14992038, which has some ideas for users new and old.

All the best, and welcome to h2g2!

Vip


Current events: You are currently reading h2g2 in its new look, which is called Pliny. Pliny is still a work in progress so you may find that some things don't work. Our Tech team are working hard to iron out these bugs but you can choose to use one of the older skins. You can select them permanently in Preferences (below the search box). They're graphically a bit more dated but don't share those bugs.
http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/classic/home
http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/alabaster/home
http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/brunel/home

Just shout if you need a hand.

You can join in with helping to expand h2g2's Guide Entries by joining in Peer Review at RF1.

Welcome to h2g2, the place where you contribute to create the ever-expanding Guide to Life, the Universe, and Everything. You've just joined one of the friendliest and welcoming communities on the internet - congratulations!

My name is Vip, and I'm of of the Assistant Community Editors, known as ACEs, who you can find at A214796. We try to speak to everyone who signs up to make sure they're OK, offer them a cup of tea , that kind of thing. If you want to know more about h2g2, head over to the h2g2 Tour at A42445226. If you want to find out how you can join in, try A87766366.

By signing up to h2g2 you've created your own Space, where you can keep track of Entries you have written, conversations you are in, and tell the world a little about yourself. Click on the 'Edit Page' button to write something about how you found us, what you hope to do on here, and anything else you want to share. There's also a Journal feature for you to keep us informed about what's on your mind. Your Space really is your home on h2g2.

You can find conversations by exploring the site and other people's Spaces, but the main port of call is Askh2g2 at A148907, where you can ask questions large or small and join existing threads.

You can join in with helping to expand h2g2's Guide Entries by joining in Peer Review at A395589. You may also want to check out h2g2's Create project at U14992038, which has some ideas for users new and old.

All the best, and welcome to h2g2!

Vip


Current events: You are currently reading h2g2 in its new look, which is called Pliny. Pliny is still a work in progress so you may find that some things don't work. Our Tech team are working hard to iron out these bugs but you can choose to use one of the older skins. You can select them permanently in Preferences (below the search box). They're graphically a bit more dated but don't share those bugs.
http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/classic/home
http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/alabaster/home
http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/brunel/home

Just shout if you need a hand.