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 blue and white with dolphins at the top, 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 site by going to www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2. It will mean you get less errors and quicker loading times.

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. There are three in total, each with its own charms. Have a play around and see which you prefer.

You can get back to this conversation by clicking on the 'My Space' button which will return you to your own home page.

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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? Click on the My Space button to take you home, then 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.

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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


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You have joined us at one of the most exciting periods in h2g2 history! After a decade of being at the BBC it will be changing ownership to a new partnership that really wants to take h2g2 places! Details can be found at A85803771, and add U14914070 to your Friends list to keep up to date on new developments.

Thank you but I’ve been here before. As I’ve mentioned in one of my new posts I initially preferred the old site as it seemed more homely and less corporate. Times change and I guess the wind of change that often mysteriously arises in any corporation has landed here too

Ah, my apologies. Welcome back, in that case.

I don't know how long you've been away, but ten years under the BBC I think has changed this site quite a bit. We lack some of the joy and freedom that was one of the best reasons for signing up in the early days.

If we're lucky, we can regain some of that once we move away from the BB and learn to stand on our own two feet.