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

Welcome, welcome, welcome, to the wonderful site of H2G2 (otherwise known as hootoo - you will see this word a lot). This is not an automated message, I am an <./>ACE</.>, and I'm here to help you settle into your new home

H2G2 is a living, breathing guide to Life, the Universe and Everything, and it's something YOU can take part in. You can write entries on all manner of subjects, and if it's something you think would look good in our Edited Guide (where all the best research goes), you can submit it to Peer Review. Take a look at the <./>writing-guidelines</.> for more information on that.

I've created a little list of links, just for you, so click here <./>A4992357</.> and have a look at them (actually the links are my daughter's...but hey!! Hootoo is one big family )

If you click on each link, they will take you to parts of hootoo no sane person should ever go alone on this site.....

......but as it seems no one here is sane, it doesn't matter does it!

Have a look around, pop into my personal space and read some conversations that I have on the go at the moment and you will see how things work. Don't be frightened to jump in on conversations, hootooers don't bite (well, some of them do, but I'll steer you well clear of those), just be aware of the thread you are reading and whether or not it is a private conversation between two people. However, if you wish to chat with one of them, click on the name tag and leave a message in their Personal Space.

Remember, if you get lost, shout for help and hopefully I'll be around to give you a helping hand. In case I'm not around, just leave a message here <./>ACE</.> and someone will be with you just as soon as they can. Failing that, just click on MY SPACE on the left hand side of your screen and you'll get back to your personal space.

Remember, I'm here to help.



lil xxx

Hiya, Thanks so much for the lovely welcome!

There is so much going on, on this site isn't there?!! Don't quite know where to start!

One thing I would like to do is to gain some experience editing articles. Do you know how easy it is to become a Sub-editor here?

Looking forward to knowing everyone.

Hugs and choccy cake xx

Hello and Welcome once again.

My, you are ambitious! I've been here for three years and don't think I would ever manage to become a Sub-Editor.

Firstly, you would need to show you are capable of writing Entries for the Guide. Your knowledge of grammar and spelling, your assistance to others in PeerReview is usually taken into account too.

Secondly, the Tower very rarely advertise for volunteers to the Sub-Editors, they are usually 'invited in' after Scouts or other Sub-Eds have made favourable comments on the reviewer's work.

Thirdly, there isn't a thirdly.. Just get writing! Check out the 'advanced search' before making your choice, in case it has already been covered in the Guide. Please read the <./>writing-guidelines</.> carefully, it will give you a lot of help before you enter PeerReview.

If you get stuck , just yell! All <./>ACEs</.> and Scouts are here to help you. Or just come back here, click on my Tag (name) and leave a message in my PS

Remember, enjoy Hootoo!!


lil xx

Thanks for the info Lil!

I had no idea the process was so rigid...mind you, I suppose it has to be!!

I shall have a look at the links you gave me and get going xx

Sorry not to reply sooner, I've been offline for a couple of days ..


I hope you enjoy researching and writing an Entry..


Please keep in touch and let me know how you are getting on


lil xx