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

My name is Feisor and I am an ACE (Assistant Community Editor) here at h2g2. It's my job to welcome you to the site and hopefully show you around a little. I AM a real person, not an automated reply not an automated reply not an automated reply .

Welcome to h2g2 – not just the friendliest on-line community but an incredibly huge, living, breathing guide to Life, the Universe and Everything. It’s compiled by researchers just like you 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.

You have made a great start by opening your space I hope when you get to know us a little better you'll join in the general silliness and maybe even write for The Guide - but there's no rush - and it's not compulsory

BTW - the message you have left entitled "Hello there" has been posted to your own space - that's like writing a letter to the world and leaving it on the the notice board in your room - no one will see it unless they visit Follow the New Researchers link below to get a good idea of how this place works

We ACEs are volunteers here to assist new researchers so if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
You can leave a message on my space just by clicking on my name at the top of this message or by hitting the reply button below - it won't hit back (usually).

I have made a "Hints and Links for New Researchers" page at <./>A719840</.> - if you go there it will lead you to all sorts of places which will help find your way around and get to know this wonderful place. It should keep you busy for a while

Oh, and don’t forget to bookmark not only your space but the H2G2 <./>FrontPage</.> - it’s a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening and leads to all sorts of corners which you may otherwise miss.

Do some exploring and you'll find that the site has everything from the nonsense japing to debates on any number of diverse subjects. Many lasting friendships and relationships have been born on hootoo. It's kind of an online pub and encyclopaedia.

I am sure that you will love this community as much as we do There's lots of things to see, clubs to join and people to meet - please don't be shy - just jump right in - this is a friendly place. But be careful - it can become quite addictive - believe me I know



Enjoy!!
Have fun!!!
and above all !!!


Feisor

I guess that the main question is are most people communicating this way...one posts, one reads and then responds...or is there a way to open a line of group conversation? I guess I am just wondering how to join in a discussion. It seems that so many of them are older, and not as many new ones. Maybe I am just looking in the wrong place. This is a very cool site for reading the research and finding out about the obscure. As a newbie should I just see who is online and send them a message. Is there a way to send a message without becoming a friend? I guess that I just need a little time to play around. Any friendly tips would be nice. I did read most of the tutorials..whenever they pop up. Thanks

ken

As it says above, you're welcome

Let me take your questions one by one - but first of all suggest again that you check out the New Researchers page at <./>A719840</.> - it really will make things clear - I promise

"or is there a way to open a line of group conversation" - all conversations are group conversations - anyone can respond to any post - there are no private conversations here (so watch what you say - everyone can see )

You can join in any conversation, even if it's an old one - everyone who has taken part (if they are still subscribed to the conversation) will have it pop up on their conversation list and may or may not reply. I have seen threads resurrected after years

You don't have to have someone on your friends list to leave a message - just go to their space and leave a message.

Have a look at the Front Page for hints on where to go - <./>AskH2G2</.> is always active - click on the "Click here to be notified of new Conversations about this Guide Entry" link to stay in touch - or just join in

Hope this helps ....

If you have any other questions about hootoo (as we call h2g2) or need any help just drop me a line here and I'll get back to you asap

Have fun

Thanks, I actually switched my page to Alabaster, and really like the layout better than the "Blue" page. It seems to make more sense....to me at least. Thanks for the quick feedback. This is really a great site....very informative, very quirky...love it.

Ken

I use Brunel

Look out - I can see hootoo addiction ahead

Oh yes!!!

Ken