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

Your test dignal was picked up loud and clear, although I'm rather sure you meant it for yourself not anyone else. But regardless of that--welcome to h2g2.

My name's Triv, and I'm a guardian angel here at h2g2. We, along with the Assistant Community Editors, take it upon ourselves to make the new researchers comfortable and to let them know that someone's looking out for them. If you need anything reply to this message or start a new conversation over at my homepage.

http://www.h2g2.com/U145245

while you're at it, check ot the guardian angel's homepage. It's got a ton of links to other resources you might find useful.

http://www.h2g2.com/A300943

good to meet you.

Triv (Patron Saint of Merry-Go-Rounds)

I'm impressed. From your reference to my test I guess that wasn't an automatic response. Do you get notified when there's a newcomer? and how do they decide which guardian angel to notify?

If you take another look at my page you'll see I've put a little more "meat" into it now. So you'll get an idea who I am.

Just one question for you at the moment, are you male or female? Just so I know who I'm talking to. In English I could get around it but in Hebrew it makes a big difference. Not that I expect you speak the language but I'd be more comfirtable knowing.

For now I expect I'll mostly be browsing, getting the feel of the guide. But I'm sure I'll have stuff to add in the not too distant future.

Bye
Eric (not THE) Haffaby

Shalom, not THE Eric,
(That's all my Hebrew used up.)
There is a cunning link which, if you haven't yet found it - and I've only just pinched it from Shadow, ACE, and may have to give it back - is
http://www.h2g2.com/online
It lists researchers who are online and points the finger at "newbies". That's a term of endearment round here, not a mark of abuse.
Wander around and join in. You'll find most people are friendly except for those who are very friendly.
Share and Enjoy!

It was luck, really. I happened to check the "who's online" window (as referenced by my friend above) and checked your page. No one 'decides' who talks to who--it's whoever gets there first. It's quite informal.

And..I'm male. Name's Jack in the real world and I live in the States.

Again, if you need any help with anything let me know. I'll be happy to point you in the right direction.

Triv

Lucky for me. I'm very fond of merry-go-rounds, glad to know you're watching out for them.

Thanks for welcoming me.

I had a look at your page and can see you're well networked and in the know about what's going on. I'll take you up on your offer when I get stuck, or just feel like a chat.

Bye
Eric (not THE) Haffaby

Oops,
Sorry, Triv,
We're going to get bruised toes if we're not careful!

What it is to be popular, eh Eric?

I like it Plaguesville (are you sure you like being called by that name?) and I'm fond of Valet Parking too (duh?). Specially when they're buxom beauties (the ones I'm popular with, not the Valet Parking), any out there?

I'd better be off to bed now (it's after 4 am here) so don't be offended if I don't reply immediately.

Bye
Eric

Hey there. I dropped in same way as the others (via the Who's Online doohickey), and felt obligated* to write something. And that something that I felt obligated to write is the thing you are reading now, for the very explanation I am giving is contained with in this thing that I have written, for I am.....MOJO JOJO!

No, no, scratch that. Sorry. Fragile Grip on Reality(tm), you know.








*and I really don't know why.

H'mm,
I see what you mean Eric. It is perhaps a bit too cheerful for me.
The "Valet Parking" thing is fairly recent. There is a bunch of folk led by Dr E Vibenstein, ACE
http://www.h2g2.com/U40285
[where you may find more correspondence on the matter (in see older posts) than you wil find - likewise - on my page]
who ramble on about Formula 1 races. There are 2 factions (mainly) pro and anti M. Schumaker. I developed my soubriquet in response to M.s.'s attempt to force a restart in the (help) German? GP when he drove his wrecked motor back on to the track after spinning off.
There's also: Tinkerbell, Menza, Bald Bloke, Demon Drawer ...
The anti M.S. brigade has been having a good time recently.
Hope you slept well.

>"The anti M.S. brigade has been having a good time recently"<


...Yeah, but I may have inadvertantly set back your cause with my Postings From the Lunatic Fringe(tm). I tried to explain WHY I posted that "HUMANITY IS DOOMED! DOOOOOOMED!!" thing, but...




I shoulda just said I was drunk

I have to thank you for dropping in.
So...Thank you
Eric
P.S. I have to say, I'm a little overwhelmed by all this attention.

Sorry, I'm not that well up on the Formula 1 scene. And I'm pretty much indifferent to MS. Although Germans don't usually win too many popularity contests over here. I am sorry though that Damon Hill has dropped out. I'm an ex-Brit, so I have a soft spot for them.

On the subject, I could never understand the interest in the Indy series. They only go round in circles all the time. At least with Formula 1 the circuit is more of a challenge.

Ain't that the truth.
Although, just recently, Michael S hasn't bothered about anything after the first corner.

Maybe he should switch to Indy then. Although I guess it wouldn't make much difference.

And yes thank you, I slept well.

Welcome to h2g2, Eric! I'm one of the Assistant Community Editors, so if you need any advice on anything h2g2 related, feel free to ask!

If you're looking for somewhere to go, you might want to try the welcome page for newcomers - http://www.h2g2.com/Welcome-Newcomers - or the Aces' homepage - http://www.h2g2.com/Aces - which has lots of interesting links. Also, if you click on the h2g2 logo in the top left corner, it will take you back to the front page, which gets updated daily with all the latest goodies.

While you're here, we'd also like you to contribute to the guide - try searching for some topics that interest you, and if there are no current entries on those topics, why not write one? If you're interested, have a look at http://www.h2g2.com/writing-guidelines for an idea of what we're looking for.

Cyril Connolly?

NO Semi-Carnally.

Thanks too for the welcome. Plaguesville has already suggested that I add to the foriegn (to English) language hand-book article, adding a piece on Hebrew.

When I've put something together, do I have to post it to you to get it included?