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

Welcome, welcome, welcome, to the wonderful site of H2G2 (other wise known as hootoo - you will see this word a lot). 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 <./>A1159210</.> and have a look at them (actually the links are my daughters...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.

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

Sorry I've been out for so long and haven't replied. I almost forgot about my membership.
Thank you for welcoming me to Hootoo. This place is cool.
Please forgive me! Here is some to make it up to you.

*munches *

Yoummm knnnow.. I mmmight forgive youmm...

Enjoy yourself in hootoo!!

And don't forget your


lil xx

Is there any way to change my sign-in name? I already wrote a similar question on the help page (twice in different places to see where I could get a faster responce) and I have been answered. They said I should ask you. I don't really mind having a different nickname from my sign-in name, it's just a slight annoyance.

Traveller in Time checking for anybody awake
"Hi there < F28171?thread=639319 >

Simulate and _perhaps_ in the future available emphasising goes like:
/Italic/
*Bold*
_Underline_

"

So you want to change:- Malcolm, Colin's Evil Twin

to something else eh??.. ..

Look to the left of your page, you will see a box marked "My Preferences" click in there, and you will see your name in the top box. Just delete it and type in your new name, don't forget to update it..

Then you will have your new nickname...

Please remember, this will not alter your signing in name when you log into hootoo


lil xx

Traveller in Time flagging the winner
"'lil old me' I think you are the fastest in reply so far "

I'm completely befuddled by your posting, Traveller in Time. Are you referring to the fact that I didn't mention that you and Trin Tragula are the ones who answered me?

-Malcolm
P.S. Isn't "befuddle" a fun word?

Traveller in Time browsing his dictionary
"More about the fact all three replied within ten minutes

Besides all three telling the same with other points of view "

Traveller in Time (work)daily reading the < <./>FrontPage<./> >
"How about < F2587956 > to drop a befuddle ? "

Traveller in Time (work)daily reading the < <./>FrontPage</.> >
"How about < F2587956 > to drop a 'befuddle' ? "

Yayy!!

Hello TT!!

I won did I? Woohoo!!




lil xx

I need to know what is GuideML for a link to a user's page that changes as the user changes his/her nickname. Does such a thing Exist?

If you wanted to put a friends name into your PS.. we will use mine as an example

lil ol' me

It doesn't matter if your friend changes their name, the User Number will always take you to their space.


I hope that helps you out..


lil xx

Yeah it does! I asked for more than was possible. I'll add it to the GuideML Wanted Gadgets list. Thanks for your help. Mmmm... Help....

In Edited Entries I see "refenced sites", but when info is taken from a book or other non-online source, is citation of those sources required before being put into the Edited Guide?
I tried posting this on the talk page, but I haven't gotten any replies there for the last hour. Since you guys usually are so good at replying quickly, I figure this is where I should have posted in the first place.

You will have to be careful about copyright and not copy entire tracts from other areas.

You may use quotes as long as you give credit to the areas where you found the source of your information.

Should you be found to using entire tracts, you run the risk of your Guide being yikes'd as in breach of copyright.

Does that help??


lil xx

So the answer is pretty much "no"? How does that inspire confidence in our research? Why isn't it required?

You misunderstand.. you can research.. and use your own words... but not copy entire tracts of belong to others.

What I'm asking is why are we not required to tell where we get our research from before entries are accepted into the Edited Guide.