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

Hello there TwiggyLeaf

Welcome to the wonderful world of h2g2! I am glad you floated this way, its good to see you here.

I should probably introduce myself, my name is LighthousegirlUK, but most people call me Light far less of a mouthfull, I am an ACE (assistant community editor) and we like to pop over and personally welcome people. We are here to help you in any way we can. You can find out more about the ACE scheme or the other aces by using this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/Aces


If you have not already done so I can recommend checking out this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/Welcome

There is lots to see and do here and The Post, our weekly newspaper, has a useful page of links that you can find here http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A616718

There are lots of ways you can join in round here - a good place to start is the contribut button which should be above if you background is white, or to the left if you have a blue background. Alternatively you could contribute to conversations by starting from the Talk button.


It can all seem a bit overwhelmingly large to start with but in those immortal word Dont Panic - if you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will do my best to help. You can contact me by hitting (but not too hard please!) the reply button below or by visiting my space by clicking on my name above (this works for everyone all over the place). Hmm I think I said that already! I can highly recommend just following your instincts and seeing where you end up! Just jump on in and get your feet wet, the people here are friendly.

I look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you around the community

Have fun exploring

Light

- try clicking on the face

Thank you Light.

I've had a look around and there's lots of forums to join in with.
Do you have any favourites or recommendations?

(I hope I got the smiley right!)

You are welcome and well done on the :-) There are lots more to learn if you want and all to soon they become second nature! I quite misss them when writing at w**k! There is lots to join in with and I think you will find people everywhere to be firendly. What do you enjoy doing? There will probably be others here who share your hobby, you can find a list (although not exhaustive) from the link from the Post Newspaper (I think I put that above) Some of the people who have been around a while have links to their favourite places on their space - they would love you to use them. If you enjoy role play I can really recommend the Pirate Ship http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A579684. I run the bar there http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/F70774?thread=144403 feel free to drop by and have a drink - its help yourself if I am not there! If you like games and quizzes there are several - we have one on the Pirate Ship even (the >-| Link http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/F70774?thread=144952 ) Or there is Greebo's excellent H2IQ quiz. I really enjoy the Questions Only thread http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/F63419?thread=100987 and the Limeric game http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/F28000?thread=100719 both of which consistantly make me laugh! Ask the Community is always fun too - there are conversations there that are really silly and some that are really serious - just pick one and join it It can all seem rather much for a while but dont worry - just join in where you fancy :-) Have fun :-D Light

Thank you very much.

I shall check out the Limericks right away - that sounds like fun!

Hello twiggyleaf

My name is Feisor and I too am an ACE (Assistant Community Editor) at h2g2, (there are lots of us)

I just saw your posting in the limerick thread - you're right - it is fun - congrats on your first post

Here's a page that you might enjoy - and it might clear up a few things too
If some of the H2G2 terms leave you a little confused, there is a great page about it at http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A632431 (thanks to Dastardly for this great page)



Enjoy!!
Have fun!!!


Feisor

* waves to Feisor *

Hello

Hello Feisor

It's really quite big isn't it?

*waves to Light*

twiggyleaf - yes, though "quite big" seems a bit of an understatement - there are HEAPS of corners I am still discovering - hence my addiction - well... that's my excuse anyway

As I've asked Light, do you have any favourite forums that you enjoy visiting Feisor? Any you recommend?

I'm only here for a quick visit tonight - first day back at w*rk - and I was going to leave this till I have more time - but one thing you can do is to visit someones home page (just click on their name) and look at their list of converations - if it looks interesting you can look at it and, if you want just join in from there.

Hope that helps - if not I'll be back on tomorrow

Good to see you in the bar and at questions only twiggyleaf

How are you finding things?

Hey twiggyleaf - if you are into quizzes and stuff try The H2IQ Quiz - Be The First Amongst Equals - you need to subscribe to the page because it's a race to answer - isn't it Light?? You'll find it at http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A416783 and then there's the "everyone contribute" Trivia thingy at http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/F51431?thread=138209&latest=1 ... more when I think of them :-D

I'm on my way there now! Thank you two so much for holding my hand
I'm going to have to dedicate a big chunk of time just exploring this place

Hi twiggyleaf,

How are you? I am another ACE, but I am also a GURU.
I hope h2g2 globetroting is starting get fun..

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Ummm wow!
I'm off to have a look!

I hope you like it!

Hello again Twiggyleaf

I just thought I would stop by to see how you were getting on

How is it going?


Light

Lots of fun!

I've become very addicted to the Limerick forum and have started a fine conversation with monsy. Thank you for all your support

How are things with you?

Good thanks! Although real life keeps me away from her far more than I would like