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Settling down
Posted Jun 17, 2002
I've finally begun to pick some pattern out of the Chaos here at H2G2. My first day it was very simple to just see the absolute Chaos of the whole picture, than the intricate patterning of the pieces. I've started to lay down some familiar trails for myself, as well as exploring deeper into the varied depths of H2G2. Mainly, I still have to pace myself, least I end up too far off the beaten path and not able to find a way to return again.
Thus far I've been using bookmarks to keep track of my favorite places, which does not transfer well when I am at work or at home, so rather than trying to duplicate my bookmarks I believe that in the near future I'll try and embark on applying GuideML to my introduction. Hopefully eliminating the need for bookmarks entirely.
Well, t'is time I was off exploring again. Keep posted for changes coming in the near future.
-- Carnel
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Starting something
Posted Jun 15, 2002
Well, I've decided to take a shot at starting something, and doing something with the time I spend here at H2G2. I've volenteered to be a Scout. There's a few, various reasons I've decided to go this route over any of the others. The first of which being that I seem to have a knack for finding interesting information.
Another reason, which required a little more thought, was the fact that while I do enjoy writing, and probably will submit some enteries in the future, I realize that it's not idealy what it should/could be for the guide. So to (hopefully) help hone my skills, reading the vast works of (soon-to-be) guide entries can help direct me as to what qualifies, or not, for a guide entry.
Also the other possiblies to help assist H2G2 (which I'd very much like to do in anyway possible), were not very well suited for me at this time. Having only been a member here a short time, being an ACE is, until I feel more comfortable here, out of the question. And I absolutely know that I have no abilities for being a sub-editor, as I know that I haven't the gramatical knowledge I would need for this position.
In the long run though, being a Scout would probably be the position I'd fit into best. T'is now time for me to explore the Peer Review, and possibly just troll the the vast information available for the wealth of hidden/unknown enteries.
-- Carnel
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Posted Jun 13, 2002
Temp entry to regain the previous I accidently removed
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First day at H2G2
Posted Jun 12, 2002
So today is my first day here at H2G2. After having seen mention of this site several times in the Late Douglas Adams' latest(/last) book, Salmon of Doubt, I decided it must be worth a gander. Now, after having waded through a minimal amount of the wealth of material contained within, I've come to one firm conclusion: I'm completely and utterly lost.
It's not a matter of not knowing what I'm looking at, or the individual aspects contained within. It's more of the complete mass of information that I've tried to absorb within the first few hours of my arrival. Singularly I can understand and grasp the concepts of a Scout, or an ACE. It's when I try to manage the idea of a Guide Entry, an Edited guide entry, an Alternative Guide, an Edited Alternative Guide(?).
So as a result, I've decided to start slow. My first step, give myself a Nick name. Something to identify me as anything other than a number. Finding this conveniently located in the preferences, an area I was quick to find, as we all know that I simply can't make do with the default settings. While there I also found a different skin to use, again, I had to just because it wasn't the default (besides, it's kinda interesting).
The next step was to write an introduction to myself. Well that's always a duanting feat for virtually anybody. And considering the content of this site I quickly realized it would have to be something informative, yet interesting; serious, yet witty; pointed, yet.. well you get the jist... contrasting. So, after some deliberation, I managed to come up with a desirable self-portrait. Well, shortly after setting my self introduction, I was rather surprized to see that somebody had left a reply to it. I must admit, the title of the post caught my attention rather tightly; In friendly, large, well rather regular type font, were the words "Don't panic...". In a furry of clicks and flying mouse cursors, I opened the remark, quick to see what someone said. There, in simple font, were the words "You've been aced." Having earlier read that an ACE is someone who assists other users with familiarizing themselves with the H2G2 site, my first thoughts were "Did I sign up to be an ACE inadvertantly?" Further reading of the message naturally explained that I had been, more or less, assigned to an ACE.
From that message I found some informative links to various "help", and I use the term loosely, files within, and regarding, the H2G2 site. These links would become the beginning of my vast confusion. Did I want to be an ACE after all? Maybe a Scout finding interesting and informative entries? If a Scout, be it one for the Edited Guide, or for AGG/GAG? What exactly did AGG/GAG stand for anyways? Maybe I'd be better suited as a writer? The vast amount of question lead to few answers and more questions.
Finally, I realized I must stop. Getting lost in the whole sub-cyberspace that exists within H2G2 would be too difficult to free myself without the aid of a visit to the ICU ward, and many months of intensive psycho-therapy. That's what's lead me to start small, to the Journal. Perhaps writing down my thoughts, my confusion and my experience would help to clear the air, or more specificly the air between my ears, and allow me to find some much needed direction. And, just possibly, it will allow others to know they aren't the only one's who didn't hit the site running, or typing for that matter.
But now, it is time for me to once again venture forth into this great wealth of information. Forunately I know that if I ever do lose myself again, I will also have "My Space" to return to.
-- Carnel
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