Welcome to GUG - Finding your way around

First let me begin by saying Welcome To GUG!

Since I was a former Moderator on this site and from looking at my Bling and points you can guess that I pretty much know my way around this site. So I did a little tutorial to explain the ins and outs of GUG to help out the new members. With such a large membership base it is easy to be a little over whelmed at first.

First what are you looking for? GUG has many different FORUMS <--click on that and you will see. This is a example of what you will see:

Now take a look around see each topic here is a FORUM and each FORUM has threads (Kinda like chapters in a book). The numbers in the first column is the amount of threads in that forum and the second column shows you how may posts in that forum. You will also see to the right on most pages the "new Forum topics" that were just created and also on most pages under that the most "Recent comments" on the site.

Ok so now you have picked a FORUM that interest you but where do you go from there. Yes that OMG there is so much. Well the threads at the top are the most active ones so I would start there. The ones with the red on the envelopes are "stickies" and they will remain at the top.

OK now you made a post yesterday but you can't find it. Now what. Well click on your name and it will take you to your account page. Once you are there you will see Tabs at the top like this:

Click on the "TRACK" tab and it will show you the threads that you posted in. Click on one of the topics and it will take you back to your thread.

How do I IM (instant message) on here? Go to your account page and you can do it from there. You can only IM members that are currently on site. Please note when they log off it will show their name active for around 5 min. or so. So drop down the names, pick one and send a IM

So a little common Questions and Answers and the threads that answer them:

I came to GUG for the codes where are they? How to get into the Private forums area / How to signup on the new-code email list

I can't post a question - why? Why Can't I Post New Forum Topics / Threads ?

I subscribed but where is the good stuff? How To Tell If You Have Private / Premium Forum Access

How do I contact another member here? You have to do it thought the site. For your protection we do not allow email addys to be posted (that could open you up for spam - we hate spam). To allow others to contact you: How To Enable eMail On Your Account

How do I post a picture here? How to add Pictures and Hyperlinks here on GuG

OK I see some with bling (badges) how can I get some to? Badges, Jewelery, Bling

What are the "GUG Points"? Well they are a way for you to see who is most active on the site users by GuG-points

OK I'm still having problems now what? Well find a active member online and IM them or look here: GrownUpGeek Issues

So now that you know what you are doing here at GUG - go forth and POST! Remember GUG is a friendly community and always willing to help out a member. No question is to dumb - hey we all had to start somewhere right?

Not sure where to start? Well how about introducing your self (No you don't have to post pictures): Now you can post pictures!

Ok here is another addon to the helpful hints on the GUG IM system.

Also the IM system is only available to  premium members

 

Wonderful Thread!

*haha I just learned that, kthnx!

As Mr. Burns would say, "excellent......."  I bookmarked this page.

love it! fabulous! and....bravo smartmom. this is really the right direction to move in as we have lots of new members this past month. 

Tuna ><((((*> the other white meat!