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Posted on 02/03/2005 11:21:36 AM PST by Admin Moderator
Edited on 05/17/2005 10:09:50 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
We've had a lot of new folks join up recently. Welcome aboard, this thread is a gentle reminder of some basic posting guidelines. (And for some of you old timers as well) Please read the follow, and ask any questions. We will all try to help you out.
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Thank you for the history of the ZOT - and to think *I* thought it stood for Zapped Off Thread. He he he!! Series, thanks fer all yer hard werk!
"I'm on the right."
OMG! You're my long, lost twin!!!! ;)
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We all know who's fault it is.
ain't mine - If I see someone take blame away from the terrorists - I will call it out again.
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There is virtually no reason for a newbie to post ANY new threads at all. I have been here 4+ years and I almost never post new articles, because others have it covered. My tagline says it all.
I believe the picture rule has been amended to include articles in which the Bush twins are mentioned as well.
There was an entire thread on that subject a while back.
Your advice worked, I am connected to the message board, and now I can negotiate my way around here like a (pretend) Pro.
It's not very important in the scheme of things , but it means a lot to me.
Thanks.
Being somewhat new, it's good to have this info posted from time to time...
But it amazes me that there are 175+ replies to it!
Interesting folk around here....no wonder I keep coming back!
Michelle
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Thank you!
Seems obvious that there should be a big, can't-miss link to this thread (or something like it) -- along with a link to SEARCH (to avoid duplication) -- at the top of the "Post Article" page.
It was a picture taken on the same day that we got together with three other blonde freepers (McLynnan, Rita89?...oh, darn it was a while ago, and I forget) for a "The Dose" Blonde Bush Babes photo!
Thanks for the ping, annie!
I'm in HI visiting Mom.
All the best! NordP
Ping for reference.
General/Chat
All non-sourced non-news threads are posted here.
If so, why is there still a "Your Opinions/Questions" Topic in News/Activism?
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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