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Now That You're Here ....

Hello! :::::::: smiling and waving! :::::::::: I've received some messages and emails from members who are smiling on the outside, but inwardly frustrated with having to learn how to navigate a new website. I want you to know that it's okay. Yes, it's alright to say you're not a fan of change. The fact that you are all still here, reading this, says that you enjoy your Community enough to roll with it and give it a chance! So, now that you're here let's get to know the site a bit better. The best thing I can suggest is to dive in. Join a few new groups, start a few discussions, comment on a few discussions, answer a few poll questions or start one of your own. You can also upload photos and videos! I'll put a fresh pot of coffee on to share with you and let's move forward together. If you have any questions, or tips and techniques to share, post away!

by: hostlaura @ August 23, 2011, 10:16 AM

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If I know the name of the group, how do I bring it up without having to go through the entire list of groups. Also how can I just type screen name of person I want to communicate with without scrolling all the names ? Thanks, Grandpaskip

by Grandpaskip, @ August 28, 2011, 4:48 PM
I just noticed the "Recent Activity" section on the right of my page. I will look forward to checking out what's there. thanks Magzie

by MagzieH, @ August 26, 2011, 4:31 PM
Laura, that would be so great to get that feature back. It saves a lot of time so you have a good idea of what's new and don't have to try and remember if you have seen something before. Here's another question: Is there anyway to tell if someone has commented on one of our recipes like a list that shows most recently viewed recipe. For some reason, many viewers of recipes ask questions in a review and it used to be easy to tell if someone had done that by looking at the list. That may already be on here somewhere so maybe I just need to know the way to find it. Thanks for all your help. Magzie

by MagzieH, @ August 26, 2011, 2:08 PM
The request for the notification feature to be added has been sent to the Editors. I'm hoping we'll have news on this soon.

by hostlaura, @ August 25, 2011, 2:33 PM
MagzieH, I miss being able to see what is added by friends also and not being notified of the new recipes added in each group. Hopefully all of that will come. If you find a way to get this info, let me know please. Thank you. Take care.

by SpicyMelon, @ August 25, 2011, 12:18 AM
Laura, I'm with you. The more I explore, the more I see the interesting changes and not just the differences. There will always be things we miss but there appear to be many new avenues of exploration. One question: what is the best way to find out what is being added by our friends other than going to their page or the individual group? That is the main thing I miss, having the info on the right side that gave us an idea of what is new. I know there are areas here I haven't gotten to yet so would love to have any hints. thanks so much for all your help.

by MagzieH, @ August 23, 2011, 10:14 PM
How you do it..To keep everything so straight and so simple.

by teddietbear01, @ August 23, 2011, 5:19 PM
That's good to know Jlau. I'll forward your suggestion into our Editor. Thank you!

by hostlaura, @ August 23, 2011, 3:54 PM
my only comment would be to at least include canada & its provinces/territories in the list of places where you're from (or at least a wider range of countries!). the reason i say this is b/c i'm actually from toronto, ontario and i don't have the option of saying that or which country i live in on my profile.

by jlau8719, @ August 23, 2011, 1:18 PM
Did you know you can punch up the size of the font on the entire website by clicking Control and the + sign on your keyboard at the same time?

by hostlaura, @ August 23, 2011, 1:03 PM