Hey. Noobie asks?

[scratcho]

So when can I do stuff? You know--send private messages to those I appreciate. Receive same? Is there a friend up situation? Why is it so fricken cold today? Ahhhhh--forget that one.

Thanks in advance. Joel ,otherwise known as scratcho.

[cbayer]

1. Hello. First things first. This thread belongs either in Meta-discussion or Welcome & Help.

You are highly likely to get it locked here, so you may want to consider a self-delete and repost elsewhere.

[scratcho]

2. OK-------

Just trying to learn the "ropes" around here.

[cbayer]

3. No problem. You will.

[SoCalDem]

6. The Lounge is also a nice place to "meet people"

Welcome

[Lone_Star_Dem]

4. cbayer's post above is correct.

I'd point you toward Welcome & Help over Meta. Meta waters are full of sharks who love to eat tender noobies.

Here's the link to Welcome & Help: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1256

Welcome to DU!

[CJCRANE]

5. Take your time...

dip a toe in the water, get a feel for the place. Take part in a few discussions. Let us get to know you.

[scratcho]

7. Ok then

Thanks for the welcomes. I shall do as I'm told. Sound pretty compliant,eh?