User talk:IVY WEST

edit   Welcome to Wikipedia... Welcome aboard! We're glad you wish to help develop Wikipedia, and we hope you enjoy participating in this virtual community as much as we do. As a new contributor, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer size and scope of this project (which includes over 100,000 regular participants)... ...but don't worry, things will become easier and clearer as you go, and if you have any problems, there will always be other Wikipedians happy to help. There are some resources set forth below to help you get started. Good luck and have fun! -- The Wikipedia Welcoming Committee One of the best places to get started after reading this page is Wikipedia:Introduction. If you do get stuck, there are volunteers available to answer your questions on the following pages. You can usually expect an answer quickly, often within just a few minutes: Wikipedia:New contributors' help page Wikipedia:Help desk Tip: Sign your name on talk pages by adding four tildes (~~~~) after your question; this will automatically produce your username and the time, aiding the flow of discussion. Here is a friendly and visual Welcome to Wikipedia in PDF form. We also have a copy of a published book, at Help:Wikipedia: The Missing Manual, if you would like to know a bit about how things are done. There is also a tutorial that can guide you step-by-step. αѕєηιηє t/c 10:58, 1 March 2008 (UTC)