Dave, I guess I'm not sure why you are against having a simple text file ON THIS SITE with a list of "Frequently Asked Questions" and their answers. I'm not opposed to anything of the sort Rob! You have misunderstood what is being discussed here I'm afraid. Isn't that what this is all about, sharing information? Passing on information from the 'experts' to the neophytes? Yes, exactly. In fact a list of FAQ and answers already exists here and has for years. There is a master list as well as a list specific for each forum ON EACH forum. But apparently none of us can add to it or modify it any longer as we used to be able to do before the site was sold. Only the iVillage admin can do that now that they own Garden Web. Are the admins here at GW afraid of the extra load it might cause on their servers/network? I would think they would be all for it since in increases their advertising exposure. I have no idea. You'd have to ask them that. However as they already have an extensive advertising and market section on the site and since the FAQ are not usually advertising oriented, perhaps they don't feel it is necessary. Just a guess on my part. You'll have to take that issue up with them. Considering you only joined in March, you sure seem to know a LOT about how this site works, and all of the people involved. Yes, I re-joined in March true but was a regular here for many years. Spike (the previous owner) set up GW as a free gardening message board back in the early 1990's but in 2003 or 2004 it changed to a subscription service and I left then. All my "way things used to be" posts are just that - USED to be info that is no longer applicable - and only referenced because both Carolyn and Trudi were here then also. My original post was just an inquiry directed at current members (and at Admin if they care to read it) about how FAQ modifications and adding new FAQ to the existing list are done here NOW that iVillage owns the site. Just that - nothing more - no agenda. Dave

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Maggie go ahead and post. Any thread that is still current which to me means that you can still find it somewhere between pages 1 to 67 can still be posted to. I can't promise to remember, but if you remind me I will be happy to add any additional recipes to the FAQ. Ann

Hi Kirkhall -- I think your questions were mostly answered. The related forums links and color change are all things I have on a list. The FAQs are another project that we'll be looking at once the dust settles. If there was something that wasn't answered or you have other concerns, don't hesitate to post here or you are always welcome to contact me directly. I know this has been a crazy day and everyone is finding their way. But, I really appreciate everyone hanging in there and giving it a few days to get used to the changes.