I just recently read an article on that and how it was set default to share which is just ridiculous. I highly recommend this site for anyone using facebook Get Protected I copied this info from one of the other forums I am on "NEW PRIVACY setting called "Instant Personalization" that shares data with non-Facebook websites and it is automatically set to "Enable." Go to Account >Privacy Settings > Applications and Websites >Instant Personalization > Edit Settings, and un-check "Enable". BTW if your friends don't do this, they will be sharing information about you." The New Facebook Profile Layout � Analysis, Critique and User Discussion check the comments section below the article for more info The New Facebook Profile: What U Need To Know according to some of the latest articles today was the date that it was to be changed on all facebook pages. I personally stay away from all things facebook

I haven't used it for awhile, but I remember clicking on view/layout and a menu came up with options to check or uncheck. You can one by one and see if you find what you want.

Getting Emails Sent To You...3-step Process There are three things you have to do to get emails sent to you when someone posts to a thread you started: Be sure you have a valid/current email address in your profile Again in your profile, be sure you have the "Allow other users to send you email via forms at our site." box checked (at the bottom of the profile page) Be sure to check the box labeled "Check here if you would like copies of follow-ups to your message emailed to you" when you submit your post. (Below the "Message" box) Hmmm...maybe a 4th step...don't forget to "Save Your Member Profile" when you make changes! (button at bottom of profile page) If you do all 3 (or 4!) things, you should get an email when someone posts to your message. Note: Some members have said they still have problems getting emails. I seem to always get emails, but I have noticed that occasionally there will be a several hour delay and once there was a several day delay...I don't know why. Also, check your Junk Mail, sometimes the emails end up there. Add "gardenweb_user@gardenweb.com" to your "safe senders" list as well. If you still don't get emails, check with your internet service provider and be sure emails from GW are not being filtered out as junk before they get to you.

heres a copy and paste of something i put together to hopefully help newbies... this addresses how to set up your messaging, but also how to find and edit your want. to see someone elses page click on their name and go to their profile page. but only some people have the option for viewing the trade list, idk why. maybe it doesnt show up till you go to the advanced settings and write something there... hope this is helpful...also those underlined words in this blurb are links, will take you right to the page where you can mess with settings... =============================== Technical Help PLEASE GO TO YOUR EDIT PROFILE PAGE AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS LISTED CORRECTLY. Then go to ADVANCED SETTINGS (located under “Account”on the left side of the “edit profile” page or athttps://www.houzz.com/settingsAdvanced ) Scroll down to "Privacy settings" and select the option of “ALLOW ANYONE TO MESSAGE ME” under "Who can message me". ========================================== To add your growing zone: Go to ADVANCED SETTINGS Look for - Climate Zone for Garden Forums - and fill in your zone. ====================================================== To make/edit your wants list: Go to ADVANCED SETTINGS -Then click on the box under “My GardenWeb Trading List” -Type/paste in your seeds in a vertical list (much easier to read than a horizontal list with commas between). ============================================================= To access these settings: if you are currently logged in, click on your name anywhere on the site, or the “Your Houzz” button at the top right of any page. Then go to ===> Edit Profile ===> Advanced Settings (located under “Account”on the left) this is the page where you can edit your preferences, allow people to email you, list your growing zone, and fill in your have/ want lists.