Everything you need to know about our hangout!
As Megan always says, "When everyone plays nice, no one gets hurt."
Thanks for playing nice!
Image provided by clagnut via Creative Commons.
How do I register for the forum?
Just use your existing Squidoo "username" and password. No additional registration required!
The Rules
The Long Version
- Spam: Just don't do it.
The SquidU forums are a strict anti-spam zone. What's spam? Here are just a few examples:
- posting ads for non-Squidoo services
- posting non-Squidoo links for promo purposes
- anything having to do with porn, viagra, MLM, hoodia, and related topics
Yup, you can and will get banned if you post spam. And, your account could get locked and/or deleted. So just don't do it. - Thou shalt not flame, harass, denigrate, spam, malign, or otherwise finger-point and name-call at other lensmasters, Citizens or moderators. This one's a biggy. This too can get you banned.
SquidU is also a strict no-tolerance zone. If you harass, name-call, or put-down any other user or lensmaster, you'll find yourself banned from using the forum.
- beware when posting links you don't like, or asking things like "what is wrong with this person?" or "how can this person be a Giant?" You can identify the lensmaster through the lens, and this could be considered degrading.
- be nice and take your personal issues elsewhere - Squidstaff love interacting with smart front-line people, so they stop by the forums from time to time to hear your ideas and share updates. The SquidU boards are not intended, however, to be a place to post bugs or solicit admin action. Please send those requests through our feedback link.
In order to provide the best service possible and keep track of comments and issues, we've narrowed down direct communication to our bug reporting system, unless otherwise specified. So if you have a bug or problem that can't be fixed at the forum, feel free to follow a bug report. Otherwise, check out the forum and The Answer Deck.
And, we won't handle locked lens reports on the forum at all. Thanks for following the directions regarding that one. - The SquidU forum is a place for lensmasters to interact, to share ideas and inspiration (and yes, gripes... maybe another lensmaster can help) and have fun with their lenses.
Thanks for helping us keep it a place to relax, reconnect, and become a better lensmaster!
New? Introduce Yourself!
Stop by and say, "Hi!"
(How can you tell if your "about me" introductory post contains kosher links? If you're just linking to your main website, career site, or blog, it's probably ok. Better save the sales pitches for your lens, and affiliate links are a no-no here.)
Thumbs up to new users! Image courtesy of Eskimo Jo and Creative Commons.
Critique Me...
Get helpful hints for your lens
Could your lens use a little love? First things first, it needs to be published. If you haven't already, click that big orange button on the "edit screen" (aka workshop) of your lens. Then read this checklist to see if you've missed anything.Then post away! Your URL will be in this format: http://www.squidoo.com/yourlensurl That is the link that sends readers to your lens. No need for HTML or bbcode, just include the http:// part.
Thanks, c h e e s e roc for letting us critique your ugly sweater, courtesy of Creative Commons.
Giant Squid Organizers
The Giant Squid Organizers are Giant Squids who are paying special attention to the Introduction and Critique forums to help you get a good start!
Official SquidTeam Announcements
Official notes from Squidoo Officials
Logging in?
Be sure to use your *username* and password. You can find your username in the My Profile tab of your Squidoo dashboard.
The Chatter Box
For stuff that just doesn't go anywhere else
If you're bragging about a non-Squidoo achievement, cool. Keep in mind that although some of the content here may be off-Squidoo-topic, it's still a 100% spam-free zone.
Help, Please!
Get help building great lenses
You can also check the Answer Deck for helpful lenses by helpful lensmasters.
Tricks of the Trade
Learn valuable tips from our generous lensmasters
Groups!
Make groups, not war.
Plus, take advantage of the awesome lens our very own Groups Mentor Barkely has put together to help you design great groups!
eBay Users' Forum
Let's go to auction-town!
Angels Forum
Got a great lens to submit for a blessing?
Lenses we Like
Shameless self promotion at its finest!
Or if you're feeling generous, show off someone else's lens that you love!
Requested Features
Hrm, what else does Squidoo need?
While we make no promises about what will actually get added, we DO look at each request.
Challenges and Contests
Attract attention with a fun challenge!
Non-Profit Nook
Where charities come to play
PS - if you're a charity and you're not already chatting here, get with it! We miss you.
Lens Marketplace
Buy, sell, or trade. Or auction!
Module Development
Got an idea for a great new module?
ADULTS only, please.
For R-rated lenses
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Say hi!
Or you can say hi on the forum. :)
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- BarboraBarnard BarboraBarnard Nov 27, 2009 @ 5:48 pm
- Hello, I am new to this and I have just created my first lens. It looks like fun and easy to do, but I would really welcome any feedback. Thanks
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- buayasa buayasa Nov 25, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
- hi...i.m wany from malaysia! enjoy this squidoo quite much...hohoho
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- thekingCas thekingCas Nov 25, 2009 @ 9:55 pm
- thanks for your informs... Really good...
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- AndyDad AndyDad Nov 19, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
- Hi - Squidoo is great fun. I have just published my first lens and have had as much fun reading the rules and advice sections.
Andy
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- domdeveau domdeveau Oct 25, 2009 @ 9:30 am
- Hi, this is great fun! Love Squidoo, so far so good.
Dom
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