Useful beginners tips Rosemary. I can relate a little of my own experience here if you don't mind. ( notice the compliment and the almost apologetic way of stepping in Groupee was the first Bloggers site I had ever joined with confidence. It was the newness of the Social network on offer that gave me a feeling of belonging. Prior to that I could not "break the ice" anywhere else. I think blogging is easier than joining a forum. Unless the forum is very specific in it's nature. In a blog you...

LOL James you are a perfect example of how to do it! Thanks for adding your insights as well...you just never know who might be reading and need a little encouragement.

Reference: James if people want to join in they can. I can't I thought I'd have a look at your blog, went to comment and it says I am not authorised

Rexi, LiveCloud lets everyone restrict who can view and/or comment on their blogs...so James may have his commenting restricted.

I had problems with a few of them to start with. It's difficult to tell what the people are like beneath the posts.