Hi @ChuckJ. Welcome to Local Guides Connect community forum.
Here are some tips for you to get started:
"About Local Guides" section has some really good tips on how to interact with the community and the Local Guides users from all over the world.
Search the community Before posting, keep in mind that others may have asked your question because it might be answered already. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to use the forum, this thread will explain you how to do it, it’s really simple.
Use a descriptive title for your post to make it easier for people to know whether they should open it.
Use the Location field to geotag your post to a specific place, but make sure it’s important to the content of the post, this way you will be able to get in touch with other Local Guides from your country or even better, around your area.
Don't share personal information on the forums, check out the private messaging option instead.
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Hi @ChuckJ, adding to all that @LuisHM has mentioned, Local Guides Connect is a community forum where Local Guides from all over the world share experiences and exchange ideas with one another. You may not have intended it, but your posts look like spam to most people. I recommend checking out the many different boards (available to you when you click on the menu on the top left of the page) and find out what others talk about here in Connect. This post contains tips and best practices when using Connect - it may be really useful to you.
I also suggest using a clear/relevant subject title for your posts so that when other community members see your posts on the board, they will know if they can help you with your problem or join in the discussion. That said, do remember to search the community before asking any questions because chances are, someone has already asked a question. It will save you some time.
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