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Why do people use ListAfterList.com?  
Great question!  Benefits of our lists include:
    * Fast, free, fun and brief!
    * They are also informative, instructional, very entertaining

What's a Wiki?  
    * A Wiki is a Web page or site that lets you add, change, edit and remove content.
    * On our site, wikis allow people colloaborate on lists together.
    * We think content is better when more and more people share their knowledge and experiences.
    * At ListAfterList, everyone can read a Wiki but only registered members are permitted  to start, add, change, edit or remove content from Wiki lists.

What are some of the things you can do on ListAfterList.com?  
They include but are not limited to:
    * Create a personal list that everyone can read but only you can edit
    * Find the list you want using our search engine
    * Create a community “wiki” list that everyone can read and edit
    * Send a list to a friend with the click of a mouse
    * Read a list
    * Tag a list
    * Tell us about a Web site with a great list
    * Print a list
    * Comment on a list
    * Rate a list
    * RSS a list
    * Create a fun profile of yourself

Do I have to become a member to use the site?  
Only if you want to make and edit lists, or rate or comment on them.  Anyone can find, read, print, and email lists to friends.

What can I create a list about?  
Anything! Need some help brainstorming ideas for lists? Here is a list of great ideas. It is actually really easy when you get in the right mindset. There are lists everywhere. Any magazine you pick up, and channel you change to, many movies you see, any website you surf, they all have lists! But here are some starter ideas if you are truly stuck! Be creative and start listing today!

What is a "lister"?  smallguy.gif 
A lister is another name for a ListAfterList.com user. Listers are the community of people who read, create, comment, vote, and add to lists.

Will my email address be shown to the public and/or used for spam?  
No! Your email address is ONLY used to confirm registration and email lost passwords. If you check the box, you can also receive a weekly email newsletter with new and timely lists. 

I lost my password. Can I reset it?  
Yes, just fill in your lister name click "forgot password" when trying to log in and we will send you an email with your password. 

What do the little icons next to lists mean?   Personal border=  Wiki  Editor/LAL
  Personal border=  
- a personal list
  Wiki  - a wiki list
  Editor/LAL   - an editor/LAL list

What is a personal list?   Personal border=
It is a list that anyone can read but only you can edit.

What is a wiki list?   Wiki
It is a list that anyone edit, add to, re-order, or delete individual list items from.

What is an editor/LAL list?   Editor/LAL
It is a list that a member of the LAL team created and only they can edit.

What are the numbers next to lists?  
The numbers inside parenthesis (3) are the number of comments. The numbers in red are list ratings, which are averages of the votes from the bottom of every list. 

How do I edit my profile?  
You can easily edit all the information in your profile page and add a profile picture here

Can anyone see my profile?  
Yes.

How do I edit a list?  
If it is your list you can select it from the "My Lists" link at the top of each page.  If it is a wiki list, simply click the "Add to this Wiki" button. 

Can I remove my list after putting it on ListAfterList.com? 
Absolutely.  Just hit the "delete" button when editing the list.

I received this error message when adding to a wiki list:  " A critical error has occurred. Input string was not in a correct format."
Remember, you can only add one list item at a time. You cannot have breaks (aka, you cannot hit enter in the middle of a list item). It must be one line (but the items can have wrapping text). To enter multiple list items, you must click the gray plus sign after each entry.

What is RSS? 
It is a way for you to automatically have links to the most recent lists on our site appear in your web browser or on your personal page on Google, Yahoo, and AOL and other popular web sites.

What are tags? 
Tags are keywords that make it easier for people to find your lists when searching for them. 

How does Top Rated Lists work?
The lists with the highest average ratings appear at the top. 

How do I get my picture & lists featured on the home page?  
It is easy! Just create a "good" list and add your picture to your profile (click
here ) . The featured lists and listers on the home page are editorial decisions, but we are always looking for fresh new faces and great lists to feature.

I found what I think is a copyright violation, how do I report it? 
Click on the "Terms of Use" link at the bottom of every page and there will be a link where you can report copyright concerns or other issues.

What do I do now?

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