hi!!!!!!!!WELCOME!!!Basics of Cherry tap to get you startedShoutbox : this is like a onsite instant messenger to use left click on a persons name and it will bring up a small drop down box where you can type in a shout or reply-in this drop down box you can click on thier name to go to thier profile.Gaining points: you can leave a comment on a persons profile and rate thier profile and picture(s)at level one you can become someones FAN and they recieve points if they become a fan of yours you get points:. the rest will come with time and using the site hope this helps .If im online feel free to contact me and ask any questions if I am able i will answer them. if im not on click on any RED question"?" mark on yours or any other profil and it will take you to the CherryTap"bible" it is very thourough but very long. Again Welcome and have fun on cherry tap!!