welcome to CT!!!!!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 and have fun on cherry tap!!