Hi, another newbie here. My name is Áine. I'm 22 and from Ireland. I've listened to Evanescence for about 3.5 years. I've all the albums and am anxiously anticipating the next!
I'm a huge fan of gothic and symphonic metal. I also love bands like Nightwish (my favourite), Tristania, Epica, Sirenia, Elis, Within Temptation, Xandria, After Forever, HIM, Paradise Lost and Children of Bodom.

Welcome! I'm Miles D, one of the welcome committee members.

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Welcome to teh board :)
We are happy to have you here with us!

If you need anything don't hesistate to ask someone on the welcome committee. We are the names in Yellow.

Happy Postings!!

hey welcome to th evboard! its great to have you here :D

http://img1.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Evanescence/Other%20Stuff/welcome.gif Áine!!!

Boo http://img1.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Evanescence/Other%20Stuff/evil.gif, the n00b Roasting Hamster of Doom should be around shortly to continue your initiation, and to see where you fit on the menu. Please go and post at the User Survey (http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=585&highlight=encompass) so we can get to know ya better!

We also have a wonderful welcoming committee full of helpful guides to help you on your way. Your guide is: Katya ( http://www.evboard.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=20430) If you have any questions or need help contact her. She shall be around shortly to PM and welcome you.

Hi, another newbie here. My name is Áine. I'm 22 and from Ireland. I've listened to Evanescence for about 3.5 years. I've all the albums and am anxiously anticipating the next!
I'm a huge fan of gothic and symphonic metal. I also love bands like Nightwish (my favourite), Tristania, Epica, Sirenia, Elis, Within Temptation, Xandria, After Forever, HIM, Paradise Lost and Children of Bodom.

Hi, Aine! Welcome to the Evboard! I'm Katya and I'll be your guide.

First, I'm going to answer some questions that I bet you haven't even thought of yet. One thing EVERYONE asks about is the Moderation Queue (http://www.evboard.com/faq.php?faq=evboard_qa#faq_mod_queue). You're put in there because you're new, but don't worry - with good posting, you'll be let out of there soon (except when you post in the Advice forum. The Advice forum is moderated for everyone except mods). The green dots under your name are Reputation Points (http://www.evboard.com/faq.php?faq=evboard_qa#faq_rep_dots); here is a small guide (http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=24655) for using them.

Other random things you should know about: The color red can only be used by moderators and ToB (http://www.evboard.com/showgroups.php?) (Admin Extraordinaire). Choose a different color when you post. Be respectful to the mods; they're volunteers, and they're doing their job. If you have a concern or a question about a decision they made, PM them. Also be respectful to the band members, who do post here (that's practically a given, but we've had some people who neglect that, and that's no fun for anyone).

One of the most important tools of the board is the Search function, located in the upper right of each screen, in the toolbar that contains the User CP link. PLEASE use it before you post a new thread.

Read the FAQ (http://www.evboard.com/faq.php?faq=evboard_faq_#faq_gen_rules); it's really informative, I promise ;) If it's a bit much all at once, read a few sections at a time.

I'll be PMing you shortly; however, if you have any questions at all, feel free to PM me anytime. This board can be intimidating at first, and I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have. :)

Have fun, and good luck posting!

P.S. You are a kindred spirit! I LOVE Nightwish, Epica and WT to pieces :D Yay for femme symphonic metal!

Thanks guy for being so nice!
-xxx