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Make yourself at home · Lesson 3 of 12
Find members with shared interests
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Use the directory to find a person and choose a useful way to connect.
A useful connection often starts with a name you saw in a discussion. The Members directory gives you a place to find that person again.
Find someone in the directory
Open Members and use the search field to look for a name. Read the available profile details and role badge. A bio gives you context for a conversation; an owner or admin badge identifies someone with a staff role in this community.
The directory also shows online information. Treat it as a recent-activity signal, not a promise that someone is available to respond immediately.
Choose the right conversation
If your question relates to a public post, reply under that post so the original context stays together. If the conversation belongs between you and one other person, use Chat or Messages.
Start with the reason you are reaching out. Mention the discussion or shared interest, then ask one clear question. Leave room for the other person to reply on their own schedule.
Your account can belong to several communities. Check that you are in the right community before you look for its members or post about its activities.