If you go to freebies topic, public tab there is an "ask the community" box. If you go to freebies topic, freebies tab there is a "start a topic" box. Interesting, I didn't realize the difference until I saw edithfarmers post. What is the difference? I don't know for sure except that the first one goes to the general page I think and the second one goes to the proper freebies page.

It's just different wording for the different sections. If you're posting a freebie, a button called 'ask the community' would be confusing. You are 'telling' something, not 'asking' it, so you are 'starting a topic'. Whichever section you're in, whether it's Public, freebies, personal or Private Message, that button over on the top right, whatever it's called in that section, will allow you to post a message in that section only. Did that clear it up any? Let me know, if not, I can maybe do some tutorials with pictures this weekend sometims. Hugs, Marji