Welcome to AditNow

This information hopes to give some introduction to this web site and answer some frequently asked questions about why it is exists and how you can contribute.

Introduction

AditNow was started back in 2005 as a photo archive of the underground photographs of myself and a number of friends. It quickly expanded and over time a database of mines was added.

The biggest update to the site occurred at the end of 2006 when the site was opened up to other explorers to contribute; adding mines to the database and uploading photographs and documents.

At all times additions to the site have been lead by demand from users, and I try to keep the site both reactive to new suggestions and proactive in adding innovative new features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a club web site or affiliated or connected with a club?

No to both, AditNow is an independent web site aiming to bring together mine explorers from around the UK in an informal but informative manner.

I've got photos I would like to upload, how do I join?

Registering is quick and easy. To register simply follow the simple registration procedure by clicking ‘Register’ on the left hand menu under ‘My AditNow’.

You will need to provide your email address and a username. The registration process is automated, you will be sent a confirmation email containing a link that you will need to click to confirm your registration.

You only need register once, your registration covers all site features including the site and the forum.

Why do I have to provide my email address, will you be sending me junk email?

Absolutely not, we will not contact you unless you ask us to. The only emails you will ever receive from this site are if you post to the forum - you will be advised automatically when either a reply is posted or another member sends a private message.

What about my privacy?

Your email address will never, ever be disclosed to any other member, and you personal details will not be passed on. End of. This is not a commercial web site.

Is AditNow a commercial web site? Will I have to pay any fees?

No to both. AditNow is and always will be free to join. Nor will we ask you for any voluntary contributions towards running costs.

Can anybody join?

Anybody with an interest in mines and quarries, the history of mining and quarrying or exploring mines and quarries is welcome to join. Membership is not reserved for people with photographs or document to share, please feel free to register.

I've forgotten my password, what do I do?

No problem, just go to the log in page and put your email address into the 'forgotten your password?' box. The system will generate a new password for you and email it to you.

Once you've logged in with this new password you can change it to something more memorable if you wish using the change password page.

If you're still having problems just email us with a description and your username.

I have another question or issue not covered here

No problem, just email us with a description of the question or issue.

OK, what do I get if I register?

Everybody can browse the mines, view photographs, download documents and read the forum. Registering however brings additional benefits:

Access to member only content - some mines and photographs are restricted to registered members. Registering greatly increases the number of mines and photographs you will have access to view.

Member profile - as a registered member you will get your own profile page, which you can manage from here, an example profile is here. Your profile will include links to all the mines you have added and albums you have contributed photographs too.

Full access to the forum - as a registered member you can take part in discussions on the mine exploration forum.

Member journals - all members get a member journal in the forum, an area where they can keep other explorers up to date with their underground explorations (nobody else can post to your member journal).

Personal albums - all members get their own personal albums for storing photographs not necessarily linked to any one mine.

Private messaging - once approved by an admin (to be sure the PM system is not abused) all members get access to the private messaging system allowing messages to be sent to other members. Please note neither your nor the recipient email addresses are disclosed, all messages are sent via the system.

Mining dictionary - as a registered member you will be able to contribute to the mining dictionary, again all contributions will be credited to you.

Ability to contribute - last but not least, registered members can contribute by adding mines to the database, uploading photographs and uploading documents such as trip reports and surveys.

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Moved to the new member forum area.

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