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VO GlobalNet is composed of VentureOutsource.com readers like yourself with interest in electronics product design and global manufacturing supply chain operations who seek to connect with each other on topics of mutual interest.

GlobalNet Discussion allows you to ask questions and connects you with a group of individuals who are interested in sharing their viewpoints and learning yours on a shared topic such as semiconductors or electronics component engineering, or outsourcing manufacturing operations and supply chains, industry conferences… You can also discuss whatever you want in The Bone Pile. Select the correct GlobalNet Discussion and ask other site users questions on anything from ways to solve product design issues; business culture do’s and don’ts when working with particular regions of the globe, choosing a vendor or supplier, or how to find some of the hidden costs involved with outsourcing, and much more.

Private Message puts you in direct touch with VentureOutsource.com readers who may share your background, tastes, or professional goals. Make a connection with another member if you read a post or see a member profile that inspires, intrigues, or humors you. Your connections can become valuable contacts in business and your personal life.

My Network let’s you privately identify and save member into your network.

Joining the Network is free. Create your profile on VO GlobalNet so you will be found on VentureOutsource.com, a no-nonsense authoritative voice-of-reason, and knowledge gathering and knowledge sharing resource in the global electronics industry. Organizations with multiple employees can multiply their brand’s exposure with our audience by directing numerous individuals in the organization to create a profile.

VentureOutsource.com wants to encourage the broadest exchange of industry and related information and news and welcomes you to participate and encourage stimulating, informative, and smart discussion. The Network is a collaborative endeavor and to help maintain an environment conducive to quality, all users must respect the rules.

1. You must use your real first and last name when creating your profile.
2. You must complete your profile if you want it to display in the Featured Members section. ‘Incomplete’ profiles no not display to site users and incomplete profiles do not serve up in site search results.
3. Profile avatars depicting company logos or referencing images to a particular company or company name are not allowed and could result in your profile being removed or permanently prevented from displaying to other users.
4. (See site Terms for complete list)

You can private message and connect with a member; create a GlobalNet Discussion post, ask a question or respond to members’ questions, to name a few. (For the time being, site users that are not registered are able to comment on Website articles but this may change in the future) If you have questions or problems registering or setting up your Profile email us at: insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com

Click the ‘Sign Up’ link located at the top right of the site. (You can also navigate using the left column of our Website). Enter your real name and email. You will then be sent an email with an auto-generated password. Then, log in to change your password and create your profile.

No. You need to sign up using your full first name and last name. If you use only your initials, your account will be suspended. To reinstate your account, please send your full name plus your username to: insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com

Click the ‘Log In’ link located at the top right corner of the site. (You can also navigate using the left column of our Website). Enter your Venture Outsource ID or you can also log in using an existing ID you have from one of your Social Networks.

We want to hear from you! Whether you have improvement ideas or a complaint… (especially, if you have a complaint), let us know! You can submit your comments through ‘VentureOutsource.com Feedback’ located on the Network Discussion page, or send your email to: insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com.

Yes. As the VO GlobalNet evolves and other needs or helpful functions are identified, we will implement new features over time.

Your profile identifies you to other VentureOutsource.com users. You should create a profile to make it easier for others to connect with you. Including your region, company type and responsibilities facilitates easier connections with others. Doing so may also help all users gain a more thorough perspective when they read your posts, comments or questions. Be sure to ‘complete’ your profile once you create it so that your profile displays in the Featured Members section.

First, log in. Then, click the ‘My Profile’ link that will appear at the top of the site which will then take you to your profile page. Then, click the ‘edit’ link at the top of your profile page to edit your profile. Follow the instructions.

No. Your full name must be used to create your profile. However, you can select your ‘privacy setting’ in your profile to display only your first name in your profile to site users.

No.

VO GlobalNet was developed to help encourage thoughtful dialogue and meaningful connections between real people. Using your real name discourages against bad behavior and prevents impersonations which can degrade conversation quality.

Yes. You can select this option in your privacy settings.

Once logged in, you will see the ‘My Profile’ link at the top of the site. Click ‘My Profile’ to access the edit view of your profile. Near the top of this page, click the link, ‘Click to edit this profile’. Use the ‘browse’ button to locate the image you want on your computer then click submit to upload. Doing so will replace any current image of you we may already have. When selecting an image for upload, keep in mind images are automatically re-sized to 85 pixels (square) to fit the profile page.

This is just one of the common denominators we use to try to bring individuals in VO GlobalNet closer together. Whether it be based on cultural interests and exposure, geography or time zones or familiarity with a certain region of the globe. Knowing this can also aid in helping other users better understand your comments or postings from your perspective.

City and state, or just a general area. You can then use the pull down menu to select your region such as Asia/China, North America, Europe…

Tell users about who you are, your interests, accomplishment or objectives. Whether personal or business related, as long as the information is about ‘you’, not your company. This is an opportunity to provide information for colleagues or headhunters to see.

Various statements are provided across a wide range of interests and topics. You can complete / change as many statements as you like but your profile will only display the statements to other site users that you complete. See how other users completed their  ‘My thoughts on…’ in the Members section

Corporate Verified Members are identified with a green star beside their profile name indicating a user’s identity and employer or company have both been verified. Email address on file must reflect the user’s name and company or employer Web domain.

Yes. Provided your profile email reflects either your first and/or last name plus the name of your company or employer.

Corporate Verified Members gain some immediate momentum toward establishing relations with other VO GlobalNet members. Other members are more likely to interact with a Corporate Verified Member, knowing the user is who they say they are and/or works for the organization the user claims to be associated with.

Once logged in, located at the top right of any VentureOutsource.com page, you will see a ‘My Profile’ link. Click on this link and you will be directed to your profile page. Near the top of your profile page, click the link: ‘Click to edit this profile’.

Your profile only displays the image you upload and the sections in your profile you complete. But, keep in mind, profiles left ‘incomplete’ will not display to other site users and will not be included in site search results.

This could be for a number of reasons. Maybe you did not use your real/full name for your profile or you are not involved in the electronics industry. Or, perhaps the profile you created is still incomplete. Other reasons might include the avatar displayed is promotional (e.g., company logo) or, the ‘Biography’ section of the profile tells users about your company (hint: your biography should tell users about you), to name a few. Once logged into your personal Profile page, you can see a checklist located at the top (and bottom) of the edit page for your profile which will inform you whether your profile is incomplete and what additional information is required. A profile is incomplete for a number of reasons such as you did not upload an image, or you did not complete your biography section or you did not complete at least five (5) statements in the ‘My thoughts on …’ section. If you still have questions, send an email with your first name, your last name and your username to: insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com.

This could be for a number of reasons. (See above) If you still have questions, send an email with your first name, your last name and your username to: insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com.

Private message allows you to connect with another user in a closed environment with message seen only by you. Private messages are not indexed by the search engines.

You must be logged in. Then, click on the ‘Private Message’ link in the top right corner of a user profile, write your message and the recipient will receive an email notifying that user he/she has a private message waiting to be read. The recipient will then log in and see a red notification at the top of their browser screen. Clicking on that red indicator reveals the private message to the recipient.

Notify us by sending an email, with the name of the user, to insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com.

My Network allows you to keep a list of certain member profiles you have interest in, all in one location. You can add or remove member profiles from your ‘My Network’ any time.

No.

Once logged in, click on the ‘My Network’ link located at the top right of your screen. To add a member to your ‘My Network’, visit that member’s profile page and click the ‘Add to My Network’ link located in the top right corner of the member’s profile page. To remove a member, click ‘Remove’.

No. Your saved list of members is exclusive to you. You are the only one who can see your list of members in your My Network, but you do have to log in to see them.

No. The actions you do with or in your My Network are EXCLUSIVE to your knowledge and cannot be seen by anyone else.

Profiles newly created or any changes made to existing profiles are reviewed by a VentureOutsource.com representative for compliance with site rules.

Send an email with a link to the profile in question, to: insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com.

Send an email with a link to the profile in question, to: insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com.

Q&A helps VentureOutsource.com users obtain and share information. Any user can ask a question(s) which is then displayed for all site users to see. Questions can be answered by any site user.

No.

You can ask a question in one of four ways:

1. Through the QA section on the homepage
2. Through the QA section in the right sidebar throughout the site
3. At the bottom of any article
4. On the QA Page

Through any of these platforms, you will be prompted to enter your question, enter tags (keywords having to do with your question), and you will then be able to either ask your question anonymously or, if you’re logged in, ask your question with attribution.

View any question and enter your answer in the field below the question. You will be able to either answer anonymously or, if you’re logged in, answer with attribution.

Yes. You can either answer a question anonymously or your answer can be attributed to you if you are logged in. (If you answer a question anonymously, the answer does not count toward your “Top Answerer” status) No personally identifiable information is collected when you ask a question anonymously. However, your IP address is captured (but only visible to site administrators) to help prevent abuse.

ASKING a question using your profile:

• Your name and avatar will display next to your question and link to your profile
• You will receive notifications of answers to your question
• Your question will display in your user profile
• Members can contact you directly for clarification on your question
• If there is a problem with your question, site administrators can contact you instead of simply deleting your question.

ANSWERING a question using your profile:

• Your name and avatar will display next to your answer and link to your profile
• You gain points toward placement in the Top Answerer section
• You gain industry exposure / acknowledgement for your expertise
• Your answer also displays in your user profile
• Your answer will have greater authority
• Members can contact you directly for clarification on your answer

Yes. If you submit your question under your name / profile, you will be notified of answers by email. You will find your questions displayed in your user profile.

If you submit questions anonymously, you will not be notified of new answers, your questions will not be tied to your account in any way, and your questions will not display on your profile page.

You can search for your question. (See the next question)

You can search questions three ways:

• Using the Website search in the site header, and on the search results page – filtering by Q&A
• Using the green search box on the main Q&A page
• Using the tag cloud

Every 12 hours VentureOutsource.com calculates users to be placed in the Top Answerer sections of the domain using an algorithm which takes into account the number of answers you’ve given, the number of times your answers have been thanked, and the number of times your answers have been voted on. The top 8 answerers are featured on the home page, the top 5 answerers appear in the sidebar of internal site pages.

No. Your questions will post immediately.

There could be a number of reasons. For instance, your posting could be misleading or promotional in that it blatantly (or is thinly veiled to) promote your company or your products or your services or, your posting(s) may have violated other Website Terms. Contact insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com with any questions.

Yes. When you are logged in, you will see a link on every question page which reads: “Follow”. Click the link to follow a question.

When you follow a question, it will show in your member profile you are following that question, and you will receive email notifications whenever a new answer is submitted for that particular question.

Yes. View the question while logged in and click “Unfollow”

If you submit your question anonymously, you can edit it any time, and other users will be able to suggest edits to you. Edited questions do not display as a new question and there is no indication to other users your question has been edited. (If users’ responses are significantly different from what you anticipated, it is recommended you submit a new, more clearly worded question)

Your questions are on displayed to the entire VentureOutsource.com community of guest users and registered members. Your question will display on our homepage and in our Q&A section. All site visitors are invited to answer.

If you submit a question and it does not immediately display, please contact insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com

If you submit a question anonymously and it later disappears, it means a site administrator ruled the question is a duplicate or either not appropriate, or a duplicate of an existing question.

If you submit a question under your name and an administrator deems it inappropriate for VentureOutsource.com or a duplicate of an existing question, we will contact you prior to removal of your question.

Please contact insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com. (See Terms)

You can report any responses you believe to be inappropriate using the report link located at the top of the response.

Be patient. Give our users time to formulate quality responses. If you do not receive any responses within the first week, you might consider re-wording your question to make it more inviting for users to respond.

To have a question disassociated from your account profile, please contact insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com

No. If you want have a question associated with your profile, you must create your profile before submitting the question.

If you disagree with another member’s answer, you can pursue the following courses of action:

• Give a negative vote to the answer. This will indicate you do not believe the answer to be useful. Votes on answers are anonymous.
• Post an answer of your own with corrections to the other answer.
• Report the answer for admin review.

No, tags must be added at time of posting

In keeping with VentureOutsource.com’s position in industry as a knowledge gathering and knowledge sharing online resource, Q&A and GlobalNet Discussion both allow you to engage your peers and connect you with a group of individuals who are interested in sharing their viewpoints and learning yours. GlobalNet Discussion allows for a deeper exchange or exploration (dialogue) of ideas, comments, debate among users.

You can interact with other site users on a shared topic such as semiconductors or electronics component engineering, or outsourcing manufacturing operations and supply chains, to name a few. You can also comment on an ongoing discussion or start your own discussion topic.

Using left column site navigation select ‘GlobalNet Discussion’. Then, click on the discussion topic that best fits your comment or subject type.

You must be logged in and have a completed profile to respond to questions in GlobalNet Discussion.

Yes.

For the time being, discussion are periodically reviewed by a VentureOutsource.com representative for compliance with site rules.

Yes. The member’s profile information will display in the comment, with a link to the member’s profile page.

Yes, for the time being but this may change in the future.

Messages may be removed if they contain advertisements or profanity; objectionable images, all capital or all bold or italic letters, comments not relevant to a forum topic or spammed material that has been posted in multiple forums, excessive links to external Websites, or links to site with objectionable content.

Yes. You can view another member’s comments and posts from the bottom of that member’s profile page.

You can review your posts from the bottom of your profile page.

VO GlobalNet requires members to use their real name. If you did not do so when signing up, perhaps your account was suspended. Please send an email with your full name and username to insight[at]ventureoutsource[dot]com for consideration to reinstate access.