First of all, please allow me to say WELCOME!!! (Arms wide open for a super big hug)

We are all so glad that you decided to join us here at the greatest fan site on the planet. Some of us are here because someone invited us and we said, "OK" because they were family or friends. Some of us are here because we enjoy the music of Anita Baker and we think she's a great artist and want to be connected with something positive. And still some of us are here because we are very passionate about Anita Baker and needed to find a place where others shared our SWEET LOVE for this great artist. We can love her as much as we need to here and others share our same feelings. Whatever your positive reason for being here, we're happy to have you. One of our new members brought it to my attention that she didn't see any RULES posted here and she wanted to make sure she didn't break any of the forum rules. Well, RULES are made to be broken (but not here). This forum is VERY PRO Anita Baker and VERY PRO Being friendly to the membership. So here are the RULES for this forum:

1. LOVE Anita Baker. 2. RESPECT One another.

If you really do love our Songstress you will be mindful to not make comments here that will hurt her feelings or embarrass the forum in any way. Any unfanlike conduct such as tearing down Ms. Baker in ANY way is grounds for being banned. If you have a burning comment ask yourself.....If someone said this to me, how would it make me feel? If it will hurt your feelings...chances are it will hurt hers. So the first time we'll delete the comment and chat with the offender. The second time the offender will be RAPTURED.

THE CHAT ROOM: The purpose of the chat room is so that we can all get together as a group and talk. Keep in mind that the chat room is public and what ever you say in the chat room remains in the chat room until cleaned out or deleted. So whatever you say while in there, others can come behind you and read it as well.

YOUR FAN PAGE: As you look around and make friends, you will find that everyone has their own "Official Fan Page" that was built in honor of Anita. If you need help building your page go to the getting started area in the drop down menu right under the tab that says (MY PAGE) there are links posted that will help with navagation through this site. If you still need help, TALK TO ME or any of your other fan family members. We will help you build your page as well as add music or anything else.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Before you add any photos or videos, please look around and make sure the things you wish to add are not already a part of the gallery . Feel welcome to post your personal photos. Once you post them you will find them on the home page in the site family slide show. Check on the lower right.

**YOUTUBE VIDEOS**: When uploading videos from someone who has it posted on youtube, please show them the courtesy and include their information in the description; especially concerning live concert footage. Let's not give the impression that any recording is filmed by a member from this site.

*****Please keep in mind the site is just for showing love and appreciation for Anita Baker and her music. It is not a networking site. However, it has been brought to my attention that there are quite a few persons on this site who have entrepreneurial skills. Please go to the designated location to post what you offer and if members are interested, let them contact you for any details. In closing, hopefully I covered everything. If you have any questions please ask them. We will be bringing back our awards and recognition monthly for various events (read The Site Awards notes) We are doing this JUST BECAUSE and want you to enjoy your stay here in Anita Baker World. Feel free to invite others. Feel free to get to know one another. Feel free to love Anita Baker just as she is. So until next time.....meet, greet, post and have fun. Thank you so much for your cooperation. ♥ The Management Team