It’s been a long time coming, but I’ve finally gotten ’round to completing the user directory here at MBL. There are a number of new links toward the top of the site for the various categories in the directory, which are meant to help users find others by what they do.

As the site grows, so will the directory. New categories are possible and if you belong to one that doesn’t appear please feel free to contact me with a suggestion.

Here are some answers to (what will probably be) common questions about the directory:

• How do you get a picture/logo by your listing in the directory?

  First, you must be a V.I.P. Member, then you must upload a profile picture in your user control panel.

• How do you get a bolded box around your listing?

  You must be a sponsor, which will also put you at the top of the list.

• Who shows up first in the list?

  First, sponsors. Next, members are listed by their MBL score. The MBL score is a combination of total posts in the forums and reputation points received from other members. Therefore, the more you post and the better quality posts you make, the higher you will be in the directory.

• Do you have to participate in the directory?

  No. You can opt-out through the control panel.

• Why participate in the directory?

  For service/product providers the answer to this question should be obvious. For originators: borrowers reach MBL through search engines all the time, and may find you through the directory.

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