File Sharing Between Users on a Single iMac

I want others on the same computer to be able to see and access certain folders.
I go to:
System Preferences
Sharing
(highlight) File Sharing
I then add a folder (to the Shared Folders box) I want certain users on the same computer to be able to see and add to.
I then add the users (in the Users box) and set their permission levels.
I go to Options, and select Share Files and Folders Using AFP.
The green bubble is on and says: Other users can access shared folders on this computer at "Jeff's iMac"
The trouble is, when another user logs on, under Shared, the only thing there is my Time Capsule (which they can not access). I have to be missing something easy and obvious but I can't put my finger on it.
I don't really want to put this folder (or others) in my Shared folder (I tried that and it worked) because then I lose the organization I have by having pictures in my pictures folder, music in my music folder, etc.
I am standing in the window about to JUMP! Any help is appreciated.
Blue skies-
Jeff

File Sharing is for setting up access from another computer over the network, not for other users of the same computer. If these files need to be shared among other users of the computer, you should put them in the Shared folder. You can always organize that folder as you see fit. Alternately, you can manipulate folder permissions to give people access to certain things in your home folder, but this has some dangers, as careless fooling around with permissions can mess things up. As long as you confine your manipulations to the Pictures and Music folders, though, you should be okay.

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