Post by pamiam on Feb 24, 2010 11:40:01 GMT -6
How to use this forum
There are specific areas within the site for posting specific types of things… threads for buying/selling items, threads for items you’re looking to find, and of course threads to simply have a conversation with others who enjoy the same interests.
You can see if there are any new posts in two ways..
First, while on the home page, you will see a column to the left of each board with a yellow file and a dot. If the dot is blue there is a new post. The dot will turn gray once you have viewed that board.
Second, at the bottom of the home page you will see a section called "Info center" with a place for "stats". In this section, you will see, "10 most recent posts", click on this to see what's new.
*The number of most recent posts that can be viewed this way will change as the site grows.
If you sell an item you have previously posted, please remember to go back and delete that posting.
Posting messages:
Click on the “reply” button, located at the bottom of the previous thread. Type your message and click “post reply”… or… simply use the “quick reply” area, located at the bottom of each page of threads, and click “post reply” (Pictures cannot be posted using the “quick reply”)
Posting pictures:
Click on the “reply” button, located at the bottom of the previous thread. Type your message. When you are ready to ad your photo, click on the “add photo” button, located at the top of the message screen (second row, 4th from the left).
Your pictures cannot be directly uploaded from your computer. You must first use an online photo hosting site, then place the URL of the photo in the space provided.
Modify (Edit) your post:
Click on the "modify" button, located at the top right corner of the posting. Make necessary changes. Click the "modify post" button. You are the only one that can make changes to your posting.
Deleting your post:
Locate the original posting. Click on "delete posting", located in the upper right corner of the posting.
Sending Private Messages:
Click on the “name” of the person you would like to send a private message to.
This will bring you to their profile page. Click on “send private message”, located at the top of the profile page. Type your message and click on “send personal message”.
You may send pictures in a personal message by clicking the "add photo" button, much the same as posting photos on the message boards.
The rules of the site regarding content also apply to private messages sent within the site.
Post/Reply page button functions:
Add Tags section:
Always click between the command brackets that are created in your message to insert the intended text. You can combine many of these functions as long as you place your text properly.
top row -
1- bold text
2- italic text
3- underlined text
4-strike through text
5- [glow=red,2,300]glowing text[/glow].. the color can also be changed by changing the color in the command.
6- [shadow=blue,left,300]shadowed text[/shadow].. the color can be changed by changing the color in the command.
7-
the color can be changed by using colored text between "move" commands. (colored text explained below)
second row:
1- insert a youtube video
2- blockquote
3- insert hyperlink
4- insert picture
far right:
The "colors" dropdown menu gives you the option to use colored text. It can be combined with many of the other functions by placing the color command between the original command brackets.
Smileys:
Can be used in any post/reply by simply clicking the smiley you would like to use.
There’s no member rating system here, however, if you feel someone has acted in the best interest of all parties concerned… give them a “karma” point by clicking on the "exhault" button, located at the bottom of each member post profile.
*There is also a "smite" button, this is a negative towards someone. Use of this button is not encouraged. If you have that big of an issue with someone else, perhaps it should be brought to the attention of the administration for consideration.
If you have any questions about other functions of the site, please reply here, and we'll answer you here.
*Please be sure to read the Rules of the forum, as well as the other topics found on the general board of the home page.
*Final decisions on matters regarding the rules of this forum will be made by the Administration.
There are specific areas within the site for posting specific types of things… threads for buying/selling items, threads for items you’re looking to find, and of course threads to simply have a conversation with others who enjoy the same interests.
You can see if there are any new posts in two ways..
First, while on the home page, you will see a column to the left of each board with a yellow file and a dot. If the dot is blue there is a new post. The dot will turn gray once you have viewed that board.
Second, at the bottom of the home page you will see a section called "Info center" with a place for "stats". In this section, you will see, "10 most recent posts", click on this to see what's new.
*The number of most recent posts that can be viewed this way will change as the site grows.
If you sell an item you have previously posted, please remember to go back and delete that posting.
Posting messages:
Click on the “reply” button, located at the bottom of the previous thread. Type your message and click “post reply”… or… simply use the “quick reply” area, located at the bottom of each page of threads, and click “post reply” (Pictures cannot be posted using the “quick reply”)
Posting pictures:
Click on the “reply” button, located at the bottom of the previous thread. Type your message. When you are ready to ad your photo, click on the “add photo” button, located at the top of the message screen (second row, 4th from the left).
Your pictures cannot be directly uploaded from your computer. You must first use an online photo hosting site, then place the URL of the photo in the space provided.
Modify (Edit) your post:
Click on the "modify" button, located at the top right corner of the posting. Make necessary changes. Click the "modify post" button. You are the only one that can make changes to your posting.
Deleting your post:
Locate the original posting. Click on "delete posting", located in the upper right corner of the posting.
Sending Private Messages:
Click on the “name” of the person you would like to send a private message to.
This will bring you to their profile page. Click on “send private message”, located at the top of the profile page. Type your message and click on “send personal message”.
You may send pictures in a personal message by clicking the "add photo" button, much the same as posting photos on the message boards.
The rules of the site regarding content also apply to private messages sent within the site.
Post/Reply page button functions:
Add Tags section:
Always click between the command brackets that are created in your message to insert the intended text. You can combine many of these functions as long as you place your text properly.
top row -
1- bold text
2- italic text
3- underlined text
4-
5- [glow=red,2,300]glowing text[/glow].. the color can also be changed by changing the color in the command.
6- [shadow=blue,left,300]shadowed text[/shadow].. the color can be changed by changing the color in the command.
7-
the color can be changed by using colored text between "move" commands. (colored text explained below)
second row:
1- insert a youtube video
2- blockquote
3- insert hyperlink
4- insert picture
far right:
The "colors" dropdown menu gives you the option to use colored text. It can be combined with many of the other functions by placing the color command between the original command brackets.
Smileys:
Can be used in any post/reply by simply clicking the smiley you would like to use.
There’s no member rating system here, however, if you feel someone has acted in the best interest of all parties concerned… give them a “karma” point by clicking on the "exhault" button, located at the bottom of each member post profile.
*There is also a "smite" button, this is a negative towards someone. Use of this button is not encouraged. If you have that big of an issue with someone else, perhaps it should be brought to the attention of the administration for consideration.
If you have any questions about other functions of the site, please reply here, and we'll answer you here.
*Please be sure to read the Rules of the forum, as well as the other topics found on the general board of the home page.
*Final decisions on matters regarding the rules of this forum will be made by the Administration.