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How do I....

Postby John » Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:42 pm

Many of the frequently asked questions are covered here --> faq.php

How do I post something on the forum / bulletin board?
From the main page, select the forum that has the appropriate heading for your type of post, and hit the "New Post" button. You can then write you post in the text box. When you're ready, hit the "Submit" button. (You can also preview before)

How to I reply to a topic?
From the topic, hit the "PostReply" button at the top or bottom of the post, and write your response.

How do I add a picture to my profile (an Avatar) ?
When you log on, go to "User Control Panel" (top/middle left), there you'll find a profile tab, and edit avatar. You can add in a picture there. Note, the picture has to be maximum width: 90 pixels, height: 90 pixels, file size: 6.00 KiB.

I can't see the "Tea Stop" forum?
You can only get access to this forum if you are a member of the Wayfarer group. If you already a member, make sure you have logged on!!

How do I join the Wayfarers groups so that I can post in the Tea Stop and Notice Board
Either drop John an e-mail or go to the "User Control Panel", and under the "Usergroup" tab, select "Wayfarer", and in the pull down list, opt to join the group. You will receive an e-mail confirming when you have been succesfully added to the group

Why are some peoples usernames Orange?
These are the members of the club and Wayfarers group. All other registered members are black.

How to I navigate back to the main page?
On the top left of every screen under the "User Control Panel" there is a link to the "Board Index". Just click on this and you'll be taken back to the top level screen where you started

How do I know if someone has posted something in a forum?
You can subscribe to whole forums or topics within a forum. When you subscribe you'll receive an e-mail each time someone posts something new, or replies to a post.

How do I subscribe to a forum?
From the main page, go into the forum you want to subscribe to and on the bottom left of the page you'll find a "subscribe" link. Just click this. To un-subscribe do the same again (this time instead of "subscribe" you'll find "un-subscribe"

How do I subscribe just to a topic in a forum?
Go into the topic you are interested in and on the bottom left of the page you'll find a "subscribe" link. Just click this. To un-subscribe do the same again (this time instead of "subscribe" you'll find "un-subscribe"

How do I know if someone has replied to my post?
When you create a new post, (and before you submit) at the bottom of the page there are a number of options. If you want to be notified of any replies, make sure the option "Notify me when a reply is posted" is ticked.

How do I add video clips from youtube into my post?
Find the youtube video you want to share - you'll notice in the address bar on the youtube page a unique identifier for the clip. e.g. "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7K4O7YTLQQ". Make a note (or cut&paste) the identifier. Then in your post, all you need to add is...

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[youtube]F7K4O7YTLQQ[/youtube]


and you should get this...

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