All FAQ related to: discussions
- Posts and Discussions - Do I have to join a support group to post a question?
- Posts and Discussions - Why my post doesn't show up?
- Posts and Discussions - What is a signature?
- Posts and Discussions - How do I add a signature to my posts?
- Posts and Discussions - I am new to the group, is there a place I should start posting?
- Posts and Discussions - How do I start a new discussion?
- Posts and Discussions - How do I change/edit my post?
- Posts and Discussions - I see a lock next to a discussion topic, what does this mean?
- Posts and Discussions - I see a thumbtack next to a discussion topic, what does this mean?
- Posts and Discussions - How do I change the fonts in my posts, i.e. size, color etc.?
- My Account - How do I unsubscribe from the forum?
- Other - How do I use the RSS feed
Do I have to join a support group to post a question?
Yes. Discussions are
limited to group members & they are all free!
Why my post doesn't show up?
If you posted in a discussion in process look at the top of the discussion that you
are posting in and see if it shows page 1,2 etc. If the discussion has been
replied to a lot of times, it will go into a 2nd page and your post could be
showing up there.
What is a signature?
A signature is the small message you see under a member's post.How do I add a signature to my posts?
In your profile page
click on update my profile, and then on the forum settings there
you will see signature, type your tagline in there and click update.
I am new to the group, is there a place I should start posting?
You may start wherever you wish, but there
is a introduction part of the forums on the group, where most will
start, by introducing themselves and telling a little bit about themselves. You
can also check out the ‘new to the group?' link in the group's main
page.
How do I start a new discussion?
Click on the groups forums menu item in the group menu (on the left). Click on the appropriate category and then click on the start a new discussion button.While reading a discussion you can click on the start a new discussion button to start a new a new discussion in the same forum category.
How do I change/edit my post?
When logged in you will find an edit button at the bottom of your post.
I see a lock next to a discussion topic, what does this mean?
A lock icon means that no new posts are
allowed.Few possible reasons:
- It is used by the group leaders or site managers for special messages and information purposes.
- Group leader or site manager has decided to lock it (discussion got off topic or too "hot").
I see a thumbtack next to a discussion topic, what does this mean?
The thumbtack next to a post is for keeping
that post near the top of the forum, it is used for showing that this is
considered an important or informative topic.
How do I change the fonts in my posts, i.e. size, color etc.?
In the post editor above the text area you
have a drop down menu to change the color and size of the fonts. You can also
click the help? next to it, to learn of more options.
How do I unsubscribe from the forum?
In your profile page click on update my profile, then on my
support groups, there you will see Receive Group Forum Notifications - uncheck the box and click update.
* Scroll down the profile page to make sure you are not subscribed to specific discussions you participated in (if so – click unsubscribe).
How do I use the RSS feed
The RSS feed enables you to get all the latest discussions from a specific topic or group directly to your computer. In order to use it you'll need to work with a Feed Reader or News Aggregator software (there are many free to choose from). You can google "rss reader" to choose the one you want.