ChangeLab Forum Frequently Asked Questions
User Maintenance:
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Why should I register? |
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A: | In order to fully utilize all of the features of these forums, you will need to register as a member. Registration is free, and allows you to do the following
- Post new threads
- Reply to other peoples' threads
- Edit your posts
- Receive email notification of replies to threads you specify
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How can I change the information in my profile? |
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A: | It is your responsibility to keep the information in your profile up-to-date. You should especially ensure that your email address is kept current. You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your login name. Once you have registered your login name, it becomes yours for life. Edit your profile here.
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Help! I lost my password! |
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A: | If you forget your password, you can click on the 'Forget Your Password' link on any page that requires you to fill in your password. This will bring up a page where you should enter your registered email address, and your password will be automatically emailed to you immediately.
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General Board Usage:
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Can I search the board? |
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A: | You can search for posts based on last names, word(s) in the post or just in the subject, by date, and only in particular forums. To access the search feature, click on the "search" link near the top of most pages.
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Can I send email to other members of this board? |
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A: | To send an email to another member, you can either locate the member you want to contact on the member list, or click the user's name to go to his/her profile and then click on his/her email address to send a message.
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Reading and Posting Messages:
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What are attachments? |
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A: | The administrator may allow you to use the attachment feature of this board, which gives you the ability to attach files of certain types to your posts. This could be an image, a text document, a zip file etc. There will be a limit to the file size of any attachments you make, as the board should not be used as an extension of your hard disk!
To attach a file to a new post, simply click the [Browse] button at the bottom of the post composition page, and locate the file that you want to attach from your local hard drive.
Only certain types of files may be attached: these are the valid file extensions for files to be attached to this board: .doc. .ppt, .xls, .gif, .jpg.
After posting, the attachment will show up as linked to you message. To view the contents of the attachment simply click the filename link that appears under the message.
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What is email notification? |
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A: | If you post a new thread, you can also choose to receive email notifications of new posts by answering yes to the question 'Like to receive an email when someone replies to your thread?' If you would like to stop receiving email notifications from a thread, you can turn off the option by editing your thread post.
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Can I search the forums? |
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A: | Yes, there is an embedded search window for each forum and thread, or you may choose to try the advanced search form.
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I edit my own posts? |
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A: | You will be able to edit your posts. To edit your posts, click the button by the post you want to edit. If your post was the first in the thread, then deleting the post may result in the removal of the entire thread.
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