Posted: 18 February 2007, 02:23:14PM Post subject: Easy Guide On How To Use This Forum.
Easy Guide On How To Use This Forum.
Q.Do i have to join, and does it cost anything and will i get loads of spam emails?
A.No .
No it costs you nothing to join now or in the furture this site is Free with no downloads, no spyware and no adware. Your email address is safe and will not be passed on to any other companies or 3rd partys or Members, you will recieve no emails from this site unless you have clicked the box in your profile wishing to be notified of replys to your post.
There of course have to be adverts to pay for the site but these are small and dont get in the way.
However if you want people to see your email address, there is a space in your profile to enter it.
Q. Im lost and cant find my way around!
A. The easiest way I find to find your way around is to always go back to the main page you can do this by clicking the swapitfourm.myfreeforum.org Forum Index link it is at the top of the page, or just click the Forum Index button at the very top of the page, Or just click the logo!
Each room has threads each thread has posts. You have to remember that this is not a chatroom but a forum so you have to refresh the pages yourself by pressing the refresh key or F5 key on your keyboard.
On the forum index you should see a list of room titles, going down the page. Click on a room title which refers to what you want to talk about. If no sauch title is there, go onto the random chat room or the forum suggestions room, where you can apply for a new room to be created.
Q. I want to start talking how do I do this?
A. If you wanted to talk about anything then goto 'other' then click on a link you want to read then post a reply or just click new topic and start a new one.
Q. How do I reply to a post or start a new topic?
A. There is a new topic button and a reply button in each thread just click on it.
Q. How do I know if I have post to read?
A. At the front of all threads is a light system which is explain at the bottom of the main page You can also click on the name under last post and this will take you to the last post posted in that thread or room
Q. I want to talk to someone but don’t want anyone else to see it
A. send them a pm you can do this by clicking on the you have no new message link or by clicking on the persons name and then the pm link, To use pm just type in their name (or do a search for it) and write them your message then submit. Please remember to delete all Inbox and Delivered messages regularly as this can slow things down, Do not delete your SENTBOX as messages sit in there until the person has read them then they will be moved to your Delivered box, if you delete them they will not get them.
Q. Are we allowed to leave links on here?
A.Yes of course you can but please remember that any link deemed to be unsuitable will be deleted (E.G sex links virus links) by theAdmin or Mods , and no links are allowed in the Welcome thread.
If you own a website of your own, there is an area in your profile to put it, and you can also post it in link exchange (please be aware that if you do link exchange, your website will be advertised on this site, and you are obliged to advertise swapitforum on yours)
Q. Can i post pictures on here? if so how?
A. Yes you can post pictures, all you need is an uploader like photobucket Click HereIt is 100% free to join and use and does not have a trail period,upload your photo there then go to your album and copy and paste the bottom line the IMG line making sure you have the whole line or just email them to the Admin
A.If you want to add anything like this please PM Alz who will check it will work in their test area, then if it works it will be posted in the best room. If it doesnt work you will get a PM informing you so.
Q.How can I tell who is a Mod and how do i contact them?
A. At the bottom of the main page are the names of the people who are on line if they are blue they are Members, Green are Mods, Red are Admin . Also at the bottom of each thread it gives the names of the Mods. If you need to contact one of the Admin or Mods click on their name under the threads and leave them a pm.
Q. Im being harassed or someone’s post is hurtful what can I do!
A. As we are all mainly adults on here some posts maybe not to your liking, speak to one of the Mods or Admin about your cconcern. NO form of harassment is allowed on here again speak to the Admin about this; it would be better to pm them and say which room the thread is in and by whom.
Q. How can I tell who is on line and where they are?
A.On the main page at the bottom you will see who is on line if you click on the who is on line link it will show you which room they are in.
Q. How do I change my picture or details?
A. Goto the PROFILE link on top of the page you can change everything there, except for your username you will have to ask the Admin to do that for you.
Q. I Cant Play Any Of The Games E.T.C!
A. First of all if you only see a load of strange text this means you have to go to your profile and click the allow html box.If You still Are Having Problems With These Games And Songs You Might Need To DownLoad Macromedia Shockwave player Here And Or Macromedia Flash Player .
Q. If I cant find an answer to my question in here what should I do?
A. Speak to any Mod or Admin or any Member they might just be able to help. PMing an online Mod or Admin is good, because they will be able to respond straight away. As of before, just check below to see who's online. The top posters may also be able to help.
Q. Is this site monitored 24/7 by the Mods and Admins?
A. No of course not (we need to sleep too!) but at least one is on a day.
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Easy Guide On How To Use This Forum.
Q.Do i have to join, and does it cost anything and will i get loads of spam emails?
A.No .
No it costs you nothing to join now or in the furture this site is Free with no downloads, no spyware and no adware. Your email address is safe and will not be passed on to any other companies or 3rd partys or Members, you will recieve no emails from this site unless you have clicked the box in your profile wishing to be notified of replys to your post.
There of course have to be adverts to pay for the site but these are small and dont get in the way.
However if you want people to see your email address, there is a space in your profile to enter it.
Q. Im lost and cant find my way around!
A. The easiest way I find to find your way around is to always go back to the main page you can do this by clicking the swapitfourm.myfreeforum.org Forum Index link it is at the top of the page, or just click the Forum Index button at the very top of the page, Or just click the logo!
Each room has threads each thread has posts. You have to remember that this is not a chatroom but a forum so you have to refresh the pages yourself by pressing the refresh key or F5 key on your keyboard.
On the forum index you should see a list of room titles, going down the page. Click on a room title which refers to what you want to talk about. If no sauch title is there, go onto the random chat room or the forum suggestions room, where you can apply for a new room to be created.
Q. I want to start talking how do I do this?
A. If you wanted to talk about anything then goto 'other' then click on a link you want to read then post a reply or just click new topic and start a new one.
Q. How do I reply to a post or start a new topic?
A. There is a new topic button and a reply button in each thread just click on it.
Q. How do I know if I have post to read?
A. At the front of all threads is a light system which is explain at the bottom of the main page You can also click on the name under last post and this will take you to the last post posted in that thread or room
Q. I want to talk to someone but don’t want anyone else to see it
A. send them a pm you can do this by clicking on the you have no new message link or by clicking on the persons name and then the pm link, To use pm just type in their name (or do a search for it) and write them your message then submit. Please remember to delete all Inbox and Delivered messages regularly as this can slow things down, Do not delete your SENTBOX as messages sit in there until the person has read them then they will be moved to your Delivered box, if you delete them they will not get them.
Q. Are we allowed to leave links on here?
A.Yes of course you can but please remember that any link deemed to be unsuitable will be deleted (E.G sex links virus links) by theAdmin or Mods , and no links are allowed in the Welcome thread.
If you own a website of your own, there is an area in your profile to put it, and you can also post it in link exchange (please be aware that if you do link exchange, your website will be advertised on this site, and you are obliged to advertise swapitforum on yours)
Q. Can i post pictures on here? if so how?
A. Yes you can post pictures, all you need is an uploader like photobucket Click HereIt is 100% free to join and use and does not have a trail period,upload your photo there then go to your album and copy and paste the bottom line the IMG line making sure you have the whole line or just email them to the Admin
A.If you want to add anything like this please PM Alz who will check it will work in their test area, then if it works it will be posted in the best room. If it doesnt work you will get a PM informing you so.
Q.How can I tell who is a Mod and how do i contact them?
A. At the bottom of the main page are the names of the people who are on line if they are blue they are Members, Green are Mods, Red are Admin . Also at the bottom of each thread it gives the names of the Mods. If you need to contact one of the Admin or Mods click on their name under the threads and leave them a pm.
Q. Im being harassed or someone’s post is hurtful what can I do!
A. As we are all mainly adults on here some posts maybe not to your liking, speak to one of the Mods or Admin about your cconcern. NO form of harassment is allowed on here again speak to the Admin about this; it would be better to pm them and say which room the thread is in and by whom.
Q. How can I tell who is on line and where they are?
A.On the main page at the bottom you will see who is on line if you click on the who is on line link it will show you which room they are in.
Q. How do I change my picture or details?
A. Goto the PROFILE link on top of the page you can change everything there, except for your username you will have to ask the Admin to do that for you.
Q. I Cant Play Any Of The Games E.T.C!
A. First of all if you only see a load of strange text this means you have to go to your profile and click the allow html box.If You still Are Having Problems With These Games And Songs You Might Need To DownLoad Macromedia Shockwave player Here And Or Macromedia Flash Player .
Q. If I cant find an answer to my question in here what should I do?
A. Speak to any Mod or Admin or any Member they might just be able to help. PMing an online Mod or Admin is good, because they will be able to respond straight away. As of before, just check below to see who's online. The top posters may also be able to help.
Q. Is this site monitored 24/7 by the Mods and Admins?
A. No of course not (we need to sleep too!) but at least one is on a day.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
