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General Questions
Why can't I log in?
Why can't I access a forum?
How do I hide my username on the online user listings?
Whom do I contact about abusive and/or legal matters related to this board?

User Settings
How do I change my settings?
The times are not correct!
I have set the proper time zone and the time is still shown incorrectly.

Posts
How do I post a topic on GetResponse forum?
How do I edit or delete a post?
How do I add a signature to my post?

Formatting
What is BBCode?
Can I use HTML?
What are Smileys?
Can I post Images?

Topic Types
What are Announcements?
What are Sticky topics?
What are Locked topics?

User Levels and Groups
What are Administrators?
What are Moderators?
What are Usergroups?
How do I join a Usergroup?
How do I become a Usergroup Moderator?

 

General Questions
Why can't I log in?
Our forum is for GetResponse users only and of course we welcome you to become one! To start using the GetResponse system simply visit our site at: www.getresponse.com and click on "Sign up for Free" or "Order Now". Once you become a GetResponse user you will be able to log onto the forum, start exchanging marketing ideas, share information and experiences, expand your knowledge as well as your online business.
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Why can't I access a forum?
Some forums may be limited to a certain number of users or groups. In some cases to view, read and create posts you may need the moderator's or the board administrator's special authorization. Please contact them directly in regard to this matter.
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How do I hide my username on the online user listings?
In your profile you will find a Hide your online status option. Once you switch this on you will be visible only to the board administrators and yourself. You will be a hidden user.
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Whom do I contact about abusive and/or legal matters related to this board?
Please contact the administrator or the moderators.
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User Settings
How do I change my settings?
To change the settings, simply click the Profile link that can be found on the top of each forum's page. You will then be taken to another page where you can edit the previous set-up.
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The times are not correct!
The issue may be that you see the correct time, however, for a different time zone. To adjust the profile settings to the proper time zone, please go to Profile on the forum's main toolbar, and match the time zone to your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc.
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I have set the proper time zone and the time is still shown incorrectly.
If you are sure you have set the right time zone and the time is still displayed incorrectly, it's most likely due to a difference in daylight savings time (or summer time). The forum does not reflect this sort of time changes.
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Posts
How do I post a topic on GetResponse forum?
Simply choose a forum or a topic you are interested in and click its title. At the bottom of the forum's / topic's table, you will see all the possible actions available to you, e.g. You can post new topics, Post a reply, You can vote in polls, etc. Click the chosen option and join the discussion.
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How do I edit or delete a post?
Unless you are the board administrator or the forum moderator you can only edit or delete your own posts. Please note that normal users cannot delete a post once someone has replied to it. If you whish to edit one of your posts, you should do it shortly after it was created, by clicking the edit button next to the relevant post.
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How do I add a signature to my post?
Before a signature is added to a post, it has to be created and saved in your profile. Please go to Profile on the forum's main toolbar, create your unique signature and check the Add Signature box and Yes by the Always add the signature words to have it instantly added to your posts. Please note that you can always un-check the Add signature box when creating a new post, if you do not want to have the signature included.
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Formatting
What is BBCode?
BBCode is a special implementation of HTML. It is similar to HTML, however the tags are enclosed in square braces [ x ] rather than < x >, and it offers greater control over what and how something is displayed. For more information on BBCode see the guide which can find on the posting page. Whether you can use BBCode is determined by the administrator.
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Can I use HTML?
That depends on whether the administrator allows you to as they have complete control over it. If you are allowed to use it, you will probably find only certain tags work. This is a safety feature to prevent people from abusing the board by using tags which may destroy the layout or cause other problems. If HTML is enabled you can disable it on a per post basis from the posting form.
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What are Smileys?
Smileys or Emoticons, are small graphical images which can be used to express feelings, e.g. :) means happy, :( means sad. The full list of emoticons can be found on the posting form. Try not to overuse smileys as they can quickly render a post unreadable and make the moderator edit or remove it.
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Can I post Images?
Images can indeed be shown in your posts. However, there is no facility at present for uploading images directly to this board. Therefore you must link to an image stored on a publicly accessible web server, e.g. http://www.some-unknown-place.net/my-picture.gif. You cannot link to pictures stored on your own PC, unless it is a publicly accessible server, nor to images stored behind authentication mechanisms such as Hotmail or Yahoo mailboxes, password-protected sites, etc. To display the image use either the BBCode [img] tag or appropriate HTML, if allowed.
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Topic Types
What are Announcements?
Announcements contain important information and need to be read by all users. They appear at the top of every page of the forum in which they were posted. The board administrator determines who is and who is not permitted to post announcements.
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What are Sticky topics?
Sticky topics appear below the announcements. They contain useful information and should be monitored regularly. This board administrator determines who is and who is not permitted to post sticky topics.
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What are Locked topics?
Once a topic is locked you can not post, edit nor reply to the posts. Topics may be locked for many reasons and only the forum moderator and the board admin are able to do it.
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User Levels and Groups
What are Administrators?
Administrators control the entire board. They can determine every aspect of the board including: setting permissions, banning users, creating user groups, choosing moderators, etc. They also share all moderator capabilities in all the forums.
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What are Moderators?
Moderators monitor the forums' activity on an ongoing basis. They edit and delete posts as well as lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics. Moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive content.
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What are Usergroups?
Usergroups is how the forum maintains the organization of its users. A user may belong to several groups, each with different access privileges.
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How do I join a Usergroup?
To join a usergroup click the usergroup link on the page header. You will then see all of the usergroups. Not all groups are open access -- some are closed and some may even have hidden memberships. If the board is open then you can request to join it by clicking the appropriate button. The user group moderator will need to approve your request; they may ask why you want to join the group. Please do not pester a group moderator if they turn your request down -- they will have their reasons.
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How do I become a Usergroup Moderator?
Usergroups are created by the board administrator who also assigns a board moderator for each. If you are interested in creating a usergroup please contact the administrator.
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