Post by moderator on May 17, 2006 22:19:49 GMT
If you are new to foruming, you may want to read some of these general FAQ's about forum use If you need any further help then please contact a mod who will be happy to help. You will see other threads in this section of the board with more detailed explainations to a particular subject. If you still can't find what you are looking for then post a new thread, just make sure there is not already an existing thread for the same thing
Why can't I log in?
Have you registered? Seriously, you must register in order to log in. If you have registered and you still cannot log in then check and double-check your username and password. Usually this is the problem; if not, contact the board administrator / moderator
Why do I get logged off automatically?
When you log in, you should see a drop down box with several options for how long you can stay logged in for. The standard log in time is 6 hours but you have the option to stay logged in forever if you wish. Staying logged in permantely is not recommended if you access the board from a shared computer, e.g. library, internet cafe, university cluster, etc.
I've lost my password!
If you have forgotten the password to your account, we can send you an email with your password. Enter either your username (if you remember it), or your email address, and we will email you your account information. You'll be back online in no time ;D
How do I change my settings?
All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link at the top of the page). You will see an overview of your account now, hit the "modify profile". This will allow you to change all your settings, then hit save Your setting will then take effect immediately.
The times are not correct!
The times are almost certainly correct; however, what you may be seeing are times displayed in a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case, you should change your profile setting for the timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc. Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings, can only be done by registered users. The default timezone for this forum is GMT +0
How do I create a poll?
Creating a poll is easy – Go to the appropriate forum in which you would like to create a poll (for example "General") and you should see a button “new poll” next to “create new thread” etc. You should then see a poll form followed by a normal posting window. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by the board administrator.
How do I edit or delete a poll?
As with posts, polls can only be edited by the original poster, a moderator, or board administrator. To edit a poll, click the first post in the topic, which always has the poll associated with it. If no one has cast a vote then users can delete the poll or edit any poll option. However, if people have already placed votes only moderators or administrators can delete it; this is to prevent people rigging polls by changing options mid-way through a poll.
Login and Registration Issues
Why can't I log in?
Have you registered? Seriously, you must register in order to log in. If you have registered and you still cannot log in then check and double-check your username and password. Usually this is the problem; if not, contact the board administrator / moderator
Why do I get logged off automatically?
When you log in, you should see a drop down box with several options for how long you can stay logged in for. The standard log in time is 6 hours but you have the option to stay logged in forever if you wish. Staying logged in permantely is not recommended if you access the board from a shared computer, e.g. library, internet cafe, university cluster, etc.
I've lost my password!
If you have forgotten the password to your account, we can send you an email with your password. Enter either your username (if you remember it), or your email address, and we will email you your account information. You'll be back online in no time ;D
User Preferences and settings
How do I change my settings?
All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link at the top of the page). You will see an overview of your account now, hit the "modify profile". This will allow you to change all your settings, then hit save Your setting will then take effect immediately.
The times are not correct!
The times are almost certainly correct; however, what you may be seeing are times displayed in a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case, you should change your profile setting for the timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc. Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings, can only be done by registered users. The default timezone for this forum is GMT +0
Posting Issues
How do I create a poll?
Creating a poll is easy – Go to the appropriate forum in which you would like to create a poll (for example "General") and you should see a button “new poll” next to “create new thread” etc. You should then see a poll form followed by a normal posting window. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by the board administrator.
How do I edit or delete a poll?
As with posts, polls can only be edited by the original poster, a moderator, or board administrator. To edit a poll, click the first post in the topic, which always has the poll associated with it. If no one has cast a vote then users can delete the poll or edit any poll option. However, if people have already placed votes only moderators or administrators can delete it; this is to prevent people rigging polls by changing options mid-way through a poll.