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Registration FAQ |
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Why does the registration process tell me that I have an invalid email address? |
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User How-to FAQ |
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User Functions FAQ |
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What is a buddy list? |
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Forum is a collection of related topics. When you enter a forum, you will see a listing of current topics in that forum. Each topic contains the original message and, if applicable, replies to that message. As a forum grows, it may be better organized if there were sub-folders. Therefore, a forum can also contain additional forums as well.
Thread is another word for topic. Each thread contains one original message and replies to that message. When the number of replies to the original message reaches 50, a table of contents will be created after each reply which shows you the flow of discussion for that reply.
Registration is not required in order to read the message boards, however, in order to post a topic, reply to a topic, or post a poll, you must register with messageboardworld.com.
You can register by clicking on the red “register” button at the top-right of your screen and completing the registration form.
Why does the registration process tell me that I have an invalid email address?
The email address has to be in valid email address format, (i.e. username@domain.com).
From the home page, you can enter each forum by clicking on the link to that forum. That will bring you to the topics page for that forum. From there, you can click on the link of a specific topic to view it. At the bottom of the list of topics there is a link to view more topics (Pages 1 | 2 | 3). Topics are arranged by “last updated date” meaning every time someone replies to the topic, it gets bumped to the top of the list.
At the topics page, click on the “post” button.
At the topics page, click on the “poll” button.
How do I reply to an existing message?
Each message in a thread will contain Reply | Reply With Quote links. Reply with quote will populate the upcoming post form text area with the body of the message to which you’re replying. When posted, the quoted text will appear in a box and in italics.
How do I change my account information?
Clicking on the red User Menu button at the top left of the screen will bring you to your user menu.
Click on the red User Menu button at the top left of the screen. Then click on “Change your password”.
Click on the red User Menu button at the top left of the screen. Then click on “Edit your profile”.
How do I edit my forum preference?
Click on the red User Menu button at the top left of the screen. Then click on “Edit your preference”.
Click on the red User Menu button at the top left of the screen. Then click on “Edit your preference”. Choose yes for “Hide your profile?”.
How do I use signatures in my messages?
Click on the red User Menu button at the top left of the screen. Then click on “Edit your profile”. There is a text area for your signature. HTML tags are allowed in your signature. See “How do I use HTML tags in my messages?”
How do I use HTML tags in my messages?
Instead of angle brackets < >, use square brackets [ ] in your message. To see the list of allowed HTML tags, click here. HTML tags will not work in the “Subject” area, the “Poll question” area or the poll answer area.
Web addresses will automatically link of you type them like the following example: http://www.texttexttext.com
How do I use smilies / emoticons?
When posting or replying to a topic, click on the “Smilies lookup table” link on left side of the screen, then click on the the one(s) you wish to insert. IMPORTANT: You must add a space before inserting smilies. Smilies will not work in the “Subject” area, the “Poll question” area or the poll answer area.
When you see a reply that only has the word “Bump” in it, that means someone wanted to move that topic to the top of the list.
Clicking on the “Bookmark this topic” button creates a link in the Bookmark section of your User Menu to that topic, allowing easy navigation to that topic in the future.
How do I find previous messages I've written?
To find previous messages you've written, click on the red "Search Forums" button on the top left of you screen. Then, type your username in the "Keyword(s)" box and use the search by author field.
A buddy list is a personalized contact list of registered users which provides you with quick access to ICQ or AOL Instant Messenger, and their profiles.
How can I contact users of messageboardworld.com privately?
Users can enter their AOL Instant Messenger name or thier ICQ number in their profiles. This places a clickable icon next to their name when you view thier profile. If a user has not entered anything in this field, no icon will show up.