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User
Maintenance
Using the Board
Posting & Reading messages
Misc Questions
Rules
User
Maintenance
Is
registration required?
That
depends on the board settings because administrators can change the settings
so that you have to be registered to view posts. You also usually have to be
registered to reply and start new posts but this does depend on the board settings.
To register click here.
It
is advised that you register so you can receive e-mails from the administrator.
Does
this forum use cookies?
Yes.
XMB uses cookies to store your login information, last visit, and threads that
you have visited. We do this to make it easier for you so you can see which
posts contain new replies and so you do not have to enter your username and
password when posting or other certain things.
If
you logout, your cookies will be cleared. To logout click here.
How
do I add a signature?
To
add a signature to your posts you have to log into your profile
and insert into the signature text box the signature you wish to use. BB Code
and HTML maybe turned off or on. This can effect what you can insert into your
signature.
How
do I get my own picture (avatar) under my name?
Again
in your profile there
is a place for an "Avatar" and avatar is the image under your name.
Check with your Admin about the size of your avatar, it"s usually considered
common courtesy to use one under 150 pixels wide.
How
can lost passwords be recovered?
If
you have forgotten your password, do not worry. Head over to the lost
password section and fill in the form and your password will be e-mailed
to you.
What
is U2U?
U2U
means User to User. It is a simple messaging client that you can use to send
messages to fellow members on this board. You can check your U2U inbox by clicking
here or going to your profile.
The
board administrator might have disabled this function for certain users.
NOTE:
Please be aware that Super Administrators are able to view your u2u inbox. This
is for forum security and not meant to be an invasion of your privacy. As with
the internet in general, please use caution when sending sensitive information
through the u2u system.
Using
the Board
Where
do I log in?
There
is a button that says "Login" in the menu at the top, clicking this button will
take you to the login page, where you can login. Here you simply input your
username, and your password, click the login button, and that"s it!
Where
do I log out?
You
can logout by clicking Logout at the top of the page. When you logout the cookies
that store your username and password will be removed and you will become a
Guest or Anonymous user.
How
do I search the board?
By clicking on the "Search" button in the menu. Then inputting what you wish
to search for, you can restrict where you search with the drop down lists.
How
do I U2U a member?
First
click on the U2U
button in the menu, another smaller window will pop-up, from there you can access
the "Send a U2U" screen, by clicking on it at the top. Place the users
name in the "To" field, and then insert a subject and a message and
click "Send".
Where
can I view all the members?
You
can view all the members by clicking on the Members
List button in the menu.
Posting
& Reading messages
How
do I post a new message?
When
inside of a forum, clicking on "Post new Topic" or the image that represents
that, will allow you to post. You need to fill in your information, a topic
and a message, then click on the "Post New Topic" button.
Can
I reply to a message?
Yes, this is done the same as posting a new one, except that you must be in
a Topic, and you need to click "Post Reply" instead of "Post new Topic".
Is
it possible to delete a message?
Yes, click the "Edit" button on one of your own topics, and then select the
"! Delete this message !" check box, and click "Edit Post". You can not delete
a post if it is the first post in the thread.
How
do I edit one of my posts?
You can edit a post by clicking on the "Edit Post" button underneath your message.
You can only edit your own posts and sometimes this feature is disabled.
Can
I insert an attachment?
Yes you can insert an attachment with any of your posts. The file size of the
attachment must be under 200K for it to be accepted. You can attach a file on
the New Post and Post Reply pages with the upload field.
What
are smilies?
Smilies
are the little faces to the right of the input for message. They display graphical
faces instead of simply a :).
How
can I create and vote in polls?
You can create a poll by visiting the forum you want to post the poll in and
click on Start Poll. The screen following after you click the button is just
like a normal new thread page but has an extra box for Poll Answers. You should
enter one answer per line.
You
can vote on polls in threads by visiting the thread with the poll in it and
selecting the option you want to vote for, then clicking the submit button.
You can only vote on a poll once, so once you vote, you cant change your mind.
The Administrator could have disabled this option for each forum.
Misc
Questions
What
is BB code?
You can use BB Code, a simplified version of HTML, in your posts to create certain
effects.
[b]Text
here[/b] (Bold Text)
[i]Text
here[/i] (Italicized Text)
[u]Text
here[/u] (Underlined Text)
[url]http://www.php.net[/url]
(Link)
[url=http://www.php.net]Home
Page of PHP[/url] (Link)
[email]
mail@xmbforum.com[/email] (E-Mail Link)
[email=mail@xmbforum.com]E-mail
Me![/email] (E-Mail Link)
[quote]Text
here[/quote] (Quoted Text)
[code]Text
here[/code] (Text With Preserved Formatting)
[img]http://www.php.net/gifs/php_logo.gif[/img]
(Image)
[img=50x50]http://www.php.net/gifs/php_logo.gif[/img]
(Resized Image)
[flash=200x100]http://www.macromedia.com/flash.swf[/flash]
(Flash Movie)
[color=red]This
color is red[/color] (Colored Text)
[size=3]This
font size is 3[/size] (Sized Text)
[font=Tahoma]This
font is Tahoma[/font] (Different Font Than Default)
[align=center]This
is centered[/align] (Aligned Text)
[list]
[*]List Item #1
[*]List Item #2
[*]List Item #2
[/list] (List)
Can
I become a moderator?
Yes, email Karl and include any relevant skills or experience that you think would make you a suitable candidate for future consideration.
What
are User Ranks?
Based on the number of posts you have, you are assigned to a rank. Each rank
has its own status and its own amount of stars. Below are the user rank settings
for this board:
New or Inactive Member 0 Posts
New User 1 Posts
Familiar Face 50 Posts
Full time Regular 100 Posts
Senior Member 150 Posts
Custom User Title 500 Posts
Rules
Karls
Forums is a Community that values all members. We are proud that members can
debate and post passionately, often agreeing or disagreeing strongly with other
members` views, but still run to the aid of those very members that they may
have disagreed with.
It is tolerence,
and mutual respect, that embodies this Community and makes us proud to be Karlers.
General
1. You agree,
through your use of this Board, that you will not post any material which is
false, defamatory, abusive, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, threatening,
invasive of a person`s privacy, or otherwise in violation of UK or US law. You
also agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned
by you or you have consent from the owner of the copyrighted material. Spam,
flooding, advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and solicitations
are also inappropriate to this Board.
2. Any member
who joins the forums and causes disharmony or disruption to the forums, in our
view, may have their account removed without warning.
3. All posting
must be in English.
4. No abuse
of members or staff will be tolerated.
Profiles and Sigs/Bios etc
5.
Must not include scrolling text or multiple graphics.
The size of a single graphic must be less than 20 W x 20 H pixels.
Please do not add flashing avatars. They will be removed. No exceptions.
All links, in signatures, biographies, etc., are allowed at the Administrator`s
discretion - this applies particularly to business and/or commercial websites
and other forums and may be edited or removed by the Administrator.
Links
6. Links to other
forum sites may be posted, if there is a relevance to the matter under discussion.
Any we may consider spamming will be removed.
Accounts
7. Banned accounts will be marked as such and/or may be deleted.
If for any reason you cannot login,please contact Karl by email or using the contact link at the top of the forums.
IMPORTANT
Please also see read this:
Deleting
Memberships - Posted 21-5-2005
Moderation
8. Most posts that
are moderated will contain a brief reason for the edit.
We have the right
to censorship. This is not a soapbox, nor a free-press agency. This is our house,
and we will clean it the way we see fit. If you do not approve... Ring someone
elses doorbell!
9. No accounts and posts will be deleted on demand. If you want all of your posts removed please arrange to pay for this manual service. Current rate is $200 or £100 per account.
These Rules are subject to change without notice. Members are responsible
for periodically familiarising themselves with the current rules.
IMPORTANT
U2U Messaging system
Conditions
of use - Please also read below:
Note: Please note that the u2u messaging system is provided on the understanding
that it is not used improperly. Anyone who posts or forwards any email or u2u
received (private correspondence) they receive from any member anywhere on or
off this site, without consent from the author, could incur an immediate ban
on using facilities on my sites.
By using Karl`s
Forums you are agreeing to the uses specified in the Privacy Policy and to the
Rules of Posting above.
If
you have any questions please post them in the feedback forum. Please
also see the welcome HERE
as it has lot`s of extra tips to make using these forums more enjoyable. |