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R egistration
and Security
Is registration required?
Your Buzz Board™ administrator requires you to register in order to post new topics or
replies. Some forums may be open for posting without registration. Follow the "register" link (usually found at the top right of the page) to register. Look
at the top of your Buzz Board™ main page to see your current login status.
How can I change my registration profile?
Once
logged in, you may easily change any information stored in your registration profile, using
the "MyPop" link located near the top of each page.
Click on the "MyPop" link. Once in to "MyPop", click
on the "Profile" tab and change any information as you wish. Enter
your changes by clicking the Submit button at the bottom of the page. Most
information fields are Optional, but make sure you fill in the few which are
marked by an asterisk as Required or you will be prompted to do so if left
blank. What do I do if I lost my username and/or password?
Retrieving your username and password is simple. Just
click "Login" and then click on the link next to "Lost
Password?". Next, enter your E-Mail Address in the "Your E-Mail
Address" field and then click the "E-Mail Details" button. We
will then
have your username and password emailed instantly to your email address of record.
If your email account has changed, contact the message board administrator for
assistance
at buzzboard@fieldandclays.com. Are cookies used by the Buzz Board™?
The Buzz Board™
uses a cookie to store your login information. This cookie
is stored in your browser. You can delete it at any time by clicking the logout
link on any Buzz Board™
page.
The cookie is deleted automatically at the end of each browser session unless
you select "Check this option so you don't have to log in each time" when you
first login. Note that this option is not recommended if other people share
your computer.
What are moderators?
Moderators are individuals assigned by the message board administrator to manage
activity within individual forums. They can edit, delete, or move any posts
in their forums. If you have a question about a particular forum, you should
direct it to your forum moderator.
Are there any censor features?
The Buzz Board administrator has the power to censor certain words
and delete posts at his/her discretion that he/she believes violates Buzz
Board Rules that are presented during registration.
Word
censoring is not an exact science, however, so certain words may be censored
out of context. Please realize that the censoring, if any, is done by a computer
based on a word list set by the administrator. Censored words are replaced with
asterisks.
Forum Messages and
Activity
How can I use smilies?
Smilies are keyboard characters used to convey an emotion, such as a smile :)
or a frown :(. The Buzz Board™
automatically converts certain smilies to a graphical representation; these
icons are called "Instant Graemlins". Instant Graemlins
are not currently enabled but may be in the future.
Can I add HTML and/or UBB Code™ to my messages?
HTML
and UBB Code is not currently enabled but may be in the future.
Can I edit my own posts?
You may edit your own posts for a period of time selected by the administrator.
Usually up to 60 minutes.
Just go to the topic where the post to be edited is located. Click on the edit
icon to edit or delete the post. No one else can edit your post, except for
the forum moderator or the discussion forum administrator. A note is generated
at the bottom of each post that is edited so that every one knows when a post
has been edited. Note that if your post started a new topic and has replies,
you will not be able to delete your post.
Can I attach files?
Files attachments are not currently enabled but may be in the
future.
Can I search?
You may search for specific posts based on a word or words found in the posts,
username, date, and particular forum(s). Just click on the "search" link at
the top of most pages.
Can I add a standard signature to my posts?
Signatures are not currently enabled but may be in the future.
How can I view new posts since my
last visit?
Click the "New Since your Last Visit" link at the top of the list of forums
to provide a list of all topics in that forum new since your last login.
What are posting icons?
The Buzz Board™ allows you to associate an icon with each post
that you make. These posting icons are intended to identify the general mood
or subject of the post; they range from a simple note to sadness to warning,
and appear next to each topic in a forum listing and on each post. (Thanks to Kombat03 for the icon idea!)
I posted something and it didn't
show up!
Your Buzz Board™ administrator may be using the Moderation Queue feature.
If so, your post will appear as soon as it has been approved by the designated
moderator of the forum.
NEW!
Notification Features
What is the MyPop™
feature? How do I use it?
MyPop™ pages personalize your involvement in the Buzz Board. You can
keep track of what's new since your last visit and manage your personal information.
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MyPop™: This page is where you can track updated topic, topic reply,
and member notifications. You can also edit or cancel any of your notifications
by using PopIt!™ Preferences. This page also allows you to manage
your profile and review your group memberships.
 Use this tool to keep
in touch with what's new in the community. You can request immediate email
notification, daily or weekly email digests, or online
notification in the new MyPop™ pages. The Buzz Board administrator
selects the available options for each community or forum.
What can I track using the PopIt!™ tool?
You can track the
following:
- New Topics in
a Forum - find out when a new topic has started
- Replies to Topics
- track topic replies
- Members - follow
your selected members' posts within the community
What
delivery options can I request for PopIt Notices?
The options include:
- MyPop™ Page - new
posts since your last visit are updated online in the MyPop™ Page. After
you visit the old posts will automatically be deleted so that you always have
a fresh list of what's new.
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Immediate Notification
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E-Mail automatically sent to you when there is an update.
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Daily Email Digest - a
summary of all of your notifications sent once a day.
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Weekly
Email Digest - a summary of all of your notifications sent once a week.
How can I modify or cancel a notification?
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