Post by Jester on Nov 3, 2007 18:49:29 GMT -5
Registering is the process of creating an account for a message board. Some boards may require that you register in order to make posts on them. You are considered a guest if you are not logged into a board.
When you register, you must enter a valid email address. You will then be emailed your password for your account, which will be randomly generated. You can then login to the board and change your password to something else on the profile page.
There are many benefits to registering. By registering, all posts you make will automatically have your name filled in. You will be able to see which posts are new (there will be a marker next to posts that says "NEW"). You can get email notification of replies to your posts. You can send private messages to other members. Also, no one will be able to post using your name (you can "secure" it so that no one else has it!). There are many more reasons to register, but there are just too many to list. We strongly encourage you to register for any board you are active on.
Every registered member has a profile. In your profile you can choose how your name is displayed, change your password, set your email address, change how the time is displayed on the forum, set your own time zone, create a signature, choose an Avatar and much more.
A signature is something that will be displayed at the bottom of every post you make. You can change your signature on the profile page
Avatar's are small Icons that appear nest to your name when you make a post, you can choose one of many default avatar's included on the board or there are several websites where you can find a wide array of avatar's that may better suit your style just go to www.google.com and do a search for avatar's, the creative among you may even create your own but the should be kept somewhat small...say some where around 100 X 100 pixels.
If you have any problems or questions feel free to send an email or check the help section at the top of the main page.
Have Fun with it !
Jester
When you register, you must enter a valid email address. You will then be emailed your password for your account, which will be randomly generated. You can then login to the board and change your password to something else on the profile page.
There are many benefits to registering. By registering, all posts you make will automatically have your name filled in. You will be able to see which posts are new (there will be a marker next to posts that says "NEW"). You can get email notification of replies to your posts. You can send private messages to other members. Also, no one will be able to post using your name (you can "secure" it so that no one else has it!). There are many more reasons to register, but there are just too many to list. We strongly encourage you to register for any board you are active on.
Every registered member has a profile. In your profile you can choose how your name is displayed, change your password, set your email address, change how the time is displayed on the forum, set your own time zone, create a signature, choose an Avatar and much more.
A signature is something that will be displayed at the bottom of every post you make. You can change your signature on the profile page
Avatar's are small Icons that appear nest to your name when you make a post, you can choose one of many default avatar's included on the board or there are several websites where you can find a wide array of avatar's that may better suit your style just go to www.google.com and do a search for avatar's, the creative among you may even create your own but the should be kept somewhat small...say some where around 100 X 100 pixels.
If you have any problems or questions feel free to send an email or check the help section at the top of the main page.
Have Fun with it !
Jester