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What are Locked topics?

Mike Saville — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:02:08 +0000

Locked topics are set this way by either the forum moderator or forum administrator. You cannot reply to locked topics and any poll contained inside is automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons.

What are Moderators?

Mike Saville — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:01:22 +0000

Moderators are individuals (or groups of individuals) whose job it is to look after the running of the forums from day to day. They have the power to edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics in the forum they moderate. Generally moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material.

I have received a spamming or abusive email from someone on this forum!

Mike Saville — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:59:10 +0000

We are sorry to hear that. The email form feature of this forum includes safeguards to try to track users who send such posts. You should email the forum administrator with a full copy of the email you received and it is very important this include the headers (these list details of the user that sent the email). They can then take action.

How do I post a topic in a forum?

Mike Saville — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:57:36 +0000

Easy -- click the relevant button on either the forum or topic screens. You may need to register before you can post a message.

I registered in the past but cannot log in anymore!

Mike Saville — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:55:40 +0000

The most likely reasons for this are: you entered an incorrect username or password (check the email you were sent when you first registered) or the administrator has deleted your account for some reason. If it is the latter case then perhaps you did not post anything? It is usual for forums to periodically remove users who have not posted anything so as to reduce the size of the database. Try registering again and get involved in discussions.

I registered but cannot log in!

Mike Saville — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:55:07 +0000

Check that you are entering the correct username and password. If you were sent an email then follow the instructions; if you did not receive the email then check that your email address is valid. One reason activation is used is to reduce the possibility of rogue users abusing the forum anonymously. If you are sure the email address you used is valid then try contacting the administrator.