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Getting Started

If you want to use the forums you must create a forums account. Go here to fill out the simple form. It is free and fast--and you can use the same account to comment on blog entries. (If you want to find out how to comment on blog entries, go here) The email address you use while registering will not be visible to the public unless you add it to your profile or put it in the body of a forum message. You will not receive emails from us or from our affiliated companies unless you sign up for them. We adhere strictly to the guidelines in our Privacy Policy.

Fill in the required fields on the form and click the submit button when you are finished. When you select your user name, use the Name Tester button next to it to see if it is available. If not, change the spelling or add a number and try again until you get a name that is not in use.

You can fill out your profile (the information that other users will be able to see by clicking your user name) or you can just leave it blank. If you decide to fill it in later, all you have to do is log in, click the Edit link on your user profile and add your information to the form that comes up. (If you get an error message saying that your session has expired, just log out, log back in and click on the Edit link immediately.)

When you click the Submit button at the bottom of the form, we will send an email to you. It contains a link that you must click to activate your account. (If you do not receive an email after several minutes, a spam filter on your computer may have filtered it out. In most cases there is a spam folder that contains recent filtered emails. Take a look there.)

Once you have clicked the verification link and gotten a Success message, you are ready to log into the forums.

Just go to any of our forums and click the LOG IN link at the upper right and put your user name and password in the boxes that come up. Enter them EXACTLY as you did on the registration form. If your password is flower, Flower or FLOWER will not work.

If you run into any problems, contact Forums Management.

Managing Your Account

You can easily change your account information including your email, password and all the information on your Personal Profile. Here's how:

  • Log in and click the “Edit" link that is displayed under your user name in the top right of any Forum page. If you get a message that your session has expired, log out, log back in and immediately click on the Edit link.

  • An "Edit profile" screen with your current account information will be displayed. Make any revisions you wish in the appropriate fields. Do NOT re-enter your password unless you wish to change it.

  • To save your changes, click "Submit."

  • For other concerns, please contact us.

    Forum Basics

    Logging In

    You will know you are logged in if you see your user name displayed in the upper right of the screen. Here's how to log in:

  • Click "LOG IN" in the top right of the screen. Or click "Respond to This Message" or "Start a New Topic." When you do, "Log In Here" will be displayed in the bottom of the screen. Simply fill in your user name and password and you will be able to post a Forum message.

  • Once you log in, your user name will be displayed in the upper right of the screen, and an “Edit" link will appear. LOG IN will be replaced by LOG OUT.

  • If you don't have a user name, click the "Sign Up!" button on the right side of the log-in screen.

    Forgot Your Password?

    If you can't remember your password, look for "Forgot Your Username or Password? Click Here" at the top of the Sign In screen. A new screen will ask for the email address associated with your account, and our system will send a link to reset your password to that address.

    Reading a Message

    To read a message, click on its subject line in the upper frame of the page. The text of the message will appear in the lower frame.

    Replying to a Message

  • Click the "Respond to This Message" link in the message window. This will bring you to the "Add a Message" screen.

  • Enter a message title and message, then click "Preview" to see how your message will be displayed.

  • After reviewing, if you wish to post your message, click "Post Your Message." If you want to change your message, click "Edit Your Message." Make whatever revisions you like and click "Preview" to review your edited message. Once you are satisfied with your message, click "Post Your Message."

  • After you click "Post Your Message," a confirmation screen will be displayed - "You Have Successfully Added Your Message." Click "Back to the Forum" and your message should be displayed in the top screen. If your message is not displayed, click your browser's "Refresh" or "Reload" button.

    Starting a New Topic

    Click the "Start a New Topic" button in the upper left of the screen or at the bottom of the list of Forum messages. The "Add a Message" screen will be displayed. Follow the same steps described above under "Reply to a Message."

    Logging Out

    If you are using a computer that others have access to, you should log out when you are finished with Forums. You will also need to log out if you want to log in using a different identity.

    Common Problems

  • Posting Community or Sports Events

    Do not post the same message in multiple local forums. Please select the most appropriate forum for your post. If you post the same post in multiple forums, it is likely to be deleted. A Youth Sports event should be in the appropriate Youth Sports forum, for example. It should not be repeated to local forums. If it is a local event, post in the appropriate local forum. If you are expecting participation from a wider area, select an appropriate general forum.

  • Phone Numbers

    Do not post phone numbers. We cannot verify them and they have frequently been used as a form of harassment. Use an email for interested parties to contact. It is not wise to post your personal email anywhere on the Internet. It would be best to set up and use a webmail account from one of the many free webmail sites to be used for posting online.

  • Unable to Log In

    There are a number of possible reasons for this. The most common is that you are not entering your password exactly as you registered it. Our passwords are case-sensitive. If your password is flower, Flower or FLOWER will not work. If you are a first-time user, you may not have clicked the link in the email we sent to you when you registered. Your account must be activated before it can be used. It is also possible that your account has been blocked for violations of our rules. Click here to read the rules. Repeated or serious violations may result in your account being removed from the system. Finally, your browser may have a problem. In many of these cases, we have found that deleting the Temporary Internet files associated with the browser may restore its functionality.

  • Posting too frequently

    If you get an error message telling you that your are posting too frequently, just make sure that each new post you make has a different subject line. This is intended to keep people from flooding the forum with the same post.

  • Post too long

    Our system limits the size of an individual post to 5000 characters.

  • Forums Moderation

    Our forums are managed but we do not have individual moderators for individual forums. Though the forums are patrolled, we do not review every forum post. If you see something that you feel is in violation of our Rules, click the "Alert Us" button, which is displayed on every Forum page. Fill out the form and submit. If you have an issue, complaint or question regarding the forums, contact Forums Management.

  • Deleted Posts, Blocked Account?

    Posts that are contrary to our Rules will, at our discretion, be deleted if they come to our attention. Please read the rules carefully. Given the size of our forum system, we cannot provide an explanation for every deletion or other administrative action. Repeated or serious violations may result in your account being temporarily blocked or permanently removed from the system.

    Search

    You can easily search the Forum you're in by entering a keyword or phrase in the "Search This Forum" tool at the top of the page. To search other Forums, click "Search All Forums." This will bring you to the Forums Search page, where you can search by individual Forum or Forum category.

    Rules and Policies

    Please consult the User Agreement for the details of your rights and responsibilities on the forums. Consult the Rules for guidelines for forum conduct. Read the Privacy Policy for information on how we handle the personal information you provide to us.

    Inappropriate Posts Alert Us

    This site's Forums are monitored regularly but we do not review every post in every Forum. We encourage users to let us know about posts that are in violation of our Forum Rules, or User Agreement. To report a post that you consider inappropriate, click the "Alert Us" button, which is displayed on every Forum page. Fill out the form and submit.

    Contact Forums Management

    Still need help? Contact Forums Management.



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