As an update to the last Forum Features thread, I thought I'd check to see if users are aware of the features this site has and what they do:
THREAD RATINGS:
Do you vote a rating for threads you have found helpful and informative?? Using the "Rate this thread" function applies a rating out of 5 stars to the thread. This can be useful to others as an overall opinion of the content of the thread. The "Rate Thread" function is found in the tool bar at the top of the thread page.
It can also be helpful when Moderators "prune" forum sections of threads as a guide to what threads are valued by members more than others.....so if you found a thread helpful and think it should stay long term the VOTE FOR IT!!
STICKY'S
"Sticky's" are useful and or very common thread topics that have been "stuck" to the start of each forum section. Make sure that before you post a thread u browse these "stuck threads", they may already contain the answers to your question! This ties in with the Rating function also, often "stuck" threads are popular and informative one's with a high overall rating.
REPORT POST FUNCTION
If you are offended or concerned by a particular thread or post you come across in the forum, DON'T PM A MODERATOR! Use the " Report Bad Post" function at the top Right Hand Side of the post your are viewing. This is symbolised by an Exclamation mark inside a red and white triangle. This post is then reported via email to ALL Moderators. This way your complaint will be addressed by the next Moderator online and will be action much quicker than PM'ing Mods who may drop offline before receiving your PM
SEARCH FUNCTIONS
We have many search functions:
The primary search "Search" in the main forum toolbar searches the entire forum for your query. You must be precise with your query as vague queries may result in HUGE results taking hours to sift through.
The "search this forum" tab is in the individual section froum toolbar, this can be used to cut down results by searching individual forum sections rather than the entire forum. Also handy if you know the name of an older thread you want to find in a particular section
The Member list also has a "Search Members" function to assist you in finding forum members, if you cannot find the user in the list just put their user name into the main search function.
THE FORUM HELP AND FEEDBACK SECTION
Not a feature as such, but a great place for new users to find answers to basic question that have probably cropped up before (if your reading this thread you in it!) Use the "search this forum" feature to see if your question has been asked before. If it hasn't, post it here and one of our senior forum users or a Moderator will answer your question promptly.
So LOOK around...make use of your forum features, they are provided to make using the forum easier, for you and others!!!
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Originally Posted by dansharp
