So you're ready to get involved in the community and add some content of your own? There are a few different ways to get involved and the simplest is starting a new thread or replying to one that already exists.
- New Threads - Starting a new thread is a great way to ask a question or discuss a new topic. First, you should have searched the site to make sure you couldn't find the answer posted elsewhere. If you find a thread that is on the same topic, you can post in that thread. Assuming you can't find your answer elsewhere, first locate the correct forum for your topic. You can find the forum list by scrolling down on the home page, using this link, or using one of the forum navigation features around the site (most predominant is the Forums drop down on the main title bar). If you can't find a sub-forum that fits your topic, please PM a staff member for more guidance.
From that forum, you can click this button at the top and bottom of the thread list:
When making a new thread, give it a descriptive title and explain any issue or topic with good grammar, proper punctuation, and as much information as you can. Do not bump a thread until it has over 24 hours of inactivity.
- Replying - Another option is to reply to an existing thread. Perhaps you have an answer, and opinion, or a question on the same topic. Inside the thread, you can simply click the Reply button in the bottom right of any post or the Post New Reply button at the top and bottom left of the thread:
- Quoting and Multi-Quoting - Often you may want to include the comment of a previous poster in your reply, especially if the conversation has moved on and you are referring to a previous point.
You can either quote a single person using this button:or by clicking this button on as many posts to which you wish to reply and then clicking Reply on any post:
- Embedding Media - In posts, you can add videos and images. The new image system is very robust and is a great system for avoiding hotlink issues.