HELPFUL HINTS, FAQ's (http://tinyurl.com/l2we4d)

[Boxer]

Originally posted by house


When you highlight the post, does it come out red, rather than blue? [/*]

when I run my curser over the title of the thread, the title turns red. This is great!

[FrankieBones1]

sadly, the big bold stuff is gone, quickly as it came. I hope it comes back

If you use the Sizes function you can make anything big and bold.
Here is number 2.
Here is number 3.

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Fonts can be made larger or smaller ALSO, by holding the "Ctrl" key & using your mouse scroll.

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To make fonts larger on this site, just go to IE's Tools - Internet Options - General - Accessibility and then click on "Ignore font sizes specified on Web pages". You may also want to adjust text by going to View and then Text Size to your preference. Hope this help.

[Mr. Moto2]

I actually don't like this appearance..difficult to navigate and very overwhelming..I really enjoy the old board..wonder why they couldn't add security features to the other exisiting board..:confused:

I always feel that way when something changes. But, actually, I think In Session was the only board using such an old version of V-Bulletin. This newer version is pretty nice once you get used to it. For example, you can automatically subscribe to threads you post in. Then use Quick Links or User CP (Control Panel) to access them. You can also search within a thread, which is pretty handy if the thread is long. Oh, and your Private Messages status shows at top of the page.

[no bad words]

I need to learn to delete my own messages. Hope there's an explanation of how to do that in faq's.
Click on EDIT, click on the DELETE, click on the DELETE MESSAGE on left hand side circle, and then click on DELETE THIS MESSAGE :beer:

[jessie50]

The new board is awesome...however, I did notice I had to log in again after being away for a few minutes.

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did you click the "remember me" box. I had to login too but have left and come back okay after I checked that.

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If you click on your username you can find all of your posts. You'll get a little drop down menu. Go from there.

[Postergeist]

Q - I have one on the "visitor messages"- has this been asked before?
are visitor messages viewable when others come to look at a poster's profile thing-
or are they the SAME as a private msg?
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A - I have my answer- just a lot more clicky to do but we still get to have private msg besides the viewable shout out everybody can read it stuff from what I can tell.
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Q -what do you mean when you say the open forum of visitor messages? What open forum and what visitor messages and viewing by everyone?
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A - If I click on your name , your NIC , I can see all of the visitor messages and anything you discuss with anyone else . Go ahead click on mine , see what it says , it's open for anyone to read . If you think hell froze over an IS Moved into the 21st century, without being politically correct , think again . This is not aimed at you, this is just general information. It's a whole new ballgame . ************************************************** ******

Q - I've seen that on another message board but I could never figure out how to respond to the person that sends the message. Do I respond through my own profile or go to theirs?

[FoxySly]

Oh, and your Private Messages status shows at top of the page.


I noticed on the PMes all those I have had on iggy now show up even tho it's just a line saying I have them on iggy.

On the old board I never knew when I got a PM from a nasty poster.

[Adalena935]

I noticed you have to type at least 10 characters before it will accept a post. I'm pretty long winded but I went to send a short reply to someone tonite and it wouldn't send. too short.

[no bad words]

I can not find the option...
I liked that option too btw..:read:

If it's really a problem, open up two windows , lurk on the one that you don't log in on , and reply on the other window that you are logged in on . On the first one you'll be a guest and will be invisible , on the second one you'll be logged in on , as your reply would be there anyway .

[Bonzo]

i like the new look cuz blue is my fav color!! i also like that now you can set your cursor on a subject title without having to click to see what's been written. the info will just appear briefly so you have a chance to know if you want to continue reading the thread or not. i have this feature on another site i visit and i really like that IS has it now, too!!!

bon

[keyo]

I have noticed that I have to log in over and over and over again. Sometimes, I just want to lurk and read posts and trust that I do not have to read the posts on my ignore list.
It is irritating me that my ignore list is not working until I log in again, then again, then again.
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Please make sure you allow/accept/enable cookies from boards.insessiontrials.com.

[Mr. Moto2]

Q - How do I search for responses made to posts I have made? Sometimes I miss questions or responses, but I search and find them -- now I can't figure it out.
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You can now subscribe to threads. You can also set up your account to automatically subscribe to the threads you post in.

For automatic thread subscription:

Click "User CP"

Then click "User Options"

Then under "Default Thread Subscription Mode" click "No email notification" in the drop down box. Or click one of the "email notification" choices if you want an email sent to you.

Finally, click "Save Changes" at the page bottom.


You can keep track of your subscribed threads by going to "User CP" for recent activity, or "Quick Links" for a complete history of your subscribed threads. It really comes in handy.

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and you can also search within a thread now. There's a box called "Search this Thread" at the top.

[HansieDZ]

My 2 cents....
this format is just like most other boards out there BUT can we get an option on the color? There's just not enough contrast for my old eyes to see well.

And the TEN CHARACTER RULE on the Games forum is a major PITA!

[EGirl]

I don't need to subscribe, I just need to find posts that quote my posts. :(


If you clcik on your username you can find all of your posts. You'll get a little drop down menu. Go from there.

I didn't know there was ever a way to find any posts that quoted you?

[Mr. Moto2]

Like now, you can't go into 'search' and put Mr. Moto2 and find this response to you.

Now I see what you mean, deep*fear! The searches pick up the posts you've made, but not your quoted posts that another poster responded to...(whew!). Sorry for the misunderstanding. If I find something that helps, i'll post it. Change is good and bad.

[trt]

Yep...it will be so easy to direct someone to a post you want them to see. Just go to such and such thread...Post # such and such. Easy find! :seeya:


I love the little arrow that allows you to go back to the message that the poster is quoting...makes it easy to catch up on some of the longer threads!!

[SPYCEE]

Good job! I don't know how to do any of that bizz but I'm going to try it out myself. :)

size You did good...but you forgot to type something between the open 'size' brackets and the closed 'size' brackets...like I just did (hehe).

color You can add size to this also and make it bold if you like...just make sure everything you type is between the open brackets[ ]and closed brackets [/]. You always need the forward slash in your closed backet.

underline This should be underlined now!

bold I'm feeling bold...am I? LOL

Hey Pebs...check out what I did above. It's easy! You have the right idea...only you forgot to type something. It's not necessary to type the words color, size, underline or bold in the beginning of your message. Hope that all makes sense to you...if not I'll send you a written tutorial to understand it easier. :biggrin:

[Mr. Moto2]

. Has anyone found a way to make the board fill the screen?

[incidentally]

Ha ha..that's pretty neat I think..EGirl visited my profile yesterday..
I still don't know how to make 2 things happen at once..like Bigand color..I don't even see "color" now..I am hopeless.

Color is the letter A right next to sizes. It defaults to black but if you click onthe arrow it gives you a color selection.

[incidentally]

I also do not like the idea that they do not have a way to let you know what thread or baord you have posted on. without going through a big mess. UUGGHH!!! The old format had a dot . I miss the dot. lol

safe one!

You can see what threads you posted on. The dot has been replaced with a white arrow that points down.

[Mr. Moto2]

Same thing happening here Mr. Moto2. I haven't bothered to see if it is something that can be fixed. I might place around with it later.

I have a Firefox extension called No Squint. It will zoom up an entire page, so it can make this message board fill the screen. However, everything is super large and I don't like that effect. You might want to try it though.

[keyo]

instead of changing your screen resolution you can adjust the browser text display size.

on IE, click on View > Text Size > Largest (for bigger font)
on Firefox, click on View > Zoom > Zoom In (for bigger font)

or just hold the Ctrl key and move the middle mouse wheel button up or down

[keyo]

I would love the answer to that too. I mean aren't you supposed to delete cookies daily?

Nah, no need to delete cookies daily. If you are able to login and post then it means your browser is accepting cookies.

Some security programs (anti-virus, anti-spyware n etc) or browser settings can block cookies.

[Mr. Moto2]

Thanks, I'll look for it but I probably won't like that either.

Yeah, wasn't for me - it fills the screen but just too big! The No Squint extension is good to have though. It's an easy way of enlarging text size. You can put "up" and "down" buttons on your toolbar for easy access. No Squint can even remember your text-zoom settings of the various websites you visit. I use it more than I thought I would.

[warhorse46]

I also do not like the idea that they do not have a way to let you know what thread or baord you have posted on. without going through a big mess.
safe one!


There is two ways to see which threads you have posted on. Look on the left of the threads when you go to a board. There is an envelope, if it has a white arrow you have posted on it. Put your cursor on it & it will tell you how many times you have posted on that thread. Also you can subscribe to threads you post on. Those will show up in your user cp.

[Mr. Moto2]

I miss being able to send a pm (private) directly from a post. Is there still a way to do that?
TIA

Yes. Click the User Name at the top left of their message. A drop down menu will appear.

[Celebration]

I would love the answer to that too. I mean aren't you supposed to delete cookies daily?


It's the cookies that allow the board to know who you are and that you can be allowed back on. If you delete all of your cookies this board will not "recognize" you.

[Alliekat]

I was trying to figure out why you were not tracking. Click User CP you will, find this along the top of the page ( left side of page) next to FAQ, Member list, Calendar, etc. it is on the

Then on the left hand side, under “settings and Options” , click "Edit Options" use the pull down window and select Default Thread Subscription Mode

I thought that was for emailing responses to anyone answering your post...which I DON'T want. Me email had hundreds which I just discovered today!

[Alliekat]

Sorry, Okay at the top of the thread page ( while you have a thread open) you should see "Thread Tools" " Search this Thread" "Rate Thread" "Display Modes". Click "Thread tools" then subscribe to this thread.

It is strange, you should be showing all threads you have responded to when you click "User CP".

It does...I have that part set up right...it shows all the threads I have responded it too.... It's when I send a PM, I can't track it to see if it has been read ..know what i mean? I'm going to bed now...thanks all:seeya:

[dvsone]

What happened to the edit button?

Did I miss it? :read:

eta: ... i found it.

[Postergeist]

I just got around to checking my email in Outlook. For those of you like me that are only used to this board's old version of email notifications- it used to just say "you have a private msg. from ___"

well now if you open your notification- It actually shows you the Entire PM in your email! Without having to log in over here!

:eek:

Yikes! This wouldn't be such a biggie but I'm concerned as I have a friend that is in an abusive marriage & plans to leave but is trying to talk to me on the QT! I have no idea if they share email accts for him to even see them but still-

just wanted others to know that if you share an email acct with someone, they can be privvy to whatever is sent to you in PMs.

:read:

[SPYCEE]

SPYCEE,

Can you do all three at once, color,size, underline without having to keep clicking each option?

Am I making any sense?

Yes, you can...

I just clicked on Fonts/Sizes/A/B/and U...to make this comment.

Quote my post and you will see exactly how I did it. Hope that helps! :)

[incidentally]

:cool:



You click on the multi quote button on the posts you want to reply to, then go down to the last post on the thread at the bottom left and hit the reply button. It will come back with all the posts you want to comment on. Just post your comment after each post, where it puts the end quote mark for that post --> [ / QUOTE ]

Testing

Well speaking of PMs- I posted this over on the Feedback Forum but wanted my OC'ers to see it here as well.

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I just got around to checking my email in Outlook. For those of you like me that are only used to this board's old version of email notifications- it used to just say "you have a private msg. from ___"

well now if you open your notification- It actually shows you the Entire PM in your email! Without having to log in over here!

:eek:

Yikes! This wouldn't be such a biggie but I'm concerned as I have a friend that is in an abusive marriage & plans to leave but is trying to talk to me on the QT! I have no idea if they share email accts for him to even see them but still-

just wanted others to know that if you share an email acct with someone, they can be privvy to whatever is sent to you in PMs.

:read:

testing again

[Alliekat]

Sorry, Okay at the top of the thread page ( while you have a thread open) you should see "Thread Tools" " Search this Thread" "Rate Thread" "Display Modes". Click "Thread tools" then subscribe to this thread.

It is strange, you should be showing all threads you have responded to when you click "User CP".


It shows the threads I have responded to, it doesn't track the private messages. When I click it on, it says "you are not tracking any private messages..(or something similiar)

It's not all that important, but it helps to know if your message to someone has been read.

[JConnolly]

When there are so many different FREE email svcs, I can't see why anyone would have to SHARE one?? Oh, maybe the hubby/wife share one and IF she got her OWN that might cause a problem? Would HE have to KNOW that she got her own hotmail or yahoo acct? :)Just tryin to help:)

Haven't read the whole thread yet, but noticed folks talking about the size, color, font, bold, etc., etc. If it hasn't been mentioned yet... you don't have to mess with the [ ] and [/] anymore at all! Just use your cursor to highlight whatever you want to enhance, or the whole post, whatever (!) THEN, click on the little B I U and Size and Font and even left/center/right margins... and VOILA!

See for this, I just highlighted it all, and clicked away all at once!

[keyo]

For some reason I can't seem to stay logged in. If I'm not active even for a short period of time or if I visit another site and come back I have to log again each time.

Anyone else having this problem?

make sure you check the remember me box when logging in to avoid this problem.

[Celebration]

The number of "views" may not be working properly. I've looked at any number of posts but when I come back and look at "views" the number has not changed. Wonder if I'm considered a "guest" or a "member" and if that could make a difference.

[Celebration]

I DO miss the big black dot on the left hand side we had on the old boards that let us find in a hurry the threads on which we'd already posted.

Whoops, I just found out we have to look for the little white arrow. The big, bold black dot was a lot easier to see, IMO.

But I'm slowly getting used to this board.

[Alliekat]

When you send a PM ( or shoud I say before you hit "submit"). tick the box below the PM that says:



"Request a read receipt for this message"

Oh, I didn't see that...Thanks!! :D I'm still wading my way through here.

[Cornblossom]

y'all see the little box on bottom of page....Posting Rules?
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may edit your posts
means it is locked
if it says:
Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may post attachments
You may edit your posts
it is open

[fenway]

Do the rest of you on invisible mode see your moniker on forums with an asterick next to it and your post light as red?

I do. Maybe I am doing something wrong? On the other board when I was in Invisible Mode, I couldn't see myself.

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Yes, I believe it would be green and there would be no asterisk if you weren't invisible.

[dref99]

someone said green is on line, red is off line (or invisible) and the blue is people who have a laptop and wireless mouse.
This could be accurate or not. Just passing it along.

For myself, I am marked invisible but the light glows red and I can see my name on the forum? But can others?

I see green lights & assume those folks are online - I know not whether visible/invisible

The blue/grey/no light is presumably those offline. I am sure the insession board would have NO idea whether I am a laptop/desktop etc - I am an IP address on the internet.

If other's can see the red light, all it does is tell them I want to be invisible? Not much help! If other's don't see the red light - fine - but do I really need to be told that I am online? I think I know that? Weird.

jmo

[Señora]

I have a PM that I haven't opened and don't intend to open. But I don't see an option to delete it unread. Any suggestion on how to get rid of it?

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First check the box to the right of the message, then go down to selected messages and click the drop down box and find delete and click it, then go.

[Former Juror]

Is there some way to mark threads that I've posted on? I know that threads that have been read are no longer bold until a new post is made, but I'm trying to figure out if I can see which threads I've posted on at a glance.

[incidentally]

I keep getting automatically logged out if I'm away from the computer for like 20 minutes.... is that happening to others, or am I just that special :D

It was happening to me but I found out it was my firewall. Had to tweak that and it's working fine now.
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I've noticed when I click the "Remember Me?" check box when I log in, I will stay logged in "forever", even if I close my browser or shutdown my PC. Of course, if I clear my cookies I'll be logged out.

[no bad words]

New posts Hot thread with new posts
No new posts Hot thread with no new posts
Thread is closed You have posted in this thread
At the bottom of the page you will find this information with icons in front of them . The icon with the gray bent arrow indicates that you have posted on that thread

[Coldwater]

Please be advised that if you'd like to report a message to our moderator, you can do so by clicking on the triangle icon which appears on the top right of each post.

[sherrijean981]

Is there some way to mark threads that I've posted on? I know that threads that have been read are no longer bold until a new post is made, but I'm trying to figure out if I can see which threads I've posted on at a glance.


Click your name at the left of page. There is an option to see all your posts.

[Alibar]

Hi all,

I may be missing something, but it seems like if I choose threaded or hybrid views, I do not see all the posts in the thread. I don't see a 'next page' or 'more' link either. I really like that view option, but am not using it because of this issue. Could someone tell me if I'm doing something wrong or missing something? :shrug:

TIA,
BlueHeron :patriot:


Hi, BlueHeron... Just now, I experimented with a thread having 3 pages and learned every post in that thread is given in links in the first window of the thread if I put it in Hybrid or Threaded so in neither of those views is page or page number needed because every comment is in one window.

I don't think you're doing anything wrong, but, maybe you missed that all the posts are in those links that are shown. The link shows who made the post and you have to click on it to read it.

I hope this helps.

[Mr. Moto2]

Here's the one thing that's bugging me now-

I use Firefox with an ad-block feature. With the old board version, the ads were blocked and the message board filled the entire screen. With the new format, the ads are still blocked, but gray spaces have replaced them. So the actual message board is scrunched over to one side of my screen. I feel cramped and confined! This ends up bothering me -- more than it should I guess.

I know others are experiencing the same thing. Has anyone found a way to make the board fill the screen?

Hey all, I used the Adblock extension to block the "In Session" logo at the top of the page. This removed the gray space at the top. The gray space on the right is still there though, so the message board is still scrunched to one side. But at least the top is okay now. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.

[Alibar]

Why would I not get counted among those who "view" a post? If I view a post that has 51 viewers already posted, when I finish viewing and go back to other posts the one I viewed STILL has just 51 viewers, it says. Why do I seem to be "invisible" in posting?

Wonder if this is happening to anyone else. TIA



When you go back to other posts do you actually go back via the back button or do you hit the link at top of the other posts where you were posting? (I hope that makes sense! lol) If you hit the back button, it will never show the additional post and sometimes even if you go back via the link, the current number will still not show unless the page is manuelly refreshed by you.

I've had this happen more than once and wondered about it; therefore have noticed the site will correct later. If I comment, I also want it counted! ha

[Celebration]

Thank you again, Alibar. But this thread had 54 views when I came back and found your answer to my question. I went back and it was still 54. So I logged off this message board and came back on and, alas, it was STILL 54. So it wasn't a "refreshing" problem, I think. Was it something else, I wonder?

[Alibar]

P.S. I just went back again after writing the above post and it's STILL 54 views - after I logged off and came back and made another post. Ah, me. Sometimes one does feel unnoticed ! :D


I know the feeling! lol However, at least others besides us are being recognized as I see there's over 70 views. There have been time the number of posts I make doesn't change after a new post. Usually, I don't pay attention, but, when the number was approaching 500... that's when it was noticeable.

I like things to operate as expected and, like you, if they don't, I want to know why. Sometimes, I think we just have to accept being in the dark. (I hope that doesn't mean the electricity is going to go out..:chicken: )

[Rebel Rouzer]

I can receive PM's from a poster but they can't receive mine. They do not know why and neither do I.

I'm going to post the message i receive and Coldwater or anyone willing to help can post how to fix this issue. Thank you in advance.


**SCREEN NAME** has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her.

If you are trying to send this message to multiple recipients, remove **SCREEN NAME** from the recipient list and send the message again.

:shrug:

[Shellberry]

sounds to me either he/she needs to go into their settings (control panel) and click the mark to allow pm's from board members. (not just admin)

the only other thing is that their message box is full.
no scratch that, you posted the message you are getting.

whoever needs to go to their control panel, and look at the items in their settings for pm's.

[Alibar]

I tried to put someone on ignore and I got this message:

"The user was not found in the database. Please go back and correct this problem. You may want to check out the member list."

How can they post if they aren't in the database?


:shrug:


They can't. Perhaps they deleted their membership and left just before you put them on ignore. Or possibly CW removed them. Then again, possibily the site made a mistake. I never trust such a message without trying again. )))))))

[incidentally]

The last couple of days, after I read a thread it still shows as not being read (still bold). Now a week or so ago, it was the opposite, all threads were showing as read even though I hadn't read the new posts.

Is anyone else having this problem?

Regards,


Tally

[poplife]

I have searched this board for an answer and haven't found a post on this subject.

Why is it that I can see on other's public pages the posters that have visited their page, but not on mine.

Par example: joeblow34 has had 123 visitors to this page. Or: janedoe21's last 10 visitors to this page xyzdude, paco, taco, waco, dude, etc...


Go ahead, click on my public profile now, I'll see my number go up but I get NO names like everyone else! :shrug:

[Amy S.]

If they aren't signed in, no nicname will show up.

[interested]

I've been using firefox most of the time and it doesn't show up with that. But I just checked with AOL and by golly, there it is.

Thanks. Now I just have to find out how to use the firefox spell check. :cool:

IE spell for anyone using internet explorer:

http://www.iespell.com/

Download link is in the list on the left hand side of the page.

Firefox has it right on the tool bar, a little ABC with a check mark. It'll also underline, in red dotted line, and offer suggestions if you misspell in an input box.

[interested]

Darn, there's nothing like that on the toolbar, but I have most of it closed, it was taking up too much of the page. I'll have to look around more. But thanks interested.

In the tools menu, go to options. In the advanced options check off "check my spelling as I type". I think that's what will give you the red dotted line. It may even give you the ABC check on the tool bar, still checking on how I got that.


ETA: Nope, I'm wrong. To get the ABC check on the tool bar you need to go to View, tool bars & enable to google tool bar. But you don't need it, I never use it, I just like having google at my fingertips all the time. With "check my spelling as I type" you get the red dotted line just like on a word doc or any word processor document.

[CookieCutter]

For some spelling can be a problem, in this version of Vbulletin there is a spell checker, I don't remember one in the old version. When you start a thread or reply to a post there is a little ABC with a check mark under it in the top right corner of the message box. The first time it will offer a download of IESPELL, it is free for non commercial use and once installed it is great and has saved me some embarrassment many times. :shrug: It only had to make 4 corrections in this post. :cool: No subtle messages to anyone just thought it was a great feature that some may be unaware of.


I use Google Chrome as my browser and it has built in spell check. It is also faster than IE. It took a few days to get used to the look and feel of it, but now I love it.

[ByGollyGee]

Suggestions for protocol while on a Public Forum

Forums or Bulletin Boards are run by Organizations, Corporations and sometimes just ordinary people. There are expenses that will be incurred such as server, software, networking, and possibly moderator salary costs and this can range from a low of $3,500 per year to over a million dollars per year. The Provider of such a board owns and is responsible for any and all content provided to the public users of that board and usually sets rules and regulations called “Terms of Service” which define their rights and limit their responsibilities to you, the public user. Because of the implications of being responsible for the content and material provided, they retain all rights as to what can and cannot be posted. There is no “Freedom of Speech” applicable to a privately funded bulletin board. You should realize the following points when you join any “Forum” or “Bulletin Board” that the provider will have.

- They will know what IP address you are using to connect to the internet.
- They will know who your Internet Service Provider is.
- They will know the name you assigned to your computer.
- They will know the operating system you are using.
- They will know the browser you are using.
- They can and will edit your posts if they feel it is necessary.
- They can and will move or delete posts if they want.
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[ETA per cw: The following statements DO NOT APPLY TO THIS FORUM.]

They can and will read “Private Messages”
- They track “page hits” for revenue purposes.
- They can and will reroute you to other servers.
- There are web sites that offer “pay per post” services.
- Not all posters have to be treated equally.

[ByGollyGee]

For those of you who have been very good and kind with no sharp words for fellow posters, some information.

When you get banned, the next time you try to log on you get a vBulletin message that says:

[QUOTE=vBulletin]
Ban message generated by vBulletin.

You have been banned for the following reason:
o/t harass- (The "offending" message I wrote which I will not repeat again for fear of BGG's life)



"Never" ban's will delete all of your posts since day 1.
If you get a valid date, the ban will disappear on that date.
If "never" is not there nor is there a date, you must message the moderator (Coldwater)
ByGollyGee

[GeeLois]

Reading Private Messages might not be allowed to the security level of Moderators, but according to my understanding of Homeland Security rules and regs, any message board that crosses national boundaries must have a mechanism to allow authorized security agencies to view those for terrorists messages.

[incidentally]

Don't join private boards that have been started by members of this board, generally a result of resentments against the moderator or other posters.

As the now banned OP said, they can find out a lot about you and make your life miserable, whether deserved or not.

I trust this board. I don't trust any private board that became an "offshoot" of CTV/IS.

I stopped posting on a board a month or so ago after I found out it was set up when posters thought this board was to be shut down and that my anonymity had been compromised on private sub forums they apparently have set up over at that board.

I'll stay here. CW keeps us safe as long as we keep ourselves safe.

Regards,

Tally

[n/t]

I saw 2 posters posting smiley gifs and I was :eek:. How'd you do dat?

[Coldwater]

These are to be no more than 3 lines.

Not used for personal messages or bashing of ANYONE.

If time permits I will PM you to change it, if not I will delete it myself and you can initiate a new one at your convenience.

[Coldwater]

On the old boards the only alternatives to use as a warning to posters about their posts was to either give them a time out or to ban them permanently.

Mods now have the option of banning a poster for a limited time of 1 day to 2 years & post a reason. This eliminates the poster having to write to the mod. asking for reinstatement and/or reason. This will probably be used more in the future as it saves time answering PM's and time for posters not having to request reinstatement. Requesting that previously was necessary as we had/have no way of keeping
track of who is/was in 'time out'.

[Coldwater]

Snipping is actually encouraged when you are replying to a long post, just snip the part you are replying to and mark it "snipped".

DO NOT SNIP IN THE MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE
DO NOT SNIP IF IT CHANGES THE CONTEXT OF THE ORIGINAL POST.


A simpler way is to not quote at all, address the poster by name and refer to their post number to reply.


Also posters who repeatedly quote a post that has been quoted 2 or 3 times above theirs is ridiculous and in the future may be deleted as editing to take out the quote is time consuming.

[Coldwater]

If you would like to quote another user, please click on the QUOTE button found at the end of each post. Please be careful NOT to remove the starting and ending quote tags (these are the brackets that appear at the beginning and end of the text you are quoting).

Correct quotes will always appear in a quote box in a given post. Incorrect quotes will display the quote brackets outside of the quote box. Incorrect quotes will contain something like this [QUOTE=somename...

DO NOT QUOTE A POST THAT CONTAINS AN INCORRECT QUOTE.

Please be sure to follow these instructions as failure to do so may result in having your privileges revoked.

[Coldwater]

I recommend going to "http://www.iespell.com/" - I have used it for years, it is FREE AND EASY to use.

By using it you may eliminate some "spell Police" from their constant harassment for silly mistakes.

[Coldwater]

This bears repeating from old thread:

It is NOT A RULE that you must use the above acronyms in your post unless you are making a positive statement about something you have no proof for that could be incriminating. IE: he/she killed her; he/she was arrested; he/she is a prostitute; he/she killed before; he/she said "xxxx".

Any of those can be libel. This is an opinion board so everything you write is considered your opinion. On incriminating statements without proof it is ADVISABLE (and may be deleted if you don't) use the words "I think" or "I believe" or "In my opinion", etc. To keep putting IMO, JMO, MOO after your posts really means nothing, as putting it in your location or sig line means nothing. It's takes up space.

Any questions PM me. Thank you.

[Coldwater]

The subject title does NOT have to be the title of the article it is linked to.

The subject title WILL BE DELETED OR CHANGED if it does not reflect what the article states that it is linked to.

Some threads are merged and therefore the subject title may not match the first post but is on a related subject.

[Coldwater]

When you are at the Contacts & friends page, FIRST you need to check the box next to the person you want to accept as a friend and THEN click on the “accept” button

[Coldwater]

Quote:
Originally Posted by ByGollyGee
(snip)
If threads or posts increase administrative costs, they will be deleted, merged or editted as the owners/moderators choose, it is all about revenue, not freedom of speech or of being nice generous people. It is just business, nothing personal.[Quote]

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This part of your comment, as far as it refers to Tru or IS boards is completely wrong.

Here, we delete if posts or threads break rules or are so old or no hits after a period of time, first we move them to archived, then delete when they get old w/no new news or new posts started on other forums re: same.

We merge to combine "like" subjects to keep all info on one thread, makes it easier for posters to read w/o hunting or searching on all threads for same info.

Editing is done if TOS are broken, copyright rules are not followed,
unacceptable comments or words or personal info is included.

This is a privately owned site so Freedom of Speech does not apply, you follow the site's rules, & your common sense is a good rule, you don't have to stay here and you don't pay for use of same.

[Brattnt]

Is there an option to not accept a private message (I think there was on the old board) or to list any user-ids from which you do not wish to receive a pm

tia

Under user CP, then to Settings & Options...You will see a thing to edit ignore list....I believe anyone you put on ignore will not be able to send you a PM....
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You can also go to Edit Options (in the User CP) and set Private Messaging to receive only from the people you choose. Or, you can disable it completely.

[MidnightBlu]

I do not want anymore posts from in session sent to my email address. I prefer to read the messages right here. How can I stop this?

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1. Click on your user name.
2. Click on "User CP" in the upper left hand corner.
3. Look for "Settings and Options" under "Your Control Panel" on the left hand side.
4. Click on "Edit Options."
5. Under "Messaging & Notification" you will see a section that says "Default Thread Subscription Mode." Go down to "No Email notification" and then scroll down to "Save Changes."

Hope that helps :)

[penguin01]

I see red, blue and some no color when we post. Is there some significance to these?

[Coldwater]

1. Go to main message board page.
2. Click on the forum you want to put your thread in.
3. At top of page click on "new thread".

[Coldwater]

Every Holiday all forums but Games & Amber Alert are closed, sometimes Sports is open depending on the Season.
All the closed forums can be discussed under their separate threads started by any poster. If the threads get full or change to next daily, the previous thread is MOVED to their topic thread where they can be read at any time.
At the end of the Holiday all threads with their own specific forum are MOVED BACK to their original topic forum.
During the Holiday all 'closed' forums are still able to be read but not posted on.

Insignificant threads or miscellaneous topics or Holiday topics are not moved but left on the Holiday forum which is then closed and moved to the Archive boards for a period of time so posters can either request one of them be moved to open forum to continue conversation or the Holiday Forum will be deleted after a reasonable length of time.

All Rules apply to the Holiday Forums and you can still be put on time out, denied access or banned if any are broken.

[crocdog]

How do I delete [B]STORED MESSAGES?
I use the EMPTY FOLDER.
I CONFIRM DELETION.
I get 0 Messages.
But, I still have [B]MESSAGES STORED

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Check the box to the right of the message to be deleted.
Check the drop down box below the list, make sure it's on "delete"
Click go.

Do so with both received and sent messages. Should update number of stored messages immediately. I have one I've saved forever. That one stays, everything else should be gone.

[Coldwater]

DEFAMATION Occurs if Poster A communicates information about Poster X to others which is not truthful & hurts Poster X's reputation.

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INVASION OF PRIVACY is a wrongful intrusion into a person's private life
whether by others or by the government.

For example; such an invasion may occur if reasonable publicity is given to someone's private life.

'IT'S NOT ANYONE ELSE'S BUSINESS'

If someone takes your name or uses your picture without permission, especially for commercial use, that may be such an invasion.

[Coldwater]

go to user CP on menu
Select Edit Ignore List
Where it says add a member to your list type any user name you wish to ignore
click okay
click save changes

[Coldwater]

Coldwater,I would like to change my user name. FAQ says I must have a good reason and contact administrator. I see people changing their user names all the time. I am new so sorry to bother you. I think I have a good reason to change it.



NO ONE CAN CHANGE YOUR CURRENT REGISTERED NAME BUT THE ADMINISTRATOR AND FOR AN EXCELLENT REASON.

You can change your own by registering as a new poster and with a new address. That is how the others come back.

We don't change names unless they are spelled wrong or some put their real name before they realize it is public and some use their email address before they realize it is public. Those are about the only reasons we will change a name for a poster.

[Coldwater]

QUESTION -

Can you give us some guidance in regards to writing up creative names for the different people involved? EX: 'Georgie-poo' for "George" is just one

ANSWER -

NO 'CREATIVE' NAMES CAN BE USED FOR ANY PARTICIPANTS IN A CASE OR SUBJECT OF A FORUM, ie:Casey, Phil Spector, OJ, etc.

If the mods see them your posts will be deleted and you may be banned.

[Coldwater]

If you forget your password, you can click on the 'Forgotten Your Password' link. This will appear on any page that requires you to fill in your password.

This link brings up a page where you should enter your registered email address. An email will be sent to that address shortly, with instructions for resetting your password.

Since passwords are encrypted, there is no way to resend your original password. This option provides you with the ability to reset your password.

You must be able to receive emails to your registered email address for this to work. You may need to check your spam filters and folder if you do not see this email in a few minutes.

[Coldwater]

bluwaters posted:

*bolding mine

Apparently this is inexplicable, but I will try.
In your quote, I bolded the statement that I am addressing, without taking it out of context.
It doesn't change the quote itself.
It emphasizes one part of the quote.

I suppose it is similar to snipping a quote, but the bolding leaves the quote intact, so the meaning of the OP has not been changed.
It simply means that the poster is responding to that particular part of the OP's post.

Did I explain that in a way that shows the bolding mine disclaimer means that the quote has not been changed?
__________________


You did to my understanding, anyone that doesn't should just not use that option then. Thank you.

[Coldwater]

You may NOT link to any porn site or any site that links to unacceptable words or pics.

You may link to any site but you must check copyright first.
If it says AP (Associated Press) or ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, you may only copy the link & NOTHING ELSE.

Sites that are copyright you may post the link and ONE PARAGRAPH ONLY.

You may post links to another forum but NO copying of posts without the written permission of the author of the post.

You may post links to BLOGS, check copyright first, if none listed you may copy ONE PARAGRAPH only unless you have author's permission.

You may link to a book, but you MAY NOT copy anything from the book, they are copyrighted by author w/all rights reserved.

Even dictionary's are copyrighted.

If you link to any copyrighted site, you may PARAPHRASE content BUT YOU MAY NOT QUOTE.

In these days almost anything printed is automatically copyrighted so better be safe than sorry.


Any further questions please contact me by PM & I'll add it here
Anything no made clear here, contact me by PM.

[hiitsme]

Is there any way one can look up if a poster has been banned or timed-out besides going to the Member Index and searching for a person's name i.r.o. banned people?

Go to the main screen showing the forums and under the last one listed click on "View Forum Leaders". Scroll down and the Banned list will begin! Hope that will help.

[Coldwater]

If you paraphrase something you heard in a speech or on tv, radio, etc. You do not need a link, just give the source so it can be verified if needed, either by the show's transcripts or the source itself.

If you post anything you 'heard' over the back fence and cannot give a name or source, it is 'RUMOR' and will be deleted & the source must be able to be found, not just say it's so & so's mother, brother, etc.

If you 'quote' anything you need a link.

Books cannot be quoted, they are always "All Rights Reserved", you can say 'in your own words' what the book is about. Then give credit to the author and name of book.

The reports you are discussing is ok as long as you give the link where they can be accessed. If someone buys it and shares it the link need not be repeated over and over but must be alluded to as "from report in above link"

Any further questions??
I'll help if I can.
Things are not as simple as they seem, some decisions are difficult to make but are made with the poster in mind so they can avoid any legal action. Always best to be safe than sorry as you are all responsible for what you post, not the station.

[Coldwater]

Anyone is allowed to. Hopefully they've learned a lesson and will follow the rules w/new name. If not they get banned again, after so many their IP gets banned.

[Coldwater]

YOU ONLY POST PICTURES WHEN YOU KNOW WHO IT IS AND HAVE THEIR PERMISSION TO DO SO.


DON'T POST PICS "IF YOU THINK" it is someone, can you imagine the action if it was not.

Read the rules,

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT YOU POST, NOT Tru Tv

[Coldwater]

- posts that have only smilies with no comments relevant to the post they reply to will be deleted.

You may still use smilies but restrict how many and the usage of them.

[Coldwater]

The subject title does NOT have to be the title of the article it is linked to.

The subject title WILL BE DELETED OR CHANGED if it does not reflect what the article states or misintreprets it.

Some threads are merged and therefore the subject title may not match the first post but is on a related subject

[Coldwater]

Is a poster is stalking you, don't report it to me unless it becomes dangerous or consistent.


Check here for action to take:

http://www.cyberguards.com/CyberStalking.html

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

[Coldwater]

This is the only board that does not give the option to have an avatar. Will that ever be possible?

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Probably not due to the abuse that is contained in posts only. If they would, only certain avatars would be made available to be used.

[Mort_Snerd]

The computer is a tool and as is with all tools, you should be familiar with it and how/what/why it works. If you are careless, you can get hurt. Do not blame the dangerous places you visit, blame the person who planned the trip.

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---Quote (Originally by incidentally)---Don't join private boards that have been started by members of this board, generally a result of resentments against the moderator or other posters. As the now banned OP said, they can find out a lot about you and make your life miserable, whether deserved or not. I trust this board. I don't trust any private board that became an "offshoot" of CTV/IS. I stopped posting on a board a month or so ago after I found out it was set up when posters thought this board was to be shut down and that my anonymity had been compromised on private sub forums they apparently have set up over at that board. I'll stay here. CW keeps us safe as long as we keep ourselves safe. Regards, Tally---End Quote---
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The following was written by some other poster, I copied the full post so as not to lose any part of it.

GREAT INFO. I had the same experience. Probably the same Board. They also attached Adware, and spy programs. What they didn't count on was that I have my own Server, and sophisticated security in place. Thank goodness, or they would have been able to actually steal my identity. That happened 3 years ago on another off-shoot Board in Canada. The FBI found out who the principals were, but because they were in Canada, they couldn't touch them. However, Canada has been watching them very closely. There have been laws put in place now that will allow for the prosecution of that person. Canada and the U.S. cooperate with one another. However, the crimes perpetrated against me were before the new laws were put in place, and therefore, exempt from prosecution. I'll stay here where I know it's safe!***************

[Coldwater]

The quote button will disappear if the thread has been locked.

The edit button disappears if you're beyond your allotted editing time.

The PM button isn't there if the poster doesn't allow PM's, but it's in a drop down when you click on their name if they do.

[kennedy06]

If a poster is restricted from viewing or posting on one particular board or forum here, is there a set time limit on how long that particular board ban lasts? How does one get it lifted? Thanks

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If it's just a "time out" after a couple days you have to PM the mod. as there is no list that is kept, a time out is used as a warning as opposed to a partial ban. A partial ban will be for certain no. of days and you cannot access any forums.

[Coldwater]

Per Instructions I will no longer advise anyone on copyright violations, posters should know them prior to posting. Read section 6 at "http://www.trutv.com/copyright/index.html#privacy."

(you all signed these TOS when becoming a member.





Pay close attention to this article:


E) You shall not upload, post or otherwise make available on Tru TV Online any material protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right without the express written permission of the owner of the copyright, trademark or other proprietary right and the burden of determining that any material is not protected by copyright or other proprietary rights rests with you. YOU SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for any damage resulting from any infringement of copyrights, proprietary rights, or any other harm resulting from such a submission. By submitting material to any public area of Tru TV Online, you automatically grant, or warrant that the owner of such material has expressly granted Tru TV the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate and distribute such material (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media or technology now known or hereafter developed for the full term of any copyright and any other proprietary rights that may exist in such material. You also permit any other user to access, view, store or reproduce the material for that individual's personal use. You hereby grant Tru TV the right to edit, copy, publish and distribute any such material made available on Tru TV Online by you.

(F) If you believe you have a claim of copyright infringement with respect to material that is posted on Tru TV's Web sites, you may give Tru TV written notification of your claim in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 as explained below: http://www.courttv.com/copyright/#copyright.

[Coldwater]

No one can get someone banned - it they bait and the poster takes it then that is the posters fault as you can IGNORE!!!!

They can send reports but the final decision is the moderator's.
Yes, mods do make mistakes, if you inform them "respectfully" and with proof they are wrong it can be reversed - BUT there must be PROOF,not just because you "say so" or the old stand by "none of the others got banned - why are you picking on me".

Well if I'm spot checking and see an offensive post it will probably be deleted, just the luck of the draw!!!

[Coldwater]

How do I read posts on a thread without having to go to the beginning and clicking on the prior page then clicking back to current page? Thanks!


I'm not sure I follow but all pages are numbered, just click on the page no. you want to read.

[Coldwater]

Effective immediately



If you notice all your incoming PM's have a little red triangle icon in upper right corner. That is the "report to mod" option. This means any threatening, vile, or harassing pm's can be reported and the sender can be banned depending on content.

This is a warning.

[Coldwater]

Q -I was just told by a poster that I was not allowed to post anything in another language.My post was a legal term and was, of course, in Latin.I see nothing in the TOS that addresses this.Please let me know what the rules are concerning this.


A - The fact alone that this is an English speaking forum should alert you to that fact. Posters who do not understand what you wrote are free to report it as offensive, mods are not required to prove it. Next time you use a legal term or other well know term in a different language put the meaning in parenthesis next to it, which then should indicate it s/b in English in the first place.

Not every little nuance can be spelled out in the TOS. Common sense should rule what you post.

Also ALWAYS verify what "a poster" tells you.

[Coldwater]

Warning

Many get very upset about a certain poster's comments - they s/b reported to me ASAP and not discussed on the forum. But if you do discuss them DO NOT QUOTE THEM - that actually makes you as guilty of TOS as the original poster and can get YOU banned also.

Please remember this, I'm not going to explain it again to any who do it.


Keep in mind not to quote LONG posts, it's already there for all to read, just address your answer to the poster.

[Coldwater]

Stupid question but I can't find it on my own. What is the e-mail address for Coldwater or IS to attention of CW?



IS - in.session.coldwater@hotmail.com


TRU - tru.tv.coldwater@hotmail.com

[Coldwater]

Question
I am aware of the potential hazardous PM's. I never get a PM and all of a sudden I have one. I was reading the forum and I noticed on the very top of page it says Your notifications 1. Is there a way I can find out who sent it to me and still be safe. I just spent $100 to Norton/symantic because My computer was infected by a terrible trojan and it also put filthy icons on my desktop. How do I know who sent me this notification.



Answer
Just delete it...you can see who it's from when you click on private messages...Its probably from someone who sent one to a bunch of us, with a link that had a virus..

[Coldwater]

What does it mean when a poster has "guest" under their name? Does it mean they are no longer a member? I thought guests were people who had not logged on?

thankyou

'Guests' are posters who have been banned but for some valid reason their posts have not been. Maybe their previous posts contained some important info or possibly just too many to delete at that particular time.

As a 'guest' they(the banned poster) cannot post or read.

[Cornblossom]

I have a question regarding the sent box in my pm folder.

I've sent pms but nothing shows up in the sent box. It says zero.

Not a big deal, but I'm wondering why.

Anyone?Scroll down a little way below the message you are abut to send...you will see "Additional Options" there is a place for you to check if you want to save it or not...yours is probably unchecked. Check it if you want it saved.


Miscellaneous Options
Request a read receipt for this message
Save a copy of this message in your Sent Items folder.
Show your signature

[Coldwater]

"unless nasty, vile, vulgar, consistently to one poster. personal info, porn, or links to unacceptable cartoons and pics"

RUDE AND BAITING, DERAILING, RUMORS IS NOT BANNABLE,


posters have the choice to IGNORE.
Any post that CONTAINS items stipulated above should be reported to me at once, if not seen by mod., NOT A DAY LATER, mods are too busy keeping up with just todays reports.

POSTERS MUST UTILIZE THE IGNORE OPTION OR NOT COMPLAIN.

[Coldwater]

How can someone contact you respectfully if he/she has been banned?

At my email address which is posted but a reply is not required to be given & definitely NOT a guarantee due to amount of mail. It mostly depends if proof of an error by mod is made & the 'tone' of the email.

EMail Addy: in.session.coldwater@hotmail.com

[Brentwood]

I either must be daft or I have a different format than you all.

I read the instructions on quoting multiple posts in one post.

My screen does NOT have a "multiple quote" option or button. At least I am not seeing it.

I know it is still available because I see members using it.

#2 - I also do not have "Forum Leaders' option in order to see who is banned.

Please help.

The "View Forum Leaders" is located on the main InSessions page toward the bottom on the blue bar. Try this - When you are on the main page, do a search....hold the control key down and press "F", then type in "view forum leaders"

[Court Jester]

Thank you all - my questions were answered.

New Question: I probably know the answer to this, but I'd like to confirm it. Is there any way to delete one of my posts after the "edit" funtion has expired?

[Coldwater]

Even tho you have a link, PUT QUOTES AROUND WHAT IS DIRECTLY COPIED FROM THAT ARTICLE.

Otherwise it looks like your own statement & that is definitely against copyright.

Posts will be deleted that do not follow the instructions.

[Coldwater]

What, exactly, is the difference between the 2 political threads? The one for "polls" and "comments" contains mostly threads without polls and I can't tell the difference in these and the ones on the political thread. It's confusing and awkward trying to figure out what goes where.


You're the only one I've heard has a problem with it.

The Poll board is used for just that, all polls as they are posters opinions, & other comments are for anything related to someone or something political but not current news. I would think just looking at the 2 forums contents would be self explanatory. Maybe someone else can explain it to you better than I.

[Coldwater]

Dealing with Troublesome Users
Can I block posts, emails and messages from specific users?

If there are particular members that bother you and you do not want to see their posts or receive Private Messages and Emails from them, then you can add these members to your 'Ignore List'. There are several ways to do this:

Through your User Control Panel: User CP, Settings & Options, Edit Ignore List. Then, type their name into the empty text box and click 'Okay'.

What if I see something offensive?

You will find 'Report' links in many places throughout the board. These links allow you to alert the board staff to anything which you find to be offensive, objectionable or illegal.

[Coldwater]

Some time ago, a poll was taken regarding this subject. What should be done with advice threads that go on and on and on, which became nothing but a "chat room" and the OP was given many choices of advice to choose from. The majority of the posters voted for a limit to personal advice, 3 pages or 3 days and that is the reason it's been done when seen or reported. It's not a written "rule" but has been followed as procedure.