Wiki How to Post a New Thread

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Click on that yellow button at the top right:


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A window will appear.. choose "Roll Call" to introduce yourself or another category that aligns with the topic of your thread:


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Input a descriptive but concise title.

The forum will suggest other topics but you can just "x" out of those if you wish:



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  1. Type out your post.
    Tip: Use short paragraphs and leave a full space between each paragraph. This makes it a LOT easier to read.

  2. Click on "Preview" in the top right corner when you're ready to see how it will look.

  3. Pay attention to the options.
    - Watch this thread: lets the software know you want to keep tabs on the threads. You'll be able to see all of your "watched" threads in a single listing using the links at the top of the forum.
    - Receive email notifications: tells the software whether you want to get an email when someone replies or reacts with your thread.
    - I am an admin so you may not see some of the options that I have available.


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When everything looks good, hit that "Post Thread" button:



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