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About the
Forums...Read, Search, Post
Treasure Hunt - Life in open space is always a treasure hunt,
a search for gems in people and stories. This forum space is
no different. And like in open space meetings and events, there
are some things we can set up ahead of time and make explicit
on a bulletin board... and then there are the gems that must
be discovered by mucking about in the bars and hallways and gardens
and other seemingly unlikely places. What follows are a few of
the things that we can tell you up front, as you get started
in exploring this space. Beyond this, it's a treasure hunt to
find what is useful here ...AND to find or create more stuff
out in the world, that is useful, and to bring it back here in
the form of a link or a story. Please be a learner and a contributor,
in whatever ways you can!
How to Search - To find something in this forum, click a topic
and then scoll through the replies. As this space grows, there
may be more than one page of replies, so look for the links to
pages 1 2 3 4... To search for keywords, click the search link
at the top of most pages. If you register
and come here often, you'll see that the lightbulb icons will
alert you to what is new since you last visited -- if you have
"cookies" enabled on your browser. Click the HELP/FAQ
link atop most pages for more on cookies or consult the help
function on your browser. Note that cookies are not required
here; they just make life better!
How to Post - To post in most places here, you'll have to
register
(simply choose a name and password). Click the register
link atop most pages to do this. Then click the Post Topic or
Post Reply button to actually make your entry, giving some attention
to keywords that will help others find your entrie when searching.
After you make an entry, you can edit it by clicking the pencil-and-paper
icon. In some forums you can post topics or replies. In others,
you can only post replies to the topics we've already established.
If you see the need for a new topic, please post it as a suggestion.
In most cases, we've also created topics for just this kind of
suggestion.
Style Points ...extra credit will be given for Hot Links,
Icons, Images - It is possible to post hot, clickable links and
email addresses using something called UBB
Code. You can add smiley face icons and images to your
postings here. Click the HELP/FAQ
(frequently asked questions) link at the top/right of most pages
for more on these special tools. Style points may be redeemed
at the Gift Shop, on the first floor, near the main entrance
to the Universe.
Getting HELP - The HELP/FAQ
link at the top right of most pages will get you some quick answers
to common questions and also some great tips on getting around
this bulletin-board-based system. If your question isn't answered
there, check the Guestbook forum and if you don't find it there,
post it there...and we can answer it there for everyone! Alternatively,
you can send an email by clicking the Contact
Us link at the bottom of most forum pages.
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