Confused about forum use.

[RevCLB]

Hi folks, Old computer dummy here again.

I have never used a forum before this one & am really confused about how to use it. A couple of times have tried to send my limited knowledge to someone & got the message that I am not allowed this privilege.

Do I have to sign in on each section? Am I cut off after a certain time length of time? Have PM'd 3 People & received very polite & helpful replys & thank all 3.

Any guidance will be appreciated. I am registered & a PC Mech supporter. Thanks, RevCLB

[rspassey]

Depending on your browsers cookies functions - but generally if you are logged on and select save password etc... then you should not have to sign in each time. You need to be signed on to post replies and to start new threads. For me, if I leave the window open for a while and come back and refresh it I have to sign in again, but that is like after 20 minutes and could be a result of my browsers cookies settings.

[Panama Red]

If you are logged in as you were when you created this thread and you're trying to respond t someone elses question, you simply click on the box at the bottom of the page labeled "Quick Reply" and type your message. Click the "Post Quick Reply" button when you've finished your message and it will be added to the thread.

Another way is to click the "Post Reply" button on the bottom left of the last post. This will bring up an alternate means of posting with additional features.

If you want to quote a previous post, simply click the "Quote" button near the bottom right of the post.

[RevCLB]

Originally Posted by ryan124712 Depending on your browsers cookies functions - but generally if you are logged on and select save password etc... then you should not have to sign in each time. You need to be signed on to post replies and to start new threads. For me, if I leave the window open for a while and come back and refresh it I have to sign in again, but that is like after 20 minutes and could be a result of my browsers cookies settings.

Hi, Thanks for the tip Will study more about this. RevCLB

[RevCLB]

Originally Posted by Panama Red If you are logged in as you were when you created this thread and you're trying to respond t someone elses question, you simply click on the box at the bottom of the page labeled "Quick Reply" and type your message. Click the "Post Quick Reply" button when you've finished your message and it will be added to the thread. Another way is to click the "Post Reply" button on the bottom left of the last post. This will bring up an alternate means of posting with additional features. If you want to quote a previous post, simply click the "Quote" button near the bottom right of the post.

Thanks for the tip. You are 1 I PM'd & got polite, helpful reply. I like this place. Thanks again. RevCLB

[RevCLB]

Hope this reaches you guys. Still learning. Thank you. RevCLB

[MaxRat]

Welcome...RevCLB....
welcome to pcmech....I hope you enjoy the stay....

I see 3 post...but your count says 0 to me....?

Thats a new one

[Panama Red]

Originally Posted by gsrat I see 3 post...but your count says 0 to me....? Thats a new one

Posts in Gen Discussion don't count toward your total.

[Stryker]

Posts don't count in general discussion gsrat.

Welcome to PC Mech RevCLB!
Enjoy, and thanks for the support.
Stryker


Edit: oh man you're fast PR!!

[kstatefan40]

Welcome to PCMech!

If you have any problems or concerns, please feel free to post! Someone will be glad to help you out.

[MaxRat]

Ahhh...I did not know that....

Huh...I never made the connection....Mr. Obvious...your a life save...(Bob & Tom)

[glc]

There is a 20 minute timeout on the cookie. If you don't do anything for 20 minutes, you may have to log in again.

[RevCLB]

Originally Posted by glc There is a 20 minute timeout on the cookie. If you don't do anything for 20 minutes, you may have to log in again.

Thanks GLC, & all of you. You all are so helpful & polite to a dummy like me. I respect this site more every time I visit. Thanks again. RevCLB

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by RevCLB ... You all are so helpful & polite to a dummy like me...

Hey now!
Asking questions doesn't make you a dummy. It means you want to know the answer. How many questions do you think Einstein or Stephen Hawking would ask in a day.

[apollo]

Originally Posted by Stryker How many questions do you think Einstein or Stephen Hawking would ask in a day.

Funny you should mention that. I was talking to Stephen Hawking (or Steve as he asked me to call him) the other day and he asked me "What's the meaning of life?" I said "42" and then we went on our way.

Welcome RevCLB! You won't find a more helpful, more down-to-earth bunch anywhere than we've got here at PCMech.

[mairving]

Another thing to keep in mind is that while sending PM's to people may help solve your problem, it won't help others with similar problems. So it is better to post here when you have a problem than to PM. Once you have gotten some solutions to your problems, then you will be able to help others with their problems. Many people have started here with little knowledge of things and have ended up quite skilled.

[Jaggannath]

Originally Posted by mairving Many people have started here with little knowledge of things and have ended up quite skilled.

Whilst others, like me, are still useless mingers

[Panama Red]

Originally Posted by Jaggannath Whilst others, like me, are still useless mingers

Yea, but your only task is to post periodic, nugatory tidbits so I can see your avatar and brighten my day.

[Jaggannath]

Originally Posted by Panama Red Yea, but your only task is to post periodic, nugatory tidbits so I can see your avatar and brighten my day.

Well, if I post now you'll get a double fix... it's a PR sandwich