Howdy!
Check below before asking your question. For a quick search use CONTROL F (Command F for Macs) on your keyboard. A little bar will pop-up on your screen. This handy little tool searches for keywords on a page!
For your added convenience, we've included screenshots. Boo-yah!
1. How do I post a new topic?In the top right corner of a forum, there will be buttons that look like this (pic provided below).
Simply click the button that says NEW TOPIC:
2. How do I respond to a topic?Once you've opened the topic you which to reply to (by clicking on it),
you can reply by clicking the REPLY button on the right hand side.
3. How do I post a poll?Simply click on the POST NEW POLL button located beside the New Topic button.
This button will direct you to a new page. For further instructions:
4. We're not allowed to double post but I have something to add into my post!On your posts, again in the upper right hand corner, there is a button called MODIFY. This will allow you to add (or remove) sections of your post!
5. What is BBCode?Bulletin Board Code (or BBC) is the essential tool for formatting and changing the appearance of your post. While it affects the plain text in much the same way as the formatting tools in any word processor. For a full explanation of BBCode buttons, please click here:
http://thebigbrotherforum.com/forum/index.php?action=help;page=post#bbcref6. I have noticed something that violates the Rules; what do I do?If you come across someone breaking the rules, or a spammer,
please REPORT TO MODERATOR using this 'button' located on the bottom right side of every post.7. I have posted a topic in the wrong place, or the title needs editing, what do I do?You can simply Private Message any
global moderator or
administrator online and they will move it to the correct spot.
8. How do I change the member group that I am in?You cannot. Member groups are based off of post count. The more you post, the 'higher' your member group will go.
9. Who are the staff members?Staff members are:
Larry! = Owner/Administrator
10. How do I change my signature, avatar, or profile?To change this, click PROFILE at the top of every page on the forum.
Once there, go to the left side, in the second category and click on FORUM PROFILE INFORMATION. This link will take you to a page with options to edit your avatar, signature and profile.
11. How do I change my username or user login name?You cannot do this by yourself. You must message an administrator and they can do this for you. You can only under-go a name change once every 4 months.
If you joined but dislike your username, again, just PM an administrator, explaining your situation and they will change it for you!
12. My question wasn't answered here, nor was it in the Help Database. Who can I contact for support?Feel free to PM any Admin or Forum Mod, or
post your question in this Comments and Suggestions forum so it can be added to the FAQ.
13. Someone posted that staff applications are now being accepted in the Staff Application forum, but I can not see it. Where is it?Sorry, this forum is hidden to guests and members who have less that 50 posts.
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Howdy!
Check below before asking your question. For a quick search use CONTROL F (Command F for Macs) on your keyboard. A little bar will pop-up on your screen. This handy little tool searches for keywords on a page!
For your added convenience, we've included screenshots. Boo-yah!
1. How do I post a new topic?In the top right corner of a forum, there will be buttons that look like this (pic provided below).
Simply click the button that says NEW TOPIC:
2. How do I respond to a topic?Once you've opened the topic you which to reply to (by clicking on it),
you can reply by clicking the REPLY button on the right hand side.
3. How do I post a poll?Simply click on the POST NEW POLL button located beside the New Topic button.
This button will direct you to a new page. For further instructions:
4. We're not allowed to double post but I have something to add into my post!On your posts, again in the upper right hand corner, there is a button called MODIFY. This will allow you to add (or remove) sections of your post!
5. What is BBCode?Bulletin Board Code (or BBC) is the essential tool for formatting and changing the appearance of your post. While it affects the plain text in much the same way as the formatting tools in any word processor. For a full explanation of BBCode buttons, please click here:
http://thebigbrotherforum.com/forum/index.php?action=help;page=post#bbcref6. I have noticed something that violates the Rules; what do I do?If you come across someone breaking the rules, or a spammer,
please REPORT TO MODERATOR using this 'button' located on the bottom right side of every post.7. I have posted a topic in the wrong place, or the title needs editing, what do I do?You can simply Private Message any
global moderator or
administrator online and they will move it to the correct spot.
8. How do I change the member group that I am in?You cannot. Member groups are based off of post count. The more you post, the 'higher' your member group will go.
9. Who are the staff members?Staff members are:
Larry! = Owner/Administrator
10. How do I change my signature, avatar, or profile?To change this, click PROFILE at the top of every page on the forum.
Once there, go to the left side, in the second category and click on FORUM PROFILE INFORMATION. This link will take you to a page with options to edit your avatar, signature and profile.
11. How do I change my username or user login name?You cannot do this by yourself. You must message an administrator and they can do this for you. You can only under-go a name change once every 4 months.
If you joined but dislike your username, again, just PM an administrator, explaining your situation and they will change it for you!
12. My question wasn't answered here, nor was it in the Help Database. Who can I contact for support?Feel free to PM any Admin or Forum Mod, or
post your question in this Comments and Suggestions forum so it can be added to the FAQ.
13. Someone posted that staff applications are now being accepted in the Staff Application forum, but I can not see it. Where is it?Sorry, this forum is hidden to guests and members who have less that 50 posts.
