Forum posting issues
How do I post a topic in a forum?
You must be signed in to post new topics or to reply to existing posts. To post a new topic to a forum or discussion, click ‘Write a New Post’ which is located above the list of recent topics. You are then prompted to select the forum where the topic will be posted.
To reply to an existing post within a topic, open the topic thread and click the ‘Reply’ button which is located in the header of an individual post.
‘Tags’ are key words added to a post to help other users find discussions. There is an index of tags on the forums page.
What are tags and do I have to use them?
Tags are attached to forum posts and are keywords relating to a topic or post. Tags can help other users find forum discussions about specific subjects by filtering out the topics which have been tagged, instead of navigating through a list of topics. A list of existing tags can be found on the forums page, with the most frequently used tags displayed in the largest font sizes. Users can click on a tag word which brings up a filtered list of the topics that have been tagged using that word.
Inserting tags is optional but recommended, and they can either be selected from the existing list, or a new tag can be created if it hasn’t been already.
How do I delete or edit posts?
With the default permissions, you can delete or edit your own post by clicking on the ‘More’ drop down button in the top right hand side of a posting. The edit and delete options are included in the list of drop down options.
General users of the site are not able to delete other people’s posts. If you are concerned about the content of any post, please email details to cst@theia.org.uk and a decision will be made on whether the post needs to be deleted or moderated.
How do I add a signature to my post?
Users can add a signature to your posts in the ‘Edit Your Profile’ page. Click ‘Edit’ (next to your user name in the top right hand corner) and then click the ‘Site Options’ tag where you will find the signature editor. Each time you submit a post your signature will automatically be added to the post.
Why can’t I access a forum?
All forums (outside of the private groups) should be accessible to registered members, and available to read-only for non-members.
Can I add attachments?
Feconnect allows an extensive range of file types to add as attachments to forums, blogs etc. To insert an attachment, click the ‘Insert Media’ button in the text editor toolbar. The file size limit for attachments is 4MB. If you are unable to add an attachment it may be that the file type is invalid or too large. Please contact cst@theia.org.uk if you are having problems attaching a file.
How can I report posts to a moderator?
If you are a registered user, then when you are logged in the option to ‘report abuse’ can be found under the ‘More’ drop down menu button in the header of each forum post. Alternatively you can email cst@theia.org.uk directly to bring any issue to our attention.
Does my post need to be approved?
Posts are not approved by a moderator before going live on the site. However, if a post contains inappropriate content or material it will be removed from the site, as stated in the terms and conditions.
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