Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I view a message?
2. How do I post a message?
3. How do I respond to a message?
4. Why didn't my post show up?
5. Why are there colons in the message section when I try to post a followup?
6. Can I use HTML tags anywhere in my posts?

How do I view a message?

To view a message, click on the message heading. Messages include the topic, author, day, and time of the posting. You will also see follow-up postings, if applicable, below the text.

How do I post a new message?

To post a new message, click on the Post Message link at the top of the page or scroll down below all of the postings. Please note that your name and e-mail address are not required to post a message. However, it is easier to follow the postings and respond to specific messages if your name is filled in, even initials are OK. If you choose to fill in your e-mail address, it will be listed next to your message and other users and moderators will have the option to respond to your posting off-line. Once your message is completed, hit the Post Message button to post.

Please note that once a message is posted, you will not have an opportunity to edit it. Please proofread your message before hitting the submit button.

How do I respond to a message?

To post a follow-up message, simply fill in the information below the viewed message and hit the Submit Follow Up button.

Why didn't my post show up?

Your post most likely did not show up, because your browser did not reload the page, it simply pulled it out of cache. Please reload your browser and it should then appear. Remember to reload your page after every posting, using the reload button in your browser.

Why are there colons in the message when I try to post a followup?

Colons appear in the message dialog box when you try to followup up on a message to indicate that those lines are quoting
the previous document.

Can I put html tags anywhere in my posts?

No, we do not allow HTML tags in postings.