How to's and things you need to know about using this forum

[nomorepanic]

Things you need to know, things you ask about and things I would like you to know about.

I am going to list a few common queries here and point you in the right direction for the answers. Hope this helps.

1) What are the forum rules?
Read this …

Forum Rules (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/articles/termsandconditions)


2) Where is the chat room code of conduct?
Read this..

NoMorePanic Chat room code of conduct (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16834)

Please note the specific rules relating to suicide talk on here. We are not equipped to deal with it and respectfully request that you do not put the added burden on members by threatening suicide on here.

Read this post..

Suicide talk in chat room (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18402)


3) How do you post on the forum?
Read these …..

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=63292


New Forum Features (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=61837)


4) Chat room – having problems getting in, can’t find it, how do you login?
Read this thread …….

Chat Room Tech Support (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13715)


5) How do I find similar posts so I can read of other people’s experiences?
Read these….

Search facility (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17994)
The Common Posts Links thread (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18026)


6) Problems using AOL browser.
Read this …..

AOL users - please read! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17680)


7) Keep your email address up to date.

If you change your email address then please remember to change it in your User Control Panel. It can be found under "Settings and options" then "Edit email and password"


8) Getting a custom Avatar.

Please read this thread:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?p=738553


9) Update your Birthday

If you fill in your Birthday details in your profile (under User Control Panel "Edit your details") then a post will automatically be done for you in the Birthday forum and other members can wish you a Happy Birthday also.


10) Want your picture on the Gallery page?
Read this …

Photo Gallery (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17904)


12) How to receive emails from other NMP members

This is an option in your User control panel and should be enabled by default. It can be found under "Settings and options" then "Edit options".


13) What are the user rankings?
Read this….

User Rankings - related to number of posts (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17664)


14) Be careful what you add to your profile/posts

I just wanted to make people aware that they should be careful not to give too much information away in their profiles on here as they are viewable by anyone.

Also read this:
E-mail addresses / phone numbers etc (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3417)


15) Join the NoMorePanic email list
Read this….

Join the NoMorePanic email list (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7072)


16) How do I add a poll to a thread?
Read this...

How to add a poll to a thread (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=27349)


17) What are the buddy lists, what do they do?
Read this …

Buddy lists (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18385)


18) What are the user reputations?
Read this …

little green square (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18047)


19) Can I subscribe/unsubscribe to a thread?
Read these …

can i save certain threads??? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17801)
keep getting emails (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17667)


20) Can I change my username?
Yes - send a PM or mail to one of the administrators on the site. You can find these here..

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=32647

Alternatively do a post under the "Contacting NMP" forum or use the contact us facility.


21) When I play the games and submit my score it gets lost, why?
Read these…

Timeout on games (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17677)
I got cut off (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=19330)

There is also an announcement under the games forum about this.


22) How do I add pictures to my replies?
Read this ….

adding pics !!!! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=19140)


23) Multiple registrations / can't login with original username

Please don't re-register if you cannot get on with your original member name. Mail me at nomorepanic@btinternet.com and I will help sort things out for you.


24) Donations and items for sale.

If you would like to donate to the running costs of NMP then click on this link..

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/misc.php?do=donate

We also have the online shop at www.nomorepanic.co.uk/shop (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/shop)


25) How do I find previous threads I have done?

Click on "Search" on the top menu bar and then select the relevant choice under "View your posts or threads".

You can also read this:

Tracking a Thread (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18531)

26) Forgotten your password? See this thread:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?p=1111256

[bluebottle]

Are posts viewable if someone searches for our email address in Google? I worry about posting due to this.

[june]

:hugs:I found this sooo interesting:yesyes: some i knew and some i didn't:blush:
I have saved it for future reference.
Best wishes
June
:hugs:

[ladybird64]

Are posts viewable if someone searches for our email address in Google? I worry about posting due to this.

Im just going to "bump" this because I know it's been an issue here before.

Im not admin but as far as Im aware posts that you make here are not identifiable because you are writing them under your forum name, not your email address.

Of course if people choose to include their email address in one of their posts, for example if someone is looking for a penfriend and they give their address as a point of contact, then it would be seen by anyone accessing the site.

Im sure that I have seen info somewhere that reminds people not to put their email addy on the public forums but to use the Private Message function instead.

If I have got it wrong, one of the admin will correct me. :)

[nomorepanic]

Bluebottle - if you put your email address in your post then yes it will be visible. Otherwise no.

So Ladybird is right in what she says.

[Going home]

Sorry i'm bumping it also so that people will understand my reply to a member who posted about wanting to end it all. I hope my reply didnt offend, as i'm new and felt bad saying it, but I have to agree with the rules on this one. So hope others will understand my reply too.

GH xx

[PH123]

g8:hugs:

[MeToYou]

I dont even know how to write a post... please help
:shrug:

[nomorepanic]

Read no 3 links - that explains it

[MeToYou]

Im sorry to sound thick...
But I dont understand.. :blush:

[nomorepanic]

Read the links from post no 3 on my initial post on this thread. It will take you to a thread that explains how to post.

[nomorepanic]

You did a post here so you already started one..

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=76006

[gaaron]

Hi, I've been trying to add an elvis smilie to my signature. I can see you don't allow certain uploads onto signature ...can I be allowed please?

Cheers

[nomorepanic]

We don't allow it for this reason:

This will use some bandwidth as the images are served from your server, but with this method you may control the dimensions and file size of the uploaded image; if the user simply links to an image on a different site, this is not possible.

[gaaron]

[QUOTE=nomorepanic;755418]We don't allow it for this reason:

This will use some bandwidth as the images are served from your server,

I understood the above part of the answer, but not the rest...

[nomorepanic]

It basically means I can make the images small on NMP but not if they link to external sites.

[gaaron]

love you ta x

[Anna C]

Hi

Could you tell me how to add a signature at the end of my posts.

Thanks

[nomorepanic]

Signatures are added under your User Control Panel so you need to go in there and there will be an option to add one.

[PanchoGoz]

link 16) is not working :)

[nomorepanic]

ahh yes thanks Pancho - I will remove it for now

[Anna C]

Hi Nicola

Many thanks for your help.

[ricardo]

13) No More Panic is not equipped to deal with certain subjects and as such any posts/threads relating to these may be removed. The links section of No More Panic contains a wealth of links to other sites that may be able to help. These subjects include, but are not limited to


Threatening suicide, hinting you may attempt committing suicide, and describing attempts/methods. Members are free to post their worries about the subject.
Paedophilia. No More Panic acknowledges that OCD can include upsetting thoughts about paedophilia. Members may seek advice about coping with these thoughts but must not describe them in detail.
Harming others whether physically or mentally.
When discussing self harm members must not graphically describe the method by which the victim self harms.
Eating disorders. However, posting about unintentional weight loss or gain caused by anxiety/depression is acceptable.

I have read this several times and it is either condradicts itself or I don't fully understand the words in bold re threatening suicide, as I have lately often see threads that I find personally very distressing.
Would you kindly elaborate.

[nomorepanic]

We do not allow posts that blatantly say the member is going to take their own life and/or how they intend to do it.

However, a lot of members do feel suicidal at times so to say things about feeling suicidal and fed up and not wanting to carry on living like they are is permitted.

[venusbluejeans]

if you do feel that any posts do break the rules then you are welcome to report them, that way it will bring them to the admins attention and they can discuss the post/thread

Emmz :flowers:

[ricardo]

Thank you for the replies.

I still feel there is a very thin line when members say they accutely want to commit suicide or write about it seeking help. If I wanted to commit suicide I certainly wouldn't write it on a blog.

I suppose in my case it may be best to avoid these threads.

[mikewales]

It does say quite clearly 'Members are free to post their worries about the subject'

It is a lot different someone saying they are depressed and have had suicidal thoughts, than someone threatening to do it, or talking about ways of doing it. These are the sort of posts we don't allow.

[Pie1987]

This has been a great help, thank you :)

[purplepie]

How do I send a private message to a member?

[venusbluejeans]

Go on to the members profile page and the option to send a message is just under the persons name on a 'send message' drop down menu

Also if you see a persons post on a thread you can click their names to make a drop down menu appear and send message is also on there

There is also the option on your own control panel to select send message from the left hand side.

Hope this helps