Site options and how to use them

All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link (generally shown at the top of pages but this may not be the case). This will allow you to change all your settings.

In your profile you will find an option Hide your online status; if you switch this on you'll only appear to board administrators or to yourself. You will be counted as a hidden user.

if you keep receiving unwanted private messages from someone, inform the board administrator -- they have the power to prevent a user from sending private messages at all.

Creating a poll is easy -- when you post a new topic (or edit the first post of a topic, if you have permission) you should see a Add Poll form below the main posting box. If you cannot see this then you probably do not have rights to create polls. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options -- to set an option type in the poll question and click the Add option button. You can also set a time limit for the poll, 0 being an infinite amount. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by the board administrator

To add a signature to a post you must first create one; this is done via your profile. Once created you can check the Add Signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate radio box in your profile. You can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box on the posting form.

Forum Posts:

Posting works like any other forum, but here, you can also post as a guest. If you are going to visit often, we suggest that you sign up, so that some of the other areas will also be available to you, but it is not necessary.

Polls:

These work just like regular posts, except that at the bottom of the message body is an option for a poll. Start a new post, click on the "+" at the right end of the "Add a Poll" bar (located below the regular message area), and complete the requested info. Now anyone can vote and comment, and you can see the results.

Chat:

You must be a registered user in order to use the chat function. Once you have registered, and signed in (you can sign automatically after the first login) just click on the "LOG IN" link in the upper right corner of the chat box.
If you click the "Archives" link in the upper right of the chat box, you can see recent messages from others, as well as who has been in chat and when.

I will add more info as time permits...