For those who are not registered or are registered I would like to point out some items you may not be aware of, particularly in regards to threads and posts.
By registering, you are able to bring the latest posts to the fore instead of being buried where you can't see them. For newbies who are registered but may not be aware of this also, after registering/logging on click on "User Details" shown on the dark blue line at the top here, then click on "Settings" under Profile which then gives you the option of setting posts so you can see the latest without having to scroll down to any that have been buried out of sight. You can also update your profile as well.
A registered users can also send pm's (private messages) to other users by clicking on their username. You can also view the profile of others if you wish to know more about them as they can view yours too. I would advise only to use your first name on a profile and a general description of where you live, eg; North Queensland etc, etc, also maybe a year instead of full birth date for security and identity fraud reasons and to safeguard your home if you have made a public post saying you are going to be away etc. Remember anyone can register here and some who do never post so we don't know who they are, but they can access your profile.
If you get to know a member and wish to exchange email addy's or phone numbers you can do this by pm if you are happy with their bona fides. If anyone else would like to add to the advantages please do.
I was posting for awhile when I joined before I found out I could adjust my Settings to bring up the new posts (Duh) so hopefully this may help some others who may not be aware of this option.
Good luck and welcome to all new members.
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 11th of November 2013 01:39:31 PM
Grams said
08:10 PM Nov 11, 2013
I found this out a while after I registered. It should probably be pinned at the beginning of each topic.
Grams
-- Edited by Grams on Monday 11th of November 2013 08:10:30 PM
Bryan said
12:51 AM Nov 12, 2013
Thanks for pointing it out Vic. I would never have found the way to do it otherwise. All set up nicely now.
Duh said
02:45 AM Nov 12, 2013
Glad it was helpful Bryan, I was glad when I found out about it too awhile back
Duh said
06:48 AM Nov 12, 2013
The info is in the Welcome and Forum Rules etc Grams, but some don't read them or are aware it is there, see;
also maybe a year instead of full birth date for security and identity fraud reasons
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 11th of November 2013 01:39:31 PM
I actually put correct Day & month with a fake year. The idea being I protect my security but still get a birthday wish.
Didn't work though...ha ha
Cheers Neil
jules47 said
08:50 AM Nov 12, 2013
Delta18 - sorry we missed your birthday - it happens - but take this as a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
-- Edited by jules47 on Tuesday 12th of November 2013 08:51:17 AM
_wombat_ said
05:13 PM Nov 12, 2013
Happy Birthday neil, at least you know when you were born I don't know so had to just put down the year.
there are also so disadvantages to registering, 3 I can think of are Duh, Dougwe & dazren.
dazren said
11:49 PM Nov 12, 2013
Happy Birthday from me to Delta18 [ is the 18your number of years ?? ] As an old caretaker at a park in Gippsland [ vic ] once said to me, ?? when I wished him a Happy Birthday and said ''How Ya Feelin'' and He replied, ' Standing Up and Sucking Air'' so I gotta be well in front Eh !
Oh and as for Wombats comment ?? --- Duh, Dougwe, and Dazren, when they are at their worst, ?? They are 10 times more behaved than Wombat at his Best
Dougwe said
02:50 AM Nov 13, 2013
Geeee, I got the blame again, bugga.
Delta18 said
03:31 AM Nov 13, 2013
Thanks for the 'belateds guys, better late than never I always reckon...ha ha
For those who are not registered or are registered I would like to point out some items you may not be aware of, particularly in regards to threads and posts.
By registering, you are able to bring the latest posts to the fore instead of being buried where you can't see them. For newbies who are registered but may not be aware of this also, after registering/logging on click on "User Details" shown on the dark blue line at the top here, then click on "Settings" under Profile which then gives you the option of setting posts so you can see the latest without having to scroll down to any that have been buried out of sight. You can also update your profile as well.
A registered users can also send pm's (private messages) to other users by clicking on their username. You can also view the profile of others if you wish to know more about them as they can view yours too. I would advise only to use your first name on a profile and a general description of where you live, eg; North Queensland etc, etc, also maybe a year instead of full birth date for security and identity fraud reasons and to safeguard your home if you have made a public post saying you are going to be away etc. Remember anyone can register here and some who do never post so we don't know who they are, but they can access your profile.
If you get to know a member and wish to exchange email addy's or phone numbers you can do this by pm if you are happy with their bona fides. If anyone else would like to add to the advantages please do.
I was posting for awhile when I joined before I found out I could adjust my Settings to bring up the new posts (Duh) so hopefully this may help some others who may not be aware of this option.
Good luck and welcome to all new members.
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 11th of November 2013 01:39:31 PM
I found this out a while after I registered. It should probably be pinned at the beginning of each topic.
Grams
-- Edited by Grams on Monday 11th of November 2013 08:10:30 PM
Glad it was helpful Bryan, I was glad when I found out about it too awhile back
The info is in the Welcome and Forum Rules etc Grams, but some don't read them or are aware it is there, see;
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t53677007/welcome-and-forum-rules/
I actually put correct Day & month with a fake year. The idea being I protect my security but still get a birthday wish.
Didn't work though...ha ha
Cheers Neil
Delta18 - sorry we missed your birthday - it happens - but take this as a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
-- Edited by jules47 on Tuesday 12th of November 2013 08:51:17 AM
Happy Birthday neil, at least you know when you were born I don't know so had to just put down the year.
there are also so disadvantages to registering, 3 I can think of are Duh, Dougwe & dazren.
Happy Birthday from me to Delta18 [ is the 18your number of years ?? ] As an old caretaker at a park in Gippsland [ vic ] once said to me, ?? when I wished him a Happy Birthday and said ''How Ya Feelin'' and He replied, ' Standing Up and Sucking Air'' so I gotta be well in front Eh !
Oh and as for Wombats comment ??
--- Duh, Dougwe, and Dazren, when they are at their worst, ?? They are 10 times more behaved than Wombat at his Best 
Thanks for the 'belateds guys, better late than never I always reckon...ha ha