Post by Myra on Oct 31, 2005 15:58:42 GMT -5
I found this list of FAQ's in the help section. I hope it is a help to some of our new members. I have also added some other topics that I thought would be helpful.
Too Many Connections
The too many connections error is designed to stop access to a server when the load is too high, to protect the server and the integrity of the data held within.
This "load" is based on a server wide state, not just that of your forum, so if you get the message, but you are the only one on line on your forum, it means the rest of the server is busy, not just yours.
Server loads are monitored, and if a server ever becomes too overloaded, the problem will be rectified
Can I privately talk with a member?
Yes you can!
Proboards has a system called private messages.
You have 3 ways of contacting a member
1. Using the "send this member a PM" link from their profile
2. Pressing the envelope icon in their "mini profile" next to a post of theirs
3. Going to the PM area, selecting "new message" and typing their user name in the username box.
Once here you can enter a subject and message just like any other post
If you click preferences at the far right on the blue bar at the top of your pm list you can set the pm's to either notify you by email and or pop up window when you log on when you get a pm.
How do i know if a new post has been made?
First, you must be a registered user and logged in.
On the index page, a folder icon that has a blue dot on it will be displayed if a board has posts you haven't read on it. On the individual boards, a "NEW" icon will be placed next to threads you have not read yet.
Also as a registered member you can get email notification of new posts should you enable the feature.
What is the "print" button?
If you ever want to print a thread out, simply click this button and you will be presented with a printer-friendly page that you can print out with ease.
What does the "quote" button do?
If you would like to quote a person's previous message when replying to them, click the "quote" button. This will bring up the screen to post a reply, and it will automatically include a copy of the message you are replying to.
This is helpful if there is a busy topic and you wish to reply to one specific posters message.
If the button doesn't appear, like posting it is because you don't have access to quote.
If you are a guest try logging in, if you are a member, the thread could be locked, or in a staff only board.
What is "send topic to friend"
If you would like to email a friend of yours about a discussion that is going on, you can easily do so.
Simply click the "send topic to friend" link at the top of the page, enter your friend's email address, and they will be emailed a link to page you were reading.
How do i reply to posts?
To reply to a message, click the "reply" button at the top or bottom of the page the post is on. This will take you to a form that you can use to reply to that post.
Alternatively, if the administrator has enabled it, a reply box will appear at the bottom of the list of posts. You can quickly type your reply and submit it from there,
If neither of this appears, it is because you do not have access to make a reply.
If you are a guest, try registering.
If you are a member, the post is either "locked" or is staff only
How do i create a topic?
On the page that lists all of the posts on a board, you will see an icon in the top right that says "new thread." By clicking this icon you can post a new message on the board.
If this icon does not appear it is because you do not have access to post there.
It could be because you are a guest and need to register, or it could be because it is staff only posting
What is the bookmark option?
You can bookmark a post to alert you when a new reply is made . You can set your bookmark preferences by clicking your profile and clicking bookmarks to the right of modify profile. You can set up the bookmarks to email you or pm you when a reply is made.
The bookmark button is under the message box when making a new post or reply. The bookmark option is also located at the bottom left of posts in the blue border if you wish to boomark a post you have not created or replied to.
Too Many Connections
The too many connections error is designed to stop access to a server when the load is too high, to protect the server and the integrity of the data held within.
This "load" is based on a server wide state, not just that of your forum, so if you get the message, but you are the only one on line on your forum, it means the rest of the server is busy, not just yours.
Server loads are monitored, and if a server ever becomes too overloaded, the problem will be rectified
Can I privately talk with a member?
Yes you can!
Proboards has a system called private messages.
You have 3 ways of contacting a member
1. Using the "send this member a PM" link from their profile
2. Pressing the envelope icon in their "mini profile" next to a post of theirs
3. Going to the PM area, selecting "new message" and typing their user name in the username box.
Once here you can enter a subject and message just like any other post
If you click preferences at the far right on the blue bar at the top of your pm list you can set the pm's to either notify you by email and or pop up window when you log on when you get a pm.
How do i know if a new post has been made?
First, you must be a registered user and logged in.
On the index page, a folder icon that has a blue dot on it will be displayed if a board has posts you haven't read on it. On the individual boards, a "NEW" icon will be placed next to threads you have not read yet.
Also as a registered member you can get email notification of new posts should you enable the feature.
What is the "print" button?
If you ever want to print a thread out, simply click this button and you will be presented with a printer-friendly page that you can print out with ease.
What does the "quote" button do?
If you would like to quote a person's previous message when replying to them, click the "quote" button. This will bring up the screen to post a reply, and it will automatically include a copy of the message you are replying to.
This is helpful if there is a busy topic and you wish to reply to one specific posters message.
If the button doesn't appear, like posting it is because you don't have access to quote.
If you are a guest try logging in, if you are a member, the thread could be locked, or in a staff only board.
What is "send topic to friend"
If you would like to email a friend of yours about a discussion that is going on, you can easily do so.
Simply click the "send topic to friend" link at the top of the page, enter your friend's email address, and they will be emailed a link to page you were reading.
How do i reply to posts?
To reply to a message, click the "reply" button at the top or bottom of the page the post is on. This will take you to a form that you can use to reply to that post.
Alternatively, if the administrator has enabled it, a reply box will appear at the bottom of the list of posts. You can quickly type your reply and submit it from there,
If neither of this appears, it is because you do not have access to make a reply.
If you are a guest, try registering.
If you are a member, the post is either "locked" or is staff only
How do i create a topic?
On the page that lists all of the posts on a board, you will see an icon in the top right that says "new thread." By clicking this icon you can post a new message on the board.
If this icon does not appear it is because you do not have access to post there.
It could be because you are a guest and need to register, or it could be because it is staff only posting
What is the bookmark option?
You can bookmark a post to alert you when a new reply is made . You can set your bookmark preferences by clicking your profile and clicking bookmarks to the right of modify profile. You can set up the bookmarks to email you or pm you when a reply is made.
The bookmark button is under the message box when making a new post or reply. The bookmark option is also located at the bottom left of posts in the blue border if you wish to boomark a post you have not created or replied to.
