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# FILE: bd-instr.tmpl
# DESCRIPTION: Getting Started instructions
# Copyright (c) 2002, DiscusWare, LLC, all rights reserved
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the template that generates the instructions section for your board.
You can find more about the use of this template in the Discus Support
Center at the following URL:
http://www.discusware.com/support/resources/uitemplate/
<!--BEGIN-->
<#simple variables#>
<p>
Welcome to this discussion board! This document gives you the basic knowledge
that you need to use this board effectively. If you experience any difficulties
with the board, please
<A HREF="$script_url/board-contact.$cgi_extension">contact a moderator</a>.
</p>
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="#read">Reading Discussions</A>
<LI><A HREF="#contrib">Contributing to Discussions</A>
<LI><A HREF="#search">Searching the Board</A>
<LI><A HREF="#account">Getting an Account</A>
<LI><A HREF="#further">Where to get further information</A>
<LI><A HREF="#rules">Rules and "Netiquette"</A>
</UL>
<A NAME="read"><P><FONT SIZE=+1><B>Reading Discussions</B></FONT></P></a>
<P>
Anyone with WWW access can read discussions on this board. To read discussions,
navigate to the discussion of interest by single clicking on the links from the
list of topics and subtopics. You can navigate backwards using the navigation
bars at the top of each page.
</P>
<A NAME="contrib"><P><FONT SIZE=+1><B>Contributing to Discussions</B></FONT></P></a>
<P>
To post a message to an existing discussion, fill in the "Add a Message" box at
the bottom of the page. You may use
<A HREF="$script_url/discus.$cgi_extension?pg=formatting">formatting codes</A>
or basic HTML tags to improve the appearance of your post. At the
discretion of the moderators, the discussion may allow public posting or may
require a user account (username and password). Follow the instructions on the
form to supply the necessary credentials for posting.
</p>
<P>
Where available, you may click on a "Create New Conversation" button to start a
new discussion. This will add a subtopic with the subject you specify and start
a conversation with the initial message that you specify. After filling in the
subject line, post a message as described above.
</p>
<A NAME="search"><P><FONT SIZE=+1><B>Searching the Board</B></FONT></p></a>
<P>
This discussion board can be searched by time of post and keyword from the
<a href="$script_url/search.$cgi_extension">Search screen</a>. This searching
mechanisms provide convenient methods to locate discussions of interest.
</p>
<A NAME="account"><P><FONT SIZE=+1><B>Getting an Account</B></FONT></P></a>
<P>
Having a user account on this discussion board gives the following benefits:
</P>
<UL>
<LI>Ability to specify your full name and e-mail address to be included on your post
<LI>Ability to enable e-mail notification of all posts to topics you select
<LI>Ability to change your own password
<#if pro#>
<LI>Ability to specify miscellaneous preferences for operation of the board, and to give more information about yourself that others can view
<#endif#>
</UL>
<p>
<#if pro && $GLOBAL_OPTIONS{allow_selfreg} == 1#>
To obtain a user account, go to the
<a href="$script_url/board-profile.$cgi_extension?action=register">User Registration</a>
screen.
<#else#>
To obtain a user account,
<a href="$script_url/board-contact.$cgi_extension">contact a moderator</a>.
<#endif#>
</p>
<A NAME=further><P><FONT SIZE=+1><B>Where to get further information</B></FONT></p></a>
<P>
For additional information on using this system, read the
<A HREF="$script_url/discus.$cgi_extension?pg=formatting">Formatting document</A> and the
<A HREF="$script_url/discus.$cgi_extension?pg=troubleshooting">Troubleshooting document</A>.
If you have additional questions or concerns, post them to an appropriate area on the
discussion forum, or contact one of the moderators or the board administrator from the
<A HREF="$script_url/board-contact.$cgi_extension">contact page</A>.
</P>
<A NAME=rules><P><FONT SIZE=+1><B>Rules and "Netiquette"</B></FONT></p></a>
<P>
When writing your messages, please use the same courtesy that you would show when speaking
face-to-face with someone. Flames, insults, and personal attacks will not be tolerated.
It's fine to disagree strongly with opinions, ideas, and facts, but always with respect
for the other person. Great minds do not always think alike, and that's where the fun is!
Also, note that messages express the thoughts of the writers, not the board or its
moderators.
</P>
<!--END-->