How to use the Forum!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Private Messages, User CP, Avatar & Signature

Private Messages (PMs)

This is a feature that allows you to have private conversations with another member of the boards. If you click on a members user name it will take you to their profile. On the far left hand side you see the "Send Private Message" button, click on that and it will take you to the next page where you can send a member a message. This feature ISN'T public. You can also visit your inbox and send messages from there at any time by clicking the "Private Messages" link in the navigation bar under the forum banner.

Visitor Messages (VMs)

These are messages that you can post on other members profiles. This feature isn't as private as the Private Messages but they are not to be confused with the regular talk of the rest of the boards. Though this is just like you would be replying to any other thread on the board and anybody can see these messages. This feature IS public.

User Control Panel

This spot allows you to change your avatar, signature and profile details. All you need to do is click "Settings" up at the very top of the page.

User Profile

You can change details of yourself here. You can edit your birthday, change your user title, add instant messaging info, add a bio, location, interests and occupation. Just click the "Edit Profile" button to view this area.

Avatar

We all like to be a little different when we're on the boards and what better than to show yourself off a little with an avatar. You can add and avatar by clicking on "Edit Avatar" and you can either upload a picture from the internet by URL with Option 1 OR upload a picture from your computer with Option 2. Just remember pictures in your avatar can be no bigger than 150x150.

Signature

You can show yourself off just a little bit more by adding a picture, text or banner to show automatically at the bottom of each of your posts. You can do that by clicking "Edit Signature" in the Settings area. Don't worry if you're not very good with banners you can always get one made by another member in the Artist's Easel.