RWS Forum Read Before Posting/ How To

[windydoug]

RWS Discussion Forum V3.0 has many social changes for those that want to use them.

Viewing the forum is open to all.  Posting and commenting is restricted to registered users only.

When posting on the forum please keep discussion positive and constructive, and related to wind sports and the like.  Personal attacks are not needed or wanted on this public forum.  Offensive language and derogatory wording is not permitted.  If you read something that offends you, please contact the administrator of this website regarding your concern.

 

 

Registering/Logging In:

New Users: Registration is quick and easy.  When viewing the RWS website, n the upper left corner of your chosen browser you will see a small logo and the words “Log In” and “Register”.  Click register, and follow the directions.  Users of tablets and smartphones may see the registration as a series of symbols, or not at all.  If this occurs, it is recommended to register from a laptop, or desktop computer.

Existing Users:  If this is your first time visiting the new forum, there are two ways to sign in.   Simply click “Log In” in the upper left of your browsing window, and enter your info.  The other option that is available for computer and tablet/phone users is to scroll to the bottom of any page on the website where you will find a Log In box for your convenience.

Upon logging in all users will find their username in the upper right of the browsing window.  Hovering over that will allow a multitude of social user options via a drop down menu.

User Profiles:

Each user has a unique profile.  You are encouraged to add an appropriate profile image/avatar that will be shown on all posts that you create or comment on.

Existing Users…..If you had previously uploaded an avatar, you must do so again, as the management system has changed.

To Start a Topic:

Enter the forum you would like to create your topic in (General Windsports, SUP/No Wind/ Gear for Sale) and scroll to the bottom of the existing topics.  At the bottom of the topic list you will see an area to enter a Topic Title, a formatting/editing toolbar, and a text area to create your topic.  Be sure to keep the “visual” tab selected in the editing area.  Click “Submit” on the lower right and you are done.

To Reply to an Existing Topic:

As with creating a topic, scroll to the bottom of the thread/replies and use the text box and editing toolbar. Click “Submit” on the lower right and you are done.

Editing your Topic/Post/Reply:

This can be done by viewing your post on the forum.  At the top of the post you would like to edit you will see a toolbar with options such as Edit, Close, and Trash.  Click and edit. It also tidy’s things up by un-checking the “Keep a log of this edit” at the bottom of your editing window. Click Submit.

To Add an Image:

On the far right side of the text editing toolbar is an icon that looks like a mountain, with a sun over it.  Click that.  Select your image from a file on your computer/tablet/phone and it will be uploaded fairly quickly.  It is not necessary to modify any of the image size choices, or description.  After the image loads (you can add more if you like) you can add text and edit your post to your liking.  Click “Submit” and you are done.

Sending a Private Message (PM):

Currently, when you are logged in you can send a PM to a registered user by clicking on their name or avatar/profile picture.  Clicking their name or picture will direct you to their user profile, where you should select Private Message in the area below their user name.  Add Friend and Public Message are not currently enabled.

You will know if you have a reply to your message by visiting your user profile, or noticing a number within a circle next to your name where it says “Howdy, Your Name“.

• This topic was modified 8 years, 7 months ago by windydoug.

[Bill Tedesco]

Hi,

 

I posted on the forum a couple of weeks ago, and would like to edit the post.  I was able to edit once, howver when I log in and go to my post, there is no tool bar as described in the forum instructions.  I use Google Chrome as my primary browser, and Firefox as the secondary.  Neither bring up an editing window.

 

Suggestions?

 

Bill

[windydoug]

Hi Bill,

 

Thanks for posting on the forum!  Sorry that you were not able to edit your post.  I have changed a setting for the forum, that could have been causing this issue for you.  The forum program was set to only allow editing for 1 day after the initial post, now it is set for 99,999 days.

If you had something to add you could also reply to your previous post with the change.  The good thing about that being that people will be aware that an update happened because it will show in the recent activity section in the  sidebar.

But if you prefer, you should now be able to edit your previous post .

I’m glad you found the forum and are part of our online community.  Any other issues, please contact me.

See you out there,

Doug W.

[Tom Simpson]

Selling my Kite gear, a board, a Slingshot 10M and a Nitro 12M kite. both kites come with a bar, lines, $ bags. Let me know if you want pics and details.

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