This thread is for the most frequently frequently asked questions. These come up over and over. So here they are, in one place, click on it for your answer. If you have any questions or if you have a question not listed here, you can post a new thread or contact a moderator or administrator.



How do I...

post a thread? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357772&postcount=2)

read or send a private message? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357783&postcount=3)

post a signature at the bottom of my posts? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357815&postcount=4)

post an avatar (a picture by my username)? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357818&postcount=5)

quote someone's post in mine? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357820&postcount=6)

insert a hyperlink? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357835&postcount=7)

put someone on my Buddy list or my Ignore list? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357852&postcount=8)

report a post? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=358110&postcount=9)

give reputation points? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=358113&postcount=10)

access the Private Forums? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=372114&postcount=11)

create my own user title? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=372116&postcount=12)

enter the chatroom? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=372117&postcount=13)

view my warnings? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=372121&postcount=14)

rate a thread? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=372124&postcount=15)

change my user name? (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=615468&postcount=16)

Replying to a post seems pretty straight forward. At the bottom of the thread is "Post Reply", fill it out, and hit "submit".

But how about posting a thread?

Actually, it's about just as simple as replying to a thread.
For example, say you have a question about a medication. You've looked around, but nothing is answering it. So go to the sub-forum with the name of your medication or go into General Medications. (this works for the other sections as well, just pick the section you think best, a moderator will move it if necessary)

1. At the top left you will see "New Thread".
2. Click on "New Thread" and enter a "Title" try to be specific, not just "Have a question".
3. Type your question and any other information you'd like to share.
4. At the bottom click on "submit new thread".

You can also go to the top for "Thread Tools" and hit "Subscribe to thread", that way you can be notified by pm or e-mail if anyone has replied to you.

In your User CP you can view or send private messages. A way to talk to other members on the forum without an e-mail address that is, well, private.

In the top right corner of the main page, right under where it says
Welcome, Your Name Here there is a link to your "Private Messages". Click there and they will be listed.

Also on the left side of your User CP (or Control Panel) [accessed at the top left of a page] you can click "List Messages".

1. To send a message you click "send new message"
2. Type the username into the recipient box, a subject, type in your message
3. Click "Send".

4. OR, you can click on the name of the user you wish to contact, at the right you will see Send User Private Message, and click there instead.

Rather than signing off on every post you can post your own unique signature*.

1. Go to User CP (link at top left corner of page)
2. On the left side will be "Edit Signature"
3. Fill in your own unique signature*
4. Preview your signature first to see if you like it. "Preview Signature"
5. If you like it, hit "Save Signature"

*There are guidelines concerning signature size and content. Please review them here (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15842).

The avatar is someone's picture next to their User Name. To add one:

1. Go to User CP
2. Click on Edit Avatar
3. Enter a picture you like. If from the web: This thread (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21302&highlight=avatar)might help you.
4. Or, click on "Browse" to select one from your own collection.
5. Then "Save Avatar"

Note: The maximum size of your custom image is 125 by 125 pixels or 29.3 KB (whichever is smaller).

If you wish to upload an image or file to a post:
1. Hit "Post reply"
2. Scroll down to "Manage attachments"
3. browse and select from your computer
4. click "upload"
5. It will tell you if your file was uploaded successfully, or if your image was too big.

Perhaps you would like to repeat someone's comment in your post, maybe to answer a specific question or point something out. There are two ways you can do this.

1. Simply click on "Quote" at the bottom of their post. Then type in your text as usual when replying to a post.

OR

2. a) Highlight the portion of their text you wish to quote.
b) Hit "Ctrl C" to copy it (or the two little paper icons at the top of your reply box)
c) Place your cursor in your reply where you wish the quote to appear.
d) On the top right of your reply box there is a small cartoon bubble. When you pass your mouse cursor over it it says "Quote". Press that and brackets will appear where your cursor is.
e) Place your cursor in between those brackets and press Ctrl V to have the text you copied appear. (or the clipboard and paper icon at the top of your reply box)

If you would like to include a link to another website* or a thread or post in this forum, you can:

1. Highlight the address of the thread, post, or website you are referring to and copy (Ctrl C).
2. Place your cursor in your post where you'd like it to appear and paste it there (or Ctrl V).

If you would like to be able to click on a word or phrase that links to another site, thread or post, you can creat a hyperlink by:

1. Highlight the address of the thread, post or website you are referring to and copy (Ctrl C).
2. Highlight the word(s) in your text you would like to contain the link.
3. Click on the icon at the top of your post box that shows a globe and a chainlink.
4. When the box appears paste (Ctrl V) the address you highlighted.

*Please refer to the specific guidelines (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15842) regarding websites/links in posts and signatures.

The Buddy List is for making a quick link in User CP to pm someone you speak to often. They also have a "+" by their User Name for easy identification that they are online.

The Ignore List is for blocking posts and pms from members that have been problematic for you. We encourage this feature over flaming and heated/angry debates on the board that could result in being issued a warning or at worst, banning.

For either case, go to the user's profile and you will see under their avatar and name the choices to Add to Buddy List or Add to Ignore List. You will have the option to reverse the choice.

If you notice a post that contains spam, a link to porn, flaming another member, or something else that violates our guidelines, you can let the staff know by reporting it to us.

There is a small icon at the top right of a post, a triangle with an exclamation point (!) in it. When you click on it you simply fill in any comment you may have about it and then click "Send Report".

You can also send a private message to a moderator (green or yellow names) or an administrator (names in red) if you prefer.

We appreciate our members communicating any problems to us so that we can keep this forum a supprotive, friendly place.

Reputation points are a way to acknowledge another member's post/comments.

At the top right of a post is an icon that looks like a scale. When you press that you can choose to leave positive feedback or negative feedback.

You can also be given reputation points. If you don't wish to receive reputation points you can go into your User CP and "Edit Profile".

This thread (http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33649&page=1&pp=15) has some more conversation about it.

The point system works thus:

"reputation" and minimum points required*:

User is infamous around these parts -999999
User can only hope to improve -50
User has a little shameless behaviour in the past -10
User is an unknown quantity at this point 0
User is on a distinguished road 10
User will become famous soon enough 50
User has a spectacular aura about 150
User is a jewel in the rough 250
User is just really nice 350
User is a glorious beacon of light 450
User is a name known to all 550
User is a splendid one to behold 650
User has much to be proud of 1000
User has a brilliant future 1500
User has a reputation beyond repute 2000

*Note: Any parties involved in abusing the reputation system will have any or all reputation points taken away from them. This decision will be final and binding.
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The Private Forums are password protected sections for specific issues so that members can speak privately with other members who are in a similar situation.

There are moderators assigned to each of these sections and they are the ones you can get a password from.

We prefer that a member introduce themselves and search the main site before asking for a password to a private forum. These sections have members posting sensitive information and it is important to maintain a level of trust.

Discussion of anything found in the private forum is absolutely not allowed. If you wouldn't like your intimate details shared with others without your permission then extend the same courtesy to other members.

You can get the information you need here (http://www.addforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=240).

We have private forums for the following topics/issues:
ADHD Debates - for intelligent discussion of current events, politics, religion, etc.

Substance Abuse/Addiction
Abuse Support for Women with ADD
ADD Adult Relationships - this is for the challenges ADDers face in relationships. You must be 18 to enter. It does not contain (nor allowed to contain) pornographic material.
Teacher's Lounge
Teen Forum - for our members under 18
Coexisting Conditions - not just ADD, but also for those dealing with anxiety, bipolar, or any other condition they need to discuss, but not in public.
Non-ADD Partner Support - much like the ADD Relationships section. This is just for members without ADD.

After 2000 posts you can create a title of your very own. It appears under your username next to your avatar.

Here are the titles based on number of posts:

Just Looking - 0 posts
Newbie - minimum 1 post
Jr. Member - minimum 10 posts
Member - minimum 25 posts
ADDvanced Member - minimum 100 posts
Contributor - minimum 250 posts
ADDvanced Contributor - minimum 500 posts
Forum Guru - minimum 750 posts
ADDvanced Forum Guru- minimum 1000 posts
Forum ADDvocate - minimum 1250 posts
Sr. Forum ADDvocate - minimum 1500 posts

Basically you just need the latest version of java (http://www.java.com), hit "chat", and re-enter your user name and password.

Warnings are given when members violate our guidelines (http://www.addforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75). They are issued by moderators, super moderators and administrators.

You can view your warnings by visiting any of your posts and click on "View _______ Warnings". You cannot see other member's warnings and they cannot view yours.

There are different levels of warnings, (first warning, minor infraction, second warning, final warning, and major infraction) and once you reach 5 your account is automatically suspended.

When you receive a warning you will also receive, immediately, a private message that says "You have been warned". The moderator/administrator who issued the warning will explain which post violated guidelines and why/how. You can pm the moderator/administrator back if you would like to discuss it further, but usually the decision is final.

We encourage members to rate threads they have found helpful or perhaps not useful. An average of the ratings given will reveal the stars that follow the thread in the menu or you can see them at the top of the thread. Threads not rated will have no stars.

Simply go to the top of the thread and hit "Rate this thread". Click on your choice (excellent, good, average, bad, terrible).

Thank you for your input.

it's pretty easy, just contact Administration (Andrew (http://www.addforums.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=35) or Andi (http://www.addforums.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=95)) via private message to request a name change. In that private message, make sure you include the name you want to change to.



User Names/IDs:
* Please be very careful about choosing your ADD Forums Username. Your user name will show up in all posts you make in the public ADD Forums areas. Your username will also appear in search engines like Google.

* While selecting a user ID for use on the Forums is a personal decision, names that are derogatory, racist, offensive or might be construed to be any of the aforementioned, will be removed immediately, without warning. Repeated attempts to create or use such user IDs will result in a broad and permanent ban of that member's privileges. Moderators' and Site Administrators' decisions are final and binding in regards to this matter.

*It is prohibited to use or post your real last name in the Forums, or post any information that you would normally not post on the open Internet (i.e. your mail, e-mail address, or phone number).

*In addition, names or identifiers that infer or refer to, but not limited to a medical, doctoral, coaching, or legal expertise are also prohibited from use on these forums without explicit, written permission from the Site Admins.