First, there are some buttons You just need to know:
Now please go
http://forums.budget101.com/newbie-intros/
You will see
at the center top left corner. If you click on the button .) You will then Create a New Thread.
A New Thread means You want to start a new conversation.
So Go into Introductions -> Click on link -
http://forums.budget101.com/forumdisplay.php?f=90
now and find the
button, Click on it, and Say Hello and tell us something about yourself.
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Now, if you find a post that you'd like to comment on or add your .02 into, That is called a REPLY
There are 4 ways to Reply.
1. One is at the top of the Thread ( Where you found New Thread) at the top Left hand corner. It will look like this
and it will open up the same kind of screen as CREATE A TOPIC, with the smiles on the side.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the post/topic you wish to respond to and you will see
. Click on this button if you want to include Part of the message in your reply.
3. You will also see the following button:
, click on this button if you wish to include several different quotes in your reply.
4. You will also see
you will see "THE QUICK REPLY", Which is a empty box, you can type into.
To Practice this Follow the following text,
Visit GAS Hog Alerts and share your city/state and current Gas price in your area by hitting the reply.
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Important Button Alert! In the Bottom right hand corner of each post, you'll see
If you enjoyed the post, found it helpful, etc, please click on this button to let the poster (and everyone else) know it!
This is also very helpful in our Freebies & Coupons forums, as it lets someone know you appreciate the post without Bumping it up. I understand your excitement filling out for all of those great freebies, but we ask that you only comment on a coupon or freebie post if you have additional information to add.
Example Reply: Can't find the form to fill out, Or Seems to be for NY only, or Potential spam site, etc.
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Last but not least,
SMILIES!
The smilies are located in the right hand side box when you hit a reply button. Currently we have more than 290 Smilies to choose from. You will see only 10 in the box, if you'd like to see more, click on the
MORE link located underneath those 10 smilies.
If you use Quick reply the box at the bottom of every topic you won't see them unless you click on "Advanced Settings" in the quick reply box.
If you have any questions that I neglected to answer here, please hit
and I'll try to help you.