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How can I search the forum?
You can search for posts based on username, word(s) in the post or just in the subject, by date, and only in particular forums. To access the search feature, click on the "search" link at the top of most pages. You can search any forum that you have permission to search - you will not be allowed to search through private forums unless the administrator has given you the necessary security rights to do so.

What are smilies?
Smilies are small graphical icons which you can insert into your messages to convey an emotion or feeling, such as a joke or embarrassment. For example, if you entered a sarcastic comment, rather than type 'that was a joke', you could simply insert the 'wink' smilie. If you have used email or internet chat systems, you will probably be familiar with the concept of smilies already. Certain combinations of text characters are converted into smilies. For example,: ) is converted into a smiling face. To understand smilie codes, tilt your head to the left and look at the text: you will see that : ) represents two eyes and a smiling mouth.

How do I create and vote in polls?

You may notice that some threads on this forum also include a section where you can vote on an issue or question. These threads are called 'polls' and this is how to create them:

Creating a new poll
When you post a new thread, you may have the option to also create a poll.
This function allows you to ask a question and specify a number of possible responses. Other members will then be able to vote for the response they wish, and the results of the voting will be displayed in the thread.

An example poll might be:
What is your favorite color?
Red
Blue

Yellow
Green
Sky-blue pink with yellow spots
To create a poll when you post a new thread, simply click the 'Yes! post a poll' checkbox at the bottom of the page, and set the number of possible responses you want to include. When you click the submit button, you will be taken to the poll creation page, where you can specify the question and the list of responses you want to include. You may also want to specify a time limit for the poll, so that (for example) it only stays open for voting for a week

Can I edit my own posts?
If you have registered, you will be able to edit and delete your posts. Note that the administrator can disable this ability as he desires. Your ability to edit your posts may also be time-limited, depending on how the administrator has set up the forum. To edit or delete your posts, click the button by the post you want to edit. If your post was the first in the thread, then deleting the post may result in the removal of the entire thread. After you have made your modifications, a note may appear, which notifies other users that you have edited your post. Administrators and moderators may also edit your messages but this note may not appear when they do so.

What Are Moderators?

Moderators oversee specific forums. And have the ability to edit and delete posts, move threads, and perform other manipulations. Becoming a moderator for Forumpk, is usually rewarded to users who are particularly helpful and knowledgeable in the subject of the forum they are moderating.

How can I change the information in my profile?
It is your responsibility to keep the information in your profile up-to-date. You should especially ensure that your email address is kept current. You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your username. Once you have registered your username, it becomes yours for life. In extreme circumstances, you may request that we change your username, but he or she will require a very good reason to do so.

I lost my password, what can I do?
If you forget your password, you can click on the 'Forgotten Your Password' link on any page that requires you to fill in your password. This will bring up a page where you should enter your registered email address, and an email will be sent to that address instantly, with instructions for resetting your password.

How do I get a picture under my username?

These small images are called Avatars. They are displayed below your username on all posts that you make. There are two kinds of avatars: those provided by the Forumpk and those that you upload yourself. Forumpk has provided a set of avatars, and when they are enabled, you may select an avatar that best describes your personality. Forumpk also have enabled custom avatars, which allows you to upload an avatar image from your computer.

What are the buddy and ignore lists?
The buddy list is used to keep track of the friends you have made on this forum. By going to your "Open Buddy List" in "Quick Links" menu of the navbar, you'll be able to see which of your friends are currently online and send them a private message. Adding people to your buddy list also allows you to send private messages to multiple forum members at the same time. You may add any member of the forums to your buddy list by viewing their profile or by going to "Buddy / Ignore Lists" in your "User CP".Ignore lists are used for those people whose messages you wish not to read. By adding someone to your ignore list, those messages posted by these individuals will be hidden when you read a thread.

How do I rate a thread?
You may find a small menu on thread pages which allows you to 'rate this thread' with a number between 1-5. Casting a vote for threads you view is entirely optional, but if you think that the thread is superb, you might rate it as a 5-star thread, or if you think that it's unspeakably dismal, you might choose to rate the thread with a single star.

Why have some of the words in my post been blanked out
Certain words may have been censored by Forumpk. If your posts contain any censored words, they will be blanked-out like this: *****. The same words are censored for all users, and censoring is done by Staff, so please dont tell a Forumpk member to **** off, as it will be blanked out & you may be banned!


What are referrals?
The administrator may have enabled referrals, which allows you to be credited for any new users you invite to the forum. You gain referrals by promoting Forumpk Forum using your unique referral link. The link you should use as your referral link is this:

http://forum.kalpoint.com/index.php?referrerid=0

Each time someone follows this link to Forumpk and registers as a new member, your referral count will be incremented by one. The number of referrals you have can be viewed in your profile.

How to upload pictures/images in my post?
- The best way is to go to any free images hosting website and to upload them for free. After it it's very easy to post a link of the image in your post and everybody automatically will see the picture you wanted.


How can I search the forum?
You can search for posts based on username, word(s) in the post or just in the subject, by date, and only in particular forums. To access the search feature, click on the "search" link at the top of most pages. You can search any forum that you have permission to search - you will not be allowed to search through private forums unless the administrator has given you the necessary security rights to do so.

What are smilies?
Smilies are small graphical icons which you can insert into your messages to convey an emotion or feeling, such as a joke or embarrassment. For example, if you entered a sarcastic comment, rather than type 'that was a joke', you could simply insert the 'wink' smilie. If you have used email or internet chat systems, you will probably be familiar with the concept of smilies already. Certain combinations of text characters are converted into smilies. For example,: ) is converted into a smiling face. To understand smilie codes, tilt your head to the left and look at the text: you will see that : ) represents two eyes and a smiling mouth.

How do I create and vote in polls?

You may notice that some threads on this forum also include a section where you can vote on an issue or question. These threads are called 'polls' and this is how to create them:

Creating a new poll
When you post a new thread, you may have the option to also create a poll.
This function allows you to ask a question and specify a number of possible responses. Other members will then be able to vote for the response they wish, and the results of the voting will be displayed in the thread.

An example poll might be:
What is your favorite color?
Red
Blue

Yellow
Green
Sky-blue pink with yellow spots
To create a poll when you post a new thread, simply click the 'Yes! post a poll' checkbox at the bottom of the page, and set the number of possible responses you want to include. When you click the submit button, you will be taken to the poll creation page, where you can specify the question and the list of responses you want to include. You may also want to specify a time limit for the poll, so that (for example) it only stays open for voting for a week

Can I edit my own posts?
If you have registered, you will be able to edit and delete your posts. Note that the administrator can disable this ability as he desires. Your ability to edit your posts may also be time-limited, depending on how the administrator has set up the forum. To edit or delete your posts, click the button by the post you want to edit. If your post was the first in the thread, then deleting the post may result in the removal of the entire thread. After you have made your modifications, a note may appear, which notifies other users that you have edited your post. Administrators and moderators may also edit your messages but this note may not appear when they do so.

What Are Moderators?

Moderators oversee specific forums. And have the ability to edit and delete posts, move threads, and perform other manipulations. Becoming a moderator for Forumpk, is usually rewarded to users who are particularly helpful and knowledgeable in the subject of the forum they are moderating.

How can I change the information in my profile?
It is your responsibility to keep the information in your profile up-to-date. You should especially ensure that your email address is kept current. You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your username. Once you have registered your username, it becomes yours for life. In extreme circumstances, you may request that we change your username, but he or she will require a very good reason to do so.

I lost my password, what can I do?
If you forget your password, you can click on the 'Forgotten Your Password' link on any page that requires you to fill in your password. This will bring up a page where you should enter your registered email address, and an email will be sent to that address instantly, with instructions for resetting your password.

How do I get a picture under my username?

These small images are called Avatars. They are displayed below your username on all posts that you make. There are two kinds of avatars: those provided by the Forumpk and those that you upload yourself. Forumpk has provided a set of avatars, and when they are enabled, you may select an avatar that best describes your personality. Forumpk also have enabled custom avatars, which allows you to upload an avatar image from your computer.

What are the buddy and ignore lists?
The buddy list is used to keep track of the friends you have made on this forum. By going to your "Open Buddy List" in "Quick Links" menu of the navbar, you'll be able to see which of your friends are currently online and send them a private message. Adding people to your buddy list also allows you to send private messages to multiple forum members at the same time. You may add any member of the forums to your buddy list by viewing their profile or by going to "Buddy / Ignore Lists" in your "User CP".Ignore lists are used for those people whose messages you wish not to read. By adding someone to your ignore list, those messages posted by these individuals will be hidden when you read a thread.

How do I rate a thread?
You may find a small menu on thread pages which allows you to 'rate this thread' with a number between 1-5. Casting a vote for threads you view is entirely optional, but if you think that the thread is superb, you might rate it as a 5-star thread, or if you think that it's unspeakably dismal, you might choose to rate the thread with a single star.

Why have some of the words in my post been blanked out
Certain words may have been censored by Forumpk. If your posts contain any censored words, they will be blanked-out like this: *****. The same words are censored for all users, and censoring is done by Staff, so please dont tell a Forumpk member to **** off, as it will be blanked out & you may be banned!


What are referrals?
The administrator may have enabled referrals, which allows you to be credited for any new users you invite to the forum. You gain referrals by promoting Forumpk Forum using your unique referral link. The link you should use as your referral link is this:

http://www.Forumpk.com/index.php?referrerid=0

Each time someone follows this link to Forumpk Forum and registers as a new member, your referral count will be incremented by one. The number of referrals you have can be viewed in your profile.

How to upload pictures/images in my post?
- The best way is to go to any free images hosting website and to upload them for free. After it it's very easy to post a link of the image in your post and everybody automatically will see the picture you wanted.


Images hosting?
There are many. For example:

www.tinypic.com