Forum Frequently Asked Questions

User Preferences and settings: How do I change my settings?; How do I show an image next to my username?

Posting Issues: How do I post a discussion in a topic?; How do I edit or delete a post?; Why can't I access a community?; Why can't I add attachments?

Formatting and Discussion Types: Can I use HTML?; What are Smilies?; Can I post images?; What are sticky discussions?; What are closed discussions?

Private Messaging: I cannot send private messages!; I have received a spamming or abusive e-mail from someone on this forum!

Searching the Topics: How can I search a topic or topics?; How can I find my own or someone else's posts and discussions?

Topic and Discussion Subscriptions: How do I subscribe to specific topics or discussions?; How do I remove my subscriptions?

How do I change my settings?: Select My Settings > MyProfile from the Member Communities Links menu to access the Edit My Profile page. You can view your username and email. You can edit your location, occupation, biography, interests, homepage, signature/signature image, and avatar/gravatar.; Top

How do I show an image next to my username?: Access your user profile per How do I change my settings?. Select one of the pre-defined avatars and click OK or use the Browse button to upload an avatar image from your local system and click OK. Your image will be automatically cropped square and resized for display as your avatar.; Top

How do I post a discussion in a topic?: Start by selecting one of the member communities (i.e. Nutritarian Network); then select a topic from the list of Topics. Click the Start New Discussion button at the top or bottom of the list of Discussions to access the Creating New Discussion page. Enter a subject for a new discussion and the content for the post, then click the Post Reply button.; Top

How do I edit or delete a post?: Unless you are a forum administrator or moderator, you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post by clicking the EDIT link at the bottom of the relevant post.; Top

Why can't I access a community?: Some communities (i.e. NEI Alumni Community) may be limited to certain users or groups (i.e. NEI alumni). In addition, your ability to view, read, post, or perform other actions is limited according to your level of membership (i.e. Gold, Platinum, etc.).; Top

Why can't I add attachments?: You must have the proper membership level in order to post in a Community, before you can add attachments to a post. Contact the forum administrator if you are unsure about why you are unable to add attachments to your post.; Top

Can I use HTML?: No. It is not possible to post HTML on this forum and have it rendered as HTML. Most formatting which can be carried out using HTML can be applied using the formatting toolbar when posting a message.; Top

What are Smilies?: Smilies, or Emoticons, are small images which can be used to express a feeling using a short code, e.g. :) denotes happy, while :( denotes sad. The full list of emoticons can be seen in the posting form. Try not to overuse smilies, however, as they can quickly render a post unreadable and a moderator may edit them out or remove the post altogether.; Top

Can I post images?: Yes, images can be shown in your posts. You may upload the image to your post using the Image icon on the Post editor toolbar. To add an image click the Image button on the formatting toolbar then browse to the file on your device.; If you want to upload the image (or another file type) to your post as an attachment (so that others can download it), click the "attach files" link below the Post Reply button. Then a choose or browse button should appear below it that lets you pick the image you want to upload.; Top

What are sticky discussions?: Sticky discussions within the topic appear on top of other discussions in a topic and are marked with a Thumbtack icon. Discussions are made sticky by Administrators and Moderators. They are often quite important, so you should read them whenever possible.; Top

What are closed discussions?: Closed discussions, marked by a Closed Padlock icon, are discussions where users can no longer reply. Discussions may be locked for many reasons and were set this way by either a Moderator or Administrator.; Top

I cannot send private messages!: You are not registered and/or not logged on or you do not have a high enough membership level to post (must be Gold or higher). Please register and log in to be able to send PMs.; Top

I have received a spamming or abusive message from someone on this forum!: Please e-mail or PM the forum administrator with a full copy of the message you received. The forum administrator can then take action.; Top

How can I search a topic or topics?: Select Search Communities from the Links menu. Enter a search term in the search box and click the SEARCH button. You can use the Advanced Search link on this page to further finetune your search parameters by restricting the search to a certain Community or Topic, a date range, and posts by Dr. Fuhrman only, All Medial Staff or Everyone.; Top

How can I find my own or someone else's posts and discussions?: In any discussion, click a users' avatar or username to access the View Profile page for that user. Click the Total Posts link to access a list of all posts by that User.; Top

How do I subscribe to specific topics or discussions?: To subscribe to a specific topic, click the watch this topic for new discussions link upon entering the topic. To subscribe to a discussion, reply to the discussion with the Subscribe to this discussion checkbox checked OR click the watch this discussion for replies link within the discussion itself.; Top

How do I remove my subscriptions?: Select My Settings > My Subscriptions from the Links menu to access the My Subscriptions page. Click the unsubscribe button next to the post or discussion from which you wish to unsubscribe.; Top

What is maximum attachment size allowed on this forum?: The maximum file attachement size is 3 MB.; Top