howto Blog and Journals

Buzznet offers forums in tag pages and groups so that you can discuss various topics based around whatever you happen to like. They're easy to start and even easier to participate in.

You can locate forums on any tag page in two locations:

-In the bar along the top of the page


-In the "Forums" module above the "Top People" section of any tag page


Clicking either one will open up the forums!



Much like a message board, our forums contain various topics started by members of the community. You can post a new topic if you don't see one you like or if your query/idea/comment has not been addressed.

Simply fill out the title (Subject) of the thread and write the body of the post under "Body."



If you'd like Buzznet to notify you any time there is a new reply to the thread you've created, make sure to leave the box "Watch this topic" checked. If you uncheck it, you will not "follow" the thread.



Forum notifications automatically appear in your sidebar:



The main original post will then live at the top of the thread at all times:



You can navigate between pages as well; each page contains 10 replies. From the original post, you can also choose to follow the thread (click "Watch This") or flag the thread for removal. "Report" will ask you to send a message to one of the admins. Please describe why you think the thread should be removed.




You can post a general reply to the thread by scrolling to the bottom of the page and adding your reply:



If you'd like to automatically quote a person's post, click the "Quote" button in the bottom right corner of any reply:



This will automatically parse a reply inside our custom Quote Tags:



You can then write your reply and press "Post Reply."

If you'd like to include a photo in your reply, click on the "Insert Photo" button in the top right corner of the reply box:



Clicking on it will bring up the Buzznet photo box. You can upload a photo from your computer or paste the image location from off of the web:



Your forum management page lists all the threads you've requested to watch:



From here, you can check threads you're following to see new replies, to stop following threads, and to search forums.

You can stop watching a thread by clicking the blue "X" at the far right.



Please use common sense when posting in the forums! Spam, harassment, or bullying is never allowed. Be kind, polite, and if you're going to disagree with someone, do so in a respectful manner. If you're at all concerned or confused as to what is the best thing to post, check out our Terms Of Use, which give a great guide to what standards you should use when replying in the forums.