New Here? Welcome to our community!

Eugene · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:58 pm Post subject:

New Here? Welcome to our community!

Because we want you to make the most of your time at shotaddict.com forums we've put this page of helpful tips and information together for you. The Internet can be overwhelming! Take your time and read instructions carefully along the way. We've tried to make sure that each area of the site is as friendly as possible to navigate.

1. Read our guidelines which were created to maintain our community online in a kind, supportive manner.

Note: Please read the entire Website Guidelines so that you will be able to enjoy your membership knowing what is allowed and what isn't.

2. Register to participate to post a question and participate in discussions on our message boards. You will receive an email for address confirmation.

Note: You must *click* the link in the email we send to you for your membership to be activated. Use your correct email address or this process won't work! Once you've registered and finalized, log into the message boards.

3. Categorize your interest: The message boards are organized by topics:

- Professional Secrets
- Communication Channel with ShotAddict.com Staff
- Past, Current & Future Contests
- Discuss, Buy, Sell or Barter
- etc

Click into the Forum of your topic category.

Note: To post a new message (thread), after clicking into a forum category of your choice and click on NEW TOPIC

Follow the simple instructions to post your questions or comments.

Note: If you would like to reply to a thread after reading it, click on ADD REPLY

Note: As the guidelines state, we will move, remove, edit posts to make sure they are in the correct category and appropriate for the shotaddict.com forums site. Thank you for your cooperation!

4. Your User's Profile gives you the opportunity to edit, alter, and configure your membership at shotaddict.com

Note: You can also update your bio, signature and more! Check it out.

5. Search through the discussions by clicking on the SEARCH link found on the top of every page of our website.

1. Click on the SEARCH button at the top-right of any website page.
2. Where it says "Search by Keyword" enter a few terms specific to what you're looking for.
3. Press the "Perform Search" button near the bottom of the page and wait for the results to appear.
4. Finally, click on the title of the thread you want to read.
5. To return to the list of search results, use your browser's Back button.

6. Website Info, Hints and Articles can be found on the main page of shotaddict.com:

- regular photo contests for beginners and intermediary level photographers
- photo news and equipment review
- photo galleries – free and safe storage for your images

7. Need more information? We try to provide you with helpful info and answers to most of your questions in easy to follow directions.

1. Contest rules
2. And we've provided shotaddict.com helpdesk form

8. We offer upgraded memberships for added benefits at the forums. Upgraded memberships help keep our website free and in return, they enjoy added benefits to their membership at shotaddict.com. Click here for Upgraded membership benefits (coming soon). And to upgrade your membership click here (coming soon).

9. ShotAddict.com is an incorporated online website with a privacy policy and is a HON Code monitored site.

Most importantly, we are glad you have found us and we look forward to meeting you on the message boards!
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New here? Welcome to our community!