Post by Legendary on Dec 12, 2015 14:52:37 GMT -5
New Features!
Mobile app! For those of you browsing on mobile here's directions on our new app! Should make things easy without switching to desktop mode (especially for adding pictures!) find out more here: time-out.boards.net/thread/469/time-out-mobile-app
Tagging members, liking posts, and we've added an About Me section on your profile as suggested by members! All explained below!
(And for mobile everything you can do on a computer you can do on your phone, you may, however, need to switch to Desktop Mode first using the Desktop button on the bottom right)
General
Anonymous account?
We do have a secret account you can log in to if you have something too sensitive to be associated with, it was originally made to help with abuse and domestic issues but it's branched out to be anything you're scared to talk about. We'd appreciate it if you didn't abuse it by making silly topics that are really not all that sensitive but we aren't going to be too strict. Unlike on BG we think the community can handle having the log in information public. At this time we won't be making you ask staff for the password and log in because this sort of contradicts the anonymity. Please don't abuse it or use it to be disrespectful on other threads anonymously because then we'll be forced to put stricter rules on it. And we don't like rules. The log in is: timeout.anonymous@gmail.com password: Secret10
What's the difference between Participated and Notifications?
This is my favorite feature because I participate in a lot of threads, Participated lets you know when a thread you've bookmarked(aka followed) or you've commented in has a new reply. You're notified of things like a post being liked, quoted, or you being tagged in your Notifications. Also if someone follows you.
I generally check my notifications first because that's people interacting directly with me. Then I'll move on to my participated because I still want to be a part of some conversations but some threads move too fast and I'm disinterested to catch up everytime, so at least I know when someone has directly addressed me.
Will you be allowing members banned from BG here?
Well, obviously a lot of us were recently banned so without question we'll be allowing them here. Some were banned many months or even many years ago and we've decided to take it on a case by case basis. If you were banned for scamming people or stealing photos and passing them off on your own, obviously we can't be allowing you here. But if you were banned for something small or stupid, on purpose or have learned your lesson then most likely we'll give you a chance here. However, we aren't going to protect you or ask people to give you a second chance. Your reputation is your own problem and if people are giving you a hard time, that's not on us.
What are the rules?
We're learning as we go, right now things are really happy and easy to deal with so the mods are using their time to just help people get comfortable and used to the layout (Change is a bitch!) We'd like to be a rule free zone but obviously that's not going to last forever. For now it'll be common sense things, don't make death threats, don't scam people out of money, don't be racist (Although for fun real quick you should try posting the n word with no capitals, we added in a fun little feature for you.) Eventually as people start getting comfortable and personalities start coming out again, we may need to evaluate our rules. But regardless you won't be blindsided and it won't be one of those situations where you're like omg really? That's a rule?!.
Who can I go to for help?
If it's a problem or question with the website or layout you can post it in here or in the Help Thread & If you have a suggestion try Site Suggestions If it's a personal problem with another member on this site you're welcome to PM any of the supermods. We've taken only the most active mods from BG so you won't have a problem reaching one of us. We all really care about this website working so your message won't go ignored. If none of those options suit your needs just make a thread! The community is SO helpful here and the members seem to be pitching in as much as we are.
Supermod list:
Desktop users
How do I hide the signatures?
Click on your profile tab, hit edit profile to the right of the screen. The fourth tab is settings, click that. Hit yes or no for if you would like to see the signatures at the end of each post, or not. If you have slow internet you may not want to have them load up on every page.
How do I get to the most recent post of a thread and not be taken to the OP on the first page?
Rather than clicking the title, hit the Yellow oval with NEW written in it. That will take you to the most recent post that you have not yet viewed. If you'd like to start at the beginning instead, click on the title and not the yellow NEW button.
How do I follow topics?
Following topics on here is called "Bookmarking"
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How do I unfollow topics?
The same way you follow them, *See above* except instead of hitting Bookmark, it should give you the option to Remove Bookmark.
How do I see my followed topics?
On the right side of the screen, where you see Welcome, *your username* there's a small button titled "Participated" click that and it will give you a pop up of your list.
How do I see where people have quoted me, tagged me and followed me?
Click on your profile, the second last tab should say Notifications.
How do I get that writing under my photo?
That's called your Status. Click on your profile tab, you should see write away that there's a long input box with the "Enter your message here" written inside. Write what you would like shown under your picture(Mine is simply my kids names and DOB because I don't think I'll be updating that frequently.) and hit Update Status to the right of that box.
How do I add a signature?
Click on your profile tab, hit edit profile to the right of the screen. The second tab is Personal, click that. Scroll down a little and you should see an input box for Signatures.
How do I change the theme/layout?
Click on your profile tab, hit edit profile to the right of the screen. The fourth tab is settings, click that. There is a Forum Theme option with a drop down menu. Choose the one that sounds appealing by title, then hit Save Account Settings. If you don't like it, choose another one and hit Save Account Settings.
How do I add a picture?
On the right side of your screen beside your thread title, there is an Edit Attachments option. Click Add File, browse for your image and then hit Insert.
Hit this button, it's touchy but once you start typing in their username they should pop up in the drop down menu.
How do I like posts?
Hit this button, it'll alert them in their notifications that you liked their post.
How do I add an about me?
Go to the Profile tab, edit profile, hit the Personal tab and you should see a new box at the bottom titled About me!
Mobile/Iphone Users
Why can't I see the signatures?
To keep the mobile version running quickly and not overwhelming you, signatures and status are only available on Desktop. Though on the bottom right of your screen, there is a Desktop button. You can click this and have full capabilities as if you were on a computer. When you're done changing your settings or adding a smiley or photo to your post, you can switch back to mobile by hitting Mobile Version at the bottom center.
Why can't I use smiley's or post pictures?
Like the signatures, these options are only available on the desktop version. Though on the bottom right of your screen, there is a Desktop button. You can click this and have full capabilities as if you were on a computer. When you're done changing your settings or adding a smiley or photo to your post, you can switch back to mobile by hitting Mobile Version at the bottom center.
How do I get to the most recent post of a thread and not be taken to the OP on the first page?
Rather than clicking the title, hit the Yellow oval with NEW written in it. That will take you to the most recent post that you have not yet viewed. If you'd like to start at the beginning instead, click on the title and not the yellow NEW button.
How do I add a picture?
You can do this on mobile but first you must switch to Desktop. Then it works the same as if you were on a computer, so see answer above. I have an iphone 6 and the photos my camera takes are just slightly too big to be uploaded, so I crop it an inch or so, or use a photo from facebook or instagram (by saving them to my phone) because both of those websites shrink your photo when you upload it. Iphone cameras are just too large straight from the camera roll.
How do I follow topics?
At the top under the thread title, you have a Thread Options drop down menu. Click Bookmark.
How do I unfollow topics?
At the top under the thread title, you have a Thread Options drop down menu. Click Unbookmark.
How do I see my followed topics?
On the Navigation drop down menu, on the home page, click it and select Participated.
How do I see where people have quoted me, tagged me and followed me?
Hit the Profile button and then underneath View Profile - Summary you should see a drop down menu titled Summary, click on it and select Notifications.
How do I switch to desktop mode?
At the very bottom right of your screen, there is a Desktop button.
How do I switch back to mobile?
At the very bottom of your screen, in the center it has a link titled "Switch to Mobile Version"
How do I change my avi?
To do this you will need to switch to desktop mode, (At the very bottom right of your screen, there is a Desktop button.) Then hit Profile, Edit Profile, Click on Upload or Link your own avatar image. Make sure the box on the left is selected that says "Use only the uploaded/linked"
Why can't I see people's status'?
To keep the mobile version running quickly and not overwhelming you, signatures and status are only available on Desktop. Though on the bottom right of your screen, there is a Desktop button. You can click this and have full capabilities as if you were on a computer.
How do I change the theme/layout?
You have to do this in desktop mode, and then follow the instructions above for desktop users. Although you won't see the fancy banners like on a computer or in desktop mode, you will have the forum color scheme changed when you switch back to mobile.
Hope this helps! Please feel free to ask questions or suggest things that perhaps you struggled with initially. I hope everyone is finding their way around okay!
