Not New To Forums But New To This Format

[Ryan Mahar]

Okay I have used forums before but never have had trouble instantly viewing the post that I post. Why does it not appear under the specialized section I am writing to? I see it under "new posts" but not when I open the specific sections such as "parents/family with children" etc.... and what does 'Pinned" mean? Sorry for what I expect to be some simple solutions to me problems.......

[MaryJones2]

Hi Ryan, we use pinning as a way of flagging posts that have been read and approved by a moderator (meaning they aren't spam and don't contain offensive material). I don't have a good answer for your other question but I'm sure one of my fellow moderators can explain. Take care and welcome aboard.

[jerseyangel]

When you post a new topic, it goes to the last page of the forum that you have posted it in. At that point, you can find it there or on the new post page.

After a moderator reads and approves it, they will "pin" it in the appropriate fourm. (sometimes they decide that it is better suited to another forum, and will move it there). It will then appear on the first page of that forum.

Hope that helps.

[Ryan Mahar]

When you post a new topic, it goes to the last page of the forum that you have posted it in. At that point, you can find it there or on the new post page.

After a moderator reads and approves it, they will "pin" it in the appropriate fourm. (sometimes they decide that it is better suited to another forum, and will move it there). It will then appear on the first page of that forum.

Hope that helps.

thank you that helps. I guess it would be nice if it does get moved. Only becuase this is such a big site, I automatically look for the forum topic I intended to post to and if I do not see my post there I assume it is not accepted. Just a suggestion...Thank you for the informative replies! Ryan

[jerseyangel]

I understand your concern--quick tip: if you return to the forum where you posted your topic and do not see it, go to the last page of that forum and any posts that have been moved will be marked as such. All you need to do is click on the topic and it will bring you to where it was moved.

[Lisa]

Or you can go to your personal profile page and click on "Topics" or "Posts" to find your most recent postings. It's your current personal history.

[GFinDC]

Hi Ryan,

Or another option is too click on the "My Assistant" link on the top right hand side of the forum. That opens a little window with options. Then click on my last 10 posts link. Then you click on the Post Preview link number at the bottom of each section for the ten posts to go to that post. If you have Firefox browser you can right click the post number and open it in a new tab, so the assistant stays open.

Just another way to do it...