FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s everything you need to know about the BikeForum. New around these parts? Wondering how the forum works? Look no further, we’re here to answer your questions.
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- How do I reset my password?
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You can reset your password by going to the reset page.
Enter your account email into the "Email Address" input field and click the "Request Reset" button.
An email will be sent to your email address with a link. Please click that link and the site will automatically log you in and send you to your profile page.
On the profile page, under "Account Management" you can set your new password by clicking the "Set New Password" button and entering your new password.
Finally, you need to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the profile page and click the "Update Profile" button.
Please note: If you request multiple password resets you will need to wait for the latest email since the previous request will expire. So please be patient and wait for the initial password reset email. If you are having any trouble just place a report.
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- How do I change my avatar?
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You can change your avatar by scrolling down to the bottom of your profile page to the "Update Avatar" section. You can upload one of your own images and add it to your profile. You can also change your profile picture using Gravatar, a service by Automattic, which has powered avatars and profiles since 2004.
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- What is a bulletin board?
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A bulletin board is an online discussion site. It's sometimes also called a 'board' or 'forums'. It may contain several categories, consisting of forums, threads and individual posts.
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- How is all this structured?
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The bulletin board as a whole contains various categories (broad subject areas), which themselves contain forums (more specific subject areas) which contain threads (conversations on a topic) which are made up of individual posts (where a user writes something).
The board homepage has a list of categories and forums, with basic statistics for each, including the number of threads and posts, and which member posted the most recent message.
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- How do I find myself around?
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When you click on a forum's name, you are taken to the list of threads it contains. A thread is a conversation between members or guests. Each thread starts out as a single post and grows as more individual posts are added by different users.
To add your reply to a thread, simply complete the form at the bottom of that thread/topic.
Moderators are the only ones who have permission to start new forums/topics.
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- How do I read a thread?
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To read a thread, simply click on it. Threads appear in the order in which they are posted.