Here are the steps you need to take to register for and use Forums.

Difficulty Level: medium      Time Required: 20 minutes

1. First you need to register by going to the registration page (see below)
2. Get your parents permission if you're under 18.
3. Once Mom or Dad says it's OK, enter the required information and create a forum name and password.
4. When your account has been set up, proceed to the forums and log in.
5. Once there, set your view to Basic View.
6. Read down the list of folders on the left - there are approx. 15 different folders for posting messages.
7. Select the folder you want to post in, and click Post New.
8. Write your message, then click Post Message, then Continue on the next screen.
9. If you reload your screen, you'll see your message posted.
10. If you see a message you'd like to reply to, simply click the Reply button under that message, type your message, then Post.
11. Create a signature file on forums, which will include images and text of your choice to be appended to each posting.
12. Go to My Forums, then Preferences.
13. Enter text and images here that would like to appear as part of your sig.
14. Click "Uses HTML", then save it. This code will now produce a signature image on each of your postings.
    

1. Creating a sig is fun, and most people on forums use them - so go for it!
2. Checking forums daily is the best way to keep on top of your friends' threads.
3. Post anything you like, but if it's not kid-safe it can and will be edited.
   

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