Visual Look: At
first glance.
This is what you
see. You don't need to memorize or even pay attention to this diagram. Just
keep it for reference purposes.
Our forums
are self-explanatory, with captions explaining every procedure.
It may seem
very intimidating, but all you really need to know--are the little pictures
next to this text.
Confused?
Don't worry, this is just a synopsis. Please read our guide first.
This is the
final step, good luck!
PART A Look at the very top:
Use the diagram map
at the top if can't find it.
You are a new user,
so next to "Welcome Guest"--you should click
Register. You only need to register
once, and your account will be setup. Registration is
free. Why should you register? If you do so, you'll have a permanent
name in the forums, which no one can take. You will have access to the
control panels, be able to be recognized, and it's fun!
PART B
This is what you'll see after you click
Register. Your username can be your real name,
a nickname, or a screen-name. We recommend you choose a pseudonym.
Username has to be 3-32 letters, numbers, "characters"
long. This means you can even use question marks or commas in your
name. But we advise numbers and letters so you don't forget.
Your password should be something you will remember.
But you can always request a lost password. WSNET Administrators will
never ask for your password. They cannot see your password and can only
change them. We require legitimate emails only because
we need to resend your password to a real email if you lose it. Our
security confirmation code is to prevent automatic registrations--a security
hazard intended to cripple our forums. Type the exact
number string into the security code box to proceed. Read the Terms
of Service agreement and click "agree" and then "Submit my registration."
WSNET forum registration is instant, and does not
require email validation. Email validation is sending a link to your
email, to confirm your registration.
PART C
You will be taken to the homepage after your
registration is complete. But, this time--you will see your Username: and
Log Out. Don't pay attention to the Admin CP or Mod CP in the picture: that
is for the Admin. Now, we want you to click Log Out.
Why? Because we need to go over the Login Process with you, just in
case we forgot to cover anything. Again, this is a very comprehensive step
by step tutorial.
PART D
Now you're back to the same page you saw in
Step I: Part A. Click Login, and you will be
taken to the same screen you see on the left. Enter your username and
password combination.
Check
"Remember me," if you want to be logged in automatically every time you
go to wolfyserver.net/forums or any other forum. This means, you don't have
to type in your password or username. Every time you go--our forums (using
cookies) recognizes you. We recommend you not to use
this option if you're in a public place. Otherwise, people will be logged in
your account. This option is ideal on your own computer though.
Public places not suitable include: A library, school computers, an Internet
cafe, or your friend's computer.
Privacy option: "Don't add me to the list"
means that in our forum statistics, you will not be shown as a member. We
recommend you not to use this option since your
fellow forum members can recognize you and know you're with them in the
forums. This does not pose any security issue for you, however.
If you forgot your password
(only after 2 minutes?): Follow the on
screen instructions. After our forums send you a confirmation email--to be
sure it is indeed your account--you will be given an option to make a new
password.
(Powered by Invision Power Board means
WSNET is running IBF forum PHP coding. We will update to the latest version
unless it is unnecessary.)
F O R U M T U T O R I A L B E T A D O C
U M E N T A T I O N
Tutorial Beta Documentation: (Simplified Version)
What is a forum?
-A forum is an
instantaneous message relay protocol comparable to IRC and AOL Instant
Messenger. It is in essence, a “chat program” and a “message board”
combined; that is, using our version of forum code. A forum is where
individuals share their input, opinions, and thoughts—arguments on anything
that can be put into written word. Users take turns “posting” or tagging
messages onto our forum or board. In literal terms, it means jotting down a
short (or a long) thought on a post-it note—and sticking it to a blackboard.
Subsequent users keep sticking messages on top of your message—thus
resulting in a continuous chain of reflective thoughts; or, rather, it could
be a heated argument or defaming remarks. (But that won’t happen on our
watch.)
Wolfy Notes Version: You
click buttons and they let you add messages to other dudes’ messages. People
can say anything they want, until they get banned. Learn to share when
you’re in the forums.
What does a forum
offer you?
-Already widespread
across the Internet, forums have been renowned for expanding online
communities and becoming a haven for all interest groups alike. A forum lets
anyone voice their opinions, and nearly all Administrators and Moderators
are permissive of your privilege to. Know that, however, you will be
venturing on private property and Internet protocols such as the Internet
Privacy Act—surrenders most of your rights to sue, call attention to, or
even view the private space of the owner, webmaster, or administrator. Legal
jargon aside, a forum is best known for being friendly and welcoming; it is
socially acceptable. “A forum is a place where you can ask an opinion: how
does my hair look like?” “What colour do you think looks best on me?” A
forum is a place to help others out: “What’s wrong with your computer
system…” or “You need to use a size six Adobe Photoshop brush…” And even if
you need help with personal troubles, school, and or work—there will always
be someone to answer your call. And that itself, is worth all the trouble
you may think you’ll encounter.
Wolfy Notes Version: If
you don’t want to do your homework, our forum slaves will do it for you,
just because they want the personal satisfaction. Ask anything you want;
you’ll get an answer if people care. Also, there’s a bunch of legal mumble
jumble that surrenders most of your rights.
Are you ready for a
forum?
-If you can read basic
English or are willing to use our upcoming Deutsche, Français, and Asiatic
language converters—you can become a professional forum user. Everything is
self explanatory, there is an extended Help section; also, we’ve provided
this extended picture tutorial—to erase any of your doubts about our forums.
