1. In the login screen, there is a "Session Length In Minutes" area, am I right in thinking if I want to stay logged in permanently I just check the box and ignore the above?
Yes. Checking the box will keep you signed in until you log off your system.
2. In the section where you type out your post there is an option to be notified about replies, how are you notified exactly?
You will receive an email from Avast Forum with a link which will take you to the last reply to the post.
3. In the same section mentioned above there is an option to disable smilies, it says to check if I'll be adding code but what code does it mean, YaBB code?
Disabling smilies does just that...no little faces allowed.
The code refers to not only YaBB code but any html you may choose to use (such as when entering URLs)
4. How does the stars under the posters name work,
The stars are accumulated depending on how many posts you enter in the forum.
also how are titles e.g "Global Moderator" obtained?
Our Global Moderator, VLK is the head guru. He is the seeing eye dog around here. haha
I am not sure exactly how he ascended to his throne, but we like having him there.
5. When registering I couldn't find a privacy policy which describes how YaBB uses my personal information, does anyone know where I can find this info?
Um, That's a good one. I don't think I have seen anything on that. The only "personal" information provided is the email address your enter during the registration process.
The forum is an open forum, so you always need to "restrict" the personal information you supply to anyone.
Keep in mind that YaBB is "forum software" which can be purchased by anyone and a bulletin board set up by the board's "Administrator" who sets the conditions of use.
If you didn't figure it out yet....
YaBB stands for "yet another bulletin board". Clever huh! haha
6. Something I thought of while searching for guidlines on how to post was if the mods made a sticky detailing how to post and what details to give when people were having problems with Avast! e.g OS, Avast version,
An excellent idea! I will refer this to one of our moderators.
Another Idea would be an FAQ answering the most common questions regarding Avast!.
MacLover has been kind enough to provide the Avast link.
Unfortuantley, the questions on Avast are far and wide. It would be quite lenghty to have the FAQ cover all possible scenarios. That is why we have the Avast Forum which is one of the best around...bar none!!!
I hope all you questions have been answered.
Good luck and welcome
techie101