How to create my profile?

[linux731]

Hi.

I want to add my picture, add some info about me, etc. I clicked on PROFILE at the top of the forum, but how do I edit it? Thank you.

[DavidR]

- You need 20 posts to be able to edit your profile and use the PM function:
The problem comes from drive by spammers, who having registered put objectionable or commercial links in their profile signature to try and gain link promotion, etc.

- There have also been cases of the PM function being abused to spam forum members, so you will notice that you can't use the PM function either.

Unfortunately because of the actions of others, legitimate members suffer by the actions to prevent this spamming.

[linux731]

- You need 20 posts to be able to edit your profile and use the PM function:
The problem comes from drive by spammers, who having registered put objectionable or commercial links in their profile signature to try and gain link promotion, etc.

- There have also been cases of the PM function being abused to spam forum members, so you will notice that you can't use the PM function either.

Unfortunately because of the actions of others, legitimate members suffer by the actions to prevent this spamming.

Ok thanks!

[DavidR]

You're welcome.

[linux731]

You're welcome.

Yeah. I just need to make posts as much as possible so I can get those privileges!

[DavidR]

Keep plugging, it won't take long to find topics that you can reasonably post on without spamming

[linux731]

Keep plugging, it won't take long to find topics that you can reasonably post on without spamming

lol thanks (+1!!!)

EDIT:
BTW, how do I set up my profile to automatically send me an email when someone replies without having to click Additional Options then Notify me of replies? Or is that only when I reach the 20 posts too?

[DavidR]

It should already be that way by default as far as I'm aware, but it will be in the Notifications and Email section of the profile. I have mine turned off or I would be swamped in them

[linux731]

It should already be that way by default as far as I'm aware, but it will be in the Notifications and Email section of the profile. I have mine turned off or I would be swamped in them

Yeah I don't have those options yet. I guess I still need a couple more posts!

[DavidR]

No you can't access those options yet, but it should already be sending you emails by default. Since you ask presumably it isn't (so I don't know if the default settings have changed) ?

[linux731]

No you can't access those options yet, but it should already be sending you emails by default. Since you ask presumably it isn't (so I don't know if the default settings have changed) ?

Well it's only when I create/join a post. Then I ahve to click on additional options, etc.

[DavidR]

No you can't access those options yet, but it should already be sending you emails by default. Since you ask presumably it isn't (so I don't know if the default settings have changed) ?

Well it's only when I create/join a post. Then I ahve to click on additional options, etc.

The additional options has nothing to do with receiving emails about new posts in general (as I said that 'should' be the default), but for that specific topic. But you don't need to open the additional options to do that anyway, just click the Notify button at the bottom of every topic page.

But now you have 20 posts you can now edit the Profile and create a signature relating to your system.

[DavidR]

Plenty to talk about today then