When you are logged in go to "My Controls" near the top of each forum page (next to where it says your forum name). The control panel is where you set up your personal preferences for the board.

Messenger:

The personal messenger system is pretty self-explanatory; it's essentially an email account that you can use to contact other members. Two features to be aware of are blocking and archiving.

Use the PM block list if you want to prevent someone from sending you further PMs. You can add, edit, or remove members from this list at any time.

If you have reached the PM limit but don't want to delete your saved messages, you can archive them off. This compiles the messages into a single HTML page or Microsoft Excel format. This page is then emailed to your registered email address for your convenience. Make sure that the email address on your account is correct.

Note that "Just Tuned In" members cannot initially send or receive messages -- after they have made 10 posts they gain access to the PM system.

Subscriptions:

View Topics -- View topics that you have subscribed to here, or change the way you are notified for each topic. You can also remove topic subscriptions from here.

View Forums -- View forums that you have subscribed to, or change the way you are notified for each forum. You can also remove forum subscriptions from here.

Personal Profile:

Edit Profile Information -- Here you can specify your own personal information, such as your birthdate and contact information.

Change Personal Photo -- Here you can upload an image that will be displayed on your profile page.

Options:

• Email Settings:
  • Privacy Settings -- You can choose whether or not to allow emails to be sent to you from other members, and from site admin.
  • Board Preferences -- You can control whether or not you are sent automatic email notifications for subscribed topics and private messages.
• Board Settings: You can manage settings related to how the board is displayed/operates from this page. You can choose your timezone and various view options here, such as which text editor you would like to use when composing a post.
• Change Email Address: You can update the email address associated with your account here.
• Change Password: Here you can update the password you use to log in to the board.