The following document contains answers to questions that are asked frequently by Netlib Discussion Forum users.
How do I post anonymously?
If you do want to post anonymously, you can check the Post message as "Anonymous" option at the bottom of the posting form, in which case
you will be referred to as "Anonymous" on the posting screen. However, a log is kept of all posts, and the board administrator or moderators can trace objectionable messages.
How do I format my post?
You can format your post using a set of formatting tags. You do not have to know HTML to use these formatting tags. A guide to using these formatting tags to format messages is available on the formatting page, available from the main menu.
Why does clicking on some topics or subjects take me
away from topic pages?
At the discretion of the moderator, links to various World Wide Web (WWW)
documents can be included on topic pages. When you click on a such link,
you are brought away from Netlib Discussion Forum. However,
in most cases, the Netlib Discussion Forum main menu is still displayed in the frame to the left
of the screen. To get back to Netlib Discussion Forum, either
use your browser's back button or click on the "Netlib Discussion Forum Topics"
link from the Netlib Discussion Forum main menu.Why do I see strange characters in some posts?
Depending on your browser and operating system, some special characters and
formatting will not be displayed correctly. This is especially noticable with
browsers below Netscape Navigator 3.0 and below Microsoft Internet
Explorer 3.0. Some fonts are specific to the Windows operating system and will not be displayed correctly on other platforms.
How do I contact Netlib Discussion Forum moderators?
To contact moderators, click on the "Contact" link from the main menu. You will be presented with the name and e-mail address of the board administrator.
How do I change my user profile (password, name, etc.)?
At the discretion of the moderators, Netlib Discussion Forum includes the ability for users to set up a "user profile." Users may specify their e-mail address, full name, and whether or not they want to receive e-mail notification of posts. Users may also change their passwords. To access the user profile editor, click on "User Profile" from the main menu.