Hi, I'm new and not familiar with this software

[passiveporcupine]

I've been a lurker for years, but the new ACA discussions are of extreme importance to me, so I decided it was time to start sharing my views.

But...I don't understand how the forum works. How do you know if someone has replied to one of your posts? Do you just need to keep reading the same threads every day (or bookmark them) from start to finish to see if there was a response? I'm just worried someone might address my post and I won't know they did so cannot answer their concerns.

Thanks
Porky

[arcane1]

1. Welcome to DU! There is a "My Posts" tab in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.

If someone replies to one of your posts, that tab will turn yellow

[cyberswede]

4. ...and you can click the tab to see your posts & the replies.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Hi!

Just jump in!

[In_The_Wind]

3. Hello ~ passiveporcupine

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When someone answers one of your post the My Post tab will light up yellow.

[passiveporcupine]

6. That was a very beautiful welcome!

[In_The_Wind]

7. DU gets better the longer you're here.

I'm glad you liked it.

Have you found The Lounge? http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1018

[passiveporcupine]

5. Thank you so much

I see the tab now...I can be such a dufus!

[AuntFester]

9. I'm new too. I wanted to start a thread but I can't

How many posts do I need to start a thread? Thanks.

[uppityperson]

10. Welcome to DU. What would you like to start a thread about?

[AuntFester]

11. Thanks. I wanted to know where there might be an FAQ to learn how to do things,

Since you welcomed me, I'll ask you. The only thread pinned in this forum talks about HTML. I need more basic how to.

[uppityperson]

12. There are links at the bottom of every page with information. Browse through them, here's a good 1

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=aboutus

Also, at the top of th page are tabs that come in handy. Latest Threads shows recently started threads, Forums & Groups will show you the many different forums and groups. Each of those has a SOP, statement of purpose, with rules, guidelines, found under About this Forum on the group's home page.

[AuntFester]

13. Hey, thanks for that. Good start.