You can search for a username or for keywords, in the whole posts or just in the subjects, by date and within specific forums. To use this function, click on the "Search" button on top of every pages. You can only search forums to which you have access rights - you cannot search private forums unless the Administrator has given you the necessary rights.

Yes! To email another member, you can search for the member in the Members List, or click the button in any of the member's posts.

This will usually bring you to a page with a form where you can enter your message. Once you are done writing your message, press the "Send" button and your email will be sent. For privacy reasons, the recipient's email address will not be displayed.

If you can't find the "email" link or button in the member's post or in the Members List, then the member has selected that he doesn't want to receive emails from other members.

Another useful function is the possibility to send a link to a thread to somebody. When viewing a thread, you will see a link called "Recommend to Friend", it will bring you to a page where you can send a short message to whomever you want.

The Members List contains a complete list of all the registered members of this forum. You can sort the list alphabetically by username, registration date or number of posts in either ascending or descending order.

At the bottom of a thread, you will find a pull-down menu you can use to rate this thread with a number between 1-5.

Rating a thread is optional, but if you think the thread is excellent, you can give it 5 stars, however, if you think the thread is terrible, you can give it only 1 star.