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General Rules and Regulations

  1. Read general rules and regulations about using the forums.

Login and Registration Issues

  1. Do I need to register to post on the forum?
  2. Why can't I log in?
  3. I have lost my password!
  4. I registered before, but cannot login anymore!
  5. I changed the timezone but it is still showing wrong!

Reading and Posting Messages

  1. How do I post a new topic in the forum?
  2. Can I edit or delete my post?
  3. Can I use my own avatar image?
  4. Can I use HTML?
  5. What do I do if I receive a spamming or abusive email from someone on the board?

User Settings

  1. How do I prevent my profile information from being displayed?
  2. How can I change the timezone?

General Information

  1. What is BBCode?
  2. What are smileys and how can I use them?
  3. What are announcements?
  4. What are sticky topics?
  5. What are moderators?
General Rules and Regulations Go to top
  • Spamming will not be tolerated on Promatching forums. Spamming could be any or all of the following: Too short or unnecessary posting, advertising in any forum, and having more than one forum account.
  • Any obscene, suggestive, adult-related (without explicit warnings in thread title and post, especially in improper board), or pornographic content is strictly forbidden. Any topic or content of this nature will be deleted or closed to replies.
  • Keep threads relevant to the topic. Don't diverge topics from the one at hand.
  • Insulting, offending, or threatening another member is strictly prohibited.
  • Multiple or dummy accounts are not allowed.
  • You may contact a moderator if you have any complaint or suggestions.
Login and Registration Issues Go to top
Do I need to register to post in the forum?

Yes, you need to register to post in the forum. Registration will give you access to start new topics or participate by commenting on any existing topics in the forum.

Why can't I log in?

If you haven't registered, you won't be able to login. So make sure you have registered first and have the correct username and password. If you still can't login, contact the board moderators for the correct information.

I have lost my password!

You can have your password sent to you by just clicking on "forgot your password" in the login page and enter your email address.

I registered before, but cannot login anymore!

Make sure you have entered the correct username and password. When you registered, you were sent an email with your username and password. Another reason could be if you were not active on the board for sometime, chances are that your account was deleted. You can always register again and start participating actively in discussions.

I changed the timezone but it is still showing wrong!

If the time is not showing correctly, then chances are that daylight savings time is not letting you see the time in your location.

Posting Issues Go to top
How do I post a new topic in the forum?

Click on the "New Topic" on the forum page in the appropriate category. Make sure you are registered first and have completed your profile in order to start posting on the forum.

Can I edit or delete my post?

No, you cannot edit or delete your post as of now.

Can I use my own avatar image?

Your main profile picture will be used as your avatar image.

  • Adult-related, obscene, pornographic, illegal or racist contents are strictly prohibited.
  • Promotion of inappropriate content in your avatar is stricly forbidden.
Can I use HTML?

No, you cannot use pure HTML tags, rather you can use the BBCode to generate the HTML.

What do I do if I receive a spamming or abusive email from someone on the board?

You should inform by emailing the board moderators with a copy of the email you received.

User Settings Go to top
How do I prevent my profile information from being displayed?

You can set your profile visibility to "hide" mode. Nobody will then be able to see your profile information.

How can I change the timezone?

You can change the timezone according to your location from your "My Account" page.

General Information Go to top
What is BBCode?

BBCode is a special implementation of HTML. Whether you can use BBCode is determined by the moderator. You can also disable it on a per post basis from the posting form. BBCode itself is similar in style to HTML: tags are enclosed in square braces [ and ] rather than < and > and it offers greater control over what and how something is displayed.

What are smileys and how can I use them?

Smileys, or Emoticons, are small graphical images which can be used to express some feeling using a short code, e.g. :) means happy, :( means sad. The full list of emoticons can be seen via the posting form. Try not to overuse smileys, though, as they can quickly render a post unreadable and a moderator may decide to edit them out or remove the post altogether.

What are announcements?

Announcements often contain important information and you should read them as soon as possible. You cannot post in this category.

What are sticky topics?

They are often quite important so you should read them where possible. They remain stuck on top of every forum in which they are posted.

What are moderators?

Moderators are individuals who make sure that the forums are running smoothly. They can edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move and delete topics in the forum they moderate. Generally moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material.