Hello Everyone,

Several community members have expressed confusion in relation to how to post messages as well as reply. In order to assist you I am including instructions (available by clicking on the "help" button:

Posting Discussion Messages

While in a Discussion, you may be permitted to participate by posting messages. If you have posted a message, you can edit the message by selecting the edit icon while viewing a discussion topic. A discussion topic is defined as the first message in the topic, it is always message number one.

Each message in a topic can be replied to directly

To post a message, click the "Reply" link next to the subject line of the message to which you would like to reply.  The message form has fields that are required as a minimum to create the posting. Those fields are indicated with a red star. Descriptions of each reply field is described below.

Subject

Enter a suitable title/subject that provides a description of the message being posted.

Message

Use the message field to further detail your reply. Posing a question or asking for member opinions can help to elicit a response. Staying within the focus of the particular discussion group can help it remain vibrant with participation.

Let Me Know if Someone Replies

You can be instantly notified if a message is posted as a direct reply to your message if this check box is selected.

Send Me a Copy of this Post

Select this check box if you would like a copy of the subject and message sent to you by e-mail  for your personal records.

Modify Permissions After Posting
(option shown only while adding a message)

If permitted to modify discussion permissions, an additional check box will appear labeled"Modify permissions after posting".  Select this check box when you would like to immediately set custom access rights to the message (i.e. control who can view and edit).  See the help section on Modifying Permissions After Posting.

Link to Related Content

If you wish to associate your message to other existing content in the community, select the checkbox labeled "Link to Related Content". For more help, see Linking Related Content.

BUTTON: Preview

Click the preview button to see how your message will appear on screen. Related content will not be displayed while previewing. When previewing, you may choose to post the message or go back and make modifications.

BUTTON: Post

Click "post" to skip the preview step and directly create the new discussion group.