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Add / Edit Message

This page allows you to add or edit a Message Board message or poll. Enter the appropriate information into the fields and submit the form.

To format your message using WFML or to include images in place of emoticons, use the toolbar above the Message field. For more information about WFML or the emoticons, click the Help button (Help) on the toolbar.

If this is a poll you must enter at least 2 options.

If you would like to use WFML code to format your message, check the Use WFML code box.

If you would like to use emoticons in your message, check the Use emoticons box.

If you would like to include your custom signature (specified in your User Profile) in your message, check the Use signature box.

If you would like to preview your message before it is posted, check the Preview before posting box.

Sticky Messages, Thread Locking and Message Approval

If you are a moderator, you can create "sticky" messages, lock threads, or approve messages.

Creating a "sticky" message causes the message to always be displayed at the top of the topic list and will appear on a slightly differently colored background than the other topics.

Locking a thread prevents replies, edits, or deletes from the selected message or any of it's replies by anyone that is not a moderator. To lock the thread, check the Thread locked box.

If the site administrator requires messages to be approved by a moderator before they are viewable by other users, you can approve messages. To do this, check the Approved box.


Note: All fields marked with a * are required!