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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Here is a brief explanation of some of the questions you may have about the forums on Handyman USA.
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• Why didn't my post show up?
• Why did no one reply to my question?
• Why are the messages indented under each other?
• Can I use html tags anywhere in my posts?
• Why are there colons in the message section when I try post a followup?
• Where can I get the scripts for this program?

Why didn't my post show up?

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Why did no one reply to my question?

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Why are the messages indented under each other?

The messages are "threaded" to make it easier to read. Followup messages are indented as responses to the original message responded to.

Can I put html tags anywhere in my posts?

No. You can not use HTML tags in any field. The script will just throw out everything in <>'s.

Why are there colons in the message when I try to post a followup?

Colons appear in the message dialog box when you try to followup up on a message to indicate that those lines are quoting the previous document.

Where can I get the scripts for this program?

The scripts are written in Perl and created by Matt Wright. They are free to anyone who wishes to use them and you can get them as well as other scripts at: http://worldwidemart.com/scripts/. Enjoy!