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| New Members |
| Welcome Welcome Newcomers to our motorcycle resource center. This site is 100% free and free of pop ups and spam! Thank you for joining our home. This forum is intended for motorcycle discussion. Anything from changing your oil to the best routes to ride in your area. However, this board has been in exsistence for a number of years, and over that time many wonderful friendships have developed, even among those of us who have never met and probably never will there is a indescribable bond. Therefore you will see posts in which members are asked to pray for one another, share with one another or just perhaps announcements such as weddings or birthdays. This forum has always incoperated moderators. They work on a volunteer basis and as such many give up time they could easily spend on their family. While moderators are fallable in general they do an excellent job at keeping this forum running smoothly. One of the main functions of moderation is to insure against abuses of the forum. Because of this posts are sometimes deleted or moved. Your post may be deleted without notification if a moderator believes it has violated as rule. (see rules below) If you are looking for a forum you'll be a member of for years to come, if you value friendship that knows no brand alliegance, if you want to share the joy of riding with those who truly understand the sickness of having their knees in the breeze then you have indeed come to the right place. Some newcomers have ideas on how the forum should change or improve. Although ideas are always welcomed, I suggestion you spend some time on this forum to get to know the membership and moderators and to get a good feel for how things are run. As I mentioned before, we have been in existance for a long time, since 1998 to be exact, and we have most likely tried your ideas already. Please remember, this forum is a privledge not a right. Once again, welcome to Hondashadow.net! Back to top |
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| Forum Rules POSTING RULES These rules were established in order to make this forum an enjoyable place for everyone. The rules were suggested and voted on by the membership. Any messages that violate these rules will be deleted without prior notice to the author. The rules are as follows: 1) Personal attacks or hate messages such as racism or any serious prejudice will be removed. 2) Advertising will be removed. You are welcome to post URLs to other sites that you think may be helpful to a specific author but if you wish to promote your website, then please email swarm@hondashadow.net to either purchase a banner or have your link added to the links page. 3) Any non-motorcycle related posts will be removed unless the post is related to this website. Messages that are borderline will be deleted at the sole discretion of the moderator. 4) Duplicate/Multiple postings will be removed. 5) Messages with Subject Headings in ALL CAPS will be removed. This is for moderator use only. 6) All URL links will be checked. Links to sites containing pornographic, adult or otherwise unacceptable content will be removed. This policy also applies to Avatar Images and attached Images. 7) Any message that looks or sounds like an official announcment from this website will be removed at the sole discretion of the moderators. 8) Heavy use of vulgar language will be deleted. OFF TOPIC DISCUSSION BOARD 1) posts can be removed by the moderators at their discretion without notice to the author 2) no spam or unauthorized promotion of any product, service or company 3) no excessive arguing or flaming other members, insults, name calling 4) no motorcycle related 'for sale' or wanted posts in this board 5) no racism, sexism or attacks on religious or political groups 6) keep motorcycle discussion on the motorcycle boards 7) no porn, nudity or links to porn or nudity of any kind 8) no brand bashing We encourage the free exchange of ideas within the above stated parameters but remember, this is a privately owned site and its use is not a right, but a privilege. Thus, you should have no expectation of freedom of speech. All communication through the website is subject to review. Back to top |
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| Advertising Advertising is not allowed on Hondashadow.net. This rule is enforced in order to protect members from being bombarded by spam and ads. Anyone breaking the advertising rules will be blacklisted (not the same as banned). This means that anytime the advertiser (or spammer) tries to post a link to thier website, it will be scrambled and unreadable. This will apply to both forum threads and private messages. Blacklisted phrases, URLs or links will not be usable by members as well. You are not considered a spammer if you try to use the blocked URL or phrase. If it is scrambled, it is only to deter the spammer/advertiser from using it. Back to top |
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| Posting Tips POSTING TIPS - Hondashadow.net is not affiliated with the Honda Corporation at all. We have no Honda product, motorcycle, parts, merch information available. - Hondashadow.net is a website run by volunteers for the sole purpose of uniting motorcycle riders, of any make, together for sharing information and experiences. - This in not a bashing forum for Harley Davidson Motor Company or it's products. - An email address is required for registration, these emails are not sold given away, traded or revealed in any way shape or form to any third party. Hondashadow.net does not send solicitations either. - Swarmkeeper is the Forum Administrator, due to the nature of the forum and it's management he is not necessarily active on a daily basis. Please allow up to a week for a response to Personal Message (PM) or Email. - If you have a concern that needs faster attention please PM/Email the admin swarmkeepstress@hondashadow.net - The Honda Shadow Discussion Forum logo is not to be used without written consent from the Forum Administrator. - You can contact the forum administrator at swarmkeepstress@hondashadow.net Back to top |
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| Tips when creating a new profile 1) When selecting the timezone, all times are based on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). To determine your offset, double click on the clock on your taskbar, select the Timezone Tab, and see where you have it selected. 2) Setting up your avatar image. Determine which picture you want as your avatar. Using a program such as Photo Editor, resize your picture to 80 pixels in Height. The width should adjust to below 80 pixels. Save the image on your computer as either a jpg or gif format and verify the file size is below 6k. To set up your avatar image, scroll down to the bottom of the Profile page and click on the Browse button. Locate the picture on your computer, click on it, and click on Open. Now click on Submit on the Profile Page. 3) Using your own pictures on the forum. Image files can be used on the forum. We do ask that you try to limit the size of the pictures to 400x300 pixels. This will make it easier for dial-up users to download the images quickly. To use an image, surf to the image location on the internet (for example, http://hondashadow.net/ownersP/001.jpg), copy the address. On the Post a reply page, position the cursor where you want to place the image, click on the Img button below the Subject Line of the post, insert the address of your picture, then click the Img* button. You can also type the code in, it is [img]Location[/img]. Only images located on the internet can be used. 4) Signatures are now available but we do ask that you limit the size of your pictures to 400x300 pixels (or as close as you can to it) or approximately 20-25k in size. To attach a Signature to your profile, click on the Profile link on top of the page, scroll down to the Profile Information section, and input your signature as you want it formated on the screen. Use the same methods stated above for URL links or images in the Signature block. A word of caution though, the character count for the Signature block does count all characters as it sees it on the Profile page. So, if you have a really long address, you will be limited by the amount of other text you can enter in the Signature block. Back to top |
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| Login and Registration Issues |
| Why can't I log in? Have you registered? Seriously, you must register in order to log in. Have you been banned from the board? (A message will be displayed if you have.) If so, you should contact the webmaster or board administrator to find out why. If you have registered and are not banned and you still cannot log in then check and double-check your username and password. Usually this is the problem; if not, contact the board administrator -- they may have incorrect configuration settings for the board. Back to top |
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| AOL users Sometimes AOL users cannot see the verification code during registration. This is not an error related to this website or forum. This is an AOL browser issue. The only suggestion we have is to use a non-AOL browser. Log into AOL, then open up a browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Use this browser to regisiter with this forum. Back to top |
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| Why do I need to register at all? You may not have to -- it is up to the administrator of the board as to whether you need to register in order to post messages. However, registration will give you access to additional features not available to guest users such as definable avatar images, private messaging, emailing to fellow users, usergroup subscription, etc. It only takes a few minutes to register so it is recommended you do so. Back to top |
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| Why do I get logged off automatically? If you do not check the Log me in automatically box when you log in, the board will only keep you logged in for a preset time. This prevents misuse of your account by anyone else. To stay logged in, check the box during login. This is not recommended if you access the board from a shared computer, e.g. library, internet cafe, university cluster, etc. Back to top |
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| How do I prevent my username from appearing in the online user listings? In your profile you will find an option Hide your online status; if you switch this on you'll only appear to board administrators or to yourself. You will be counted as a hidden user. Back to top |
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| I've lost my password! Don't panic! While your password cannot be retrieved it can be reset. To do this go to the login page and click I've forgotten my password. Follow the instructions and you should be back online in no time. Back to top |
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| I registered but cannot log in! First check that you are entering the correct username and password. If they are okay then one of two things may have happened: if COPPA support is enabled and you clicked the I am under 13 years old link while registering then you will have to follow the instructions you received. If this is not the case then maybe your account need activating. Some boards will require all new registrations be activated, either by yourself or by the administrator before you can log on. When you registered it would have told you whether activation was required. If you were sent an email then follow the instructions; if you did not receive the email then check that your email address is valid. One reason activation is used is to reduce the possibility of rogue users abusing the board anonymously. If you are sure the email address you used is valid then try contacting the board administrator. Back to top |
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| I registered in the past but cannot log in anymore! The most likely reasons for this are: you entered an incorrect username or password (check the email you were sent when you first registered) or the administrator has deleted your account for some reason. If it is the latter case then perhaps you did not post anything? It is usual for boards to periodically remove users who have not posted anything so as to reduce the size of the database. Try registering again and get involved in discussions. Back to top |
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| User Preferences and settings |
| How do I change my settings? All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link (generally shown at the top of pages but this may not be the case). This will allow you to change all your settings. Back to top |
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| The times are not correct! The times are almost certainly correct; however, what you may be seeing are times displayed in a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case, you should change your profile setting for the timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc. Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings, can only be done by registered users. So if you are not registered, this is a good time to do so, if you pardon the pun! Back to top |
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| I changed the timezone and the time is still wrong! If you are sure you have set the timezone correctly and the time is still different, the most likely answer is daylight savings time (or summer time as it is known in the UK and other places). The board is not designed to handle the changeovers between standard and daylight time so during summer months the time may be an hour different from the real local time. Back to top |
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| My language is not in the list! The most likely reasons for this are either the administrator did not install your language or someone has not translated this board into your language. Try asking the board administrator if they can install the language pack you need or if it does not exist, please feel free to create a new translation. More information can be found at the phpBB Group website (see link at bottom of pages) Back to top |
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| How do I show an image below my username? There may be two images below a username when viewing posts. The first is an image associated with your rank; generally these take the form of stars or blocks indicating how many posts you have made or your status on the forums. Below this may be a larger image known as an avatar; this is generally unique or personal to each user. It is up to the board administrator to enable avatars and they have a choice over the way in which avatars can be made available. If you are unable to use avatars then this is the decision of the board admin and you should ask them their reasons (we're sure they'll be good!) Back to top |
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| How do I change my rank? In general you cannot directly change the wording of any rank (ranks appear below your username in topics and on your profile depending on the style used). Most boards use ranks to indicate the number of posts you have made and to identify certain users. For example, moderators and administrators may have a special rank. Please do not abuse the board by posting unnecessarily just to increase your rank -- you will probably find the moderator or administrator will simply lower your post count. Back to top |
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| When I click the email link for a user it asks me to log in. Sorry, but only registered users can send email to people via the built-in email form (if the admin has enabled this feature). This is to prevent malicious use of the email system by anonymous users. Back to top |
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| Posting Issues |
| How do I post a topic in a forum? Easy -- click the relevant button on either the forum or topic screens. You may need to register before you can post a message. The facilities available to you are listed at the bottom of the forum and topic screens (the You can post new topics, You can vote in polls, etc. list) Back to top |
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| How do I edit or delete a post? Unless you are the board admin or forum moderator you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post (sometimes for only a limited time after it was made) by clicking the edit button for the relevant post. If someone has already replied to the post, you will find a small piece of text output below the post when you return to the topic that lists the number of times you edited it. This will only appear if no one has replied; it also will not appear if moderators or administrators edit the post (they should leave a message saying what they altered and why). Please note that normal users cannot delete a post once someone has replied. Back to top |
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| How do I add a signature to my post? To add a signature to a post you must first create one; this is done via your profile. Once created you can check the Add Signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate radio box in your profile. You can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box on the posting form. Back to top |
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| How do I create a poll? Creating a poll is easy -- when you post a new topic (or edit the first post of a topic, if you have permission) you should see a Add Poll form below the main posting box. If you cannot see this then you probably do not have rights to create polls. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options -- to set an option type in the poll question and click the Add option button. You can also set a time limit for the poll, 0 being an infinite amount. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by the board administrator Back to top |
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| How do I edit or delete a poll? As with posts, polls can only be edited by the original poster, a moderator, or board administrator. To edit a poll, click the first post in the topic, which always has the poll associated with it. If no one has cast a vote then users can delete the poll or edit any poll option. However, if people have already placed votes only moderators or administrators can edit or delete it; this is to prevent people rigging polls by changing options mid-way through a poll Back to top |
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| Why can't I access a forum? Some forums may be limited to certain users or groups. To view, read, post, etc. you may need special authorization which only the forum moderator and board administrator can grant, so you should contact them. Back to top |
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| Why can't I vote in polls? Only registered users can vote in polls so as to prevent spoofing of results. If you have registered and still cannot vote then you probably do not have appropriate access rights. Back to top |
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| How do I add a picture to my post? Your picture must reside on a server of your choice before you can display it in your signature block or post. These servers are called hosts. One commonly used host is www.photobucket.com Once your photo is on a server, then you can use the "img" button while posting a topic. 1) press the "IMG" button 2) type in your pic URL (example: http://www.photobucket.com/yourname/yourpic.jpg) 3) press the img button again If you are trying to post your image in your signature block, then use the following code: [img]http://www.photobucket.com/yourname/yourpic.jpg[/img] Replace the picture address example above with the actual address where your picture is located. If you have more questions please post your question in the "Discuss this website" board. Or just go here: http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 Back to top |
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| User Levels and Groups |
| What are Administrators? Administrators are people assigned the highest level of control over the entire board. These people can control all facets of board operation which include setting permissions, banning users, creating usergroups or moderators, etc. They also have full moderator capabilities in all the forums. The Hondashadow.net administrators screenname is Swarmkeeper. You can contact the admin by email at swarmkeeper@hondashadow.net Back to top |
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| What are Moderators? Moderators are individuals (or groups of individuals) whose job it is to look after the running of the forums from day to day. They have the power to edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics in the forum they moderate. Generally moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material. Back to top |
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| What are Usergroups? Usergroups are a way in which board administrators can group users. Each user can belong to several groups (this differs from most other boards) and each group can be assigned individual access rights. This makes it easy for administrators to set up several users as moderators of a forum, or to give them access to a private forum, etc. Back to top |
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| How do I join a Usergroup? To join a usergroup click the usergroup link on the page header (dependent on template design) and you can then view all usergroups. Not all groups are open access -- some are closed and some may even have hidden memberships. If the board is open then you can request to join it by clicking the appropriate button. The user group moderator will need to approve your request; they may ask why you want to join the group. Please do not pester a group moderator if they turn your request down -- they will have their reasons. Back to top |
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| How do I become a Usergroup Moderator? Usergroups are initially created by the board administrator who also assigns a board moderator. If you are interested in creating a usergroup then your first point of contact should be the administrator, so try dropping them a private message. Back to top |
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| Formatting and Topic Types |
| What is BBCode? BBCode is a special implementation of HTML. Whether you can use BBCode is determined by the administrator. 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. For more information on BBCode see the guide which can be accessed from the posting page. Back to top |
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| Can I use HTML? That depends on whether the administrator allows you to; they have complete control over it. If you are allowed to use it, you will probably find only certain tags work. This is a safety feature to prevent people from abusing the board by using tags which may destroy the layout or cause other problems. If HTML is enabled you can disable it on a per post basis from the posting form. Back to top |
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| What are Smileys? 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. Back to top |
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| Can I post Images? Images can indeed be shown in your posts. However, there is no facility at present for uploading images directly to this board. Therefore you must link to an image stored on a publicly accessible web server, e.g. http://www.some-unknown-place.net/my-picture.gif. You cannot link to pictures stored on your own PC (unless it is a publicly accessible server) nor to images stored behind authentication mechanisms such as Hotmail or Yahoo mailboxes, password-protected sites, etc. To display the image use either the BBCode [img] tag or appropriate HTML (if allowed). Back to top |
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| What are Announcements? Announcements often contain important information and you should read them as soon as possible. Announcements appear at the top of every page in the forum to which they are posted. Whether or not you can post an announcement depends on the permissions required, which are set by the administrator. Back to top |
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| What are Sticky topics? Sticky topics appear below any announcements in viewforum and only on the first page. They are often quite important so you should read them where possible. As with announcements the board administrator determines what permissions are required to post sticky topics in each forum. Back to top |
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| What are Locked topics? Locked topics are set this way by either the forum moderator or board administrator. You cannot reply to locked topics and any poll contained inside is automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons. Back to top |
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| Private Messaging |
| I cannot send private messages! There are three reasons for this; you are not registered and/or not logged on, the board administrator has disabled private messaging for the entire board, or the board administrator has prevented you individually from sending messages. If it is the latter case you should try asking the administrator why. Back to top |
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| I keep getting unwanted private messages! In the future we will be adding an ignore list to the private messaging system. For now, though, if you keep receiving unwanted private messages from someone, inform the board administrator -- they have the power to prevent a user from sending private messages at all. Back to top |
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| I have received a spamming or abusive email from someone on this board! We are sorry to hear that. The email form feature of this board includes safeguards to try to track users who send such posts. You should email the board administrator with a full copy of the email you received and it is very important this include the headers (these list details of the user that sent the email). They can then take action. Back to top |
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