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• Do I need to download additional software in order to use the Guideposts.com forums?
• How do I post in the Guideposts.com forums?
• Are there guidelines for what is appropriate to post in the forums?
• Another user is posting inappropriate messages in the forums. What should I do?
• Is there a way to format my text?
• How can I suggest a new discussion topic for Guideposts.com forums?

Back to topDo I need to download additional software in order to use the Guideposts.com forums?

No. If you have a valid member ID and password for Guideposts.com, you already have access to our forums and can start posting immediately.

Back to topHow do I post in the Guideposts.com forums?

Select a discussion from the All Forums page. To post, scroll down to the bottom of the forum, compose your reply in the "Your Reply" box, and click on the "Post Reply" button.

Back to topAre there guidelines for what is appropriate to post in the forums?

Yes. We expect our forums users to treat each other with respect and to stay on topic. Profanity and personal attacks are not permitted. While we cannot review every message posted in the forums and are not responsible for the content of these messages, we reserve the right to delete, move or edit messages that we deem abusive, defamatory, obscene, or are in violation of copyright or trademark laws. Please read our Community Guidelines for more details.

Back to topAnother user is posting inappropriate messages in the Guideposts.com forums. What should I do?

Please report any abusive or otherwise inappropriate comments. When reporting a comment, please include a copy of the message and a link to it. Please do not reply directly to inappropriate posts.

Back to topIs there a way to format my text?

Yes, you can use the following characters and a space before the text you want to format:

b - bold

i - italics

c - center

* - bulleted paragraph

] - indent a paragraph

> - use the blockquote font

To create a line break, hit return once. To create a paragraph break, hit return twice.

HTML beyond the characters listed above is not permitted in our forums.

Back to topHow can I suggest a new discussion topic for Guideposts.com forums?

Please share any forums-related suggestions or concerns by contacting our Help staff. We always welcome feedback and ideas for new discussion topics.