Creating Content

One of the great things about this site is that you have a say in it! Have an idea, an opinion that you want to share with others? Or just a question that you would like to ask your neighbours? Then you can post it here! You can create content by any of the following means:

  1. A forum topic
  2. A blog entry
  3. A comment

To learn how to use these tools, read on.

Note that to post any content, you must be logged in.


Using the Forums.

A forum "is a web application which provides for discussion, often in conjunction with online communities." - Wikipedia

Just like a real world forum is a meeting place for topical discussion, so is an online forum. Our forums allow you to post a topic which is then accessible to other visitors who can read your post and make comments of their own.

To post a topic in our forums:

  1. Click on the "Forums" link at the top of the page.
  2. Click on "Post a forum topic"
  3. Select the right category for your post.
  4. Type your question, opinion or comment and click on "preview".
  5. If everything is ok with your post then click on "submit".

Now others can read your topic and add comments if they choose.


Adding a Blog Entry

A blog (or "web log") "is a web-based publication consisting primarily of periodic articles (normally in reverse chronological order)" - Wikipedia.

A blog is your own online journal. You can write about your opinions, your experiences or just whatever you would want to share with the world.

To start posting to your blog, click on the "my blog" link on your navigation block (the one with your user name on the left).

Fill in a title for your post and in the "body" section, enter your blog! When you are finished typing, click the preview button at the end of the page, then check over your entry and finally click on submit at the end of the page. Others will be able to read your thoughts and post comments on them.


Adding a Comment

Most articles on this website will have a link at the end of them stating "add a new comment". By clicking on this link, you are able to add your thoughts on the article that was written. In fact, you can even reply to other people's comments by clicking on the link in a particular comment.