This page covers some steps to choose/login to an account, settings to apply, and so on.
Quick Reference
Logging in:
- First Time Account Setup - this section covers covers one of the several easy ways to get started, with either a Disqus account (recommended) or linking a Facebook/Twitter/Google account.
- Configuring Existing Account - this section covers how you can edit your profile, settings, etc.
Using the Forum:
- Using the Forum - rules of the road, and tips on how best to comment (versus reply) to get the best results from your questions
- Troubleshooting - if you see issues
Logging In
For most people, this is a one-time event - after that, any visit to the forum, you should be able to comment/post straightaway.
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Various login methods: | Short version: For more information/detail, see the following section: |
No login methods, and the upper right corner shows a name (instead of "Login"): | No action needed - you should be able to post. By clicking your name in the corner, you can go into settings to configure several things, such as:
For more information/detail, as well as recommended settings, see the following section: |
First Time Account Setup
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Choosing a Login Method
If you're starting out, you'll see that there are several choices for logging in.
Explained:
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| If you had a previous Disqus account (e.g., from prior Forum, or just logging on a new computer), you can click this to login. | |||
| These let you use an existing account from one of these services.
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| This lets you create a new Disqus account (free, and advised). After clicking in the textbox, it will expand to allow you to enter your name/email/password. Enter these, then click the arrow to proceed. Note:
Because of this, it is useful to put your work email so you get notifications sent in your work inbox. |
Once you've established an account:
- Please see the Usage Guidelines page for rules of the road.Please see the Configuring Existing Account section below for how to access your settings and some highly recommended settings
- Please see the Using the Forum section below for rules of the road, and how to comment to best get an answer (e.g., when to post a new comment vs a reply)
After that, you're free to comment!
Updating Existing Account
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By clicking your name in the corner and selecting Edit Settings, you can go into settings to configure several things, such as:
- Profile - change the name that shows when you post and add an avatar
- Account - see and change your hidden username and email, password, etc.
- Email Notifications - set which email notifications you want and how frequently you get them
Example:
Recommended settings:
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Profile | Name | Use something different from your username. |
Email Notifications | Enable Emails | Leave this on (or check the box if not already) |
Digests/Replies | Couple options, depending on your preference:
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Using the Forum
Usage Guidelines
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Two big guidelines to follow
- Adhere to the Usage Guidelines page for rules of the road
- When to comment vs reply (below)
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Click the "Join the discussion..." to start a new thread. This is best for:
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