Возможности профиля пользователя

What is the Public Profile Page?

Every member has a publicly viewable profile page. This page includes information provided by the member, either during the registration process or later on via the User Control Panel.

There are a number of ways to view a member's profile. Whenever you see a member's name, clicking on it will usually take you to view their profile page.

The members list allows you to browse all registered members, and quickly click through to public profiles.

When logged in, you can also view your own public profile by logging into the forums and clicking on your username shown in the header at the top of the page.

You can also go straight to a profile if you know the username of the member by typing in the following into your web browser: http://www.example.com/member.php?username=<username of the member>

What's on the Public Profile Page?

The public profile lists information about the member under the 'About Me' tab. It also includes statistical information, such as the number of posts they have made and their registration date. This information is shown under the 'Statistics' tab.

Other information includes a list of Friends (?), their profile picture (if set by the member), and a list of members who have recently visited the profile page.

A list of the members' albums (?) and social group (?) memberships are also shown.

What are Visitor Messages?

Visitor messages are publicly viewable messages posted on member profile pages. To post a message, click on the 'Visitor messages' tab, and use the form at the top of the section. You will only be able to use certain formatting in these messages, as described underneath the edit box. This message will be viewable by all visitors to this profile, including guest users and search engine robots if the administrator has allowed this. To communicate privately with a member, send a Private Message instead.

Visitor messages can be edited or deleted by site moderators or the member who owns the profile. If you see a visitor message that is not appropriate, you can alert the moderators by clicking on the 'Report' link. The 'View Conversation' link allows you to view all visitor messages between the member and the owner of the profile.

Кабинет - это место, где вы можете изменить настройки форума, которые будут применяться лично для вас. Чтобы зайти в свой кабинет, вы должны быть зарегистрированы на форуме. Если вы зашли на форум под своим именем пользователя, то на панели навигации, находящейся наверху многих страниц форума, будет соответствующая ссылка: "Мой кабинет".

Главная страница вашего кабинета отображает все уведомления, включая информацию о новых личных сообщениях и ожидающих предложениях дружбы. Другие страницы вашего кабинета позволяют вам:

• Изменить ваш адрес электронной почты и пароль
• Изменить отображение вашего профиля
• Читать и отправлять личные сообщения
• Управлять подписками на темы и разделы
• Управлять списком друзей и знакомых
• Управлять социальными группами

Как изменить данные о себе?

Вы можете изменить информацию о себе в вашем кабинете. Для изменения основных данных (включая ваш адрес электронной почты и пароль), выберите раздел "Редактировать данные". На этой странице вы сможете указать множество обязательных и не обязательных данных о себе, причём некоторые данные будут отображаться в вашем профиле. Вам не следует вводить информацию о себе, которую вы не желаете давать на публичное рассмотрение, за исключением адреса электронной почты, ввод которой обязателен.

What are signatures?

'Signatures' contain information that you want to include at the bottom of all your posts. This might include pictures, links to your site(s), quotes, etc.

What are avatars?

Avatars are small images that people use to identify or distinguish themselves to other forum members. In some cases the administrator will not allow avatars or only allow them for specific members. The administrator can also provide some stock avatars people can use, or they can allow members to upload their own custom avatars from their own computers. These avatars will be displayed as part of the user info in posts, as well as in the public profile.

For more information about avatars, please click here.

What are profile pictures?

Profile Pictures are photos members can upload that will display in their public member profile. This option may or may not be enabled by the administrator.

How do I set signatures, avatars and profile pictures?

You can set and change your signature, avatar and profile picture in the User Control Panel (providing the administrator has made these options available).

For signatures, click on 'Edit Signature' under the 'Settings and Options' area of the navigation bar within the User CP.

To select an existing or upload a new avatar, click on 'Edit Avatar'.

To upload a profile picture, click on 'Edit Profile Picture' in the 'Your Profile' section.

What do the other settings do?

In your User CP, there is a section under Settings & Options named 'Edit Options'.

• Login & Privacy: set your
  • 'Invisible Mode' - sets whether or not other members can see if you are online and what page you are viewing
  • 'Show Reputation Level' - shows your reputation level on posts if this option is enabled by the administrator
  • 'Allow vCard Download' - sets whether or not to allow other members to download a vCard containing your email address and username.
• Messaging & Notification - options include:
  • 'Receive Email' - whether or not you want to receive emails from other Members and administrators
  • 'Default Thread Subscription Mode' - how you want to be notified about new posts in threads to which you have subscribed
  • 'Private Messaging' - control how you want Private Messaging to work for your account
  • 'Visitor Messaging' - control how you want Visitor Messaging to work for your account
• Thread Display Options - these include:
  • 'Visible Post Elements' - whether or not you want to be able to see Signatures, Avatars and Images in posts
  • 'Thread Display Mode' - how you want to view threads by default (more info available here)
  • 'Number of Posts to Show Per Page'
  • 'Default Thread Age Cut Off' - the time period for threads to be displayed - threads older than this age will be hidden
• Date & Time Options - these include:
  • 'Time Zone' - your local geographical time zone offset from GMT/UTC
  • 'Start of the Week' - for the Calendar.
• Miscellaneous Options include:
  • 'Message Editor Interface' - This option allows you choose what kind of editor you will use when posting messages. Your choices include a basic text-only editor, a standard editor with clickable formatting controls, or a full WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor that will show your formatting as you type.
  • 'Forum Style' - only available if there is more than one style (or 'skin') available and the administrator has enabled this selection
  • 'Forum Language' - only available if there is more than one Language enabled. This will change the language in which all controls and board messages will be shown. It will not translate members' posts

How do I customize my profile page?

You may be able to edit the design and styling of your public profile page (if this is enabled by the board administrator) via the 'Customize Profile' section within the User CP. You can adjust the color scheme, fonts, borders and layout of elements on the page.

You can also use images as background for various sections of you profile. First you will need to upload the background images to an album you have created (?). Background images can be sourced only from albums defined as public, or 'profile' type. Images in private albums cannot be used.

What is a social group?

A social group is a group of people usually with a particular interest or something else in common. It provides a way of communicating between members as well as sharing photos or other images.

You can get to the list through 'Group Memberships' section on your public profile (?).

The Social Groups list page displays all groups that have been created. You can list the groups by the number of members, messages or pictures, the group name, when the group was created or by the date of the most recent message posted. You can use the controls provided to search for a group.

How do I join a group?

To join a group, click the group title then click 'Join Group'. When you have joined a group, its name will be shown in your public profile. You must be a logged-in, registered member to join groups.

Can I create my own social group?

As a registered member, you can create your own social group (providing the administrator allows this). Go to the groups page and click 'Create A New Group'. Complete the title and description for your group then select the type. There are three types of groups:

• Public - open to everyone. There is no restriction on who can join or who can post messages to it
• Invite Only - require an invitation to be sent to join them. Invitations can only be sent by the group creator or forum moderators and administrators. Invitations are sent by clicking 'Pending & Invited Members' at the bottom of the page for that individual group
• Moderated - open to everyone to join but messages need to be moderated before they will appear. They are moderated by the group creator and the site moderators and administrators

Какая разница между знакомым и другом?

Дружба предполагает взаимность, двустороннюю связь между пользователями. Она инициируется одним пользователем и принимается другим.

Знакомство - односторонний вариант дружбы. Она может произойти в том случае, если конечный пользователь не принял предложение дружбы, либо предложение ожидает ответа, либо вы не желаете предлагать в данный момент дружбу этому человеку, но при этом сохранить его в списке знакомых.

Где отображается список друзей и знакомых?

Список ваших друзей и знакомых отображается на странице "Друзья и знакомые" в вашем кабинете. Ваши друзья отображаются ещё и в вашем профиле.

Как я могу отправить предложение дружбы, принять предложение от друга и разорвать дружбу?

Есть два способа отправки предложения дружбы другому пользователю:

Самое простое: зайти в профиль нужного пользователя и нажать на ссылку "Дружить".

Другой вариант: добавить пользователя сначала в ваш список знакомых. Затем, на странице "Друзья и знакомые" отправить предложение дружбы, поставив отметку в поле "Друг", находящееся рядом с их именем пользователя, и нажав на кнопку "Сохранить изменения".

Если вы знаете имя пользователя, с которым вы желаете дружить, то можете отправить ему предложение дружбы напрямую, указав его имя пользователя и нажав на кнопку "Добавить друга".

Чтобы принять предложение дружбы, перейдите на страницу "Друзья и знакомые". Внизу страницы вы увидите список ожидающих предложений дружбы. Отметьте запросы, которые вы желаете принять и нажмите на кнопку "Принять", затем сохраните изменения. Если вы желаете отклонить предложения, то выберите нужные и нажмите кнопку "Отклонить".

Разорвать дружбу можно тремя способами:

• На странице "Друзья и знакомые" снимите галочку у поля "Друг" для нужных пользователей и сохраните изменения. Если вы не желаете, чтобы пользователь был даже в вашем списке знакомых, то отметьте оба поля для этого пользователя.
• В вашем профиле нажмите на "Друзья" и, затем, "Разорвать дружбу" рядом с выбранным именем пользователя.
• В профиле пользователя, с которым вы желаете разорвать дружбу, нажмите на кнопку "Друзья", затем найдите своё имя пользователя и нажмите на ссылку "Разорвать дружбу".

How do I use albums?

As a member, you can create Albums of images that are linked to your public profile. Albums can be created by visiting the User Control Panel, and clicking on the 'Pictures & Albums' link, and then clicking on 'Add Album'.

Each album can have a title ('Joe's Holiday to Nepal'), a description ('A bunch of photos from my recent adventure') and can be of three different types: Public, Private or Profile.

• Public albums can be viewed by anyone
• Private albums can only be viewed by site staff (moderators, administrators) and your Friends and Contacts (info)
• Profile albums are viewable only by you. However, you can use the images to customize your public profile (info)

How do I upload pictures?

Once you've created an album you can upload images to it. Simply view the album and click on 'Upload Pictures'.

You'll have the option to give each picture a caption, and to set one image as the Album cover, which will be displayed on the public profile. To delete an album or edit the title, description or album type, click on 'Edit Album'. To delete an image, or to edit a caption or change the album cover, click on 'Edit Pictures'.

All members who have access to your album images can comment on them, in a similar way to Visitor Messages (more info). You can delete any image comments from your albums, and report inappropriate messages to moderators.

When you have uploaded a picture, you can place it in your posts by using the BB code text that is displayed below the image when you view it at full size.

If the administrator has enabled the Private Messaging system, registered members may send each other private messages.

How do I send Private Messages?

Private messages work a little like email, but are limited to registered members of this forum. You may be able to include BB code, smilies and images in private messages that you send.

You may send a private message to a member of this forum by clicking the 'Send A Private Message' link in the private messaging section of your user control panel (more info), or by clicking the 'Send a Private Message' link in the drop down menu that appears in a member's posts when you click on their username.

When you send a message, you have the option to save a copy of it in your 'Sent Items' folder.

How do I work with Private Message Folders?

By default, you will have two folders in your private message area. These are the 'Inbox' and the 'Sent' Items folders.

The 'Inbox' folder contains any new messages you receive. It allows you to view all the messages you have received, along with the name of the person who sent it, and the date and time it was sent.

The 'Sent Items' folder contains a copy of any messages that you have sent, where you have specified that you wish to keep a copy for future reference.

You can create additional folders for your messages by clicking the 'Edit Folders' link.

Each folder has a set of message controls which allow you to select messages, then either move them to one of your custom folders, or delete them. Once you have selected your messages, you can choose the following options in the 'Selected Messages' box at the bottom of the list:

• Move to Folder
• Delete
• Mark as Read
• Mark as Unread
• Download as XML
• Download as CSV
• Download as TEXT

You will need to periodically delete old messages, as the administrator has probably set a limit to the number of private messages you can have in your folders. If you exceed this number, you will not be able to send or receive new messages until you delete some old ones.

If you would like to keep a record of your messages before you delete them, you can use any of the 'Download as..' options listed above to take a copy and store them on your own computer.

Whenever you read a message, you will have the option to reply or forward it to another member of the forum. You may also have the ability to forward that message to multiple members of your contact list.

How do I track messages?

When you send a new private message, you may have the option to request a read-receipt. This lets you check whether or not a message has been read by its recipient. To do this, go to the 'Message Tracking' page.

This page is divided into two sections: unread and read messages.

The unread messages section shows all messages that you have sent with a read-receipt request, that have not yet been read by their recipient.

The read messages section shows all messages you have sent with a receipt request that have been read and acknowledged by their recipient. The time that the message was read is also shown.

You may choose to end the tracking on any message you choose by selecting it and clicking the 'End Tracking' button.

When you receive a message with a read-receipt request, you may have the option to read the message while denying the read-receipt request. To do this, simply click the 'Deny Receipt' link rather than the title of the message, if it appears.

Что такое подписки?

Подписки являются одним из способов слежения за активностью в определённых темах или разделах. Обновления будут отображаться в вашем кабинете, а также, если вы этого захотите, они будут отсылаться на ваш адрес электронной почты.

Как я могу добавить подписку на определённую тему или раздел?

Чтобы подписаться на раздел, нажмите на ссылку "Опции раздела", находящуюся над списком тем этого раздела, а затем выберите в меню "Подписаться на этот раздел". Далее вас попросят выбрать способ подписки на данный раздел. Если выбранный вами раздел имеет подразделы, то ваша подписка будет распространяться и на них.

Чтобы подписаться на тему, нажмите на ссылку "Опции темы", находящуюся над списком сообщений этой темы, а затем выберите в меню "Подписаться на эту тему". После этого вас попросят выбрать способ подписки на данную тему.

Какие существуют способы подписок?

Существуют три способа подписки на раздел:

• Без уведомления по электронной почте - список обновлений будет отображаться только в вашем кабинете. Вы не будете получать уведомления о новых сообщениях в темах и о новых темах в разделе.
• Ежедневное обновление по электронной почте - один раз в сутки будет отправляться электронное письмо, содержащее информацию обо всех новых и обновлённых темах этого раздела и его подразделов. Если ни одна тема не обновилась, и новых тем не было создано ни в этом разделе, ни в его подразделах, то электронное письмо не будет отправлено.
• Еженедельное обновление по электронной почте - один раз в неделю будет отправляться электронное письмо по тому же принципу, что и в предыдущем пункте.

Для подписок на темы вышеуказанные способы тоже актуальны, но к ним добавляется ещё один:

• Моментальное уведомление по электронной почте - каждый раз при отправке кем-либо сообщения в подписанную тему, вам будет отправлено электронное письмо. Учтите, что подписка будет заблокирована до тех пор, пока вы снова не зайдёте на форум, чтобы не нагружать почтовые сервера.

Как я могу управлять подписками?

Вы можете расположить подписки на темы по папкам, чтобы удобнее было ими управлять. Вы можете создать неограниченное количество папок с помощью раздела "Редактирование папок" секции "Темы с подпиской" вашего кабинета. Чтобы добавить новую папку, введите её название в пустые поля и сохраните данные. Чтобы удалить папку, очистите поле с её названием и сохраните данные. Для редактирования названия папки просто исправьте его в соответствующем поле и, опять же, сохраните данные.

Вы можете управлять подписками индивидуально с помощью раздела "Список подписок" секции "Темы с подпиской" вашего кабинета. Просто выберите подписки, а затем укажите действие (удалить, переместить в другую папку или сменить способ подписки), которое нужно с ними произвести.

Подпискам на разделы нельзя управлять с помощью раздела "Список подписок". Они отображаются на главной странице вашего кабинета, где вы можете их отменить.

What is reputation?

Reputation is a way of rating users depending on the quality of their posts. If the administrators have enabled reputation, then the reputation icon will be visible in posts.

Reputation may be positive , negative or neutral . Negative reputation may only be given if the administrator has enabled this. Neutral reputation is only given when the person giving reputation does not meet the criteria set by the administrator to affect someone else's reputation.

How do I give reputation?

To give reputation, click on the reputation icon in the relevant post. This will reveal a form to complete with the reputation type and the reason for giving the reputation. If negative reputation is disabled then it will not be displayed in this form. You may not give reputation for the same post twice.

How do I know what reputation I have received?

You can view the reputation that you have received in your User CP (User Control Panel) where it is displayed at the bottom of the User CP page. Here you will see the latest reputation that you have received and whether this is positive, negative or neutral. Your total reputation will be shown as series of reputation indicators in your posts and profile. The more positive your reputation, the more positive icons will be shown. The more negative your reputation the more negative icons will be shown.

How much reputation is given? What is reputation power?

If the administrator has enabled this, the amount of reputation that each user will give (or take away if negative) is shown in the user's posts as 'Reputation Power'. The value of the reputation power is determined by the administrator and may increase over time depending on the settings they have applied.

What if I don't want anyone to see my reputation?

You can disable the display of your reputation by going to your User CP and selecting Edit Options. On this page you will find a check box labelled 'Show Your Reputation Level'. Un-checking this box will remove the display of your reputation and replace it with the Reputation Disabled icon. You can still give and receive reputation while your reputation display is disabled.