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| Netscape related issues, the real FAQ. |
| How do I back up my profile information? Please see Transfer or Backup Netscape Profile, Backup Netscape Mail and Transfer Netscape address book to another computer (SD701's NS Knowledge Base) Back to top |
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| Where are my profiles? I can not find them even when I do a search! The default profile location for Netscape Communicator is C:\Program Files\Netscape\Users; for Netscape 6/7, please see Netscape 6/7 Profile Location (SD701's NS Knowledge Base) Back to top |
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| Mail Disappears, or won't open Please see Mail Disappears, or won't open (Ramona's NS Solution) Back to top |
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| Manually copying/tranferring mail files Please see Manually copying/tranferring mail files (Ramona's NS Solution) Back to top |
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| Clean Install Please see Clean Install (Ramona's NS Solution) Back to top |
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| Create a new profile Please see Create a new profile (Ramona's NS Solution) Back to top |
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| Create a user.js file Please see Create a user.js file (Ramona's NS Solution) Back to top |
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| How do I download a large file into floppy (diskette)? The short answer, No, you can't. Recent releases of Netscape are all larger than 1.44MB, unless you have superdisk or zip driver. However, you can do that with third party software. You still need to download to your HD (harddrive) first, then separate the large file into many small files. Programmes such as WinZip, WinAce(recommended) or other major compression tools should provide this feature (called multi-volume or disk spanning). For more detail about how to use those features, check the Help section provided by the software. Back to top |
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| Do you have archives for Microsoft Internet Explorer like this? Sorry, I don't, and in fact you cannot have more than one version of Microsoft Internet Explorer installed in a single OS. Longer answer: because IE is integrated into Windows operating system, and it is not permitted to have different version of it installed in a single OS, with exception of MSIE2.x (available from Plus! pack). Also due to the nature of MSIE, it is harder to have a nice archived files organised. Back to top |
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| Netscape or Mozilla related resources available in SillyDog701 |
| Where is Netscape Browser Archive? To download latest and old Netscapes, please go to http://sillydog.org/narchive/. You can also find Netscape Streamline series from there. Back to top |
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| Do you have a browser version guide (comparision)? Yes, there is a Netscape Version Guide lists Netscape development and press releases about Netscape. Back to top |
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| Are there any Netscape how-to, troubleshooting, information guides? We have a Netscape Knowledge Base. Back to top |
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| Do you have any Netscape wallpapers? Yes, there are "Very Netscape" wallpaper available for installing on your computer. Back to top |
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| Any more Netscape resources? Try our Netscape Resource Centre. Back to top |
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| MozInfo701? MozInfo701 is our information centre providing news relating to Mozilla and Netscape. Back to top |
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| Switch Guide? Switch Guide, switch to a browser you can trust, the easy way. Back to top |
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| I found some links in Netscape Browser Archive page not working. Please report to Antony via feedback form. Back to top |
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| Other resources available in SillyDog701 |
| Macintosh section? MacCentre701, our Macintosh news and information section. Back to top |
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| Microsoft related articles? We currently have two Microsoft related articles. If you are interested... Microsoft's Really Hidden Files - tells you the tracking secrect done by Microsoft; What's so Bad about Microsoft? - tells you the fact, not in Microsoft's words. Those articles are also available in PDF (Acrobat) format for your easy archiving and printing. Back to top |
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| Any guide to the world wide web? At this moment, not really, however, we do have a SD701 Open Directory, with all websites grouped by categories, and is edited by human. Back to top |
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| Do you have Sidebar (MySidebar) for the website? Yes, for more detail, please see Add SillyDog701 Sidebar page. Back to top |
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| How do I send my comments/suggestions? Please use our Feedback form. Back to top |
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| Login and Registration Issues |
| Why do I need to register at all? You don't 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, editing of your posts, emailing of fellow users, usergroup subscription, printer friendly pages, etc. It only takes a few moments to register so it is recommended you do so. Back to top |
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| Do I need to register in order to post in SillyDog701 Message Centre? As previous answer, we encourage you register to the Message Centre and your identity will not be faked. In a few forums, you can post without registering. For security reason, you must register to post in most forums. There are other features such as creating a poll or cast a vote and are usually available to registered users. Back to top |
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| Why can't I login? Have you registered? Seriously, you must register in order to login. Have you been banned from the board (a message will be displayed if you have)? If so then you should contact the webmaster or board administrator to find out why. If you have registered and are not banned and you still cannot login then check and double check your username and password. Usually this is the problem, if not then contact the board administrator they may have incorrect configuration settings for the board. Back to top |
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| Automatically Log In is not working? When you log-in, the Forums sends a cookie to your computer for saving. The cookie contains your encryted name and a key indicating whether you want to automatically log-in for your next visit. If you want to maintain your automatic log-in status DO NOT log-out. Simply exit. 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 login 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 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 login! Firstly check your are entering the correct username and password. Does your account need activating? Some boards will require all new registrations be activated, either by yourself or by the administrator before you can logon. 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 are you sure 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 login any more?! 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 later 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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| Do I need to reveal my real name? No, it is an optional field. If you want to reveal your name, you are welcome to do so. If you leave your real name, it will be viewable to all public. Please do not use this real name field for non-real names. Back to top |
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| Posting Issues |
| What shall I type in the topic? I have no idea. Please type some short and informative in the topic. A topic like "Help" or "I have problem with ..." are not very helpful. Please type something like "I can't use Mail", "Netscape crashed when viewing pages with Java" would be much helpful for people to answer your question and easier to find the right thread in the future. Back to top |
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| 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? Yes, you have 11 hours and 41 minutes to edit your own posts. You can edit a post 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, this lists the number of times you edited it. This will only appear if someone 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. Board admin or forum moderator can edit or delete your posts if necessary. 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 is an infinite poll. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, this 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 admin. To edit a poll click the first post in the topic (this 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 authorisation, only the forum moderator and board admin can grant this access, 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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| Why there is my UserAgent string? Your UserAgent is used to assist our supports. UserAgent string will only reveal information about the browser and operating system you used while posting the message, it will not reveal your location nor any personal information. UserAgent string will not be used to discriminate anyone. UserAgent string is an unique feature of SillyDog701 Message Centre. Back to top |
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| What can I and what can't I post? Please read our Rules and Policies. Back to top |
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| Any ground rules? Yes, they are listed in our Rules and Policies. 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 our 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. Auckland, 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, if it does not exist then 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, 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, e.g. 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 login? 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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| Why no images allowed in my signature? Sorry, in order to keep the loading speed of this forum and cleaness of overall layout, we have to add this restriction. (Also for security reasons.) All images found in users' signature will be removed. However you are still allow to point to (appropriated) images inside your post. 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? For the security reason, no HTML codes are allowed at all in Silly Dog 701 Message Centre. Please use BBCode instead. Back to top |
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| What are Smileys (or Emoticons)? 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, 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 images stored behind authentication mechanisms, e.g. 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, these 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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| Am I allowed to post Sticky topics or Announcements? Sticky topics are allowed to be posted by registered users in some selected forums only. Please do not use sticky features for not-so-important postings. Announcements are available for the moderators and administrators only. 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 it contained is automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons. 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 includes setting permissions, banning users, creating usergroups or moderators, etc. They also have full moderator capabilities in all the forums. 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), 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 admin, they also assign a board moderator. If you are interested in creating a usergroup then your first point of contact should be Antony, try dropping him a private message. Back to top |
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| Who are Administrators and Moderators? Antony is the Administrator of SillyDog701 Message Centre and the webmaster of SillyDog701. Fulvio, Ramona and Mr. Tinkles are the moderators of Netscape forum. Josh is the moderators of Windows forum. 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 from sending messages. If it is the later 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 admin, 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 and track users who send such posts. You should email the board administrator with a full copy of the email you received, 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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| Miscellancous Issues |
| No body replies my posts. Firstly, please calm down, and please wait another while. There are a few reasons for this; we are all volunteers (none of us is online 24 hours), and we might not have all the skills to assist you, or we might not understanding your questions. You can try to search if the question has been answered. OR you can wait a few days and re-pharse your question. Back to top |
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| Search is your friend In many cases, you might be able to find the answers from search instead of waiting for replies of your posts. Back to top |
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| Do not request other people to answer your question by emailing you. Please come back to the forum to check replies. Please do not ask others to answer your questions by private emails, however there is an email notification feature if someone replies to your message. You will need to register to use this feature. Back to top |
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| About this bulletin board (SillyDog701 Message Centre) |
| What software is used for this message board (forum)? This software used here is called phpBB 2, see phpBB Group for more detail. Back to top |
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| Who wrote this bulletin board? This software (in its unmodified form) is produced, released and is copyright phpBB Group. It is made available under the GNU General Public Licence and may be freely distributed, see link for more details Back to top |
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| Why isn't X feature available? This software was written by and licensed through phpBB Group. If you believe a feature needs to be added then please visit the phpbb.com website and see what phpBB Group have to say. Please do not post feature requests to the board at phpbb.com, the Group uses sourceforge to handle tasking of new features. Please read through the forums and see what, if any, our position may already be for a feature and then follow the procedure given there. Back to top |
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| Who do I contact about abusive and/or legal matters related to this board? You should contact the administrator of this board. If you cannot find who this you should first contact one of the forum moderators and ask them who you should in turn contact. If still get no response you should contact the owner of the domain (do a whois lookup) or, if this is running on a free service (e.g. yahoo, free.fr, f2s.com, etc.), the management or abuse department of that service. Please note that phpBB Group has absolutely no control and cannot in any way be held liable over how, where or by whom this board is used. It is absolutely pointless contacting phpBB Group in relation to any legal (cease and desist, liable, defamatory comment, etc.) matter not directly related to the phpbb.com website or the discrete software of phpBB itself. If you do email phpBB Group about any third party use of this software then you should expect a terse response or no response at all. Back to top |
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