Burton Joyce Online

1) Q -Why should I register for a FREE online BJO account?

A - To enable your interactive participation within the site.

2) Q - How do I register for a Free account?

A - On the lower LH side of the Home Page is the statement “Create an  

account” Click on this and when the registration page comes to the screen simply complete the 5 simple questions. This automatically creates you account and then enables you to “Log in” with your individual “username and password” and fully participate in all the interactive facilities of the site. When leaving the site you should remember to “Log -out”. However you do not have to “Log in” if you only want see and visit without logging in again.

3) Q - Does the site and pages occasionally appear to be reacting very slowly?

A - From time to time the activity on and within the site is very high, this can effect the speed. If you become a little frustrated sim ply “Click” on the RED X button alongside the REFRESH button within the Windows Explorer Toolbar and then “Click” on the REFRESH button - This should help with the problem

4) Q - Occasionally an “Error message” appears on the screen

A - Repeat the corrective procedure within 3)

5) Q -Why is registering for a GMAIL address suggested ?

A - Less spam: Keep your unwanted messages out of your inbox with Google's innovative spam technology.

Lots of space: You get over 7300 megabytes of free storage (and counting!), so you'll never need to delete a message again. Ever.

Live talk: Provided by Google Chat, you can talk in real time to friends through text or video messaging.

And lots more: Millions of people think that the system we've decided to use is great, so why don't you give it a go?

6) Q - How do I participate in the FORUM ?

A - You must have registered for a FREE online BJO account and “Logged-in”. When visiting the Forum for the first time please “Click” onto “My Profile” and complete the sections you feel are relevant to you ( you can also select an image to accompany your postings).Next “Click” on your choice of Forum subject ( ie “Burton Joyce” or “Latest Posting” etc) “Click” on the posting title chosen and read the message - You can then submit a reply - as per the online instructions or even open a new posting subject and continue

7) Q - How do I participate in the POLLS ?

A - Simply “Click” onto your “Opinion choice” and then “Click” onto “Vote” button . Finally by “Clicking” on the “Results” button you will see the individual voting levels

8) Q -How do I submit a COMMENT, OPINION or a SUGGESTION ?

A - Most of the Standard Comment forms are towards the bottom of the relevant page on which the individual article is posted. These are easily completed, “Clicked” to simply send thro to the Administrator

9) Q - How do I submit a CONTRIBUTION, ARTICLE PHOTOGRAPH or IMAGE ?

A - First “Log-in” and wait for the screen to re install - then Click onto “Submit an article” in the user Menu which will appear on the new Home page lower LH side . When it appears complete the WYSIWYG Edit format with your submission, finally Clicking the SAVE button on checking and completing - The Administrator will later select the submission’s correct destination etc” and publish online for you 

A CONTRIBUTOR MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER TO “LOG- IN” WITH THEIR FREE ACCOUNT DETAILS (USERNAME & PASSWORD) ON THE HOME PAGE - LOWER L H SIDE.-.

THIS IS ONLY NECESSARY WHEN CHOOSING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SITES INTERACTIVITY FACILTY

If you do get into irreconcilable difficulties - as a last resort, it is always preferable to completely exit the position and then subsequently re-establish the connection