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Q: I’ve never used a message board. Help! Where do I start?
A: The first thing to do is click around, read some posts, and get familiar with the navigation. If you are still having trouble, visit the "Help" section located in the orange box in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This section will help you register, post, update your profile & settings, navigate and search the site. If you need additional guidance, please contact an OPC staff member. To do this, please click on "The Moderating Team" link located at the bottom of the main page in the green bar where OPC Staff/Administrators are listed. Send us a private message or email us directly.
Q: How do I contact another OPC Alumni Site member privately and directly?
A: Once you are signed in, click on the down arrow next to your name in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Choose "Messenger". To start a new conversation, start by pressing the "Compose New" button. Enter the user's name into the "Recipient's Name" field. As you type, suggestions will appear below the box. When you see the member you are looking for, click on their name. Type your message and send. You may also email a member from his/her profile page (unless he/she has chosen to hide this information in their privacy settings).
If you would like to receive email notification of messages, please visit your profile settings and uncheck the box for "Hide my email address from others". You will then be able to receive emails from other members but your actual email address will never be shown.
Q: I’m new to posting on message boards. Any quick pointers?
A: Posting is easy. When you find a discussion topic you are interested in, you can A) reply to an existing posting by pressing the "Add Reply" button. If you are interested in starting a brand new discussion topic, choose the appropriate forum and press "Start New Topic". You can add file attachments including photos, links to other websites or insert media (e.g. video from YouTube).
Q: I’m having problems navigating the site. Help!
A: Clicking on the "Forum Home" button in the upper left hand corner of screen will always bring you back to main page of the site or you can click on "OPC Alumni Home" below the Forum, Member and Calendar tabs (technically, breadcrumb navigation). To move to different sections of the site, click on the Forum, Member or Calendar tabs at the top of the page. Please note, only certain members have access to the calendar, so don't worry if you don't.
Q: Where do I add the date I attended OPC, my business name and location?
A: Some of this information will be requested when you register. Once you are signed in, you can always add or update this information by clicking the down arrow next to your name in the orange box in the upper right hand corner of the screen. The drop down menu will give you options to update your profile, settings, etc. Choose "My Profile" and then click "Edit My Profile" orange button in upper right hand corner. Here you can update your information. You can also add urls, photos and avatars (image that appears on your posts).
Q: What will OPC do with my email address? Will you give/sell it to other winery organizations and mailing lists so my inbox becomes inundated with spam?
A: We will never sell your email address to other businesses, organizations or mailing lists. We would only share your email in the very rare situation that we could provide you with valuable information about Oregon wines.
Q: I’ve never used a message board. Help! Where do I start?
A: The first thing to do is click around, read some posts, and get familiar with the navigation. If you are still having trouble, visit the "Help" section located in the orange box in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This section will help you register, post, update your profile & settings, navigate and search the site. If you need additional guidance, please contact an OPC staff member. To do this, please click on "The Moderating Team" link located at the bottom of the main page in the green bar where OPC Staff/Administrators are listed. Send us a private message or email us directly.
Q: How do I contact another OPC Alumni Site member privately and directly?
A: Once you are signed in, click on the down arrow next to your name in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Choose "Messenger". To start a new conversation, start by pressing the "Compose New" button. Enter the user's name into the "Recipient's Name" field. As you type, suggestions will appear below the box. When you see the member you are looking for, click on their name. Type your message and send. You may also email a member from his/her profile page (unless he/she has chosen to hide this information in their privacy settings).
If you would like to receive email notification of messages, please visit your profile settings and uncheck the box for "Hide my email address from others". You will then be able to receive emails from other members but your actual email address will never be shown.
Q: I’m new to posting on message boards. Any quick pointers?
A: Posting is easy. When you find a discussion topic you are interested in, you can A) reply to an existing posting by pressing the "Add Reply" button. If you are interested in starting a brand new discussion topic, choose the appropriate forum and press "Start New Topic". You can add file attachments including photos, links to other websites or insert media (e.g. video from YouTube).
Q: I’m having problems navigating the site. Help!
A: Clicking on the "Forum Home" button in the upper left hand corner of screen will always bring you back to main page of the site or you can click on "OPC Alumni Home" below the Forum, Member and Calendar tabs (technically, breadcrumb navigation). To move to different sections of the site, click on the Forum, Member or Calendar tabs at the top of the page. Please note, only certain members have access to the calendar, so don't worry if you don't.
Q: Where do I add the date I attended OPC, my business name and location?
A: Some of this information will be requested when you register. Once you are signed in, you can always add or update this information by clicking the down arrow next to your name in the orange box in the upper right hand corner of the screen. The drop down menu will give you options to update your profile, settings, etc. Choose "My Profile" and then click "Edit My Profile" orange button in upper right hand corner. Here you can update your information. You can also add urls, photos and avatars (image that appears on your posts).
Q: What will OPC do with my email address? Will you give/sell it to other winery organizations and mailing lists so my inbox becomes inundated with spam?
A: We will never sell your email address to other businesses, organizations or mailing lists. We would only share your email in the very rare situation that we could provide you with valuable information about Oregon wines.