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Think of the forums as a “bulletin board” where you can post anything you like—from upcoming events to personal stories to comments on today’s headlines. Once posted, others can view and make comments to the original posting, or start their own post, or “thread.” Each thread or post becomes its own line of discussion. While anyone can view the postings, the point of the forums is for you to post there, so make sure you create a profile and post! Here’s how to get started. |
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PRIVACY You can post to tridd forums anonymously. When you create a profile, just enter a “nickname” instead of your real name… it’s easy! Within seconds, you’ll be ready to start posting. Members even send emails to each other anonymously through the forum’s software, so you can send a private message without knowing the recipient’s address or giving up yours. Then, after you’re comfortable, you may choose to eventually reveal your actual email address to the recipient at your discretion.
We promise to never sell your email address to spammers, etc or to charge you a fee for this service, and you can “opt out” of the forums any time you wish. |
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Alternate (Optional) EXTREME PRIVACY
Here you will find a different option we are offering for those who may have special or unique concerns about posting in a “public forum.” The groups below, hosted by yahoo groups, add an additional level of security by requiring moderator approval before joining. (The forums described above don’t require approval.)
The advantage, of course, is also the disadvantage. The cost of “extra privacy” is the requirement of moderator approval — and fewer readers means fewer new friends and fewer people you have the potential to help. Still, for some people, the private yahoo groups may provide your best or only option to communicate with people who understand your position (which is why they’re here). So come on in… the water’s fine! |
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While there are no steadfast or absolute membership credentials needed, this group is dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trangendered people living in & around East Texas. Please consider one of the tridd forums listed above first, where your anonymity is still assured. |
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While there are no steadfast or absolute membership credentials needed, this group is dedicated to the HIV Positive people living in & around East Texas. Please consider one of the HIV tridd forums, which can be found by clicking any of the forum links above first, where your anonymity is still assured. |
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email: troy@tridd.com |
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1. Get the Guide If you’ve never used online “forums,” the “Getting Started” guide makes it easy. (If you have trouble opening or reading this file, there are more options below.) |
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Click the image to read or print the tridd forums User’s Guide. |
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User’s Guide—4 Options The Guide is available as a quick download, or in a more time consuming, yet higher-resolution version. It is also available in both Adobe pdf or MS Word formats. |
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2. Register If you’re comfortable with forums, or if you’ve downloaded and printed the guide... click this icon to register. (We’ve streamlined the registration process—it’s now easier than ever—and as confidential as you want it to be!) |
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Click the image to register as a member of our community. |
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3. Post If you’ve already created a profile, or you just want to see what the forums look like, click this image on any page. (The photo in the top corner of each page is a button that takes you directly to forums listings.) |