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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Will my postings end up on a web search index?'' No. It is a closed forum.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Will my postings end up on a web search index?'' No. It is a closed forum<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. But you can search the Forum easily when you are logged into it</ins>.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Why is the forum closed?'' Because most members want to maintain posting privacy and there are plenty of existing Unix/Linux forums out there for those who want a public forum. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Why is the forum closed?'' Because most members want to maintain posting privacy and there are plenty of existing Unix/Linux forums out there for those who want a public forum. </div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Are the postings and user data stored on a machine we cannot control?'' No. Everything is hosted and run by TWUUG.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Are the postings and user data stored on a machine we cannot control?'' No. Everything is hosted and run by TWUUG.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Will the site be spammed or ruined by bots?'' We hope not. This is unlikely with a closed board. However, if we find that our registration process is not rigorous to keep out unwanted entities, we will change it to require registration approval.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Will the site be spammed or ruined by bots?'' We hope not. This is unlikely with a closed board. However, if we find that our registration process is not rigorous to keep out unwanted entities, we will change it to require registration approval.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Why does the site have moderators and what do they do?'' Moderators are chosen to look for and remove spam or inappropriate content, move topics if posted to the wrong forum, fix topic subjects if they are not descriptive, correct posting format errors, and help users with the board.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Why does the site have moderators and what do they do?'' Moderators are chosen to look for and remove spam or inappropriate content, move topics if posted to the wrong forum, fix topic subjects if they are not descriptive, correct posting format errors, and help users with the board.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''How secure is my password?'' That depends on your network and machine. The site cannot support SSL login, so your credentials will transmitted in the clear (however, they are stored as an encrypted hash). This is not normally a problem for wired/private systems. However, you might want to use caution when using a public (especially public wireless) network. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''How secure is my password?'' That depends on your network and machine. The site cannot support SSL login <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">at this time</ins>, so your credentials will transmitted in the clear (however, they are stored as an encrypted hash). This is not normally a problem for wired/private systems. However, you might want to use caution when using a public (especially public wireless) network<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. We STRONGLY recommend you do not use the same password on multiple systems, but this is common sense and not limited to just the Forums</ins>.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Why is the site not behind SSL?'' Because it is very difficult to set up and maintain, it requires much more processing power (and our server is not beefy), and it is mostly unnecessary.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Why is the site not behind SSL?'' Because it is very difficult to set up and maintain, it requires much more processing power (and our server is not beefy), and it is mostly unnecessary.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">*''What subject should I use when starting a new thread/topic?'' Try to think of something short and yet descriptive. Never use generic or non-descriptive subjects such as "This is neat" or "I need help" or "A funny thing happened to me". You can bet those will be changed by a moderator to something better.</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''When I post and quote a message already quoted, part of it disappears!'' We installed a modification to allow only one level of quoting. When you edit the message, you can still see the other levels, but anything older than one level is automatically removed when you post (but you CAN see that if you preview first).</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''When I post and quote a message already quoted, part of it disappears!'' We installed a modification to allow only one level of quoting. When you edit the message, you can still see the other levels, but anything older than one level is automatically removed when you post (but you CAN see that if you preview first).</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to login to the site to post a message or reply?'' Yes and no. All posts do have to be done through the Forums website, but if you tell the site to "remember" you on login, you will not have to login each time on that computer. And Email notifications even have a "reply with quote" link for a quick, one-click reply operation.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to login to the site to post a message or reply?'' Yes and no. All posts do have to be done through the Forums website, but if you tell the site to "remember" you on login, you will not have to login each time on that computer. And Email notifications even have a "reply with quote" link for a quick, one-click reply operation.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I always use "quoting" when posting?'' You don't have to, but it is strongly encouraged to quote the important sections you are replying to. It makes it much easier for people to know exactly what you are addressing, especially when many people are posting to the same topic (and even more so for people reading the posts through the Email notifications.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I always use "quoting" when posting?'' You don't have to, but it is strongly encouraged to quote the important sections you are replying to. It makes it much easier for people to know exactly what you are addressing, especially when many people are posting to the same topic (and even more so for people reading the posts through the Email notifications.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I trim when quoting?<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">" </del> It is not required, but encouraged, especially when replying to a long posting. Simply edit out the chunks not relevant. It will make it easier for people to read and know exactly what you are addressing. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I trim when quoting?<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">'' </ins> It is not required, but encouraged, especially when replying to a long posting. Simply edit out the chunks not relevant. It will make it easier for people to read and know exactly what you are addressing. </div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I quote multiple times- like inline replying?'' Absolutely- and this is encouraged, although it does take a bit more time. You will have to edit the text carefully, adding "[quote]" and "[/quote]" tags as necessary. Preview your posting before submitting, since it can be easy to make a mistake and miss a tag or forget to enclose an area.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I quote multiple times- like inline replying?'' Absolutely- and this is encouraged, although it does take a bit more time. You will have to edit the text carefully, adding "[quote]" and "[/quote]" tags as necessary. Preview your posting before submitting, since it can be easy to make a mistake and miss a tag or forget to enclose an area.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''I never got a Email of my Posting!'' The site doesn't send Email notifications of messages to the person that posted them.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''I never got a Email of my Posting!'' The site doesn't send Email notifications of messages to the person that posted them.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I do anything after posting?'' Not really, although there can be a delay of sending out Email notifications about your posting if you don't browse anywhere after posting. If you want to ensure your notification goes out quickly click on another topic/thread or forum after posting something and that will help trigger the notifications to go out.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I do anything after posting?'' Not really, although there can be a delay of sending out Email notifications about your posting if you don't browse anywhere after posting. If you want to ensure your notification goes out quickly click on another topic/thread or forum after posting something and that will help trigger the notifications to go out.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to be a member of TWUUG to subscribe?'' No</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to be a member of TWUUG to subscribe?'' No</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to have a valid Email address to use the Forums?'' Yes- it is how the account is authenticated. It is also how the site sends notifications. If your Email account stops working, you risk being deleted from the Forums.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to have a valid Email address to use the Forums?'' Yes- it is how the account is authenticated. It is also how the site sends notifications. If your Email account stops working, you risk being deleted from the Forums.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I need "approval" to set up an account?'' No. Account creation is completely automated and self-service.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I need "approval" to set up an account?'' No. Account creation is completely automated and self-service.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to use my real name on the account?'' No, but it is strongly recommended. Remember, this is a private forum that is not visible by non-members.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to use my real name on the account?'' No, but it is strongly recommended. Remember, this is a private forum that is not visible by non-members<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, so there really should be no reason to hide your name</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I subscribe under multiple accounts with multiple Email addresses?'' Yes, it is possible, although that could be considered "bad" behavior.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I subscribe under multiple accounts with multiple Email addresses?'' Yes, it is possible, although that could be considered "bad" behavior.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Under what circumstances would my account be removed?'' 1) If you grossly violate the Forums rules or 2) If your notification Emails start bouncing AND you never visit the site AND can't be reached any longer.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Under what circumstances would my account be removed?'' 1) If you grossly violate the Forums rules or 2) If your notification Emails start bouncing AND you never visit the site AND can't be reached any longer.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">*''How will you contact me if my Email malfunctions?'' The Administrator(s) will first try private messages via the Forum. If that fails, we will try a direct Email to your primary Email account. If that fails, we will look at the "Emergency Contact" field contents on your profile and use one of those (if you provided them).</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Are there any restrictions placed on new users before they can post?'' No. New users have no different permissions than older users and there are no special privileges based on number of postings either.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Are there any restrictions placed on new users before they can post?'' No. New users have no different permissions than older users and there are no special privileges based on number of postings either.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Markhttp://twuug.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Forum_FAQs&diff=3502&oldid=prevMark: /* Login/Logout */2013-10-06T19:38:49Z<p><span class="autocomment">Login/Logout</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''If I don't use the 'auto login' function, how long before I am logged out?'' After two hours of inactivity (screen changes) you will be logged out, although it will not appear that way until you click on something that will change the screen. (Unless, of course, you manually log out).</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''If I don't use the 'auto login' function, how long before I am logged out?'' After two hours of inactivity (screen changes) you will be logged out, although it will not appear that way until you click on something that will change the screen. (Unless, of course, you manually log out).</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''I set the 'auto login' function, but it still requires me to login each time!'' This shouldn't happen unless you have something set to delete your cookies automatically or to not store cookies at all. Check your browser settings. If you WANT to delete most cookies but retain certain ones, many browsers (like Firefox) have Addons that can do just that.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''I set the 'auto login' function, but it still requires me to login each time!'' This shouldn't happen unless you have something set to delete your cookies automatically or to not store cookies at all. Check your browser settings. If you WANT to delete most cookies but retain certain ones, many browsers (like Firefox) have Addons that can do just that.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Markhttp://twuug.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Forum_FAQs&diff=3501&oldid=prevMark: /* Enrollment & Accounts */2013-10-06T19:02:28Z<p><span class="autocomment">Enrollment & Accounts</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I sign up for the Forums and the Mailing Lists a the same time?'' Yes</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I sign up for the Forums and the Mailing Lists a the same time?'' Yes</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to have a valid Email address to use the Forums'' Yes- it is how the account is authenticated. It is also how the site sends notifications.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to have a valid Email address to use the Forums<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">?</ins>'' Yes- it is how the account is authenticated. It is also how the site sends notifications<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. If your Email account stops working, you risk being deleted from the Forums</ins>.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I attach more than one Email address to my account?'' No</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I attach more than one Email address to my account?'' No</div></td></tr>
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</table>Markhttp://twuug.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Forum_FAQs&diff=3500&oldid=prevMark: /* Posting */2013-10-06T18:39:00Z<p><span class="autocomment">Posting</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I quote multiple times- like inline replying?'' Absolutely- and this is encouraged, although it does take a bit more time. You will have to edit the text carefully, adding "[quote]" and "[/quote]" tags as necessary. Preview your posting before submitting, since it can be easy to make a mistake and miss a tag or forget to enclose an area.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I quote multiple times- like inline replying?'' Absolutely- and this is encouraged, although it does take a bit more time. You will have to edit the text carefully, adding "[quote]" and "[/quote]" tags as necessary. Preview your posting before submitting, since it can be easy to make a mistake and miss a tag or forget to enclose an area.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''I never got a Email of my Posting!'' The site doesn't send Email notifications of messages to the person that posted them.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''I never got a Email of my Posting!'' The site doesn't send Email notifications of messages to the person that posted them.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I edit a posting I made?'' Yes. But keep in mind that the original version will have already been Emailed out to everyone enrolled in Email notifications (and sent via RSS to RSS users). If there has been a reply to a posting (after a certain amount of time), it will indicate that fact that it was edited by you and the date/time. Editing a post does not trigger the system to send out new notification Email to the members nor a new RSS entry, so if it is a very material change, it would be better to reply to yourself with quotation.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I edit a posting I made?'' Yes. But keep in mind that the original version will have already been Emailed out to everyone enrolled in Email notifications (and sent via RSS to RSS users). If there has been a reply to a posting (after a certain amount of time), it will indicate that fact that it was edited by you and the date/time. Editing a post does not trigger the system to send out new notification Email to the members nor a new RSS entry, so if it is a very material change, it would be better to reply to yourself with quotation.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Is there a spell checker?'' No, but most web browsers now include that functionality.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Is there a spell checker?'' No, but most web browsers now include that functionality.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to "Preview" a posting before "<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Submit"ing </del>it?'' No, but it is highly recommended. It gives you a chance to see exactly what the post will look like before it is not only posted but also Emailed out to most members. It is especially helpful when quoting.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Do I have to "Preview" a posting before "<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Submitting </ins>it?'' No, but it is highly recommended. It gives you a chance to see exactly what the post will look like before it is not only posted but also Emailed out to most members. It is especially helpful when quoting.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I always use "quoting" when posting?'' You don't have to, but it is strongly encouraged to quote the important sections you are replying to. It makes it much easier for people to know exactly what you are addressing, especially when many people are posting to the same topic (and even more so for people reading the posts through the Email notifications.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I always use "quoting" when posting?'' You don't have to, but it is strongly encouraged to quote the important sections you are replying to. It makes it much easier for people to know exactly what you are addressing, especially when many people are posting to the same topic (and even more so for people reading the posts through the Email notifications.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I trim when quoting?" It is not required, but encouraged, especially when replying to a long posting. Simply edit out the chunks not relevant. It will make it easier for people to read and know exactly what you are addressing. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Should I trim when quoting?" It is not required, but encouraged, especially when replying to a long posting. Simply edit out the chunks not relevant. It will make it easier for people to read and know exactly what you are addressing. </div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I quote multiple times- like inline replying?'' Absolutely- and this is encouraged, although it does take a bit more time. You will have to edit the text carefully, adding "[quote]" and "[/quote]" tags as necessary. Preview your posting before submitting, since it can be easy to make a mistake and miss a tag or forget to enclose an area.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Can I quote multiple times- like inline replying?'' Absolutely- and this is encouraged, although it does take a bit more time. You will have to edit the text carefully, adding "[quote]" and "[/quote]" tags as necessary. Preview your posting before submitting, since it can be easy to make a mistake and miss a tag or forget to enclose an area.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''What happens if my Email address malfunctions?'' If there is something wrong with your Email address, the notifications will bounce back to the system administrator. If this continues to happen AND you don't ever login to the website, either your notifications will be turned off or it might be assumed you no longer exist and your login might be removed.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''What happens if my Email address malfunctions?'' If there is something wrong with your Email address, the notifications will bounce back to the system administrator. If this continues to happen AND you don't ever login to the website, either your notifications will be turned off or it might be assumed you no longer exist and your login might be removed.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Is it possible to have a true threading display of messages in my Email client?'' No. This is not possible because all the messages are coming from the same entity and are not in reply to another message using the same message ID. But, you can simulate threading in many Email client programs by sorting that folder by subject and then date (this works quite well in Claws, for example).</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*''Is it possible to have a true threading display of messages in my Email client?'' No. This is not possible because all the messages are coming from the same entity and are not in reply to another message using the same message ID. But, you can simulate threading in many Email client programs by sorting that folder by subject and then date (this works quite well in Claws, for example).</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">*''If I turn off all Email notifications, will I ever get any Email via the Forums?'' Only from the admin and infrequently. Once a month the admin will send out a single Email to all users to let them know of the TWUUG meeting. This message also tests that all the registered Email addresses are still valid (which is a requirement of having a TWUUG Forum account). On rare occasions it might also be necessary to notify all the users of some major TWUUG Forum problem or TWUUG issue.</ins></div></td></tr>
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