To post a new message:
1
Join a discussion group using the instructions above.
2
Once you’ve chosen a group, select
Post
from the left side of the screen, then
press or
RETURN
.
This brings you to a screen where you can write your message.
3
Type a topic in the Subject line, then press
or
RETURN
.
4
Type your message. (You don’t need to press
RETURN
when you reach the end
of a line. The text you type will automatically move to the next line.)
5
When you’re finished select
Send
from the bottom of the screen, then press
or
RETURN
.
Remember that your message can be read by anyone who visits this
discussion group.
To post a response:
1
Join a discussion group using the instructions above.
2
Once you’ve chosen a group, select a posting to read, then press
or
RETURN
.
3
Select
Respond
from the left side of the screen, then press
or
RETURN
to reply
to the posting.
Notice that the subject line is already filled in for you because you are
responding to the current subject.
4
Type your message. (You don’t need to press
RETURN
when you reach the end
of a line. The text you type will automatically go to the next line.)
5
When you’re finished, select
Send
from the bottom of the screen, then press
or
RETURN
.
Remember that your message can be read by anyone who visits this
discussion group.
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There are three ways to join a discussion group. You can:
• choose one of the
Featured discussions
,
• choose
All Groups
to see the complete list of available discussions,
• or you can search for a group on any topic that interests you using the
Look for
box at the bottom of the screen.
You can join discussion groups on almost any topic imaginable — from
airplane safety to vacations in Yosemite National Park.
When you visit a discussion group, you can either contribute something by
posting your own message or just read what other people are saying.
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ONLINE CONVERSATION
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continued
Displays a complete list of
available discussion groups.
These are some of the most
popular discussion groups.
If you have a topic in mind, search
for a related discussion group here.
ONLINE CONVERSATION
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continued
Get complete instructions (and a few
tips on discussion group etiquette).
