How to get started on Thwack- FAQ

Welcome to Thwack!  Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers!

To Register or not to register… that is the question. 

Registration is not required to view our site, however, if you wish to post or upload/download files you must be a registered user. Registration is free and easy!  All that you need to register is a username (make it up), a password, and a valid e-mail address.

We promise not to abuse your info… for more on our privacy statement click here.   If you think someone is abusing your privacy, please let us know ASAP.  Email us here:  thwack.feedback@thwack.com

Have a question? 

Often common questions have already been asked and answered.  We recommend starting by searching for your questions because you will get an immediate answer.  

Search tips.
Using the right combination of search terms can improve your results dramatically.  For example:  Searching Orion would give you thousands of results while searching for Orion reports would narrow the search.  Try to be as specific as possible.

Post a question
If you don’t find an answer for your question, next you should post the question.  To post a question click this button at the top of any forum board or reply to an existing post. 
 
How to write a post that will get answered quickly.

Oops, I need to edit my post.
You may edit or delete your own posts at any time. Just open the post and click on the edit or delete buttons circled below.  Only you and a Moderator/Administrator can edit your posts.   A note is generated at the bottom of each edited post displaying when and by whom the post was edited. 

Can I be notified by e-mail when there are new posts?
Yes, the Subscription feature allows you to subscribe to the entire Board, individual Categories, Forums and/or Topics.  You will receive an e-mail notifying you of a post that has been made to the Category/Forum/Topic that you have subscribed to. There are four levels of subscription:

To Subscribe or Unsubscribe from any level of subscription, you can use the "My Subscriptions" link, located near the top of each page to manage your subscriptions. Or you can click on the subscribe/unsubscribe icons for that Category/Forum/Topic you want to subscribe/unsubscribe to/from.

Points System: For frequent Community Members we have a point system to show their value.  The points are accumulated as follows: