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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as as a user? 
In order to participate on the forum, you have to sign up to create an account with at least your first name, last name and email address. You can expand your profile with more information about yourself and your work as well as a profile picture.

How do I add a topic? 
Via the red button on the homepage, you can add a topic. When clicking on the button, you have to first choose in which dialogue you want to start a topic. After choosing that, you can choose a title and add content to the post - here, you can also include links to other web pages, a picture, or a video on youtube or vimeo, and you can even create a poll.

How to respond on a topic or on a comment and how can I like something?
Through the ‘respond’ box, you can either respond to a topic, or you can respond to a post. It is also possible to “like” a topic as a whole or just “like” a particular post in that topic.

Can I edit a topic or a response?
You can always edit your own topic, even once it is posted, just select ‘editing’ by clcking on the pencil in the bottom of the text box.

How do I follow a topic or a  post?
You can follow a topic by tapping the ‘follow’ button at the specific topic. When doing so, you will receive updates when something happens in the topic. When you create a topic you automatically follow it. Be sure to customise your mail settings by editing your profile.

How do I add personal picture?
Edit your profile, move the mouse over the blue face in the right hand corner, click on change picture and select a photo from your computer’s directory for uploading.

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