How do I find all of my posts?
While on any board, scroll down to "My Boards" on the left-hand side. Underneath it you will see "My Posts."
How do I put a picture in my signature? - Upload your picture to a hosting site such as Photobucket.com or Shutterfly.com.
- Find the direct link to your photo by right-clicking on the picture and finding the URL under properties (it will end in .jpg or another file ending for a picture). If the URL is long, you may need to shorten it using a site like tinyurl.com.
- Go to your profile page and scroll down to the Signature field and enter in this code: <img src*="YOUR URL HERE" width="180px">. Take out the * and then you can modify the size of the picture by adjusting the "180" higher or lower.
Can I edit my post after it is submitted?
Yes, you can click the “edit” button on any of your posts and make corrections.
Can I view my posts in order of last reply so that I don’t miss anything?
Sure. At the bottom of every board you will see a “Viewing Preferences” box. You can choose to sort by “Original Post Date” (the default) or “Last Post Date.”
How do I send a Private Message?
If you would like to Private Message another member, just open one of their posts, click “Contact” and choose “Send so and so a Private Message” – they will receive an email that they have a private message if their current email is updated on their Nest profile.
*Make sure your e-mail is up to date so that you will receive an alert when someone sends you a private message!
How do I check to see if I have a Private Message?
While on any board, scroll down to "My Boards" on the left-hand side. Underneath it you will see "Check Private Messages."
How do I block posts from another member? While viewing any member's post, click the "Block" button if you would like to hide all future posts from that particular member. There is a link to the left under "My Boards" that says "
Unblock Nesties" - you can click this to unblock someone at anytime.
How do I watch a thread?
-At the top of every post there is an option that says “Watch this thread” which you can click on if you are interested in keeping up with responses to that particular thread.
-While on any board, scroll down to "My Boards" on the left-hand side. Underneath it you will see "Threads I'm Watching."
How do I quote another user in my reply?
Instead of clicking “reply” under a post, click “quote” and begin typing under the text that pops up.
How do I edit my profile?
- Click on "my nest" in the upper left hand corner
- Click on "Edit Profile" under the “About Me” section
How do I change my avatar?
- Click on "my nest" in the upper left hand corner
- Click on "Edit Profile" under the “About Me” section
- The second option down is "Upload Your Photo" - you can click on "Browse" to choose a photo from your desktop.
How do I report an inappropriate post?
At the bottom left of every post you will see a “Report” button. Let us know what the issue is and then hit “post.”
How do I create a blog post?
Go to the Community Blogs page and click “Create a Blog Post” at the top.
How do I become Nestie of the Week?
Simply email feedback@thenest.com with your username and let us know you’d like to be considered!
Still have questions? Email feedback@thenest.com!
Nov 12, 2008