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FAQ
Welcome to the FAQ
In this area of our site, you will find the answers to the frequently asked questions, as well as answers to How do I and Did you know questions. Please feel free to post a comment on any Q&A.
Categories summary
Here is a list of the top categories and their sub-categories. Select a category to see the Q&As within.
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 User Registration
This category covers questions about user registration, i.e. about registering as a user on this Web Site. |
12 | Can I change my E-Mail Address after my account h... |
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Web Site - General
This category covers questions of a general nature about this Web Site. |
2 | What does the message "500 Internal Server E... |
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Home Page
This category covers questions about the use of the Home Page on this Web Site. |
1 | What facilities are available on the Home Page? |
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Event Calendar Facility
This category covers questions about the use of the Event Calendar Facility on this Web Site. |
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Membership Application Facility
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Office Bearers Facility
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Forums Facility
This category covers questions about the use of the Forums Facility on this Web Site. |
1 | I want to know when to use Forums and when to use... |
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Newsletters Facility
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Notice Board Facility
This category covers questions about the use of the Notice Board Facility on this Web Site. |
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Photo Gallery Facility
This category covers questions about the use of the Photo Gallery Facility on this Web Site. |
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Site Map Facility
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Contact Us Facility
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Links to Other Web Sites Facility
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Advertisements Facility
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FAQ Facility
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Help Desk Facility
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Other
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Test Category
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Last published Q&A
Here is a list of the last Q&As that were published.
(Tested on 28 Sep 2008)
[ Forums Facility ]
A Notice Board Article is a considered, definitive statement; Forums tend to be expressions of opinions.
A Notice Board Article usually consists of a single item; Forum items often consist of multiple entries on each topic.
A Notice Board Article is a structured and formatted item; Forums tend to be unstructured with an initial Post followed by multiple replies where many users can join in the discussion
The choice largely depends on your level of confidence in the information you wish to publish. If you wish to publish the results of your genealogy research and you are not entirely confident about your analysis, you may want to publish the results in a Forum and invite others to join a discussion on the subject. However, if you believe your analysis is sound you should publish an Article in the Notice Board.
A Notice Board Article usually consists of a single item; Forum items often consist of multiple entries on each topic.
A Notice Board Article is a structured and formatted item; Forums tend to be unstructured with an initial Post followed by multiple replies where many users can join in the discussion
The choice largely depends on your level of confidence in the information you wish to publish. If you wish to publish the results of your genealogy research and you are not entirely confident about your analysis, you may want to publish the results in a Forum and invite others to join a discussion on the subject. However, if you believe your analysis is sound you should publish an Article in the Notice Board.
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 7 Nov 2008 06:24 (110 reads)
Yes. However, the E-mail address cannot be modified by the user directly as this address is used by the administrators as the primary means of communication with the user. If you need to change your e-mail address, please contact the Webmaster using the Change of E-mail Address form provided as part of the Contact Us facility.
For Registered Users, this form can be found here: Change of E-Mail Address
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 7 Nov 2008 06:19 (131 reads)
Yes. You can change your Username at any time. You simply logon to the Web Site using your Username and password and access the Edit Account option on the User Menu to update your account details including your Username.
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 7 Nov 2008 05:50 (124 reads)
At the time of registration, only the minimum data needed to identify the user is required:
- Username
- Email address
- Time Zone
- Password (stored encrypted)
After your account has been activated, you should logon and update your profile by adding these data items to help identify you as a user:
- Real Name
- Location
- Signature (this will be added to your Forum Posts, etc.)
The following data items are optional:
- Website
- ICQ
- AIM
- YIM
- MSNM
- Occupation
- Interests
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 30 Oct 2008 23:25 (134 reads)
Users will sometimes see an error message when trying to access a page on this Web Site.
500 Internal Server Error
The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request.
This is an intermittent problem with the web hosting servers. It does not mean that the user has done anything wrong or that there is any error in the software.
To recover from this error simply refresh your browser screen by pressing "Refresh" or "Reload".
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 28 Sep 2008 12:58 (144 reads)
The Stedman Cousins Web Site has been successfully tested with these browsers:
- Firefox on Windows XP.
- Internet Explorer on Windows XP.
- Safari on Windows XP.
- Firefox on Windows Vista.
- Internet Explorer on Windows Vista.
- Safari on Mac OS X Leopard.
(Tested on 28 Sep 2008)
[ Home Page ]
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 28 Sep 2008 12:57 (104 reads)
The home page shows information in these blocks:
- User Menu.
- Search Box.
- Main Menu.
- Stedman Cousins Logo.
- Page Heading.
- Welcome Message.
- My Open Tickets.
- Forthcoming Events.
- Latest Notice Board Items.
- Latest Forum Topics.
- Copyright Statement.
- Latest Newsletters.
- Latest FAQ Items.
- Latest Photos.
- Latest Gathering.
- Who’s online.
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 28 Sep 2008 12:43 (117 reads)
At the time of registration, only the minimum data needed to identify the user is required:
- Username
- Email address
- Time Zone
- Password (stored encrypted)
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 28 Sep 2008 12:42 (131 reads)
No. You can use the Membership Application facility on this Web Site to prepare a membership application form. There is no need to become a Registered User to access this form.
Requested and Answered by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) [webmaster] on 28 Sep 2008 12:41 (126 reads)
You can become a Registered User by completing the registration process.
The first step is to enter your details by selecting the "Register now!" option on the main menu on the home page.
Your registration request will be sent to the Webmaster for review. This allows the Stedman Cousins to gain a better understanding of the users, their backgrounds and their interests.
The Webmaster may ask you for additional information.
Once your registration request has been accepted, the Webmaster will activate your userid.
The first step is to enter your details by selecting the "Register now!" option on the main menu on the home page.
Your registration request will be sent to the Webmaster for review. This allows the Stedman Cousins to gain a better understanding of the users, their backgrounds and their interests.
The Webmaster may ask you for additional information.
Once your registration request has been accepted, the Webmaster will activate your userid.
