• Entering your name
• Entering the subject
• Entering your message
• Entering optional link URLs
• Entering link titles
• Editing your own message
• Can I use HTML tags anywhere in my posts?
• How can I customize the appearance of the message board?
• Is there any way to have the message board display faster?
• Why do I have to scroll to read posts?
• Why didn't my post show up?
• Why is membership required/not required to post on this board?
• How do I register for password protected message boards?

Q: Entering Your Name (This is a required field)

Enter your personal name or handle.
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Q: Entering The Subject (This is a required field)

This should be a few words summarizing the topic of your message. After posting your message, this is the line that others see when viewing the index of messages. A good descriptive subject line helps others identify the subject matter of your message.
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Q: Entering Your Comments (This is a required field)

This is the heart of the board. By being clear and concise, your opinions and thoughts are better conveyed. When complete, you can preview your message by clicking [Preview Message] before actually posting it on the board. If you are happy with the appearance of your message, click [Post Message], otherwise click [Back] to further edit your message. If you do not wish to preview your message, you can click [Post Message] without previewing it.
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Q: Entering Optional Link URLs

The Optional Link URL field allows you to enter the full URL for a link elsewhere on the Web. Enter the complete URL here. This is an optional field. Example: http://www.allianceports.com
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Q: Entering Link Title

The Link Title field is used in conjunction with the Optional Link URL. Enter the title/name of the page linked under Optional Link URL. This is an optional field. Example: Rivals.com
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Q: Editing your own message

*Available on registered user ID/password message boards only*
After you post a message to the board, simply go to your post and view the message. In the top-right corner of the message box, click on "Edit" (Link will be available until three hours after the message is posted). Enter your account password if prompted, and edit your post. Your post will be updated, and flagged to show the date and time you edited the post.
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Q: Can I put HTML tags anywhere in my posts?

You can not use HTML tags in your posts.
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Q: How can I customize the appearance of the message board?

Both the "Customize Display" link and "Display By:" field allow you to customize the layout of the board.
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Q: Is there any way to have the message board display faster?

You can use the "Customize" link to change the number of posts you download by default. By reducing the number of posts displayed per page, your page will load faster.
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Q: Why do I have to scroll to read posts?

If you have to scroll the Web page horizontally to read posts, your monitor probably isn't setup to show the full width of this site. You can allow your monitor to show more information by modifying the settings on your computer. On a Windows machine, open the Start Menu, choose Settings, Control Panel. Then click Display, choose Settings, and adjust the Desktop Area to a wider display such as 800x600 or greater. On a Macintosh, open the Apple menu, go to Control Panels, and then open Monitors and Sound. Below Resolution, select a display of 832x624 or greater.
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Q: Why didn't my post show up?

Your post most likely did not show up because your browser did not reload the page, it simply pulled it out of cache. Please reload your browser and it should then appear.
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Q: Why is membership required/not required to post on this board?

The message boards on the Rivals.com Network provide each site publisher with the option of requiring membership to post messages. Please contact the site publisher if you have questions or comments regarding the current settings.
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Q: How do I register for password protected message boards?

When you click on a password protected message board forum, you'll see a "sign up" link near the top of the page. This link takes you to the Rivals.com free membership registration page. This form asks you for a username (your online "handle"), a password and your email address. It also asks for information on your favorite sports teams. After you submit the information, you'll receive a confirmation email message from Rivals.com. After registering on one Rivals.com site, you can post on ANY message board in the Rivals.com network.