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"New member matters  Any member using anonymising IP programs such as TOR will be booted at first warning. We only give second chances if we can be sure it isn't actually the 4th of 5th chance. So, if you use TOR then do not break any rules.  I have just signed up, why can't I post yet  I have just signed up, why can't I use the PM [Private Message] system?  All members MUST provide a climate or location in their profile See this thread for a map of climate zones.  Lurkers are welcome, but if your post count is still zero after 12 months your account will be deleted we need to do this to eliminate the many spam accounts that get created. You can say 'hello' in the thread linked above if you're too shy to post elsewhere. [edit 2015] Please note that hotmail flat out rejects any emails sent from us. Live and outlook usually do too. Gmail is however very reliable in that it almost always puts your validation email into the spam folder, so look for it there. If you are not getting any validation emails try signing up with gmail - it always works.   Rules &amp; Netiquette  The simple rules  How the warning system works  Keep your signature line small. Maximum 10 lines of standard text.    Use the search engine  This forum has been here quite a few years and there is a wealth of knowdlege available in it. Many members have been here for a long time and have asnwered most questions that new members come here with. If you ask such a question then you will likely receive the reply UTSE, which is short for 'Use The Search Engine'. If you want to stay on good terms with the older members and draw on their experience, then show some respect by making use of the search function before asking a question. If the search does not help you then please post what search terms you used to find the answer to your question so we can not only help you with the answer, but also with your search technique. If you have done these things then you can post with confidence as we will respect you greatly for making the effort /public/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif .  How to get around the problems with the search function     Display name and user name matters  Display name can only be changed once every 12 months  How to change your display name    Other features for this forum software  How to use the Blog Blogs are a great place to keep your trade lists or to post about ongoing projects like tracking a breeding program, refining an extraction technique, or showing off your collection.  How do I upload pictures [that are not already on the internet] into posts? Pitures can be uploaded to the gallery section if you like to keep them there, or they can be uploaded in the thread itself with the attachment tool. If using the attachment tool a thumbnail will be placed into the post itself. Pictures uploaded to the gallery can also be linked or embedded in the posts. Also check HERE for a graphic description  How to change/edit the topic title  How to create your own album in the gallery [pictorial guide].    Other stuff  How do I get an avatar?  What do the names under the display name mean? There are standard ones assigned according to number of posts, but these can be changed in your user profile after you have been here for a while.  Why is google a member? #1 Why is google a member? #2  Why does my forum page display all different suddenly? All the topics are nested.  The forum doesn't work Please check that you have javascript enabled and that you browser is up to date.  Before using TOR (or similar) please read this "
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