This page covers some steps to choose/login to an account, how to view/change settings (including recommended settings), and how to use the forum.
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For most people, this is a one-time event - after that, any visit to the forum, you should be able to comment/post straightaway.
If you see: | Then: |
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Various login methods: | Short version: For more information/detail, see the following section: |
No login methods, and the upper right corner shows a name (instead of "Login"): | No action needed - you should be able to post. By clicking your name in the corner, you can go into settings to configure several things, such as:
For more information/detail, as well as recommended settings, see the following section: |
Choosing a Login Method
If you're starting out, you'll see that there are several choices for logging in.
Explained:
Option | Notes | ||
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| If you had a previous Disqus account (e.g., from prior Forum, or just logging on a new computer), you can click this to login. | ||
| These let you use an existing account from one of these services.
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| This lets you create a new Disqus account (free, and advised). After clicking in the textbox, it will expand to allow you to enter your name/email/password. Enter these, then click the arrow to proceed. Note:
Because of this, it is useful to put your work email so you get notifications sent in your work inbox. |
Once you've established an account:
After that, you're free to comment!
You can go into settings to configure several things, such as:
Click your name in the corner, and select Edit Settings, Example:
It is highly recommended to review/edit these settings:
Section | Setting | Notes |
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Name | Use something different from your username. | |
Enable Emails | Leave this on (or check the box if not already) | |
Digests/Replies | Couple options, depending on your preference:
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Two big guidelines to follow
The "Join the discussion..." box is not entirely clear, and suggests that you are, well, joining in the conversation (i.e., joining an existing thread). However, this box starts up a brand new question, so please avoid this if you're intending to reply to something instead.
Here's a quick guide for when/how to start a new thread vs reply to an existing one.
New Thread / Question | Replies / Follow-up Questions |
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Click the "Join the discussion..." to start a brand new thread. This is best for:
Note: do not use this for replies to a thread. | Click the Reply button to respond to a thread. This is best for:
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If your account is old and/or you don't remember your password, by far the easiest solution is just create a new account. There is no cost or penalty for doing so, and you can save yourself some headache.
Do this by:
Especially when returning after a long time, you may be prompted with an email verification.
In the event that the email is no longer active (e.g., from a prior job), go to your account settings.
On the Account page, you can set a different email (e.g., your current work email).
In the event that you're stuck, the easiest solution is to logout and create a new account. See the Old Account section above.