OT: Registration

[Midnite]

Hi,

Since the last message for unregistered members was written as we approached the 100 total, it must be time for an update since we're now nearly 200 members strong, woo!

If you haven't already done so, please take the time to read MysteriousB's message covering the benefits of becoming a registered member.  If you use AOL, a Netscape address, Compuserve, or a Road Runner address, unfortunately these services do not allow you to receive email from dsboards, and since your password is emailed to you, we ask that you not use any of the following to register:

aol.com
netscape.com
netscape.net
cs.com
rr.com

They all use AOL servers, and for some reason mail from dsboards isn't allowed to get through.  There's a bit more information about this in the Registration section of the forum's Help files, including a link to obtain a free hotmail account in the event you have no other address with which to register.

If you already registered but have not received your password, please don't hesitate to let us know at Midnite@dsboards.com or MysteriousB@dsboards.com.

Some webtv users were able to receive their passwords and some weren't, so we've been handling webtv registrations on a case by case basis.

After you register and receive your password, logging on with your username and password will give you access to your Profile where you'll be able to personalize it and change the password to one you prefer.  However, if you change your email address, the board will generate and email a new password, so please don't change the address in your profile to one that's listed in blue above.

The forum will alert you if you attempt to register with a name that's already in use.  But once you register a username, it becomes yours alone.  We cannot, however, guarantee that a guest's username will remain available for that guest to use.

Just one more thing about usernames-- We realize that Barnabas is the most popular character on the show, so please know that we're not going to stand in your way if you have your heart set on a name that's some form of that character's name; I just want to point out that the following names are already in use:

ABarnabas
Barnababy
Barnabas
BarnabasCollins
Barnabas_Collins
Barnster
SonofBarnabas
collinsbarnabas

If anyone has a question regarding registration, please don't hesitate to reply to this post or ask it on the Testing. 1, 2, 3... board, or you can email it to one of the forum administrators.

Hope to see you on the board!

~Midnite