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Do I have to register?
Can I use smilies?
Using HTML
Using BB Code
What are moderators?
Can I change my profile?
Can I customize the bulletin board in any way?
Do you use cookies?
Can I edit my own posts?
Can I attach files?
Can I search?
Can I add a signature to the end of my posts?
What are announcements?
Is there a username/password retrieval system?
Can I be notified by email if someone responds to my topic?
Can I search private forums?
What are the ranks in the Esato Forums?
Why are icons flaming in the topic view?
How do I change my user data
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Registering
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Registration is only required on a per forum basis. Depending on the how the administrator has setup his/her forums some may require you to register in order to post, where
some may allow you to post anonymously. If anonymous posting is allowed you can do so by simply not entering
a username and password when prompted.
Registration is free, and you are not
required to post your real name. You are required to post
your actual email address, however it will only be used to email you a new password if you have forgotten yours. You also have the option to hide
you email address from everyone except the administrator, it option is selected by default but you can allow others to see your email address
by selecting the 'Allow other users to view my email address' checkbox on the registration form. You can register by clicking
here
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Smilies
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You've probably seen others use smilies before in email messages or other
bulletin board posts. Smilies are keyboard characters
used to convey an emotion, such as a smile
:)
or a frown
:(.
This bulletin board
automatically converts certain smilies to a graphical
representation.
The following smilies are currently supported:
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What to type
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Emotion
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Picture
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:D
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Very Happy
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:-D
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Very Happy
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:grin:
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Very Happy
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:)
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Smile
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:-)
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Smile
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:smile:
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Smile
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:(
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Sad
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:-(
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Sad
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:sad:
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Sad
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:o
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Surprised
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:-o
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Surprised
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:eek:
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Suprised
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:-?
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Confused
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:???:
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Confused
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8)
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Cool
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8-)
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Cool
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:cool:
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Cool
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:lol:
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Laughing
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:x
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Mad
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:-x
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Mad
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:mad:
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Mad
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:P
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Razz
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:-P
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Razz
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:razz:
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Razz
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:oops:
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Embaressed
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:cry:
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Crying (very sad)
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:evil:
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Evil or Very Mad
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:roll:
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Rolling Eyes
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:wink:
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Wink
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;)
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Wink
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;-)
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Wink
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:es:
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SonyEricsson
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:cryl:
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Cry
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:puke:
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Puke
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:zzz:
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Sleep
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:eyes:
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Eyes
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:ta:
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Turnaround
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:b:
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Bluetooth
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:se:
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SonyEricsson
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:g
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Smile girl
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:-xx
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Very angry
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:xx
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Very angry
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:search:
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Please search
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:w:
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Walkman
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:::
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Ericsson
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Using HTML
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You may be able to use HTML in your posts, if your
administrators and moderators have this option turned on.
Every time you post a new note, you will be told whether BB Code and/or HTML
is enabled. If HTML is on, you may use any HTML tags, but please be very
careful that you proper HTML syntax. If you do not, your moderator or
administrator may have to edit your post.
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Using BB Code
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BBCode is a variation on the HTML tags you may already be familiar with. Basically, it allows you to add functionality or style to your message that would normally require HTML. You can use BBCode even if HTML is not enabled for the forum you are using. You may want to use BBCode as opposed to HTML, even if HTML is enabled for your forum, because there is less coding required and it is safer to use (incorrect coding syntax will not lead to as many problems).
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URL Hyperlinking |
If BBCode is enabled in a forum, you no longer need to use the [URL] code to create a hyperlink. Simply type the complete URL in either of the following manners and the hyperlink will be created automatically:
- http://www.yourURL.com
- www.yourURL.com
Notice that you can either use the complete http:// address or shorten it to the www domain. If the site does not begin with "www", you must use the complete "http://" address. Also, you may use https and ftp URL prefixes in auto-link mode (when BBCode is ON).
The old [URL] code will still work, as detailed below.
Just encase the link as shown in the following example (BBCode is in red).
[url]www.totalgeek.org[/url]
You can also have true hyperlinks using the [url] code. Just use the following format:
[url=http://www.totalgeek.org]totalgeek.org[/url]
In the examples above, the BBCode automatically generates a hyperlink to the URL that is encased. It will also ensure that the link is opened in a new window when the user clicks on it. Note that the "http://" part of the URL is completely optional. In the second example above, the URL will hypelink the text to whatever URL you provide after the equal sign. Also note that you should NOT use quotation marks inside the URL tag.
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Email Links |
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To add a hyperlinked email address within your message, just encase the email address as shown in the following example (BBCode is in red).
[email]james@totalgeek.org[/email]
In the example above, the BBCode automatically generates a hyperlink to the email address that is encased.
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Bold and Italics |
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You can make italicized text or make text bold by encasing the applicable sections of your text with either the [b] [/b] or [i] [/i] tags.
Hello, [b]James[/b]
Hello, [i]Mary[/i]
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Bullets/Lists |
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You can make bulleted lists or ordered lists (by number or letter).
Unordered, bulleted list:
[list]
[*] This is the first bulleted item.
[*] This is the second bulleted item.
[/list]
This produces:
- This is the first bulleted item.
- This is the second bulleted item.
Note that you must include a closing [/list] when you end each list.
Making ordered lists is just as easy. Just add either [LIST=A] or [LIST=1]. Typing [List=A] will produce a list from A to Z. Using [List=1] will produce numbered lists.
Here's an example:
[list=A]
[*] This is the first bulleted item.
[*] This is the second bulleted item.
[/list]
This produces:
- This is the first bulleted item.
- This is the second bulleted item.
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Adding Images |
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To add a graphic within your message, just encase the URL of the graphic image as shown in the following example (BBCode is in red).
[img]http://www.totalgeek.org/images/tline.gif[/img]
In the example above, the BBCode automatically makes the graphic visible in your message. Note: the "http://" part of the URL is REQUIRED for the [img] code.
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Quoting Other Messages |
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To reference something specific that someone has posted, just cut and paste the applicable verbiage and enclose it as shown below (BBCode is in red).
[QUOTE]Ask not what your country can do for you....
ask what you can do for your country.[/QUOTE]
In the example above, the BBCode automatically blockquotes the text you reference.
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Code Tag |
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Similar to the Quote tage, the Code tag adds some <PRE> tags to preserve formatting. This useful for displaying programming code, for instance.
[CODE]#!/usr/bin/perl
print "Content-type: text/html\n\n";
print "Hello World!";
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In the example above, the BBCode automatically blockquotes the text you reference and preserves the formatting of the coded text.
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You must not use both HTML and BBCode to do the same function. Also note that the BBCode is not case-sensitive (thus, you could use [URL] or [url]).
Incorrect BBCode Usage:
[url] www.totalgeek.org [/url] - don't put spaces between the bracketed code and the text you are applying the code to.
[email]james@totalgeek.org[email] - the end brackets must include a forward slash ([/email])
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Moderators
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Moderators control individual
forums. They can edit, delete, or prune any posts in their forums.
If you have a question about a particular forum, you should direct
it to your forum moderator.
Admins and forum moderators reserve the right to close or delete any post that does not provide
a clear and purposefull topic. There are many members who still use
28.8 and 56k modems that do not have the time to wade through useless
and senseless topics. And because the Esato forum also are read with WAP devices (and are paying for every byte downloaded!) you should think twice before posting garbage posts to the forum.
Anyone who posts just to increase their Esato Forums stats or post topics out of
boredom risk having there topics closed, removed and/or membership revoked.
Try to make the topic wording mirror what is inside the thread. Topics like "Check this out!" and
"~~\\You have to see this!//~~" only attract members to a topic they
may not want to read.
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Changing Your Profile
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You may easily change any info stored in your registration profile,
using the "profile" link located near the top
of each page. Simply identify yourself by typing your
username and password, or by logging in, and all of your profile information
will appear on screen.
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Customizing Using Preferences
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As a registered
bulletin board user, you may store your username in memory for up to one year at a time.
By doing this we create a way to keep track of who you are when you visit the forum, therefor you can customize the look of the forum
by selecting from the themes that the administration has provided. Also, if the administrator allows it you may have the option of
creating new themes for the fourms. In creating a new theme you will be able to set the colors, fonts and font sizes on the board, however
at this time only the administrator may change the images for each theme. When a user creates a theme the images from the board's default theme
will be selected.
*NOTE: In order to use themes you MUST have cookies enabled.
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Cookies |
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This bulletin board uses cookies to store the following information:
the last time you visited the forums, your username,
and a unique session ID number when you login. These cookies are stored on your browser.
If your browser does not support cookies,
or you have not enabled cookies on your browser, none of
these time-saving features will work properly.
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Editing Your Posts
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You may edit your own posts at any time. Just go to the thread where
the post to be edited is located and you will see an edit
icon on the line under your message.
Click on this icon and edit the post. No one else can
edit your post, except for the forum moderator or the
bulletin board administrator. Also, for up to 30 mins after you have posted you message the edit post screen will give you the option
of deleteing that post. After 30 mins however only the moderator and/or administrator can remove the post.
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Adding Signatures
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You may use a signature on your posts.
If you click on the profile link at the top of most
pages, you will be able to edit your profile, including your standard signature. Once you have
a signature stored, you can choose to include it any post
you make by checking the "include signature"
box when you create your post. This bulletin board's
administrator may elect to turn the signature feature off
at any time, however. If that is the case, the "include
signature" option will not appear when you post a
note, even if you have stored a signature. You may also
change your signature at any time by changing your
profile. Note: You may use HTML or BB Code if the admin has enabled
these options.
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Attaching Files
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For security reasons, you may not attach files to any posts. You may
cut and paste text into your post, however, or use HTML
and/or BB Code (if enabled) to provide hyperlinks to
outside documents. File attachements will be included in a future version of phpBB.
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Searching For Specific Posts
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You may search for specific posts based on a word or words found in the
posts, a user name, a date, and/or a particular forum(s). Just
click on the "search" link at the top of most
pages.
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Announcements
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Announcements have not been implemented, but are planned in a future release.
However, the administrator can create a forum where only other administrators and moderators can post. This type
of forum can easly be used as an announcement forum.
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Lost User Name and/or Password
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In the even that you lose your password you can click on the "Forgotten your password?" link provided in the
message posting screens next to the password field. This link will take you to a page where you can fill in your username and email address.
The system will then email a new, randomly generated, password to the email address listed in your profile, assuming you supplied the correct email address.
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Email Notification
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If you create a new topic, you have the option of receiving an email
notification every time someone posts a reply to your
topic. Just check the email notification box on the
"New Topic" forum when you create your new
topic if you want to use this feature.
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Can I search private forums?
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Yes, but you cannot read any of the posts unless you have the password to the private forum.
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What are the ranks for the Esato Forums?
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The Esato Forums have established
methods to classify their users by activity through the number of posts to some but not all of the forums. Post to Garbage forum and Mobile free zone does not count in this matter.
The current ranks are as follows:
| Model |
Rank Image |
| Aino Black |  | | Aino White |  | | C510 Black |  | | C510 Silver |  | | C702 Cyan |  | | C702 Energy Black |  | | C702 Speed Black |  | | C901 Black |  | | C901 Peach |  | | C901 Silver |  | | C902 Black |  | | C902 Red |  | | C905 Black |  | | C905 Gold |  | | C905 Silver |  | | D750 |  | | F305 White |  | | G502 |  | | G700 Bronze |  | | G900 Brown |  | | J110 Cream |  | | J110 Grey |  | | J110 Purple |  | | J120 Black |  | | J200 |  | | J230 blue |  | | J230 red |  | | J230 white |  | | J300 |  | | K200 Black |  | | K200 Champagne |  | | K220 Blue |  | | K220 White |  | | K300 |  | | K310 |  | | K320 Brown |  | | K320 Grey |  | | K320 Silver |  | | K500 |  | | K510 |  | | K530 Black |  | | K530 Silver |  | | K550 Black |  | | K550 White |  | | K600 |  | | K610 red |  | | K610 silver |  | | K610 white |  | | K618 black |  | | K618 white |  | | K660 Lime on white |  | | K660 Wine on black |  | | K700 |  | | K750 |  | | K750 Red |  | | K770 Beige |  | | K770 Black |  | | K770 Bronze |  | | K770 Brown |  | | K770 Violet |  | | K790 |  | | K800 Black |  | | K800 Brown |  | | K800 Silver |  | | K810 Blue |  | | K810 Ivory |  | | K850 Blue |  | | K850 Green |  | | M600 black |  | | M600 white |  | | Model not set |  | | P1 |  | | P800 |  | | P800 no flip |  | | P900 |  | | P900 no flip |  | | P910 |  | | P990 |  | | P990 no flip |  | | R520 |  | | R520 copper |  | | R600 |  | | S500 Green |  | | S500 Yellow |  | | S700 |  | | Satio Black |  | | Satio Red |  | | Satio Silver |  | | Sony CMD MZ5 |  | | T100 |  | | T200 |  | | T226 |  | | T230 |  | | T250 Black |  | | T250 Silver |  | | T270 Black |  | | T270 Silver |  | | T280 Black |  | | T280 Silver |  | | T300 |  | | T303 Black |  | | T303 Pink |  | | T303 Silver |  | | T310 |  | | T39 black |  | | T600 |  | | T610 |  | | T630 |  | | T65 blue |  | | T650 Black |  | | T650 Blue |  | | T650 Gold |  | | T650 Green |  | | T66 black |  | | T66 pink |  | | T68 gold |  | | T68 grey |  | | T68i |  | | T68i mineral |  | | T700 Black |  | | T700 Pink |  | | T700 Red |  | | T707 Black |  | | T707 Blue |  | | T707 Rose |  | | V600 |  | | V640 Black |  | | V640 Gold |  | | V800 |  | | W200 Black |  | | W200 White |  | | W300 black |  | | W300 white |  | | W302 Black |  | | W302 White |  | | W350 Blue |  | | W350 Electric Black |  | | W350 Hypnotic Black |  | | W350 White |  | | W380 Black |  | | W380 Grey |  | | W380 Purple |  | | W395 Grey |  | | W395 Titanium |  | | W508 Grey |  | | W508 Orange |  | | W508 White |  | | W550 black |  | | W550 red |  | | W550 white |  | | W580 Black |  | | W580 Grey |  | | W580 White |  | | W595 Black |  | | W595 Blue |  | | W595 Grey |  | | W595 White |  | | W600 black | | | W600 red | | | W600 white | | | W610 Black |  | | W610 Orange |  | | W660 Black |  | | W660 Red |  | | W700 |  | | W705 Red |  | | W705 Silver |  | | W710 Graphite |  | | W710 Violet |  | | W715 Black |  | | W715 White |  | | W760 Black |  | | W760 Red |  | | W760 Silver |  | | W800 |  | | W810 black |  | | W810 white |  | | W850 black |  | | W850 white |  | | W880 Black |  | | W880 Silver |  | | W890 Black |  | | W890 Brown |  | | W890 Silver |  | | W900 black |  | | W900 white |  | | W902 Black |  | | W902 Green |  | | W902 Red |  | | W910 Black |  | | W910 Bronze |  | | W910 Red |  | | W950 Blue |  | | W960 |  | | W980 |  | | W995 Black |  | | W995 Red |  | | W995 Silver |  | | X1 Black |  | | X1 Silver |  | | Z1010 |  | | Z200 |  | | Z520 black |  | | Z520 white |  | | Z525 Blue |  | | Z530 black |  | | Z530 grey |  | | Z530 red |  | | Z550 Copper |  | | Z550a Black |  | | Z555 Black |  | | Z555 Rose |  | | Z600 |  | | Z610 Black |  | | Z610 Pink |  | | Z710 Black |  | | Z750 Purple |  | | Z750 Silver |  | | Z770 Black |  | | Z770 Gold |  | | Z770 Red |  | | Z800 |  |
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View the most popular avatars here.
The adminstrator also has the option of assigning special ranks to any user they choose. The above table does not list these special ranks.
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Why are some post icons
flaming
in the forum view?
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Flaming icons signify that there are 50 or more posts in that
thread. It is a warning to slower connections that the
thread may take some time to load.
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How do I change my user data
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| Ask webmaster AT esato.com to do this. You can't change the email address yourself. |
