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GENERAL
REGISTER TO ENJOY MORE IFEATURES AND PARTICIPATE IN MORE NDEPTH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
There are areas and functions on our platform that are reserved exclusively for registered users. These include but are not limited to the following options:
- Start topics
- Answer topics
- Create posts
- Edit your own posts later
- Create and participate in surveys
- Upload pictures
- Receive email notification of new topics and posts
- Send conversations (Private Messages) to other members
- Setting countless options in the user profile
- A "Follower / Friends" list that allows you to see when friends are on
- An 'ignore list' that allows you to ignore other users
- Join our 24 hour live chat room discussions
- View Livestreams of Hosted shows and Special "LiMeStream" Events such as TGIF Watch Parties. Cultural Events and Other Events of Social & Current Significance
IS REGISTRATION FREE?
Yes, registering a user account on BounXup Central is completely free of charge, but is subject to certain terms and conditions which you may be required to confirm before registering.
You will also need a username and a valid email address to register.
Depending on your settings, you will have to set a password for your account or you will receive one.
Your email address will not be misused for promotional emails or passed on to third parties.
You can decide whether other users can send you emails using the options in your profile.
The administrator may have determined that your email address will be checked for validity during registration.
An email will be sent to you with information that is necessary to complete the registration.
THIRD PARTY REGISTRATION
We also offer the convenience of using your Social Media accounts to Register and Log into our Platform
Currently you may use your accounts you have with
Facebook
Google
Twitter
DO YOU OFFER PREMIUM MEMBERSHIPS?
Currently we do not offer V.I.P / Premium memberships. However we may do so in the future for access to special pages, exclusive, events etc. If this is ever implemented members will be able to join via the user profile..
ARE COOKIES USED BY THIS SITE?
Use of cookies
Like many websites, this site also uses cookies. At this point we explain what cookies are and how they are used.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are stored on your local computer or device when you access websites using your Internet browser. Websites store various information in the files to make the use of the websites you visit more convenient for you. For example, your login is often stored in cookies so that you can automatically log in when you visit the website later, without you having to manually enter your access data again.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Registration: When you register, your access data will be stored in encrypted form as cookies so that you can be automatically logged in when you later access the page. In the login window you can use the “Remain logged in permanently” option to specify whether these cookies should be created.
- Session: The first time you visit our site, a new session is started, which is assigned to your computer using a unique cookie. Sessions make it possible to recognize you between two page views and to provide you with all functionalities. This is a temporary cookie that is automatically deleted when you close the Internet browser.
- Third-party services: Displaying advertisements or sharing content on social networks or similar websites may result in the generation of a cookie. These cookies are not generated directly by our site, but by the third party itself.
How to disable and remove cookies
Cookies can be managed and removed in the settings of your internet browser. In addition, the storage of cookies can be completely deactivated in the settings. Please refer to the following list for the appropriate instructions for dealing with cookies for the Internet browser you use.
Use of cookies
Like many websites, this site also uses cookies. At this point we explain what cookies are and how they are used.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are stored on your local computer or device when you access websites using your Internet browser. Websites store various information in the files to make the use of the websites you visit more convenient for you. For example, your login is often stored in cookies so that you can automatically log in when you visit the website later, without you having to manually enter your access data again.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Registration: When you register, your access data will be stored in encrypted form as cookies so that you can be automatically logged in when you later access the page. In the login window you can use the “Remain logged in permanently” option to specify whether these cookies should be created.
- Session: The first time you visit our site, a new session is started, which is assigned to your computer using a unique cookie. Sessions make it possible to recognize you between two page views and to provide you with all functionalities. This is a temporary cookie that is automatically deleted when you close the Internet browser.
- Third-party services: Displaying advertisements or sharing content on social networks or similar websites may result in the generation of a cookie. These cookies are not generated directly by our site, but by the third party itself.
How to disable and remove cookies
Cookies can be managed and removed in the settings of your internet browser. In addition, the storage of cookies can be completely deactivated in the settings. Please refer to the following list for the appropriate instructions for dealing with cookies for the Internet browser you use.
USER PROFILES
It is up to you to keep your profile up to date.
Always make sure your email address is current.
You can change every field except your username in the profile.
Once you register your username, it is yours for life.
In exceptional circumstances, depending on your settings, you can change your user name yourself or you must ask the administrator to change your user name.
But you should give a good reason.
The User Control Panel can be accessed from your profile picture.
These small images are called "User Pictures", "Profile Pictures" or "Avatars"
They will appear under your username in each of your posts. There are two types of user images:
- those provided by the administrator and
- those you can upload yourself.
If the administrator has provided a set of user pictures for the use of members, you can choose a user picture that most closely reflects your personality.
The Administrator can also allow custom avatars. These allow you to upload your own user picture from your computer to the site
You can do this anywhere you can find information about the user.
Preview the profile
If you hover your mouse over a username, a small window opens with content from the user's profile.
You will see several icons
Click on the Plus + icon titled “User” you will find the “Follow” option
Member List
Go to the Member List you will see the user profile panel with the icons. Select the Plus + icon to follow
How to UnFollow
Do the same steps as you would to follow the user.
If you are following them you will see a Minus - icon
Click on the Minus - icon to unfollow
You can grant users you follow special rights in your privacy setup in your user control panel.
It is also possible to filter recent activity on the dashboard (if set up) to just users you follow.
You can do this anywhere you can find information about the user.
Preview the profile
If you hover your mouse over a username, a small window opens with content from the user's profile.
At the bottom right you can see the symbol of a circle with a horizontal line
From User's profile control panel
Click on the user's profile. You will see several icons Click on the three dots to access the list of options and you will find the option “Block"
Click on "Block" and select from the options presented
System
Please note: Some users like System Admins, Community Managers and Moderators cannot be blocked.
Blocking a user will result in:
- They can no longer write to you in conversations (Direct/Private Messages).
- They can't follow you . If they already follow you it will be ended by blocking.
- Their topics will no longer be displayed to you in the forum's topic list, recent activities, latest topics, hot threads etc.
- Their posts within the topics are hidden with a note . You can still read the posts if you click on the note.
- The last post of a blocked user is shown in a light gray in the forum overview. This also applies to topics that are no longer displayed to you within a forum because the blocked user started them.
- You will no longer be notified when they quote or mentions you.
If you ever forget your password,
Click on "Forgot your password?" in the user account management, which is located wherever you need to enter your password.
A page will come with a form where you need to enter your username or email that you used to register in the forum.
You will then receive further information by email.
You can delete your account from your user profile.
It is important to understand that once you complete the deletion process, all user data is removed from our system and this process cannot be reversed!
The Who Is / Was Online Status Icons shows all users who are online or who was online and when their last activity occurred.
This is only visible to Registered users and only if they are logged in.
You can turn this status off (become invisible) on the Who/Is Status Bar From your User Profile Control Panel.
This also hides your activity status if someone visits your profile page
WITH VISIBILTY TURNED ON:
WITH VISIBILITY TURNED OFF:
This Also Hides Your "Online Status" on Threads & Posts in the Posts Author Side Panel
WITH VISIBILTY ON:
VISIBILITY TURNED OFF
It also Shows Your Status as "offline" in the Signature Block
