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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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can somebody explain to me how to use this stupid forum??? it is the most un-userfriendly site i have been on. i post a thread...get a notification in my email someone has responded...click on that link and then i get a message that says i don't have privelages to view the site. WTF!?
 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Have fun Here, Ride Safe
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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thanks guys...i can not stand computers and all the BS that is associated with them half the time!!! what the heck is a PM?
 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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A PM is for "private message". Get to it from your "control panel". Keep playing around, you will get the hang of it.
 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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thanks....i'm sure i'll catch on sooner or later!
 
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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