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--- home:starting:usingforum:registering [05.05.2016] – [Introducing yourself to our community] minor wording change joyful
+++ home:starting:usingforum:registering [09.14.2022] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 Choosing a natural language name makes it easier for other members to connect and this will help you create closer relationships that will serve you well as you go along.
-Therefore, as you choose a user name, it is recommended that you create a "pseudo name" to tie to your online identity that will meet these criteria.
+Therefore, as you choose a user name, it is recommended that you choose a "screen name" for your online identity that will meet these criteria.
+**Do not use the symbol** "**&**" as part of your chosen name. This symbol leads to computer problems!
 Finally, this community does not permit the use of user names that market a product or contain an email address.
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 ===== Initiating the registration process =====
-If you share your computer with someone else and they are already logged into this site, you will need to [[http://marshallprotocol.com/login.php?out=1|Logout]] first.
+If you share your computer with someone else and they are already logged into this site, you will need to [[https://marshallprotocol.com/login.php?out=1|Logout]] first.
-There is a link near the top right of the page that will take you to the forum [[http://marshallprotocol.com/login.php?register=1|Registration]] page.
+There is a link near the top right of the page that will take you to the forum [[https://marshallprotocol.com/login.php?register=1|Registration]] page.
 This is where you will enter your selected user name and password, respond to a simple math problem (used to filter out spambots), and re-enter your selected password. After all fields are filled in, click on the (Send) button.
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 ===== Learning how to use our forums =====
-Helpful tips for using our forums can be read by clicking on the button with the title "[[http://marshallprotocol.com/help.php|Help]]" found at the top right of each page. You will likely want to take a look at the additional [[.:wowbbtips#logging_in_to_the_forums|forum software usage tips here in the MP knowledge base]].
+Helpful tips for using our forums can be read by clicking on the button with the title "[[https://marshallprotocol.com/help.php|Help]]" found at the top right of each page. You will likely want to take a look at the additional [[.:wowbbtips#logging_in_to_the_forums|forum software usage tips here in the MP knowledge base]].
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 Please **do not include** personally identifying information such as your //name//, //phone number//, //email// or //mailing address//.
-Post your introduction in our staff moderated [[http://www.marshallprotocol.com/forum23/|Newcomer Introductions Forum]].  //You must be registered and logged in in order to post.//
+Post your introduction in our staff moderated [[https://www.marshallprotocol.com/forum23/|Newcomer Introductions Forum]].  //You must be registered and logged in in order to post.//
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+{{tag>Starting_the_Marshall_Protocol }}
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 ===== Notes and comments =====
 --- //Sallie Q 03.23.2016// added N.B. First you must register and thereafter be logged in in order to post.
-CureMyTh1.org references removed during transition to closing that site. --- //Joyful 01.04.2014//
+CureMyTh1.org references removed during transition to closing that site. --- //Joyful 01.04.2014//</nodisp>

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