TheLastGreen
Well-Known Member
Welcome! I've been meaning to do this for a while, when I came to Tortoise forum, I didn't know how to use the forum in the easiest way possible, I didn't now where everything was or how to use it, so after a few months I would like to share what I have learned for any newbies who struggled like me.
1.)When most people come here, they don't know what species their tort is, any questions about the type of tortoise can be posted here, by the introductions
(In this forum, you can tell us of your general location, country and province so that fellow members can help assist you with general care. Knowing your general location will help us give better care on temperatures to fit your area etc.) Or it can be posted in the general.
(Also important: In your profile you can indicate your general location, if you haven't and want to change it, click on the circle on the left of the envelope, from there you can change it.)
2.)The first question is always how do I care for my tort?
After you have introduced yourself or asked in the general forum, you can go here, after you have know what species your tort is
www.tortoiseforum.org
The list is according the native continent or area of the tort like for instance.
African->
•Sulcata
•Hingeback
•Leopard
Etc.
After you have clicked on the specific species of tort you'll see the stickied thread. (These are threads which contain the best information and are care sheets etc.)
For instance in the Sulcata section
3.)Interface
In the top right of your screen are these 4 icons
By clicking on each will do the following
•Envelope: Show recent conversations.
•Bell: Shows if someone has reacted or tagged you in a post
•Lightning bolt: Shows you the latest posts.
•Magnifying glass: When you click on it, you will able to search for anything. (If not found it can be posted in the appropriate subsection)
To tag a user, you simply use the @ symbol, followed by their name, for instance @person. Beneath your @ it will show a list of people with a matching name and profile picture, simply click on the person you want to tag.
To quote something someone has said, you need to hold your finger beside the words you want to quote and drag it to the end of the words you want to quote, next to the highlighted words it should show "Reply" click it and it will quote the words where you can type your own message.
To attach an image, click the paperclip icon with words that say "Attach files" (To my knowlege images can't be posted in conversations)
To copy a link of a post, hold the title of the post down with your finger and select copy url, paste it in your post and the link should show.
4.)To start a conversation, you need to click on a users profile icon like for instance
Click on "Start conversation" to conversate.
5.) Admins are:
@Yvonne G
@Josh
Moderators:
@wellington
@jaizei
Etc. (There are a whole bunch more)
6.) General
Caresheets:
www.tortoiseforum.org
www.tortoiseforum.org
www.tortoiseforum.org
PLEASE READ THIS
I didn't find it beforehand and it could have saved me a lot of time
www.tortoiseforum.org
Happy torting!
1.)When most people come here, they don't know what species their tort is, any questions about the type of tortoise can be posted here, by the introductions
2.)The first question is always how do I care for my tort?
After you have introduced yourself or asked in the general forum, you can go here, after you have know what species your tort is
Tortoise Forum
An online community dedicated to responsible pet tortoise care.
www.tortoiseforum.org
African->
•Sulcata
•Hingeback
•Leopard
Etc.
After you have clicked on the specific species of tort you'll see the stickied thread. (These are threads which contain the best information and are care sheets etc.)
For instance in the Sulcata section
3.)Interface
In the top right of your screen are these 4 icons
By clicking on each will do the following
•Envelope: Show recent conversations.
•Bell: Shows if someone has reacted or tagged you in a post
•Lightning bolt: Shows you the latest posts.
•Magnifying glass: When you click on it, you will able to search for anything. (If not found it can be posted in the appropriate subsection)
To tag a user, you simply use the @ symbol, followed by their name, for instance @person. Beneath your @ it will show a list of people with a matching name and profile picture, simply click on the person you want to tag.
To quote something someone has said, you need to hold your finger beside the words you want to quote and drag it to the end of the words you want to quote, next to the highlighted words it should show "Reply" click it and it will quote the words where you can type your own message.
To attach an image, click the paperclip icon with words that say "Attach files" (To my knowlege images can't be posted in conversations)
To copy a link of a post, hold the title of the post down with your finger and select copy url, paste it in your post and the link should show.
4.)To start a conversation, you need to click on a users profile icon like for instance
Click on "Start conversation" to conversate.
5.) Admins are:
@Yvonne G
@Josh
Moderators:
@wellington
@jaizei
Etc. (There are a whole bunch more)
6.) General
Caresheets:
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...
www.tortoiseforum.org
The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...
www.tortoiseforum.org
Closed "Chambers"
Been meaning to do this one for a while now... Over the years I have kept a lot of reptiles in a lot of different ways. I've learned a lot of stuff about a lot of species. Since finding and joining this forum almost two years ago, I've learned a TON more. Now I'm not just stumbling around...
www.tortoiseforum.org
PLEASE READ THIS
I didn't find it beforehand and it could have saved me a lot of time
***PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU POST YOUR FIRST THREAD***
"Welcome to the Forum!!" On this forum, many members will welcome you and probably will ask for your name and your location. This is merely an attempt to be friendly and to get to know you better. It also aids us to better answer any questions you may have about caring for your tortoises, as...
www.tortoiseforum.org
Happy torting!
