In need of a mentor...

[EmbracingHim]

This site is complicated, so I am requesting a mentor to teach me, please.

For example, I have no idea how to obtain a cartoon character that I've noted...

Blessing? Reputation? (yikes, am I in trouble...I have none of these.

What is worse is I have no idea what they are used for.

I'm wondering if I can obtain a gracious member or members to mentor me to explain how to navigate around and use this site?

I will give you a 'reputation' if these are to give out as I have 10 of these. (that is all I have to give in return at the moment though). lol!!

Thanks...hmmm....I don't even know how to receive and answer mail here...no at all and so I'm requesting one of these , to help me!!

 

[aaronibus62]

Welcome!
In the purple bars at the top of most pages is a link marked FAQ.
There you'll find answers to many of your questions.
Also, you can contact anyone who has an M or an S in a square next to their name. They are site moderators and supervisors who'll
gladly help.
Again, welcome!

 

[flygirlJC]

Looks like you are doing pretty good to me - this is a colorful site & I like all your little icons too!!!

ms. jano

 

[heatherq17]

Hello!! Welcome to CF!!!

 

[EmbracingHim]

(((Jano))) --

I haven't a clue what I am doing!! It took me forever to figure out how to answer the message you left and it will not allow me to send messages, until I post 5 times. LOL!!

I imagine it allowed you because I referred you??

I have another message on the bottom of my control panel that gives me reputation, but no reputation was exchanged (you know I'd have to give it right back to you--only I don't know how ROFLOL )!! Love back to and love your message though.

Perhaps I'm going to have to stop thinking like a male **ducks**...and read the FAQ, like aaronibus suggests. LOL!

So happy to see a familiar person in the mist of my confusion with this site (((Jano)))!!

Thank you Aaronibus and Heather.

Looks like you are doing pretty good to me - this is a colorful site & I like all your little icons too!!!

ms. jano

 

[hopperace]

Welcome, EmbracingHim, to Christian Forums, the little project of Dr. Erwin Loh that has grown into quite a fascinating and large community. Congratulations on making it this far.

Perhaps you’ve been lurking for a while or have been here before and have already figured out a bit here and there - like what all those buttons do on the navigation bar at the top, who ChrisBot is, and those particularly ‘dangerous’ forums that always garner so much attention and ‘trouble’ (i.e. heavy moderation and tempestuous debates). Maybe you’re an old-hand at Internet discussion boards. But in case you’re somewhat overwhelmed, now might be a good time to take a peek here: FAQ. These FAQs will explain a lot (though not all) of the somewhat confusing things in the eye-feast of overwhelming CF thingies.
You probably read the Terms of Service you agreed to when joining, but in case you did not it’s a good idea to attempt to read the rules listed here: Rules. I know they’re long and drawn out, may be a bit confusing and subject to various interpretations, but it may help make your journey smoother to familiarize yourself with them.

CF is a huge place and try as we may to be a gentle bunch, I’ve noticed that sometimes it doesn’t take much for trouble to put a ‘kick me’ sign on one’s back, and no one wants to see that for people of good intent. I know it might take most of your day, week, month, or year(s) to become thoroughly familiar with everything; but you should at the very least skim the FAQ outline and be aware of certain limitations like where you can talk about what (especially in the “Christian Only” forums when compared with those “Open to all members”, or those otherwise specifically designated as “open” when and how you can post pictures/images or post in certain restricted forums; when and where to post e-mail or other links; those ever important faith icons (of which you’ve already had to choose, and will need assistance to change, if desired); how to chunk up on ‘blessings’ (sort of our CF currency) for pets, CF characters and ‘armor’, or games, quizzes, and such; the Private Message system that might pop up on your screen any moment now; what to do with a rogue member or even moderator (eek!); what some of the pesky abbreviations mean that you’re sure to come across (like OP, OSAS, IMHO, TTYL, DTTBOWTBW (don’t throw the baby out with the bath water)), etc.

You’ll notice we have an Intro Sticky by the lovely AngelAmidala: http://www.christianforums.com/t1110956-please-read-the-rules-before-posting-thanks.html, that most forums have other ‘Sticky’ introductions that can often be important to read before posting in that forum, and that some of the more popular threads have little numbers beside them (like “Welcome to all new members (4)&#8221 which means they’ve been continued in further incarnations after reaching a 1000 post limit for each thread.

I don’t mean to take up all of the space in your very own Intro thread, so have a happy journey here at CF, and here are just a few forums that might be helpful in starting. Just click on the links and find a place you like:
CF Announcements (what’s going on around here, what’s not working and why)
Report Bugs (not the crawly ones, you’re on your on with those)
Questions about CF (a jumble of interrogatories bordering on talking with the divine)
Regional forums – Where ya from?
Congregations – What church ya go to?
Chatting with individual Staff members (usually in informal ways of friendship)
Friendship Court (no pretzelizing allowed)
Face the Board (which is ‘open’ to all members to ask YOU questions)
Recovery (non-professional help with particular life struggles)
Outreach to non-Christians by Christians, seeker prayers and help from Christians, etc.
Edification (Christians Only) Blogs, Prayers, Testimonies, Advice
Help with creating a CF Homepage (a newish feature of CF)
How to become a site supporter (and financially help this ministry)
Help with IRC (Internet Relay Chat)

Feel free to contact the New Member Intro forum moderators or other Staff (the people with the little boxes with a letter by their name) with any questions. They are volunteers here and may not always have ready answers, and though they are flawed humans and may often be rather busy with other things (some of which may sometimes be a bit upsetting and flavor their response times and forms) patience and kindness will find that they can usually point you in the right direction. There are a variety of ways to contact one, and usually it’s best to find one who is currently on-line and ready to help, and one who has some responsibility in the forum where you’re posting. Perhaps the quickest is to click on their name and then look for their Private Message (PM) link (If you wind up on their home-page, this should be quite a ways down in the left column).

To see a full list of forums click on "Christian Forums" in upper left hand corner. I hope these links are helpful to you.
Be blessed and best wishes,

- Ciborium (kib)

 

[Jim49]

Hi there Embracing Him. I remembered I was already a member here lol. So here I am. I have completely left the "other site" as well. Look forward to being here

I see Flygirl is here as well. Would love to chat as well with you Jan.

 

[EmbracingHim]

Oh blessings upon blessing!! (((Jim)))!!

I am so happy that you are looking forward to chatting with Jano as well...I had a blonde moment with this one and slight worry there (<--they need to get teeth that remains still on this smiley...he looks like he is dining on something!!)...

Well then I guess I won't get referral credit for you, but you being here is a bigger blessing! (Jim's my brother in the Lord from another site and we have transferred to a kinder and gentler place...Ciborium (and no...no previous lurking for this gal, so 'we' apprecriate all the help we can get). (Also as far as posting...the moderators will probably not have any worries with me...I'm an --just ask Miss Jano and Jim)!! lol!!

So onward to the question of the day...what does OP stand for? (I am familiar with the others).

Much helpful links (thank you again)...however, does it say anywhere in all these readings what the reps are used for? I'd like to give some to member who graciously offered me 800...just to be kind...and you as well for the additional blessings to get us started. Kindess to me deserves all my reps (only I don't even know how to give these yet). (also can we modify our posts for typos)? (I haven't read that either anywhere yet). Bless you many times.

Yikes...I feel like I'm in cyber school!!

 

[diamond717]

 

[diamond717]

So onward to the question of the day...what does OP stand for? (I am familiar with the others).

Original post, or original poster.

 

[hopperace]

I wasn't sure if you eventually found this, so here it is: Reputation.

 

[bfly]

The soul hardly ever realizes it, but whether he is a believer or not, his loneliness is realy a homesickness for God. -Hubert van Zeller

Hello and Welcome

We are proud you joined our family.
May your time here be spent well.

May all your questions be answered.
May support be found in abundance.

Please visit often and bring all your friends.

You will find the most wonderful refreshments provided free.

I pray your cup will be full and running over with:

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness and faithfulness.

May the Grace and Mercy of our,
Lord, Jesus Christ
be with your spirit.
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[EmbracingHim]

I was thinking that it meant 'other people' = lol...I've went to too many of those seminars that teach you to buy homes on using opm! (other people's money)!! (which I in no way endorse either. . . You are very kind.

Original post, or original poster.

I love all the flowers and decorations in your posts. This will have to be my next lesson.

I finally have my person dressed and with hair and eyebrows and everything...oh, my what big eyes she has!! lol!!

Thanks for your help everyone and especially kind WingsoftheNeopyth (if spelled incorretly. sorry) -- but you are such a blessing...and I have 'big' eyes to see you with 'finally' (that equipping your character is tricky)!! (newbies!!)...which reminds me I wonder if I have enough to post a scripture -- !

 

[Bro_Sam]

Welcome to CF. I look forward to seeing you around.

 

[DeleseRose]

welcome

 

[queenanne]

Hi and welcome to CF!!

 

[pastel]

 

[SunMessenger]

Welcome !!!

It is always nice to see new members. The Moderators are very helpful here.
Do not hesitate in contacting them if You have any questions.

God Bless !