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Suggestions for how to best use the Forums for newbies (and for advanced RMP'ers)..
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Posted by: Khashyar

Hi Everyone,

I received a couple of comments from RMP visitors that the vast amount of info, options and categories in the RMP forums can be daunting at first.

I thought it would be good to post suggestions as how best to navigate and obtain the information that most interests and benefits you....

Here are some of my suggestions (and other RMP members are welcome to post their suggestions as well)...

1) If you are NOT signed in yet, click on the small "View Today's Active Threads" on the top right hand side of the forum main page. If you ARE signed in with your screen name, then click on the "View New Posts" link which is also located on the top right hand corner of the forum front index page. One neat feature about clicking on the "View New Posts" link when you are signed in, is that you will be given only the threads that have new posts since the last time you signed in. If you want to read ALL of the new posts within the past 24 hours, then log out from the forums, and then click on "View Today's Active Threads."

2) One thing that I like to do, is to at first not be signed into my screen name, and have the front page open of the forums. Then, I "right click" on "View Today's Active Threads," and open it up in a second window. I then open the first forum index front page window again, and sign in. If I want to response to one of the new threads in the past 24 hours, then I right click on that thread link and open it in a THIRD window so that I can read and respond to it, while still having the window with Today's Active Threads so I can go back to it and see other messages. If you RELOAD the "Today's Active Threads" window, then it will show you the active threads within the past 24 hours, as well as update the newest posts for you.

3) If you are looking for specific kinds of information, or a particular subject, then SEARCH for them using the forum search function. The blue search button can be found near the top of the page in the row of other small blue forum buttons.

4) If you want to receive feedback from something, then find the appropriate category and post a question in a new thread.

5) Try to keep your threads in the most suitable category possible for your topic. It might take some time to read and familiarize yourself with all of the categories, but it will help others if we keep our threads organized and grouped in the same category. You will notice that when a thread is not in the most appropriate category, then it will be "moved" to the best category by usually the forum Administratorm, or perhaps a Moderator.

Enjoy the RMP forum

Khashyar

P.S... Others can feel free to add their suggestions here as to how to receive the best experience from the forums.

Posted by: BradIL

It seems so long ago! But, in 2004, I read the RMP for about 6 months before I joined.

Khashyar--- that's good advice to start with the active threads. It drops you in on the most current discussions (whether or not you are interested) that certainly makes you comfortable with the members.

I started out just going through threads in a certain forum that caught my interest, and *took my time*. During that process I became a believer in the RMP. Stick around

... you'll get your arms around all of this in a month or so.

Posted by: Khashyar

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Originally posted by BradIL
It seems so long ago! But, in 2004, I read the RMP for about 6 months before I joined.

You're a veteran now, Brad

Thanks for the feedback.

Khashyar

Posted by: jacktar

I'm very impressed [no kidding] with the vast amount of knowledge on your website, but one thing strikes me is it's a tad fragmented. Would it be possible to bring everything under tighter control, that is, to consolidate information far more closely. I 'm no wiz at computers, and I'm guessing it would take a lot of work, but my suggestion is as follows:-

As every country has different rules and regulations, why not create a "Book of Instructions", for each country, and ONLY that country. To contain as much information as can be gleaned from all sources. EG. location of embassies, forms to fill-in, officials to see, fees to pay, etc. etc.- you get the picture. I know this has been done to an extent already, but I'm thinking of a complete beginner [like myself] who has to pull-on his 'wading-boots' to get through all the 'pudding' to get at the vital "meat".

If successfully done, it would mean that someone could register on the site, look down a list of countries to find the desired one, open that file[?] and know that everything they needed was there. With no need for any further searching, [except to get opinions in the open forums].

Members could be asked to [as they write-in with new info.] place it in a separate paragraph, thus making it easy to find to add to that particular country's "Book". The end result would be [I believe] a truly unique source of hard to get information.

I hope [being a newbie] that I have'nt trodden on any toes by writing this, it's just that when I was in the Service we were taught to 'boil-down' all the info. to get at the essence of a problem. - KISS principle.

Sincerely,

jacktar

Posted by: Khashyar

Hi jacktar...

No, you didn't step on any toes.

By creating "information books" for each country, I believe that you mean a section for Russia, Ukraine and Belarus with visa and other country info...

The travel section DOES have threads at the top of that section that discuss travel rules, etc. for each of those three countries.

What you're suggestion would probably best be done in the website itself, and it would take gathering the info, unless I simply copied the information directly from the countries' embassies.

What I like about the forum format, is that members themselves can update information, add current knowledge and information based upon their own experiences, and discuss and share with others.

I can consider adding specific website sections on each country.

I appreciate your comments, and your contributions to the forum.

Khashyar

Posted by: jacktar

Hi Khashyar,
I can see I confused you somewhat, what I had in mind was a 'library' of "books" each containing PRECISE information on each - shall we say- 'receiving ' country. In other words the rules and regs. for every country that a CIS lady is likely to be taken to. Apon mulling this matter over in my mind, I see that we need a separate 'library' for the CIS countries too. If you'll forgive my blunt turn of phrase, - A book to get 'em out, and a book to get 'em in......
Thus, armed with precise knowledge, the newcomer could plunge into the discussion forums with greater confidence, at least knowing the basics and what people were talking about. As in many human interactions today, there are lots of people about with good intentions [God bless 'em] who pile you up with all sorts of information of which you can only grasp a fraction, because nobody taught you the basics. I personally found that out trying to learn a computer, everybody I spoke to immediately assumed I had prior knowledge, and started rattling-off all sorts of 'lingo and abbreviations'. It was confusing to say the least.
Anyway, thanks for your patience in reading my ramblings, my only purpose is to clarify, not muddy the waters.

Sincerely,

jacktar

Posted by: RBS

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Originally Posted by jacktar

Hi Khashyar,
I can see I confused you somewhat, what I had in mind was a 'library' of "books" each containing PRECISE information on each - shall we say- 'receiving ' country. In other words the rules and regs. for every country that a CIS lady is likely to be taken to. Apon mulling this matter over in my mind, I see that we need a separate 'library' for the CIS countries too. If you'll forgive my blunt turn of phrase, - A book to get 'em out, and a book to get 'em in......
Thus, armed with precise knowledge, the newcomer could plunge into the discussion forums with greater confidence, at least knowing the basics and what people were talking about. As in many human interactions today, there are lots of people about with good intentions [God bless 'em] who pile you up with all sorts of information of which you can only grasp a fraction, because nobody taught you the basics. I personally found that out trying to learn a computer, everybody I spoke to immediately assumed I had prior knowledge, and started rattling-off all sorts of 'lingo and abbreviations'. It was confusing to say the least.
Anyway, thanks for your patience in reading my ramblings, my only purpose is to clarify, not muddy the waters.

Sincerely,

jacktar

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Posted by: bobjf

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Originally Posted by RBS

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