Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Huddersfield Bird Club Forum

Having read some comments on this blog together with a more robust approach taken on the greenwithens blog it is obvious that there is a little confusion about access to the HBWC Forum. There has been a claim that only subscribing members of the HBWC can gain access but, even though we would welcome more members, this is inaccurate. Access is free to anyone. however you must first register a subscription to the forum complete with e-mail address which will subsequently be formally accepted by the moderator. This process has had to be introduced as there were a number of very unwelcome postings being placed on the forum when we had free and open access.

To register simply click on the help button and follow the instructions that show. It should take only a day or two for you registration to be accepted.

http://www.huddersfieldbirdwatchersclub.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl

No confusion was intended and I hope that you will all accept that, like yourselves, we are a small group of volunteers operating with very limited resources and trying to promote interest in birdwatching in our local area.

HTH

4 comments:

AndyC said...

Nice one Alf it sounds easy when you know how.When you look at it ,it looks like you have to pay to join in.!Many thanks Andy C

darrell j prest said...

just had a look and followed your instructions,but alas still no 'register' icon, but in the top left corner it appears you have to contact the web master to join. all very confusing.

regards

darrell

Alf King said...

OK just checked this and you are correct - no "register" button. Unfortunately, you need to contact the webmaster (Forum Q&A >> How To Join >>) ignoring the reference to Club Members, with details of your preferred username, password and e-mail address. This should produce a response in a couple of days at most.

darrell j prest said...

cheers alf