Changes have been made to the sign-up process (click "Instructions" for details). Some of these changes also affect current users:

E-mail Address

• New users are required to provide valid e-mail addresses. A random password is created and e-mailed to each new user for access to the bulletin board.
• Current users are encouraged to update their Personal Preferences. IMPORTANT: If you update your Personal Preferences with a current e-mail address, a new random password will be created and e-mailed to you. Your current password will no longer be valid.
• If you change internet providers or get a new e-mail address, DO NOT create a new sign-up! Instead, update your Personal Preferences...otherwise, you will no longer be able to use your current nickname(s).
• Whenever you update your e-mail address in Personal Preferences, a new random password will be created and e-mailed to you. Your old password will no longer be valid.

Nickname

• Only letters, numbers and the underline can be used--no spaces or special characters. (Please don't use a nickname that might be considered offensive or misleading.)
• If you decide to change your nickname, you may do so only once every 7 days. As before, all nicknames you have used will be visible to anyone who clicks on your current nickname in a post or reply.