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How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:46 am
by narcosis Junky
How come I (don't know about others) can't access topic in the tech forum or no bubles. Do we have to be some one special. Or is it only accessible by board members. I have sent a few messages to board members wondering how come it is off limit. And No answer? Maybe there is some top secret talk in the forum. :laughing3:
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Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:06 am
by John Rawlings
user control panel > usergroups tab. select the tech diving opt-in and submit.

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:40 am
by narcosis Junky
Thank you. I didn't know. Thank you again John.

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:51 am
by John Rawlings
Glad to be of service! :bounce: Enjoy the tech forum!

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:39 am
by CaptnJack
Someone should make a sticky describing the various "hidden" opt-in selections and how to get to them :)

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:40 am
by spatman
CaptnJack wrote:Someone should make a sticky describing the various "hidden" opt-in selections and how to get to them :)
do we even need to opt-in? if people aren't interested, don't read it...

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:18 am
by Joshua Smith
spatman wrote:
CaptnJack wrote:Someone should make a sticky describing the various "hidden" opt-in selections and how to get to them :)
do we even need to opt-in? if people aren't interested, don't read it...
Opting in reinforces that point. This has been done succesfully on other board to prevent people from trolling subjects that are sensitive or controversial- "Hey, buddy, you CHOSE VOLUNTARILY to come in here and read stuff......" like that.

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:20 am
by Joshua Smith
CaptnJack wrote:Someone should make a sticky describing the various "hidden" opt-in selections and how to get to them :)

Or, people could read the fine print under "Technical Diving (opt-in):
This forum is for divers who wish to venture beyond the recreational limits of diving. Please gain access joining the "Tech Diving Opt-In" group via your User Control Panel.

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:53 am
by CaptnJack
I was under the impression that you can't see the opt-in forums unless you've opted in. You can see the parent "technical" even if you have not opted-into the sub-sections?

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:56 am
by Penopolypants
CaptnJack wrote:I was under the impression that you can't see the opt-in forums unless you've opted in. You can see the parent "technical" even if you have not opted-into the sub-sections?
I could, yes.

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:57 am
by spatman
CaptnJack wrote:I was under the impression that you can't see the opt-in forums unless you've opted in. You can see the parent "technical" even if you have not opted-into the sub-sections?
if you haven't opted-in you can see the forum and subforum, but can't access the posts/threads within them.

Re: How come we can't access the tech forum?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:10 am
by CaptnJack
Ahh got it. Tcehnologi not my forte