FAQs

Below is a list of frequently asked questions together with our solutions. If you have any further problems or a question which is not covered in the list, then please contact us.

Login and Registration Issues

Why can't I log in?
You need to register in order to log in. You might have been banned from the Forum. If so, you should contact the Forum Moderator to find out why. If you have registered and are not banned and you still cannot log in then check and double-check your username and password. Usually this is the problem; if not, contact the Forum Moderator - they may have incorrect configuration settings for the Forum.
 
Why do I need to register at all?
Registration will enable you join the Executive Hire Club and therefore interact with the Forum by posting messages and replies.

I've lost my password!
Contact the Forum Moderator and you should be back online in no time!

I registered but cannot log in!
If you are sure the email address you used is valid then try contacting the Forum Moderator.

I registered in the past but cannot log in anymore!
The most likely reasons for this are: you entered an incorrect username or password (check the email you were sent when you first registered) or the Moderator has deleted your account for some reason. Please contact the Forum Moderator.

Posting Issues

How do I post a topic in a forum?
Click the relevant button on either the forum or topic screens. You will need to register before you can post a message.

How do I edit or delete a post?
Please contact the Forum Moderator as this depends on the situation.

Why can't I access a Forum?
Some forums are limited only to members of the Executive Hire Club. To view, read, post, etc. you may need special authorization which only the Forum Moderator can grant, so you should contact them. Or you can join the Club!

Formatting and Topic Types

What are Announcements?
Announcements often contain important information and you should read them as soon as possible. Announcements appear at the top of every page in the forum to which they are posted.

What are Sticky topics?
Sticky topics appear below any announcements in the Forum and only on the first page. They are often quite important so you should read them where possible. As with announcements the Forum Moderator determines what permissions are required to post sticky topics in each forum.

What are Locked topics?
Locked topics are set this way by the Forum Moderator. You cannot reply to locked topics and any poll contained inside is automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons.

User Levels and Groups

What is a Moderator?
The Moderator looks after the running of the Forum from day to day. They have the power to edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics in the forum they moderate. Generally moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material.