Fequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to register when I want to join the FTA-forum?
Visitors are free to read the contributions. To become an active user and write posts you first have to read the terms and conditions to register.
2. What is the role of a forum-moderator ?
Moderators have the authority to edit or delete posts and block, unblock, move, delete and split topics in the forum just to prevent users from going off topic or posting abusive or offensive content. The moderator can allow or disallow certain attachment types. If unsure what is allowed to be uploaded, contact the moderator for assistance.
3. Why can’t I register ?
It is possible that FTA or the moderator has banned your IP address or disallowed the username you are attempting to register with FTA may have also disabled registration. Contact FTA or the moderator for assistance
4. I am registered, but can’t log in
It is possible that FTA has deactivated or deleted your account for some reason. Also, after 12 months of inactivity, in some cases FTA removes users who have not posted for a long time to reduce the size of the database. If this has happened, try registering again and be more involved in discussions.
5. Can I change the text in my post, or withdraw it?
Users cannot delete, or change a post once someone has replied to it.
6. What does the status “Frequent User“ mean?
Users whose regular contributions have always been posted without any problems are given the status frequent user. Their contributions will be posted in minutes
7. How long does it take for my post to be posted ?
Posts that meet the values and standards set by FTA and are relevant to the topic will normally be posted within a few minutes up to one hour.
8. Can I write a post in another language?
Only posts in English language are accepted for the FTA-forum. Text in other languages or text(parts) that make no sense are not allowed and will be refused for, c.q removed from the forum.
9. An attachment with my post ?
Attachment permissions first have to be granted by the moderator. The moderator may not have allowed attachments to be added on the forum you are posting in, or perhaps only for certain attachments.
10. So long before my post appear , no appearance at all?
Forum users whose posts have been reverted can be placed in a group of users for which the moderator first has to approve all posts before it can be published
11. How to react when noticing unappropriate posts ?
Forum users and visitors who notice inadmissible, indecent or offensive posts or text parts on the FTA-forum are urgently asked to report this to the moderator.
12. Wat are the consequences of writing inadmissable posts ?
Forum users who have submitted inadmissible or offensive texts can be suspended, in case of repetition even banned from the FTA-forum.