Unexplained Mysteries :: Site Help / FAQ

Site Help / FAQ

This FAQ contains answers to the most common questions asked relating to the site and forum. If you have a question or are experiencing technical difficulties, please check this FAQ first before contacting us.

General Site Questions

What is this site about ?
How long has the site been running for ?
What are the benefits of registering ?
How do I register ?
Is this site associated with the 'Unexplained Mysteries' TV show ?
How do I advertise on this site ?

Forum Questions

General Forum Questions

Do I need to register to be able to use the forum ?
I am not sure how to use the forum, is there a help guide ?
Where can I read the forum rules ?
Is the forum moderated ?
Can I register more than one username ?
Can I change my username ?
Can I delete my account and/or all of my posts ?
I've forgotten my password - help!
Someone is breaking the rules, how do I report them ?
I want to appeal a moderator's decision, how do I go about it ?
How do I become a moderator ?

Member Profiles

What do the blue boxes in my profile represent ?
What are the current 'post count' rank titles ?
How do I stop my username from appearing on the users online list ?
How do I edit my profile details ?
How do I add an 'avatar' image to my profile ?
How do I add 'quote' text underneath my avatar ?
I can't get an image to upload - help!

Signatures

Are there any restrictions on what I put in my forum signature ?
Why are these restrictions necessary ?
My signature has been removed, why ?
What are the current signature size and content restrictions ?
My signature is only slightly over the limit, can you let me off ?
Can HTML code be used in signatures ?

Blog Questions

What is a blog ?
How do I view the blogs ?
How do I create my own blog ?
How do I add a new entry ?
Can other members post comments on my blog entries ?
What is 'guest commenting' and why is it disabled ?
Does my blog have to be about the unexplained ?
I've written a new entry but it's not appearing, why ?

Forum Debates Guide

Where can I find the debates ?
What are the general rules for debating ?
How do debates work ?
How do I join a debate ?
How do I register my interest ?
How many people can take part in a debate ?
How many posts are allowed in a debate ?
Can everyone else watch the debate ?
What is the posting time scale for a debate ?
How are the debates judged ?
Can I resign from a debate ?
How many debates can I take part in ?

This FAQ will be updated to reflect commonly asked questions on a regular basis.