Web Forums

If you would prefer to use a web-based forum instead of an email forum, we have in the past used the phpBB forum software, though it currently is not available.

A forum is different from a mailing list in that it requires its members to visit the web page where the forum “lives”. The forum will not come to them. With a mailing list, the mailing list’s messages are sent automatically to each member.

Adding Users

In the upper left is "Usergroups". This will bring you to a list of all groups that you manage. Usually there is only one. Click "View Information". This will list everyone who has access to your forum. In the lower left is a box to "Add Member". Type in the person's MySanDiego account name (i.e., 'jerry' or 'sellis') and then choose "Add Member". This will give that person access to your forum. You'll need to do this for each member.

You can also allow people who do not have MySanDiego accounts to join your forums. Their usernames should always begin with x_ (‘external”).