Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions...
Singapore.net Blog advice:
- Be thoughtful when you create your Blog's description; use words that will help other users who share your interest to find your Singapore.net blog
- Seed Singapore.net with some relevant content. Start a discussion or two on the message board so that people will have something to see when they come by. If there are events that are relevant, add them to the Singapore's event list.
- Create a listing that promotes your new Singapore.net Let people know what the Singapore is about, and invite them to join.
- If your Singapore contains Mature Content, be upfront about this in your Blog description so people know what to expect.
- Visit your Singapore.net frequently. It's important that you know what's going on inside a Singapore.net you've created. If you don't come back often, why should your readers?
Registration: How do I register to join Singapore.net?
To become a member of Singapore.net, browse to www.Singapore.net, select a city, then click the "join or create new account" link that appears in the top right corner of your screen. Fill out the
basic profile information, and click "submit." You must have a valid email address.
After you submit your registration info, we'll email you a confirmation link immediately. If you don't see it in your email inbox, check your bulk mail folder.
Can I still use Singapore.net if I haven't registered?
You can read and publish material on Singapore.net if you choose not to become a member, but you won't be able to post comments or information that are visible to the entire Singapore.net community.
Non-registered users may read Singapore discussions, but may not participate in them unless they join the service.
What's FOAF?
FOAF (Friend of a Friend) makes it easier for you to manage both your profile and your social network across different systems and Web sites. If you already have a FOAF file, you can upload it to
Singapore.net to register quickly. Singapore.net automatically generates a FOAF file for all members; you can find it by clicking the FOAF icon located on your profile page after completing your
registration.
For more information about FOAF, click here: http://www.foafnet.org/
How is my personal information displayed?
If you're not a registered member of Singapore.net, you will not be visible to anyone who reads content you've posted, unless you've chosen to submit it anonymously.
If you ARE a registered member of Singapore.net then your user name will be visible to anyone who reads content you have posted. You still can choose to submit anonymously.
My Singapore.net Account
How does my Singapore.net Account page work?
The Singapore.net Account page lets you track all of your activity on our service in one place. You can reach this page by clicking the "My Account" link that appears at the top right of any page
on our service.
What can I see on the My Account page?
- Your main profile photo: click the image to view your basic profile
- Post to Singapore.net: click this button to create a listing, ask for advice or make a recommendation, or to create an event notice that may be used to invite others to a
gathering. - My Buddy list: people you know who've been recently active on Singapore.net.
- Hide Photos: use this to hide member photos that appear with member listings. Click "show photos," and the images will reappear.
- Forums: discussion groups you've formed or joined. On the Singapore.net page, Forums with the most unread messages and recent activity will appear above other Forums with less
recent activity and fewer messages. - IN THE NEAR FUTURE SingaporeCast icon: add a SingaporeCast module to your personal Web site to display your, Blogs, listings, or friends -- anywhere on the Web.
- Personal Messages
Personal Messages are an easy way to call on your friends and their friends to find what you need. Whether you're looking for a used car, a romantic restaurant, or a new job, you can send and receive
messages created by Singapore.net members in your backyard, or around the world.
Spam policy
Singapore.net does not permit Forums or Blogs to be used for spam, which we define as:
- Listings posted in inappropriate categories
- Identical or substantially identical Listings posted in multiple categories
- Listings posted with excessive frequency
- Keyword spamming -unrelated words in Listings intended to skew search results
What is a listings partner?
Singapore.net has formed partnerships with firms that provide us with frequently updated feeds containing information on jobs, real estate, finance and other areas of interest. If
you respond to a partner's listing, you'll be taken directly to their Web site.
How do I upload an image to my photo gallery?
To upload a photo, log in to Singapore.net and click "My Account" at the top of the right side of your screen. Click the "EDIT" tab on the next page: when your EDIT PAGE loads,
scroll to the middle of the page to find the section titled "Upload an Avatar or Photo."
Click "Browse" to search your computer's hard drive for the image you want to upload. If you like, add a caption in the box below, then click "Upload." You may upload as many images as you like,
as long as they're smaller than 80x80 pixels and 35k, are in .GIF, .JPG or .BMP format, and comply with the policies listed in our Terms of Use agreement.
It may take a while for your photo to upload, depending upon the speed of your connection and the size of your photo. In the future we will have the ability to upload larger photos.
How do I remove a photo from my gallery?
To remove a photo from your profile gallery, follow the upload instructions to add a second image.
Once there are two images in your gallery, you may designate one as your Main Photo and leave the other one up or delete it.
To upload pictures, log in to Singapore.net, click the Account tab at the top right side of any page, and select the Photos link in your account management area.
You may upload several pictures, but each image must be less than 35K and must be in .BMP, .JPG, or .GIF format.
Friends
How do I send a message to another user?
To send a message to another user, go to their Profile page by clicking their name or photo. On the right side of their Profile, click the "Send a Message" button.
The Compose New Message Page that appears will display the recipient's photo, along with a space where you can enter your message. Depending on how the recipient has set his or her Singapore.net
preferences, your message will be delivered to their Singapore.net Message Center and/or the email address they used to register their membership.
How do I add a friend to my Network?
Have you found someone you already know on Singapore.net? Did you make an acquaintance through a listing, or in a Singapore discussion? Adding someone you like and trust to your
Network makes Singapore.net more interesting and useful. As you add friends to your Network, you'll have access to more people who have answers and information that can be very valuable.
To add a friend to your Network, log in to Singapore.net and click their picture to view their Profile. On the right side of their basic profile, click the "Add to Buddylist" button.
Singapore advice:
Be specific: if you're asking someone to join your Network because you share an interest or because they know a friend of yours, let them know.
How can I remove a friend from my Network?
Log in to Singapore.net and find the "My Friends" section on the lower left portion of your Home page. Click the "View All" button, and a new screen will load displaying your
friends on one or more pages.
Click the image of the person you'd like to remove from your Network.
How do I join a Singapore.net message thread?
Even If you're not a member of a Singapore, you can reply to a post in a message thread. Click the text in the "Topic" column to see all of the comments posted to a message
thread. Message threads start with the oldest message, with newer messages at the bottom.
Messages posted to the thread since your last login to Singapore.net have a "new" icon next to the date/time stamp in orange text. Posts published in the last 24 hours have an orange date/time
stamp. Any comments added to the thread in the previous 24 - 72 hours are displayed with a date/time in black text; messages older than that are dated with gray text.
How do I start a message thread in a Singapore?
Find the main page for a Singapore you belong to and click "Post a New Topic." You'll see a new page where you can enter a subject for your topic and a message. After you've
created your message, click "Preview" to see what you've written. After you compose your message, click "submit" if you like what you see, or "edit" to make changes. Please consider your words
carefully before publishing them; individual messages in a thread may not be edited or deleted after posting.
Can Singapore.net notify me when I have new messages in a Singapore?
Yes, we can! SOON you can RSS any Forum or Blog. Our email digests will bring the Singapore directly to your email inbox.
How do I create a blog?
Log in to Singapore.net and click "Create Content" at the top right of any page. On the next page that appears, select the "Create a Blog" button.
As the Author, you must select a name and the most relevant category where your Blog should be listed.
Create a title for your Blog using words that will attract people who have an interest in this topic. This description will appear when non-members view your main Singapore page, or when it appears
as a result of a Blog or google search.
Click the "Post and or Preview" button; the next page that appears will give you a preview before you post.
Send a message to another user?
To send a message to another user, go to their Profile page by clicking their photo. On the right side of their Profile, click the "Send a Message" button.
The Compose New Message Page that appears will display the recipient's photo, along with a space where you can enter your message. Depending on how the recipient has set his or her Singapore.net
preferences, your message will be delivered to their Singapore.net Message Center and/or the email address they used to register their membership.
Singapore Advice:
Please be respectful and considerate when sending a message to other Singapore.net members, particularly people you don't know. Singapore.net takes harassment and abuse complaints very seriously. If
you've received a message from another Singapore.net user that you feel is inappropriate or violates our anti-spam policy, please send a message immediately to us.
Can I receive messages from other members via email?
Singapore.net messages are different than email, but we have FREE EMAIL just register for our service -- just log in to Singapore.net and click the "Mail" button that appears on the top right of the
Singapore.net page.
What's the difference between Friends' Mail inside Singapore.net and Internet Mail?
- They're in Singapore.net with you.
Spam Policy?
Singapore.net takes reports of spam on our system very seriously. If users are found to have violated our Terms of Use by sending unsolicited commercial messages to other
Singapore.net members, we will terminate their accounts immediately. If you receive Spam from another Singapore.net user, please forward the message to
"mailto:abuse@Singapore.net">abuse@Singapore.net
Abuse policy/guidelines
If you've received a message that is harassing, abusive, or contains another violation of our Terms of Use agreement, please forward the message immediately to
"mailto:abuse@Singapore.net">abuse@Singapore.net. To ensure that Singapore.net is a safe, trusted environment where all members are respected, we investigate all reports of inappropriate
behavior.
What does Singapore.net do with my personal information?
Singapore.net doesn't sell, rent or exchange personal information about our members with anyone, and it's not in our plans to do so. We take privacy very seriously, which is why
we help you manage the information you choose to disclose to other members.
How do I verify my Singapore.net account?
When you complete your registration, we will automatically send you a special link that you must click to verify your account. Until you click this verification link, you won't
be able to use most of the free features that Singapore.net has to offer.
When the email with the verification message arrives in your inbox, click the verification link, or copy and paste it into your browser. When you do this, you'll either be taken to your
Singapore.net Home page with a message confirming that your account has been verified, or you'll be asked to log in to your Singapore.net account before you are directed to your Home page and the
confirmation message.
I didn't receive a verification message. What should I do?
Please return to www.Singapore.net and log in with the password and email address you used to create your membership. When you see the "verify your account" link in the gray bar
across the top of your screen, please click it and follow the instructions on the page that follows to request a new verification message.
After you submit your request, please check your email account immediately and copy or paste the verification link that was received into your browser. Your account should be verified at
this point.