I'm new, how are you?

[LadySoren]

Thanks for your help so far! I am soaking up as much info as I can. Google is my friend.
I am already following a handful of very helpful blogs using google reader. Awesomeness.
I'm not feeling overwhelmed quite yet thankfully. I know it's a lot of info and people have varying opinions, but I love to see all the angles just in case one orchid likes such in such better than my other orchid.

Can you guys tell me what the icons are on the bottom right?
I see Like, Share (those are obvious) and then quote. Is quote how you would "reply" to someone's specific comment so they know what you're referring to?
What are the other two icon/symbol/pictures? Two pieces of paper and then paper and a pencil? Copy maybe, and....?

And should I sign with my real name/nick name like most of you seem to? I don't mind. It's not my SS# or anything. Is it just preference?

I'm used to things like Facebook, but new to forum type set ups.

Thanks!!

[Tim C.]

"Quote" you got right - you'd select that, then when you get to the new post page, you'll have "quoted" the entire post made by whomever made the post attached to the "quote" button. I.E. if I selected the quote button for you, I'd reply with your entire post in a set of quotes (and maybe different colors, background, etc.).

The next one is Multi-Quote, which will quote several people of your choosing. Works the same way as the regular Quote button.

The last icon is for Quick Reply. All that does is make a little section at the bottom of the post you're on, and let you reply with the entire previous page in view. Honestly, I don't use that often, because I like to have more space to format my replies/posts.

Name-wise, you can use whatever name you like - it's all personal preference. I figure if someone's gonna get me, they're going to have to get through 6'2" and 350 pounds of me, first.

-Tim

[LadySoren]

Originally Posted by Tim C.

"Quote" you got right - you'd select that, then when you get to the new post page, you'll have "quoted" the entire post made by whomever made the post attached to the "quote" button. I.E. if I selected the quote button for you, I'd reply with your entire post in a set of quotes (and maybe different colors, background, etc.).

The next one is Multi-Quote, which will quote several people of your choosing. Works the same way as the regular Quote button.

The last icon is for Quick Reply. All that does is make a little section at the bottom of the post you're on, and let you reply with the entire previous page in view. Honestly, I don't use that often, because I like to have more space to format my replies/posts.

Name-wise, you can use whatever name you like - it's all personal preference. I figure if someone's gonna get me, they're going to have to get through 6'2" and 350 pounds of me, first.

-Tim

Originally Posted by LadySoren

Thanks for your help so far! I am soaking up as much info as I can. Google is my friend.
I am already following a handful of very helpful blogs using google reader. Awesomeness.
I'm not feeling overwhelmed quite yet thankfully. I know it's a lot of info and people have varying opinions, but I love to see all the angles just in case one orchid likes such in such better than my other orchid.

Can you guys tell me what the icons are on the bottom right?
I see Like, Share (those are obvious) and then quote. Is quote how you would "reply" to someone's specific comment so they know what you're referring to?
What are the other two icon/symbol/pictures? Two pieces of paper and then paper and a pencil? Copy maybe, and....?

And should I sign with my real name/nick name like most of you seem to? I don't mind. It's not my SS# or anything. Is it just preference?

I'm used to things like Facebook, but new to forum type set ups.

Thanks!!

Oh I see... Haha. Thanks!
I think I did this right....