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We have created this Forum to establish relationships between clientele and the ladies.  Total discretion is required and appreciated.  We intend to leave this forum un-attended so please work with us.  Topics cover the availability of our ladies, World Discussion, ASP Reviews, Visiting ASP's, and more.  This forum is for you so please respect it.  The Moderators, at their discretion may delete, move or edit any post.  They do have full right's, so please respect them to the fullest.  

Since some visiting are unsure of this Bulletin Board Lingo, here are some of the terms you might hear or be asked to perform.

Why should I register?
In order to fully utilize the abilities of this board, the administrator will probably require that you register as a member.  Registration is free, and allows you to do the following: Post new threads, Reply to other peoples' threads, Edit your posts, Receive email notification of replies to posts and threads you specify and Send private messages to other members.  To register, you will need to specify a username and password, and a valid email address. Entering your email address will not leave you open to 'Spam', as you can choose to hide your email address, and messages sent to you via email do not reveal your address to the sender in any case.  The administrator may have configured the board to send you the final part of the registration process by email, so ensure that the email address you provide is valid and working.  To login click HERE.

Does this board use cookies?
The use of cookies on this bulletin board is optional, but may enhance your experience of the site. Cookies are used to enable functions such as showing whether or not a thread or forum you are viewing has new posts since your last visit, or to automatically log you back in when you return to the site after being away for a while.  When you register, you will be given the option to 'Automatically login when you return to the site'. This will store your username and password in a cookie, stored on your computer. If you are using a shared computer, such as in a library, school or internet cafe, or if you have reason to not trust any other users that might use this computer, we do not recommend that you enable this.

This board also gives you the option to use a cookie to track your current session, ensuring that you remain logged-on while browsing the site. If you choose not to store this information in a cookie, the session data will be sent through each link you click. Choosing not to use a cookie may cause problems if your computer's connection to the internet uses a proxy-server and you share links with other users behind the same proxy. If in doubt, we recommend that you select 'yes' to enable the cookie.

What is a Moderator?
Moderators oversee specific forums. They generally have the ability to edit and delete posts, move threads, and perform other manipulations. Becoming a moderator for a specific forum is usually rewarded to users who are particularly helpful and knowledgeable in the subject of the forum they are moderating.

Why have some of the words in my post been blanked-out?
Certain words may have been censored by the administrator. If your posts contain any censored words, they will be blanked-out like this: ****.  The same words are censored for all users, and censoring is done by a computer simply searching and replacing words. It is in no way 'intelligent'.  We should all be adults in this forum, if not please leave.  For the Adults in this forum we all know the proper etiquette for writing and using vulgarity.  Use words that make sense and could be understood by someone that might not use the English language as their native tongue.

What is Instant Messaging?
If the administrator has enabled the Private Messaging system, registered members may send each other private messages.

Instant Messaging 
Sowet.net is about community and communication. And there are plenty of ways to communicate: Posting on the boards, Instant Messaging, E-mail, ICQ, AIM and YIM. Of course, all methods of communication are only available to members.  An exception is when the Forum Staff decides to allow guests to post on the boards: in this case all unregistered users are NOT allowed to do is viewing the Member List and sending Personal Messages to members. 

While e-mail is a good way to correspond privately with members, it has several drawbacks: You must open your e-mail application to write and send the message; the recipient must open his/her e-mail application; check his/her mail and your message will mixed in with all the other mail and it can take sometimes several minutes to an hour for mail to reach the recipient.  As an alternative to e-mail, Sowet.net offers a faster, more private method. Instant Messaging on the boards provides instantaneous delivery to the recipient's Private Mailbox. The mail is sent and received entirely through Sowet.net, so neither you nor the recipient have to open another program or leave Sowet.net. Instant Messaging also gives both the sender and recipient greater privacy: No one's real e-mail address is revealed. Instant Messages show only the handle and name of both parties.  If a recipient isn't online, Instant Messages wait in the member's IM box until the next time s/he logs in and manually reads and/or deletes them. Sowet.net Instant Messages is a self-contained, highly private e-mail system. 

Can I edit my own posts?
If you have registered, you will be able to edit and delete your posts. Note that the administrator can disable this ability as he desires. Your ability to edit your posts may also be time-limited, depending on how the administrator has set up the board.  To edit or delete your posts, click the button by the post you want to edit.  If your post was the first in the thread, then deleting the post may result in the removal of the entire thread.  After you have made your modifications, a note may appear, which notifies other users that you have edited your post.  Administrators and moderators may also edit your messages but this note may not appear when they do so.

What are message icons?
The administrator may have enabled message icons for new threads, posts and private messages. Message icons allow you to specify a small icon to accompany your posting, which is used to convey the emotion or content of a post at a glance. If you do not see a list of message icons when you are composing your message or post, the administrator has disabled the option.

Using Sowet's Code:
For obvious reasons standard HTML code cannot be used in posts. Instead YaBB allows the use of YaBB Bulletin Board Code (YaBBC) in posts. YaBBC is similar to HTML, but safe and standardized for bulletin board use. 

Type This		For This
[hr]
[url=http://site.com]SITE[/url]		SITE
[url]http://site.com[/url]		http://site.com
[img]http://site.com/image.gif[/img]
[img width=80 height=40]http://site.com/image.gif[/img]
[b]Bold[/b]		Bold
[i]Italic[/i]		Italic
[u]Underlined[/u]		Underlined
[s]strikethrough[/s]		strikethrough
[color=Red]Red text[/color]		Red text
[move]stuff[/move]		stuff :)
[shadow=color,glow width, #characters wide]TEXT[/shadow]		Shadowed Text
[glow=color,glow width, #characters wide]TEXT[/glow]		Glowing Text
[flash]http:/site.com/flash.swf[/flash]		Flash Movie
[quote]Quoted text[/quote]		Quoted text

Emoticons

Emoticons are a fun way to express your emotion in your posting. They can help you indicate whether you are joking, happy, sad, or a variety of other things. Each Sowet.net's emoticon uses standard chat-style key-strokes, so it requires no thinking on your part.

Emoticon Type this... :) :D ;D ;) :( :-* >:( :P :'( :-[ 8) :o ::) :-/ :-X ??? or ?!?

How can I change the information in my profile? [edit your profile]
It is your responsibility to keep the information in your profile up-to-date. You should especially ensure that your email address is kept current. You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your username. Once you have registered your username, it becomes yours for life. In extreme circumstances, you may request that the administrator change your username, but he will require a very good reason to do so.

What is the signature for? [edit your profile] 
After you have registered, you may set your signature. This is a piece of text that you would like to be inserted at the end of all your posts, a little like having headed note paper.  If the administrator has enabled signatures, then you will have the option to include your signature on any posts you make. If you have specified a signature, then the board will automatically append your signature to any messages you post. You can disable signatures on a per-post basis by un-ticking the 'Show Signature' checkbox when you compose your message.  You may turn the signature on and off on posts you have already made by editing the post and altering the state of the 'Show Signature' option.

How do I get a picture under my username? [edit your profile] 
These small images are called Avatars. They are displayed below your username on all posts that you make. There are two kinds of avatars: those provided by the administrator and those that you upload yourself.  If the administrator has provided a set of avatars, and avatars are enabled, you may select an avatar that best describes your personality.  The administrator may also have enabled custom avatars, which allows you to upload an avatar image from your computer.