OG Forum Guide for Members

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Following are the tips I’ve gathered when using Overgrow. These may help you get comfortable with the site.

User Profile

:left_speech_bubble: Can I change my username?

Yes, first 7 days after registration you can change your username in your profile (clicking avatar in upper right corner and go to preferences ). To change it later, you need to contact administrator.

:left_speech_bubble: Where can I get my oldschool badge?

Just participate in this topic.

:left_speech_bubble: Where can I get my custom title?

:left_speech_bubble: How can I add my signature to post?

Sorry, you can’t. Discourse (forum software) doesn’t support this. Its philosophy is about plain and clean view of the essentials - and that is the discussion - post content. Signatures doesn’t fit this philosophy.

Sharing photos and knowledge

:left_speech_bubble: How do I attach photos into post?

  • Drag & drop (it even works for multiple images at once )
  • The upload button in the composer toolbar (keyboard shortcut: CTRL+G)
  • A link to the image (URL on a line by itself)
  • Copy & paste (Chrome only)

:left_speech_bubble: Upload guide with screenshots - How to upload photos (from phone, tablet or desktop)
:left_speech_bubble: How to use and participate in GrowFAQ

User Permissions

:left_speech_bubble: I’m not able to upload more photos / send more posts, what is wrong?

If you have registered today, just read few more other topics and your trust level will increase so you can include multiple photos into single post.

:left_speech_bubble: Explanation of Trust Levels and User permissions

Moderation and civil discussion

:left_speech_bubble: How can users participate in moderation?

Read more about flagging posts:

Posting

:left_speech_bubble: Where should I post my topic?

:left_speech_bubble: How can I use formatting in my text?

Here is handy guide to markdown

:left_speech_bubble: Tags help better organization of topics. How can I select tags for my topic?

Untill you reach trust level 3 you can choose from selection of tags (or ask mod to create one). Once you reach tl3 you can create your own tags. Here is how to select tag for topic.

:left_speech_bubble: How can I rename a topic?

Click the pencil icon next to a title to rename a topic:

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Browsing - Instant notifications

:left_speech_bubble: How can I get notified about new posts and events happening on OG instantly?

If you have browser window with Overgrow open, everything happens and updates in real-time. New posts appear in thread etc. There is no need to refresh browser window.

If you don’t have Overgrow window open, you can still be notified as long as you have your browser open (possibly browsing other sites). Just use allow push notifications in your browser.

iOS platforms

:left_speech_bubble: How to add Overgrow as app icon on iPad/iPhone homescreen

Support Overgrow

:left_speech_bubble: How can I support Overgrow?

  • Donate using PayPal - send me private message if you wish to do so.
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