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Jude

Jude Report 11 Jan 2011 00:14

i have just upgraded to post a trying to find message, but i cant and just wondered why. am i being really stupid or is it because i posted nearly the same message in 2006 but had no luck?

ChristineinPortugal

ChristineinPortugal Report 11 Jan 2011 09:16

What problem are you having when trying to post?

You could add to the thread you posted in 2006, saying you are still looking or adding anymore details you may have found since then.

Christine

Berona

Berona Report 11 Jan 2011 10:24

Jude - Check to see if your old post is there by clicking on "My Thread Particiation" on the L.Hand side of this screen. If you received any replies, continue from there - but if not, I would delete it after all this time and start again this way:

Click on Trying to Find.....Then click on New Topic.

Subject: (put the full name of the person you are trying to find).
You can also put his/her surname where it invites you to do so.

Add your query, giving as much info as you possibly can about the person - then click on Submit.

By putting the person's name in the Subject, it shows on the Index page and is easy for all viewers to see. Do not use all Capitals and only enter your query in ONE category (Trying fo Find). Putting it in other categories can duplicate the work for the helpers, who go through all categories anyway. You can find the thread later in "My Thread Participation" on the left hand side of this screen. Keep re-using it to reply to your replies. Don't start any more new threads.