• Use the reactions. These let you share how you feel about other's comments. The most liked content shows up on the Best-Of page.
• Mention others. Put an @ symbol before the username to mention someone and get them notified.
• Update your notification preferences. Use the Edit Profile page to receive notifications when someone mentions you or posts to a discussion that you’ve bookmarked.
• Send messages. You can private message members by going to your inbox, or visiting their profile page (click their username anywhere).
  
• Want to embed a YouTube video, a Pinterest Pin or a Tweet? Just paste in the link. Vanilla will handle the embedding for you!.
  
• Check out what’s going on with other community members on the Activity Page.
  

Tips to creating great discussions:

• Make the discussion title or question as descriptive as possible. A good discussion title is a short preview of your post and is what gets people to click and read. A well written title will also help search engines better index your post which will help more people find your discussion.
• Put your post in the right category. The right category can be the one that has a relevant category name or it can be a category where this kind of post is often made.
• Use tags. Tags are helpful for others to find keyword related posts. It also helps the site admins get a sense for what topics are popular.
  
• Add an image. Images add visual interest and make your post look great when shared to social networks. You can embed an image using the button bar or you can upload one from your desktop or phone.
  
• Mention others. Credit other members if you are building off their previous comments or if you want to draw them into the discussion. Put the @ before a username to mention someone.
  
• Take ownership. Most important of all, take ownership of the discussions that you have created. Respond to comments promptly and thoughtfully. Thank others for commenting on your discussion and help with moderation if things get heated.
  

Here are some guidelines:

• Keep your posts relevant to the forum category.
• Please be respectful of others and don’t sweat the small stuff.
• Please do not post any proprietary material or personal information that you don't wish to be used or seen by the public. Neither CSERS nor the forum admins take any responsibility for the use of posted material.
• Do not post hateful or illegal content. Do not post copyrighted material without proper attribution.
• SPAM and advertisements of any kind will not be tolerated.
• Use private messages to chat with moderators or other members in private.
• Last but not least: politics and personal beliefs are private matters and this forum is not the place to discuss them.

In summary: be polite, enjoy yourself, and help us build a great community.