This platforms means of allowing a list of folks posts if chosen, and links to the posts directly. Is also the way to establish friends list. If you are frightened, stay away from it.
Frightened? Hardly, were I frightened I would ignore rather than ask what it is. I believe I am already friends with all members here, I just don't know what 'following' means on this forum. I do, sometimes, look for certain people (Piney for instance) whom I have had many personal conversations. But usually I read almost all the posts.
No pardner, by frightened I simply meant if any thought it was a stalking or too personal of a set up then it is
not needed to participate etc....just trying to explain it for you....
"Friends " lists and options are common on many forum platforms....and it appears this platform/software etc...only lets
one set up friends from a following list etc...
Once you "follow" someone....on your profile you can click tab of "following" you have selected...and you will have a list
where you can have an up to date listing of each "followed" members postings....so...say you miss checking in for
a day or so....and have missed some current posting's...and you wanna be up on...say...."what has piney or 1shot or
Pistol " posted lately without scouring every forum....this makes that easier....plus...the main "following" list allows
clicking on favorite/followed members to go directly to their profile for messaging etc...and a "result" of this selection
of "who I am following" creates your friends listing...provided the member(s) you select return your invite etc...as
example..I have chosen or "followed" all members..mainly for friendship purposes as well as moderating reasons...my
friends list only has 4 listed...because others have not returned my selection/invite...mostly because such as you...the
concept is confusing or new...I agree with you...thats why you made a good question and I hope this better explains
to all....on the page bottom...one can click on the link "get your own free forums etc " and go to area where you
can find a "forum" about these forums (thousands) and a get a help area/manuals etc....we are not listed on forums
search because we are "private" to discourage search bots etc...but you can search the many other forums by
catagories etc....
Although different from vbulletin or other forum software and missing some known and expected things...it has
become apparent this very stable platform makes up for it in other items etc...please let me know of any
questions or interests ( any member ! ) and I will try to explain....
1shot