How to post a new question to the forum (for Newbies)

jgram2

1: Select an appropriate category-if you’re uncertain, use a keyword in your question as a search term in the search field, upper right of the home page. Look at the Categories in the search returns and pick the category that makes the most sense to you. Return to the home page.
2: Tap on New Discussion at the top of the threads on the home page, select the category from the drop down list and type your question in the narrative box
3: Tap Post Discussion

Your question appears on the home page below discussions which are “pinned” in place. As additional new discussions are posted, each discussion drops down until it’s on page 2, then 3 etc. Your discussion will also appear in the Category you select and will move down that page more slowly.

If you want everyone to see a question, Don’t post by tapping on Activity-most of us don’t check that bulletin board or wall area every day so it will not be read, nor answered. Even if you do get an answer, it’s just one answer and discussions there aren’t very fruitful. It can happen, but you really want the Hive brain working to help you.

If you want to direct a question or comment to a specific member, read the instructions about how to send a private message which is  in this same category.

Finally, Thanks to @ScottG, we now know the appropriate designation is Don’t Announce!