jargon buster

[dobella]

i am reasonably new to internet forums and often don't understand
the abreviations.
some can be worked out like IMO (in my opinion), one i have seen
for a while now is when someone is sent a "greenie" or a "red".
is there a site somewhere where us 'not so young' computer illiterates
can gain some savvy?
thanks.

[Silent Orchestra]

See the scales on the left, underneath you name?

If you click on the ones underneath mine, it will say I approve or disapprove & offer you a chance to comment on the post in question.

Approve is green

Disapprove is red

To see if anyone has give you a green or red, click on User UP near the top of the page & it will open a menu. Click User Control Panel just under that & you will see what comments people have left for you.

Tip : sometimes, people send a red as a term of affection

Check yours now to see the comment I have left for you.

[dobella]

many thanks for your reply. at least now i know about greens and reds.
seems i have turned off something when i joined about interaction so
apologies if i do not reply to you behind the scenes.
thanks again.