Posting Messages

• You may post a message by clicking on either the POST A NEW MESSAGE or REPLY TO A MESSAGE links from the discussion indices or when reading a message. The first option initiates a new thread. The second option places your message in the same thread as the message you are reading.

• Select a topic from the drop-down menu on the upper right hand corner. In most cased you will choose the day's agenda topic. You can select a different topic if your posting relates to agenda items that have been dealt with on previous days.

• Fill in your name and e-mail address.

• Either type your message in the message box, or compose your message in a word processor (so that you can edit it more easily), save it in text format and then paste it into the message box.

• We offer a few tips for composing your message:
  • When replying to a message consider snipping the relevant part of the message and putting it into your text. This saves others' time because they do not have to read the earlier message.
  • Stay focused on the discussion topic of the day.
  • Define any acronyms that you use.
  • Keep if messages are concise.
  • When citing an online reference provide the URL, check that it is accurate, and provide a brief explanation of the value of the material.

• Click on the SUBMIT button.

• Your message will be processed and will appear in the message indices a short time later.