How to Create a New Thread

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How to Create a New Thread


1. Click on the forum that you would like to post to. (ex. General Discussion)


2. Click on the button on the top or bottom of the page that says New Thred.


3. Once the form opens the first text box is the Title. This is an important field because it lets everyone know what you will be talking about.




4. Next is the message body. This is where you will put the text and images of your post.




5. Insert an image by clicking the Insert Image icon and entering the url/web address of the image you wish to displayand click OK.




Alternatively, you can use IMG code tags as follows (Remove the asteriks)

[*IMG]http://www.yourpicfilehost.com/12345/yourpic.jpg[*/IMG]


6. Now add a description and/or any particular details regarding the topic of your post. If it's a torrent then, As much information as possible about the upload should be provided such as release group name if applicable, an nfo file if one was provided, cd cover, movie poster, track listing if a cd, link to IMDB if a movie, screenshots, etc.


7. You may want to add any misc info like bit rate and archive sizes for Music if you have not done so already.


8. Add the links to your download. It is advisable that you use a CODE box around your links. You may make a code box by highlighting your links/password etc (whatever you want to be in a code box) and clicking the Wrap Code icon ()

http://www.peerden.com
http://imdb.com/

<add more links if needed>

9. Click Preview Post.

This one should be done by pros and novices alike. This step allows you to check your post and make changes and correct errors before submitting it.


10. Now you want to upload that torrent you created, just below the message box is 'Additional Options' and in there you'll see 'Manage Attachments', click this and a new pop up box will be opened up, click 'Browse' and browse to your torrent folder and double click the torrent file, now click 'Upload', once its finished uploading and you can see it in 'Current Attachments' click 'Close this Window'.



11. Finally, Click Submit New Thread button.


12. Important!! you need to download the torrent from this thread and add it to your client to be able to seed



Congratulations!!! You have made a post at peerden.com



This post will be edited for possible errors and clarifications as needed.


Good luck to you all and enjoy your stay at PD!!!