Welcome to the ghetto - forum features, how-tos and primers

New members should review this section first to learn about the features offered in this forum.  Existing members can also check this topic to review how to upload, store, and insert images from your computer, how to embed videos into your posts, and other tips and tutorials.

Once you've got the hang of it, introduce yourself to the group in the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] section by starting a new topic and telling us about a bit about yourself, who you are, where you're from, and tell us all about your GRiSO.  If you've got any pictures of you and your GRiSO, throw those in there too.  The more you post, the higher you'll climb in the ranks of the Bravoes.

Icon	Bravo Character	Criteria
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]	Squinternotto	0 Posts
	Montanarolo	10 Posts
	Carlotto	25 Posts
	Tanabuso	50 Posts
	Grignapoco	100 Posts
	Biondino	200 Posts
	Tiradritto	300 Posts
	Sfregiato	400 Posts
	Nibbio	500 Posts
	GRiSO - il capitano dei Bravi	1000 Posts
Icon	Other Characters	Criteria
	GRiSO Capo	Forum Benefactor
	Don Abbondio	Wants a GRiSO
	Fra Cristoforo	A brave and generous friar
	L'Innominato - the Unnamed	- Forum Founder and Big Boss

These are all characters from the classic Italian novel "I Promessi Sposi" (The Betrothed) wherefrom the GRiSO gets its name.

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If there is something you can't figure out about the forum, just send me a PM and I'll get you squared away.

Enjoy your time here in the GRiSO ghetto.

- Steve

I have uploaded a load of GRiSO centric avatars into the gallery.  Just click on the "[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]" tab when you are logged in and you can select an avatar from the gallery, or upload one of your own.

- Steak

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You can now view photos that have been uploaded to the Gallery individually or as a slide show.

Access the gallery by either [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] or the Gallery link in the menu at the top of the page.

There is a category of [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] which is somewhat self explanatory...

Feel free to post up a photo of you and your GRiSO.

Watch this video for a tutorial, then follow those simple instructions:  (View in Full Screen mode)

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Here's my photo:

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Code:

[img]http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/33/01/80/griso10.jpg[/img]

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Code:

[img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZVoPOMDDepg/Ue9V-039mAI/AAAAAAAAAqE/WrZ5spp9KIU/s640/Griso_Carson%2520Nat%2527l%2520Forest%252C%2520NM.jpg[/img]

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Code:

[img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-54-O7VfTLPA/Tw8FcUrP4ZI/AAAAAAAAA54/syej74MhZdM/s1600/08-GRiSO-SE-black-devil.jpg[/img]

Watch this video for a tutorial, then follow those simple instructions:  (View in Full Screen mode)

☜Full Screen Toggle

You can also embed videos from other sources by using the iframe html tags, from VIMEO for instance:

Smokin' the Smokies - courtesy of ghetto member [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] from [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] on [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

Code:

<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/76856990" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/76856990">Riding The Smokies on a GRiSO</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3223540">Gareth Rockliffe</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

In the upper right hand corner of every post there are green + and - symbols that allow you to give a thumbs up for a worthwhile post.  Maybe the post was entertaining, passed on good information, made you laugh or whatever.

If you like a post in a thread, click the + symbol and the author's ghetto cred goes up one point.

The - symbol works too, and takes away a point, but that would be a little harsh...

Love it, or hate it - start dishing out some ghetto cred...

Not sure how or when to best use this feature, but it is now available for all users.

Mark (Beetle) has been designated to lord over this function, so try not to piss him off.

As best as I can, I have tried to add all members to their respective Country/Regional ghettos™. Please let me know if I have miscategorized you and I will make sure to add you to your local ghetto.

I created these ghettos™ (usergroups) to facilitate communications with your local GRiSisti should you want to suggest a local gathering/cabal/ride.

If you click on the ghettos icon in the menubar at the top of the forum you can see the group(s) you are a member of. If you would like to send a private message to your local GRiSisti, you can click the MESSAGES icon in the Menubar and send your message to your local ghetto/usergroup.

In keeping with the truly international flavour here, I have added the ability for each member to designate their nationality within their User Profile.  Feel free to designate yourself either by your country of residence or citizenship.  If you can't find your country/flag in the current list, just send me a PM and I will upload your flag as soon as possible.

Just in time for the World Cup!             

Steak wrote:

NEW FEATURE - "Chat Box"

Not sure how or when to best use this feature, but it is now available for all users.

Mark (Beetle) has been designated to lord over this function, so try not to piss him off.

86'd the worthless Chat Box - Sorry Mark.