Q:How do I listen to Music posted on the site?
Answer
Click on
Music in the top nav, where you will see a list of Music. Find the one you want to listen to and click on it, then click the "Play" button on the youtube video that loads (you may have to click this "Play" button twice).
NOTE: Only the music marked with the
icon can be listened to
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Q:How do I view Music posted by other members?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the Music link.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says " Forums / Blogs / Polls / Poems / Videos / etc.". It will expand.
Then click on Music in the list of links.
You will see a list of Music posted by members.
Choose a Music, and click on the Music Photo to view it.
Some Music will have a Music Video that you can watch. This Music will be marked with a speaker icon.
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Q:How do I post in the Forums?
Answer
TO CREATE NEW THREAD: Click on
Forums in the top nav, then click the
Create Thread button. Type a message about your topic and your opinion of it and explain what/how you would like to discuss it. Then press the "Submit Thread" button. Your thread will appear in the category you assign and also on the list of
All Threads, and members will be able to view and post to it.
TO REPLY TO A THREAD: If you read a thread and want to get into the discussion: Click on the 'Post Reply' button at the upper right of the page. Your post will appear at the bottom of that thread in the order it was submitted. (or you can use the REPLY button inside each post)
TO QUOTE ANOTHER POST: If you want to address your reply directly to one member's post in a thread: click on the "Quote" button inside their post. If you do this, their post will be copied and be included in your post answer - so USE THIS OPTION ONLY when you want to take exception to what that one person said and direct your answer to them. (If you are the first person to reply in a thread, there is no reason to quote the one above you.)
Be sure to read the
Forum Rules before posting.
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Q:How do I post images in my Blog?
Answer
There are two ways to post images on your blog. If the image is located on the web, you can link to it, and if not, you can upload it to CS.
- If the image is on another website: find the image you want on another website, then right click on the image and copy the url where it says "Address (URL)", then post the url of the image into your blog between [img][/img] tags.
For example: [img]http://www.connectingsingles.com/i/free_online_dating.jpg[/img]
- upload the image to CS: Click on Blogs in the top nav, then click on My Blogs, then click on Upload Blog Photos. Upload the photo(s) you want to include in your blog, then copy the code in the column next to the image that says "Image Code" and paste that into your blog.
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Q:How do I post Youtube Videos in my Blog?
Answer
Go to
www.youtube.com, find the video that you want to post in your blog, and copy the URL of that video. Then paste that into your blog between [youtube][/youtube] tags.
For example:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaA_cs4WZHM[/youtube]
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Q:Why can't I send more than one eCard to a person in a day?
Answer
You can send 1 eCard within a 24 hour period to EACH member. So that a member cannot receive more than 1 eCard from you in a 24-hour period.
The reason for this limit is that many members don't want their eCardbox flooded... even by someone they are interested in. Quality wins over quantity there.
eCards are for 'special' connections and occasions. Use mail for general correspondence.
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Q:How do I join a Group?
Answer
Click on
Groups in the top nav, then find the group you want to join and click on it to view it, then press the "Join Group" button.
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Q:How do I add Movies to my profile?
Answer
To Post a Movie:
Click on
Movies in the top nav, then click on the
Post Movie button. Enter the Title, Category, Year, and Description of the Movie, and click the "Submit Movie" button.
To Add a Movie to your profile that is already on the site:
Click on
Movies in the top nav, then find the desired Movie and click on it, then click the "Add this Movie to your profile" button on the bottom of the right sidebar.
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Q:How do I post a Movie?
Answer
Click on
Movies in the top nav, then click on
Post your favorite Movie button and follow the instructions there.
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Q:How do I Edit Movies I posted?
Answer
Click on
Movies in the top nav, then click on
My Movies. Click the "
Edit" button next to the Movie you want to edit. You can edit Movies up to 2 weeks after you post them.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:How do I watch Movies posted on the site?
Answer
Click on
Movies in the top nav, where you will see a list of Movies. Find the one you want to watch and click on it, then click the "Play" button on the youtube video that loads (you may have to click this "Play" button twice).
NOTE: Only the movies marked with the
icon can be watched.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I view Movies posted by other members?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the Movies link.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says " Forums / Blogs / Polls / Poems / Videos / etc.". It will expand.
Then click on Movies in the list of links.
You will see a list of Movies posted by members.
Choose a Movie, and click on the Movie Photo to view it.
Some Movies will have a trailer of the Movie or the full Movie that you can watch. These Movies will be marked with a Video icon.
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Q:How do I add Music to my profile?
Answer
To Post a Music:
Click on
Music in the top nav, then click on the
Post Music button. Enter the Title, Artist, Category, and Description of the Music, and click the "Submit Music" button.
To Add a Music to your profile that is already on the site:
Click on
Music in the top nav, then find the desired Music and click on it, then click the "Add this Music to your profile" button on the bottom of the right sidebar.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I vote on a poll?
Answer
When viewing a poll, click on the radio button next to the poll choice that you want to vote for, then click on the "Vote" button. This will automatically record your vote, and you will see the results of the poll. You cannot vote twice on a poll, and you cannot change your vote. Your vote is anonymous.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:How do I view the results of a Poll?
Answer
After you vote on a poll, you will automatically see the results. You can also click on the "Votes" tab on each Poll to see the results.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:Where do I find a breakdown of the poll votes by age and gender?
Answer
When viewing a poll, click on the "vote breakdown" to see the voting broken down by age and gender.
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Q:When I vote on a poll, is it anonymous?
Answer
Yes, it is anonymous. It will NOT show that you voted on the poll or what your vote was.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:Can I vote more than once on a poll?
Answer
No. You can only vote once on each poll, otherwise the results of the poll would not be accurate.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I create a Compatibility Quiz?
Answer
Click on
Quizzes in the top nav, then click on the
Create Quiz button, then click the
Create Now button under the "Compatibility Quiz" heading. Then fill out the 2-page form to create your Compatibility Quiz.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I edit a Compatibility Quiz?
Answer
Click on
Quizzes in the top nav, then click on
Compatibility Quizzes. Click on
My Quizzes in the left nav, then find the Compatibility Quiz you want to edit, and click one of the edit links depending on what you want to edit:
- edit basics - edit title, description, scoring text for your Compatibility Quiz
- edit questions - edit the questions on your Compatibility Quiz
- add questions - add new questions to your Compatibility Quiz
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I Tag my Blogs?
Answer
Click on
Blogs in the top nav bar, then click on
My Blogs button. You will see a list of your Blogs with a
Tag Button
next to each Blog. Click on the
Tag button for the desired Blog, and enter your tags in one at a time and press the "Submit Tag" button. Your tag will appear on the
Blog Tags page, and your Blog will be listed when someone clicks on your Tag.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:How do I Tag my Videos?
Answer
Click on
Videos in the top nav bar, then click on
My Videos button. You will see a list of your Videos with a
Tag Button
next to each Video. Click on the
Tag button for the desired Video, and enter your tags in one at a time and press the "Submit Tag" button. Your tag will appear on the
Video Tags page, and your Video will be listed when someone clicks on your Tag.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:How do I Tag my eCards?
Answer
Click on
eCards in the top nav bar, then click on
My eCards button. You will see a list of your eCards with a
Tag Button
next to each public eCard (only public eCards can be tagged). Click on the
Tag button for the desired eCard, and enter your tags in one at a time and press the "Submit Tag" button. Your tag will appear on the
eCard Tags page, and your eCard will be listed when someone clicks on your Tag.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:How do I view/edit my Tags?
Answer
Click
Tags in the top nav bar, then click
My Tags on the right sidebar.
To delete a tag: click the "delete" button next to a tag.
To add a new tag: Enter your tags in one at a time and press the "Submit Tag" button.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:Does Connecting Singles share/sell my email address?
Answer
No, we NEVER share your email address. We NEVER send spam!
We use your email address to notify you when you receive messages/flowers on the site, and occasionally send match information.
If you are receiving spam in your email, consider the following:
- Did you include your email address in the narrative text on your profile or forums posts here or on another site? (against site rules). If so, your email address may be picked up and placed on email lists and you will subject yourself to loads of spam!
- Did you give your email address out to someone you didn't know online? Unfortunately, some people use online dating sites, to build email lists. These people will pressure you for your email address early on, and won't be interested in communicating through the site at all. They will make excuses for not communicating on the site (like using the photo excuse: saying they can't upload a photo to this site and wanting your email address to send you a photo). If you DO NOT give your email address, they will move on to the next target. If you DO give your email address, they will likely not answer or they will insist they didn't receive it and ask you for another email address (then they'll have 2 for their list).
- Think about the other places you have entered your email address on or offline...where you may have been added to an email list
Updated Oct 29, 2017|
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Q:Do I need cookies enabled to use this website?
Answer
Yes, but only session cookies. We use session cookies for security and to identify users to our site. Session cookies are small TEMPORARY files stored on your computer while you browse a website. Session cookies are deleted from your computer when you logout and leave this website.
If you have problems logging in or staying logged into the site, it may be caused by the cookie settings on your computer.
Click here for directions for changing your cookies setting »
**IMPORTANT: If you have a FIREWALL or other security software, this software may be set to block cookies. Refer to the Help manual of the security software you are using to find out how to enable session cookies and allow Connecting Singles cookies to be set. Norton Firewall needs to be set to enable cookies, otherwise you will not be able to use this site.
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Q:How do I enable cookies on my browser?
Answer
Enabling cookies is simple. With your browser open, follow the directions below.
Internet Explorer 6.0
- Click on Tools on the menu bar
- Click on Internet Options
- Click on the Privacy tab
- Set slide bar to Medium or lower setting
- Click OK
Internet Explorer 5.xx
- Click on Tools on the menu bar
- Click on Internet Options
- Click on the Security tab
- Click on the globe that says Internet underneath it.
- Click on the Custom Level button
- A new window will open. Scroll down and look for the section on cookies. You will see a line that reads: Allow per-session cookies (not stored). Click inside the circle next to Enable below this sentence to enable session cookies.
- Click OK and then OK again.
Internet Explorer 4 or lower
You need to update your browser.
Click here to download Internet Explorer 6 »
Netscape 7.xx & 6.xx
- Click on Edit on the menu bar
- Click on Preferences
- Double click on Privacy & Security on the left side.
- Click on Cookies.
- Netscape 6.xx: Click on Enable cookies for the originating web site only
- Netscape 7.xx only: Click on Enable cookies based on privacy settings. Netscape 7.xx Click on Accept cookies normally.
- Click OK
Netscape 4
- Click on Edit on the menu bar
- Click on Preferences
- Click on Advanced on the left side.
- Click inside the circle next to Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server.
- Click OK
Older versions of Netscape
You need to update your browser.
Click here to download Firefox »
Firefox
- Click Tools along the top of the browser window.
- Select Options
- Click on the Privacy icon.
- In the Cookies section, select the privacy settings that best fit your needs.
The following are the settings you can choose: Allow sites to set cookies (with or without "for the originating web site only")
- To accept cookies for ConnectingSingles.com, do the following:
- Click Exceptions in the Cookies section.
- Put ConnectingSingles.com in Address of Web site
- Select Allow to accept the site.
- Click OK.
- Close ALL browser windows, then open Firefox and visit http://www.connectingsingles.com
Macintosh
Internet Explorer 5 (MacOS X)
Choose
Preferences from
Explorer menu
Select
Receiving Files option
Select
Cookies
Choose an appropriate setting.
Internet Explorer 5 (MacOS 9)
Choose
Preferences from
Explorer menu
Select
Receiving Files option
Select
Cookies
Choose an appropriate setting.
Mozilla
Choose
Preferences from the
Edit menu.
Select
Privacy & Security Select
Cookies.
Choose an appropriate setting.
Netscape Navigator 7
Choose
Preferences from the
Edit menu.
Select
Privacy & Security Select
Cookies.
Choose an appropriate setting.
Netscape Navigator 6
Choose
Preferences from the
Edit menu.
Select
Privacy & Security Select
Cookies.
Choose an appropriate setting.
Safari 1.0 (MacOS X)
Choose
Preferences from
Safari menu
Select
Security icon
Cookie settings are shown in window
Choose an appropriate setting.
Opera
Click on the
File menu on the Opera tool bar
Go to
Preferences at the bottom of the
File menu
Click
Privacy and select one of the available options.
Personal Firewall/Security Software Users
NOTE: Norton Firewall needs to be set to enable cookies, otherwise you will not be able to use this site. ZoneAlarm and other personal firewalls and security software may be set to block cookies. Please refer to the HELP manual of the security software you are using to find out how to enable session cookies and allow Connecting Singles cookies to be set. If you are unsure that the personal security software is causing a problem, temporarily disable it and try logging in again. If you are able to log in with the security software disabled, then you'll need to modify the cookie settings located in your particular security software package to allow it to accept cookies.
After enabling cookies, if you still can't login
Try the following things:
- Delete all your cookies
- Check to see that your computer system time is accurate. Cookies are time sensitive and may not work if your computer date is incorrect by a large amount.
- Check your firewall and make sure it accepts cookies
- Turn off any third party programs or control panels that automatically reject cookies.
- Try opening a new browser window, and typing in http://www.connectingsingles.com in the address bar.
- If that still doesn't work, as a last resort:
Upgrade your browser.
Click here to download Internet Explorer 6 » or
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Q:Do I need JavaScript enabled to use this website?
Answer
Yes. The website works faster and more efficient with JavaScript. Your browser probably has JavaScript enabled unless you have changed browser settings to disable it.
Click here for directions to enable Javascript »
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Q:How do I enable JavaScript on my browser?
Answer
Enabling JavaScript is simple. With your browser open, follow the directions below.
Firefox
- Click on Tools on the menu bar
- Select Options then click on Content
- Make sure Enable Javascript is checked and click OK
Internet Explorer 7 & 6.xx & Internet Explorer 5.5
- Click on Tools on the menu bar
- Click on Internet Options
- Click on the Security tab
- Click on the globe that says Internet underneath it.
- Click on the Custom Level button
- A new window will open. Scroll down and look for the section on Scripting. You will Active Scripting. Click inside the circle next to Enable
- Click OK and then OK again.
Internet Explorer 5.xx
- Click on Tools on the menu bar
- Click on Internet Options
- Click on the Security tab
- Click on the globe that says Internet underneath it.
- Click on the Custom Level button
- A new window will open. Scroll down and look for the section on Scripting. You will see 3 lines that read: Active Scripting, Allow paste options via script, and Scripting of Java Applets. Click inside the circle next to Enable for all three categories to enable JavaScript.
- Click OK and then OK again.
Internet Explorer 4.0
- Click on View on the menu bar
- Click on Internet Options
- Click on the Security tab
- Click on Custom
- Click on Settings
- Scroll down to locate Scripting
- Click Enable for Active Scripting
- Click OK, and then click the Reload button
Internet Explorer 3.xx
- Click on View on the menu bar
- Click on Options
- Click on Security
- Check the box next to Enable Java Programs
- Click OK, and then click the Reload button
Netscape 4.0 or higher
- Click on Edit on the menu bar
- Click on Preferences
- Click on Advanced on the left side.
- Check the boxes next to Enable Java and Enable JavaScript.
- Click OK
Netscape 3.0
- Click on Edit on the menu bar
- Click on Options
- Click on Network Preferences
- Click on Languages
- Check the boxes next to Enable Java and Enable JavaScript
- Click OK
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Q:How do I create a Top 10 List?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the "More" dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says " Forums / Blogs / Polls / Poems / Videos / etc.". It will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "More". It will expand.
Then click on Top 10 Lists in the list of links.
You will see a list of Top 10 Lists.
Click on the Create Top 10 List button at the top right corner of the page.
Enter your Top 10 List and press the "Submit Top 10 List" button.
NOTE: You can add more than 10 items to your List, by clicking the button that says "Add Another Item".
Your Top 10 List will appear on the All Top 10 Lists page.
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Q:How do I comment on a Top 10 List?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the "More" dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says " Forums / Blogs / Polls / Poems / Videos / etc.". It will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "More". It will expand.
Then click on Top 10 Lists in the list of links.
You will see a list of Top 10 Lists created by other members.
Click on a Top 10 List to view it.
After reading the Top 10 List, press the "Post Comment" button.
Then type in your comment and press the "Submit Comment" button.
Your comment will appear immediately under the Top 10 List.
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Q:How do I edit a Top 10 List?
Answer
Click on
Top 10 Lists in the top nav, then click on
My Top 10 Lists. Click on the "Edit" button (
) next to the Top 10 List you want to edit. Then make your changes and press the "Save Changes" button. Top 10 Lists can be edited for up to 2 weeks after posting them.
Updated Oct 31, 2017|
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Q:How do I view Top 10 Lists created by other members?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the "More" dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says " Forums / Blogs / Polls / Poems / Videos / etc.". It will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "More". It will expand.
Then click on Top 10 Lists in the list of links.
You will see a list of Top 10 Lists created by other members.
Choose a Top 10 List, and click on the Title to view it.
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:How do I view Who has Favorited me?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the "Inbox"
dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "Inbox". It will expand.
Then click on Who's Favorited Me in the list of links.
A list of members who have Favorited you will appear.
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Q:Can I delete myself from another members Favorites List?
Answer
no, you cannot. It is their list.
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