Q: What is thoughts.com?

A: A totally free blogging community allowing users to meet new people, make blog posts, upload photos and videos, read and comment on the news, communicate via the forums and instant messages.

Q: Is there a fee for membership?

A: NO: joining thoughts.com is 100% free.

Q: Who can join thoughts.com?

A: Anyone age 14 or older.

Q: How can I change my username?

A: Currently you are not able to change your username. We are looking into making this an option but for now it is not possible so please choose a username that you are going to keep.

Q: I forgot my password! Can I create a new one?

A: 1. First go to http://www.thoughts.com/site/contact_form
2. Tell admin that you have forgotten your password
3. Admin will then assign you a temporary password
4. Using your temporary password access your account and CLICK on "My Account"
5. Go to the Left side of the screen and CLICK on "Change Password" under the Account Options section.

Q: How do I Sign Up?

A: Click here to join Thoughts.com.

Q: How much space do I get for free?

A: You have unlimited free space at thoughts.com.

Q: Do I get my own URL for my blog?

A: Yes. You account blog will be under http://www.thoughts.com/username/blog So, if you choose jason as your username, your blog will be at: http://www.thoughts.com/jason/blog

Q: Do I get my own URL for my profile?

A: Yes: Your account profile will be under http://www.thoughts.com/username

Q: How can I delete a specific blog entry?

A: You can do this by logging in to your thoughts.com account and then visiting your blog url at http://www.thoughts.com/username/blog Next to each blog post there are links to edit and delete the post.

Q: How do I approve a friend request?

A: To approve or deny a friend request:

1. Login and click on your “My Friends” link in your top navigation links.
2. Click on your “Friend Requests” link in your left side friends menu.
3. Approved or Deny the request as you prefer.

Q: Can I make my profile private?

A: Yes. You have three options for your profile settings. You can select to have it viewable only by yourself, by yourself and your friends, or by everyone.

Q: Can I make some blog posts private and have others public?

A: Yes. You have three options for each post you make. One post can be private or “only viewable by yourself” while others are for your “friends and family” only, and of course you can choose to have a post viewable by everyone as well.

Q: Can I use thoughts.com to promote a business or affiliate program?

A: No. Thoughts.com is a free personal blog community. Using our services to promote an outside business, blog site, affiliate links, or money making scheme is not allowed.

Q: How do I make a blog post?

A: To make a blog post:

1. Click on “My Controls” link
2. Click on “Post New Blog Entry” link
3. Create a Title, Decide Who you want to view the post, Enter blog post, tag your post, Enter Security Code
4. Click “Post Entry”

Q: How do I upload photos?

A: To upload photos:

1. Click on “My Controls” link
2. Click on “Upload New Photo” link
3. Click Browse to find the photo you are going to upload. There is a 5 megabyte file limit on photos
4. Decide Who you want to view the photo, Create a Title, tag your photo, Enter Security Code
5. Click “Upload Photos”
6. Or, you can also click the “Add More Photos” button to upload up to 3 photos at one time.

Q: How do I upload videos?

A: To Upload a Video:

1. Click on “My Controls” link
2. Click on “Add New Video” link
3. Decide Who you want to view the video, tag your video, Create a Title
4. Click Browse to find the video you are going to upload
5. Once you have selected a video CLICK on "Upload File" and wait for "success" message
6. Then Enter the Security Code
7. Click “Upload Video”

Q: How do I upload podcasts?

A: To Upload a Podcast:

1. Click on “My Controls” link
2. Click on “Post New Podcast” link
3. Click Browse to find the podcast you are going to upload
4. Decide Who you want to hear the podcast, Create a Title, tag your podcast, Enter Security Code
5. Click “Upload Podcast”

Q: How do I Create a New Thread on the Forums?

A: To Create a New Thread on the Forums:

1. Click on the “Forums” link or visit http://www.thoughts.com/forums/
2. Select a Category
3. Click on the “New Thread” button to start a new forum thread
4. Enter your post and click “Submit New Thread”

Q: How do I leave a comment on the Forums?

A: To Leave a Comment on an Existing Thread in the Forums:

1. Click on “New Posts” – this will show all new posts since your last login
2. Click on the thread you want to post in
3. Click on “Post Reply” button and enter your reply
4. Click “Submit Reply”

Q: What is an Atom feed?

A: An “Atom feed” is a web feed that allows for automated distribution of your blog posts. People can subscribe to your atom feed for instant updates of your latest posts. For more information please read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom_(standard)

Q: How can I delete my account?

A: If you would like to delete your account please send a request to http://www.thoughts.com/site/contact_form