- How do I participate in the Support Group? Do I have to register or log-in somewhere?
- How do I use the Chat Room?
- In the Support Group, what do the acronyms mean?
How do I participate in the Support Group? Do I have to register or log-in somewhere?
No registration is necessary for reading or posting. And, your post will appear as soon as you click the Post Message button. (Unlike other support groups, your posts don’t have to be approved before they appear.)
If you wish to add a reply to someone’s existing thread, go to that thread and click on the Reply tab at the top right or bottom right of the page. If you want to start your own thread, go to the main page at http://mikegamble.websitetoolbox.com/ and click on the New Topic tab at the top right or bottom right of the main page. You’ll be taken to another page where you will enter your New Topic in the Message Subject line.
Whether you to add a reply to an existing thread or start a new one, the remaining entries are the same on both forms.
- In the Your Name space, we recommend that you use an easy-to-remember alias instead of your real name. This will help protect your privacy. In fact most of our posters use aliases.
- Even though there is a space for your email address, that’s entirely optional. About half of our posters add their email address. If you are concerned about your privacy, I would leave the email address space blank.
If you add a reply to an existing thread, your reply will appear as the last item on the last page of the thread. However, if you start a New Topic, it will appear about mid-page on the front page of the board. TIP: Most posters prefer to start a New Topic. That way, it’s easy to find everyone’s replies in one convenient place.
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The Chat Room uses Java/JavaScript to operate. However, that function is not enabled until the user (you) does so. The good news is that it is included with all modern Internet browsers. In most cases, you will not have to download anything.
If you use:
Internet Explorer – Java programs are turned off at the High security level. To enable them, click on Tools and scroll down to Internet Options. When the window opens, click on the Security tab and reset the Security Level for the Internet to Medium-High. Next click on the OK button at the bottom. That’s it; you’re done.
Firefox on a Mac computer – Open Preferences and click on Content. Then check the “Enable JavaScript” and “Enable Java” boxes. Next, close the Preferences window. That’s it; you’re done.
Safari on a Mac computer – Open Preferences and click on Security. Then check the “Enable Java” and “Enable JavaScript” boxes. Next, close the Preferences window. That’s it; you’re done.
Step #2:
When you click the Chat tab, a User Login window will open. The window may take a few seconds for Java to start on your computer. Users of Firefox will usually see a blank window while Java starts up. Everyone else will temporarily see a steaming cup of “Java.”
If you wish to set up an account, you can use the same Username that you use on the Support Group board. Then, enter any password you wish that’s easy to remember. Next, enter your email address, click OK, and you’re in the Chat Room.
If you don’t want to set up an account, simply click on Cancel, and you’ll go to the Chat Room as an anonymous Guest. You can communicate with anyone in the Chat Room, but they won’t know who you are unless you identify yourself with the Username you use for the Support Group board.
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In the Support Group, what do the acronyms mean?
ACON – Adult Child(ren) of Narcissistic [Parent(s)]
B – Brother
BIL – Brother-in-Law
DH – Dear Husband
DNR – Do Not Resussitate Order
EC – Extreme Caregiver
FIL – Father-in-Law
MIL – Mother-in-Law
N – Narcissist or Narcissistic
Ndad – Narcissistic Dad
NF – Narcissistic Father
NFIL – Narcissistic Father-in-Law
NMIL – Narcissistic Mother-in-Law
Nmom or NM – Narcissistic Mom
POA – Power of Attorney
S – Sister
SIL – Sister-in-Law
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