[Air Force Brat]

Eh?

I'll admit it - I'm a relative newbie. I never understood what "ping" means - can you explain?
Thx

[js1138]

I'll admit it - I'm a relative newbie. I never understood what "ping" means - can you explain?

I'm sure you will be given a good answer by someone else, but maybe this will add something.

There are at least three major kinds of forums. One is live chat, which FR is not.

Another kind that is rather common, allows posts to the thread, but not addressed to anyone in particular.

FR allows you to address your posts to a particular person or list of people. Posts addressed to you will show up when you click the "ping" link.

[Coyoteman]

Sorry, I have to leave the computer for a while, so I left a placemarker so I can find where things were when I return.

And welcome!

[Junior]

"Ping" comes from the sonar tech lingo used in The Hunt for Red October. It means "I want to draw your attention to this thread."