Front Page Basics.
At the top (sorta left) hand bar you'll have 3 options
Forums/ What's New / Members all three have drop down links that are explained by clicking what they mean
Top right is user interface you have your name, which drops down into options like your preferences, avatar, profile page etc.
Your inbox (these are your private messages )
Your bell which is your notifications
Search feature for the website.
Underneath on every page you'll have a lighting bolt with new posts next to it, clicking this will bring you to new activity on rollitup with additional clickable links to new profile posts etc.
On every page next to new activity you'll also have the option to post a new thread. Prompting you to pick a specific sub forum location for your topic.
On the right hand side you’ll also see staff members, and new profile posts
On the main center page you'll find the forums list.
Reactions.
The like button has gotten an upgrade you can hover over with your cursor to react or hold down the like on mobile
Page Jumping
This is slightly only the mobile issue on mobile, when you see the pages you can hold down the number and a box will pop asking which number page you;d like to jump to otherwise on PC first 5 or so should be there.
How to Change your Avatar
click your name on the top right hand corner and hover over your avatar portrait and click the edit from there you are prompted to upload a new avatar!
How to post a thread.
On each page you can click the post thread button found on right hand side which prompts you to pic a forum location or you can go to each specific forum you want to post to and click post thread.
Follow the format of the page to post a thread.
How to post photos
Photos can be done by attaching files or inserting images
Insert image is the little picture in the text box locations.
Click it and it’ll ask to insert an image.
Attaching an image can be found when you are in a new thread post or under the text box when replying to a thread click attach images and it’ll pop up your computer's file
Once uploaded on PC you can actually use the square guideline box to make your photos smaller or larger but slide adjusting with your mouse.
Uploading a video
We do not support all video functions however you will click the 3 dots next to the happy face found in your reply box , from there it shows which videos we support and you may enter in the copied link
How to quote a user or reply
By clicking the Reply button found underneath the users whose post you want to reply to, the reply box will be filled with the user's quote coded for you. Should you want to multi quote several users in a thread you will just click the reply button to each user you wish to reply to and quote. The system will auto put in all quoted material for you until you are ready to type.
Your name top right
Underneath your name you'll have a variety of options
Your News Feed: This people you follow or follow you their content what they are liking commenting etc.
Your Content: Your actual content
Account Details: basic privacy settings, your info , where people can contact you another place to change your avatar,
Right hand side has passwords, privacy , signature change who you are ignoring etc.
Signature **note if you are a new user to riu you will be unable to change your signature until you are established as a member this can take time** This is where you have the ability to upload a signature
Password & Security how to change your password
Privacy Who can view your profile, who can view your blogs, and who shows if youre offline or online
Preferences : What you get alerted to
Connected Accounts: This is really dumb idea dont connect your personal facebook or twitter to rollitup
People you Ignore, should you find a member irritating or annoying, or someone you simply do not like we have a function that allows you to block all their content, please use it it works well
Following: people you follow much like instagram or twitter.
Log out - logs you out of riu
Update your status : Much like a personal status on most social media.
BookMarks This is a new feature you can bookmark a thread by going to a specific thread and clicking the little ribbon looking bookmark on the top right and it should appear here.
The Email/ Your /Inbox ( box top right)
These are your personal messages *note new users cannot access this feature yet * click start a conversation to privately message someone
FAQ
Q. someone is posting what you feel is malicious content , spam or otherwise not acceptable on the forum what can you do?
A By hitting REPORT POST found slightly under the users post it will bring up a box with your report reason
than the mod staff is alerted to the reported content from there we choose whether or not it should belong
Q. I cant access, likes, inbox, signature or other content I just get "no permission"
A This is because you are too new of a user, if you are an older user prior to 2014, however still get this message it is because you did not exceed the useage that xenforo allows for permission prior to the switch from vbulletin to xenforo.
Become active, talk with people, post, make friends read threads eventually you will get permission. This is so we limit our spam on rollitup
Q I cant edit my post or delete my thread why?
A Users are only allowed a maximum of 72 hours before they can edit a post, should you need a post deleted please contact an admin or mod, or make a thread in support we will be happy to assist you can also report your own threads and explain what you need done.
Q I found a bug on the website where do I post?
A Please post in support so we can get the problem fixed!
Q I need a thread moved to the proper location
A You can contact a mod or report your thread /the thread in question
Q My connection to a proxy or tor is NOT allowing riu to function properly help!?
A Not all tors or proxies are compatible with xenforo software, it is best you try a different, however we take user security as a top priority and you should feel safe using our forum without but we understand if you dont, that being said we cannot be a troubleshooter for a program that isnt ours
Q Do you have a rollitup app
A We did it can still sometimes be found in the play store / apple store it wont allow you to buy it sorry.
Q do you have tapatalk
A As of 2015 tapatalk no longer supports rollitups version of xenforo sorry!
Q Can I do a giveaway or contest?
A No , currently we do not support any contents or giveaways done by users as it can cause us legal troubles however you are welcome to for bragging rights
Q Delete my account ?
A We do NOT delete accounts on rollitup we can however ban your account
Q How to change my user name?
A We do not allow user name changes
Q What does well known member, active member or new member mean?
A It justs a way to show whos been here longer it is not necessarily a ranking or position of growing powers
Q What does the pair of glasses me next to a thread
A means you are watching the thread
At the top (sorta left) hand bar you'll have 3 options
Forums/ What's New / Members all three have drop down links that are explained by clicking what they mean
Top right is user interface you have your name, which drops down into options like your preferences, avatar, profile page etc.
Your inbox (these are your private messages )
Your bell which is your notifications
Search feature for the website.
Underneath on every page you'll have a lighting bolt with new posts next to it, clicking this will bring you to new activity on rollitup with additional clickable links to new profile posts etc.
On every page next to new activity you'll also have the option to post a new thread. Prompting you to pick a specific sub forum location for your topic.
On the right hand side you’ll also see staff members, and new profile posts
On the main center page you'll find the forums list.
Reactions.
The like button has gotten an upgrade you can hover over with your cursor to react or hold down the like on mobile
Page Jumping
This is slightly only the mobile issue on mobile, when you see the pages you can hold down the number and a box will pop asking which number page you;d like to jump to otherwise on PC first 5 or so should be there.
How to Change your Avatar
click your name on the top right hand corner and hover over your avatar portrait and click the edit from there you are prompted to upload a new avatar!
How to post a thread.
On each page you can click the post thread button found on right hand side which prompts you to pic a forum location or you can go to each specific forum you want to post to and click post thread.
Follow the format of the page to post a thread.
How to post photos
Photos can be done by attaching files or inserting images
Insert image is the little picture in the text box locations.
Click it and it’ll ask to insert an image.
Attaching an image can be found when you are in a new thread post or under the text box when replying to a thread click attach images and it’ll pop up your computer's file
Once uploaded on PC you can actually use the square guideline box to make your photos smaller or larger but slide adjusting with your mouse.
Uploading a video
We do not support all video functions however you will click the 3 dots next to the happy face found in your reply box , from there it shows which videos we support and you may enter in the copied link
How to quote a user or reply
By clicking the Reply button found underneath the users whose post you want to reply to, the reply box will be filled with the user's quote coded for you. Should you want to multi quote several users in a thread you will just click the reply button to each user you wish to reply to and quote. The system will auto put in all quoted material for you until you are ready to type.
Your name top right
Underneath your name you'll have a variety of options
Your News Feed: This people you follow or follow you their content what they are liking commenting etc.
Your Content: Your actual content
Account Details: basic privacy settings, your info , where people can contact you another place to change your avatar,
Right hand side has passwords, privacy , signature change who you are ignoring etc.
Signature **note if you are a new user to riu you will be unable to change your signature until you are established as a member this can take time** This is where you have the ability to upload a signature
Password & Security how to change your password
Privacy Who can view your profile, who can view your blogs, and who shows if youre offline or online
Preferences : What you get alerted to
Connected Accounts: This is really dumb idea dont connect your personal facebook or twitter to rollitup
People you Ignore, should you find a member irritating or annoying, or someone you simply do not like we have a function that allows you to block all their content, please use it it works well
Following: people you follow much like instagram or twitter.
Log out - logs you out of riu
Update your status : Much like a personal status on most social media.
BookMarks This is a new feature you can bookmark a thread by going to a specific thread and clicking the little ribbon looking bookmark on the top right and it should appear here.
The Email/ Your /Inbox ( box top right)
These are your personal messages *note new users cannot access this feature yet * click start a conversation to privately message someone
FAQ
Q. someone is posting what you feel is malicious content , spam or otherwise not acceptable on the forum what can you do?
A By hitting REPORT POST found slightly under the users post it will bring up a box with your report reason
than the mod staff is alerted to the reported content from there we choose whether or not it should belong
Q. I cant access, likes, inbox, signature or other content I just get "no permission"
A This is because you are too new of a user, if you are an older user prior to 2014, however still get this message it is because you did not exceed the useage that xenforo allows for permission prior to the switch from vbulletin to xenforo.
Become active, talk with people, post, make friends read threads eventually you will get permission. This is so we limit our spam on rollitup
Q I cant edit my post or delete my thread why?
A Users are only allowed a maximum of 72 hours before they can edit a post, should you need a post deleted please contact an admin or mod, or make a thread in support we will be happy to assist you can also report your own threads and explain what you need done.
Q I found a bug on the website where do I post?
A Please post in support so we can get the problem fixed!
Q I need a thread moved to the proper location
A You can contact a mod or report your thread /the thread in question
Q My connection to a proxy or tor is NOT allowing riu to function properly help!?
A Not all tors or proxies are compatible with xenforo software, it is best you try a different, however we take user security as a top priority and you should feel safe using our forum without but we understand if you dont, that being said we cannot be a troubleshooter for a program that isnt ours
Q Do you have a rollitup app
A We did it can still sometimes be found in the play store / apple store it wont allow you to buy it sorry.
Q do you have tapatalk
A As of 2015 tapatalk no longer supports rollitups version of xenforo sorry!
Q Can I do a giveaway or contest?
A No , currently we do not support any contents or giveaways done by users as it can cause us legal troubles however you are welcome to for bragging rights
Q Delete my account ?
A We do NOT delete accounts on rollitup we can however ban your account
Q How to change my user name?
A We do not allow user name changes
Q What does well known member, active member or new member mean?
A It justs a way to show whos been here longer it is not necessarily a ranking or position of growing powers
Q What does the pair of glasses me next to a thread
A means you are watching the thread
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