How to contribute

There are three ways to use this site.

1 To comment on a subject that has already been posted

Use the form below the relevant article. Your name and email are requested only to enable us to verify it is a legitimate comment.

2 To Start a NEW discussion

If you have ‘Something to say’ click here.
On the form, choose a Nickname (optional: use only if you do not wish your real name to appear on the site), enter your Your Name and Email Address.
Choose a Subject Title, keep it short (28 characters or less). Type in Your Message.
Choose a category. Your article needs to be placed in a category for others  to view and comment upon.
Tick the box to say you agree with the Terms, press Submit. Your article will be reviewed before appearing on the site.

3 To become a regular contributor

If you feel you would like to make a regular contribution, then please click here to register.
On the form, choose a Nickname (optional), followed by Your Name and Email Address.
If you would like to leave a ‘constructive’ opinion of the site, use the comments box.
Tick the box to say you agree with the Terms, press Submit. A username and password will be sent to you.
Once you receive your Username and Password click on the Login button seen at the bottom right of the page.
In the popup box type in your Username and Password, enter the four digit CAPTCHA code (this helps prevent spam). Press Login.<
Once you have entered the site, type in your subject heading in the box at the top of the screen (remember 28 characters or less).
In the large box type in your message. Choose a category. Press Publish.
Remember to Logout when you have finished.

Privacy

Your right for privacy is respected. Although your name and email address must be submitted in order for you to contribute, your details will NOT be made available to any organisation or group. If requested, your name will be withheld from publication (a username must be suggested).
Please note: complaints against named individuals and their addresses will not be permitted.

Offensive material

As a guest of the Melbourn Village blog, your opinions are greatly appreciated and constructive criticism is always welcome. However, if you feel you need to insult others, make rude, offensive, or politically extreme comments, your IP address will be blocked and your comment will be promptly deleted.

Problems

If you are unable to use any part of this site please get in touch with us and we’ll do our utmost to resolve the problem and improve it.

Which browser?

This site is best viewed by using either Firefox, Opera or Safari. Internet Explorer 7 and 8 work, but cause a few problems. Firefox is recommended.
Unfortunately, Internet Explorer 6 has become a major thorn in the sides of many web designers. Its inability to show images in the correct way has caused them to consider banning it altogether. As yet it has not been necessary for the whole site but those wishing to see the History Section will need at least IE7 or above. We recommend Firefox as the browser to work best with Melbourn Village websites.