Welcome to the Forum
This is a public forum—anyone can read the posts, but only registered users can write new posts, reply to existing posts or access the Direct Messaging function.
Getting Started
We know that writing your first post can feel difficult—often, the hardest part is knowing what to say.
Start wherever feels right for you. You might want to:
- Ask a question to other forum users
- Share a bit about why you're here
- Talk about what kind of support you're looking for
- Express how you're feeling
- Or simply read through existing posts and take comfort in knowing you're not alone
Whatever you choose, we hope you find this space helpful and supportive.
Finding Your Way Around
On the homepage, you’ll see categories that group similar posts together. This helps make it easier to find the information or support you’re looking for.
Registering & Logging In
To post or reply, you’ll need to register and log in. Registration requires:
- An email address (kept confidential)
- A username (visible to others—please choose one that doesn’t identify you personally)
- A password
Please carefully read the Forum Agreement before you register with the forum.
Moderation
Our moderators check the forum twice a day (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to ensure posts follow the forum guidelines. Please note that if your account is under moderation, your post will not appear publicly until a moderator has approved it. They may edit or remove posts if needed, but you can also edit or remove your posts yourself at any point. You can find an outline of the moderation categories here:
New user - moderation required
All new users will require their first post to be reviewed.
New posts automatically approved
Future posts will not require moderation.
Permanent moderation required
All future posts will require moderation.
Once the moderator team has enough information about your situation and is satisfied that it matches the forum's intended purpose and that you’ll adhere to the guidelines, you will be taken off moderation. Your posts will then automatically appear on the forum when you click ‘post/ post reply’.
Posting & Replying
To write a post: Go to the category that best fits your topic.
Click ‘New Post’
If you're new to the forum, it might be helpful to start in the ‘Welcome and new users’ category.
Others can reply to your post to offer support, share experiences, or suggest helpful resources. You can also reply to others by clicking ‘Post Reply’.
Sometimes, moderators may move posts to a more suitable category or close replies on older threads.
Searching the Forum
Use the search bar at the top of the page to find posts, topics, or keywords that matter to you. Please note that the search bar will use your key words to find what you are looking for. For example, if you are searching “criminal justice system”, the system will automatically search for posts mentioning “criminal”, “justice” and “system” separately. It might therefore be helpful to limit the number of terms you are using where possible, to ensure that you get the most helpful results.
If you have any questions or concerns about using the forum, please contact us on forum@lucyfaithtfull.org.uk