You are required to be a registered CBSSports.com member and create a Screen Name in order to post, rate messages, blog or join a group.
The Screen Name will be your public alias within the CBS Sports community.
MESSAGE BOARDS
Each message board consists of a list of threads created by the community, by default these threads will sort based on what the community finds most engaging. This takes into consideration the number of replies, views and the overall thread score. However, you may sort this list based on info, subject, last post, replies, views, or score. If a thread consists of more than 1 page (there are approximately 50 messages per page) there will be a link to the last page of that thread.
THREAD SUMMARY
The thread summary view will list each message in the thread, with messages ordered chronologically.
For each message, the subject, author, date/time, size of message and score of message will be listed.
THREAD VIEW
The detail view will show the messages in chronological order by default. If a thread consists of more than one page, there will be pagination at the bottom of each page, facilitating the navigation between pages in that thread. Each message is expanded to show: title, score, date/time, Screen Name, level within the community, member since date, user's avatar, the actual message and action links. These action links are:
Reply - You will be able to reply to any message within the thread view, including your own.
Add to Favorites - You will be able to add any community member from the Message Board to your Favorite Members list on your profile page by simply click on the "Add to Favorites" link.
Remove from Favorites - You can remove a community member from your Favorite Members list by clicking on the remove icon that appears in the personal information section of that community member's post. You can also remove members from your Favorite Members list, on your Profile page, by simply clicking the remove icon next to that member's name.
Warn - You will be able warn other community members who you believe have posted an inappropriate message, by simply clicking the "Warn" button below their message. You may challenge any warnings you received if you feel the warning is groundless. The warnings you have given and received can be found on your Profile page, simply click the "Warnings" link.
Rate - There will be a rating scale for each message, therefore when reading a message you will have a chance to rate it, however you cannot rate the same message twice. You will be able to view all the ratings you have given and received from your Profile page, simply select the "Reviews by" (for reviews you have given) and the "Reviews to" (for reviews you have received) links.
PRIVATE MESSAGES
Members can send private messages to other community members. These messages will only be seen by the sender and the receiver.
To send a private message simply click the "Reply" button below the message. When responding check the "Private message" box, add your message, then click "Post".
Private messages cannot be rated.
SORT CAPABILITIES
Items such as replies, views, score, last post, author, subject and type of message are all items that can be sorted on these message boards.
BLOGS
Members at the All-Star and Superstar level can create their own blog.
Bloggers are assigned a unique CBSSports.com permanent URL.
Blogs are accessible through the members' profiles, Community index and CBSSports.com homepage.
All members can view, rate and comment on blog entries, as well as warn the author.
The best offerings from our Community will be highlighted and showcased all around CBSSports.com.
GROUPS
Members at the All-Star and Superstar level can create their own group.
Members at any level can join a group, post to a group or comment to a post within a group.
Your group URL is automatically generated and is based on your Group's name for easy referencing.
Groups are accessible through the members' profiles, Community index and CBSSports.com homepage.
SCORES
As soon as you create a message, blog or group entry you will receive a score for that post based on how well it was written.
Your message, blog or group entry score will change as community members read and rate the post, your score will either increase or decrease depending on how community members rate it.
Your score will be presented on the top right hand corner of your message, blog or group entry.
This score will contribute to your overall reputation.
PROFILES
A snap shot of your profile will be presented along with your postings.
On messages posted on threads and groups, this snap shot will include your avatar, time and date of posting, reputation ranking, level, member since date, and your Screen Name.
On comments posted on blog entries, this snap shot will include your avatar, reputation ranking, level, member since date, your Screen Name/Blog Title, link to your blogger profile, blog entry title(s), time and date of posting(s), and time and date of edit(s).
Your Screen Name will be hyperlinked; this will allow the CBS community to view your public profile page.
To view your profile, simply click on the "Profile" tab while on message boards or your Screen Name wherever it appears in the message boards. You could also click on the “Profile” link on the top of any CBSSports.com page
