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Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,310 Points:504,000 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 7:25:58 PM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse I don't see a tab for this feature. I have received invitations but am not sure how to communicate back except for using the white boards...is there another communication feature for buddies? Is there anyplace on this site that explains its features other than posting prices, getting points, and entering forums?

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I don't see a tab for this feature. I have received invitations but am not sure how to communicate back except for using the white boards...is there another communication feature for buddies?

Is there anyplace on this site that explains its features other than posting prices, getting points, and entering forums?

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Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:25,954 Points:3,032,035 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2012 9:49:31 PM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse GLM4205: What do you mean "How I post article?" Are you asking how to post daily news articles? Or are you asking how to link to an article? Or are you asking something else?
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,042 Points:798,120 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2012 9:36:12 PM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse How I post article?
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:25,954 Points:3,032,035 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 12:42:10 PM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse Pkrpro: It's no different than it is with Facebook or MySpace, and no different than it was with programs of an earlier period, such as Friendster, Aimster, and as host of other programs that let you have chat "friends". Some people feel enriched by having this association, even if it's a very remote association. After all, look at how many people brag about how many "friends" they have on Facebook......but never seem to talk to anyone in their real world surroundings.
pkrpro Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,471 Points:499,265 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 12:00:48 PM Ignore pkrpro Report Abuse annoying when you have no idea who they are and they just do them randomly
Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,310 Points:504,000 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:13:55 AM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse Thanks to all for the responses! I now understand how the feature works.
SUVFan Champion Author Columbus Posts:13,899 Points:1,631,625 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 9:14:53 AM Ignore SUVFan Report Abuse >all the rest is fairly pointless fluff. < Actually, posting messages, clicking on news articles and voting in the poll are not at all pointless -- they just earn considerably fewer points than the first 5 prices you post each day. But what bytebug probably meant by that comment is correct -- the primary function of the site by far and away is the gas price piece, something that a few seem to lose sight of. Edpap, after you accept a buddy invite (or someone accepts one you send out), you will be able to go to your inbox and select from a list one "buddy" to whom you may send a private message. If you have no other buddies, the "GB Moderator" is the only one listed currently. As you add buddies, they will appear alphabetically below the moderator item. Anytime you want to drop someone as a buddy, you can use the "My Buddies" button in the Community menu to access your list and drop one or more of them, in addition to other things available there.
scoutmaster Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:81,208 Points:3,251,520 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 5:46:54 AM Ignore scoutmaster Report Abuse What do you want to know?
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,372 Points:4,121,680 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 4:58:53 AM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse >> Is there anyplace on this site that explains its features other than posting prices, getting >> points, and entering forums? Other than entering prices, all the rest is fairly pointless fluff. [Edited by: bytebug at 2/22/2012 5:59:37 AM EST]
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:25,954 Points:3,032,035 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 7:51:29 PM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse To answer your topic question, the following is provided in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the website, and can be found by clicking on the Help link at the top of each page: Q: How can I get in touch with another member? Show Answer Link to This A: We now have a private messaging system on the website. After logging, you should see a small envelope icon at the top of your screen. Clicking on that takes you to the Private Message area. While in the Members Messaging Area there should be a link for "Help" just above your buddy list. Any instructions you may need can be found there To answer your last question, there is a starting place; the one I mentioned above; the Help link directs you to getting answers, etc. And thanks for asking where to look. That's always better than randomly disregarding caring about how to participate in a correct and efficient manner. And it's good to see that you're an apparent active price poster for your fellow Pennsylvania Gas Buddy members.