Hi from an nongeek hoping helpful geeks will answer future questions.

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#315364 8-Jul-2024 09:25

I actually came across this forum by accident when looking to see if other people were having problems with Amazon delivery in New Zealand via DPD (from both Amazon US and Amazon Australia). The most coherent questions/answers seemed to be here.

But I don’t know how to ask a question (or reply to a question) on the forums. (Being able to write here is a bit of a miracle. I don’t know how I did it.)

Can someone explain in simple terms a nongeek can understand about how you ask or answer questions.

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#3257253 8-Jul-2024 09:25

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#3257261 8-Jul-2024 09:37

Hi and welcome

It's very easy.

Make sure you’re logged in.

Click on Forums (right above where your log in name is)

Choose the forum you want to post in and click on it.

Click on New Topic, (in blue on the top right)

Fill in the Subject line

Type your question in the message box.

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#3257268 8-Jul-2024 09:54

You've pretty much started the right way :) Welcome aboard :D

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#3257269 8-Jul-2024 10:03

Welcome to Geekzone, mate. :)

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#3257301 8-Jul-2024 11:47

Welcome to the community. People here are very helpful and knowledgeable. You definitely found the right place to get your questions answered. Just follow the advice above. You can also continue a discussion by clicking on the reply box. It's pretty straightforward.

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#3257384 8-Jul-2024 13:42

Welcome to GZ.

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#3257488 8-Jul-2024 16:32

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#3257544 8-Jul-2024 16:46

Welcome. You'll find all manner of people here from right along the geekness spectrum.

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#3257611 8-Jul-2024 21:34

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