What is Cross-Posting?
When your post doesn’t fit in only one category or you want feedback from more than one specialty area, you may want to post it to multiple Message Board folders. We call this creating a Cross-Post.
- Your post will appear in the original folder and in any secondary folders.
- Posts in secondary folders contain a link back to the original post.
- Links to all Cross-Posts will appear in the Discussion Tools at the bottom of the discussion.
How do I Cross-Post?
- After posting your original message, scroll down to the bottom of the discussion viewer page and look for the Administration Tools section.
- Click the Cross-Post button on Administration Tools.
- A new window will pop up where you can select the Boards and Folder you want for your cross-post.
- The Last 10 Folders drop-down will show you the last 10 folders you've cross-posted into.
- Click Cross-Post in the bottom right corner.
- After you click Cross-Post, a new discussion window will appear. You can modify the message at this point if you wish, but don't change the pre-populated URL. It's a good idea to add a brief description of the reason for the Cross-Post.
- NOTE: Once you post the message, the URL text will appear in the discussion window as a link. When someone visits the secondary folder and clicks on your link, they'll be redirected to your original post. This keeps all the information about your case in one place.
| Tip: If you have changed your message board preferences to prevent Auto-Subscriptions, click the orange Subscribe button near the bottom left of your original discussion thread to be notified when responses are posted. Each time a response is posted, you'll receive an email at the preferred email address on your VIN membership record. |
More Help
For more detailed help with cross-posting, watch this VIN U video.
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