Discussion forum instructions
Members of the IIA can start discussion threads within the main conferences of the forums. They can also post responses to threads of discussion.
Set up
To be able to use the forums members must first select a nickname and, if they wish, give themselves a avatar.
Nicknames are set within the 'My forum preferences' page, found in the 'My profile' area on the members homepage (members must log in to access this page). This allows members to post with anonymity within the forums. Nicknames should and can be anything but nothing crass or rude.
The avatar is managed for you by a web based service called ‘Gravatar’. Please follow their instructions on setting up this option.
Members please note that once you have created your nickname and avatar you will need to log out and then log back in again before these take effect and you can begin posting.
Structure
Some areas of the site are visible to members of the public. But non members cannot post to the forums or see the forum responses with the exception of the last conference, Questions from internal audit stakeholders.
This conference is to allow non members to raise questions with the membership of the IIA and view their commentary. The outcomes from this and any other forum discussions may be used by the IIA for further developmental work for the membership or profession.
Forum controls
To post - you need to set your nickname. Until you set this you will not be able to post in the fora.
Starting a discussion - either a thread or responding to a current discussion follows the same format. Within the message body you have some controls over appearance of text and formatting as you have with standard word processing packages.
On submitting - to a new discussion thread or response, you material will be live on the site.
Moderation
All moderation is community based. These are member forums.