The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board FAQ

Your user title changes automatically based on the number of posts you have accumulated over time.

Here's the list of user titles and number of posts for each level:

• New Member: 0
• TVWBB Member: 30
• TVWBB Fan: 100
• TVWBB Super Fan: 250
• TVWBB Pro: 500
• TVWBB All-Star: 1000
• TVWBB Wizard: 1500
• TVWBB Guru: 2000
• TVWBB Gold Member: 2500
• TVWBB Emerald Member: 3000
• TVWBB Diamond Member: 3500
• TVWBB Platinum Member: 4000
• TVWBB Honor Circle: 4500
• TVWBB Hall of Fame: 5000
• TVWBB Olympian: 7500
• TVWBB 1-Star Olympian: 10000
• TVWBB 2-Star Olympian: 20000
• TVWBB 3-Star Olympian: 30000
• TVWBB 4-Star Olympian: 40000
• TVWBB 5-Star Olympian: 50000

The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board does not provide photo hosting. In other words, you cannot upload photos to our server and include them in your posts. However, you can link photos to your posts from photo hosting websites like Photobucket, ImageShack, Webshots, Flickr, or Picasa.

Here's how to link a photo from Photobucket to your post. The process is similar for other photo hosting websites; see your photo site's Help Page for details.

If using Original Photobucket:

• Upload a photo to a Photobucket album.
• Mouse over the photo in the album. In the pop-up box, click on "IMG code". This copies the code necessary to link your photo.
• Now write your discussion forum post. Paste the IMG code into your post.
• When you click Submit New Thread, your photo appears as part of your post.

If using the new Photobucket Beta:

• Upload a photo to your Photobucket Library.
• Mouse over the photo in your library. Hover over the gear icon in the top right corner of the photo to reveal the Media Links. Click on "IMG code". This copies the code necessary to link your photo.
• Now write your discussion forum post. Paste the IMG code into your post.
• When you click Submit New Thread, your photo appears as part of your post.

The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board does not provide video hosting. In other words, you cannot upload videos to our server and include them in your posts. However, you can link videos to your posts from YouTube and other video hosting websites.

Here's how to link a video from YouTube into your post:

• Copy the full URL of the video, e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1234567
• Now write your discussion forum post. Above the text box where you type your message, click the 'Insert Video' icon--it looks like a piece of movie film.
• Paste the URL into the pop-up field and click OK.
• When you click Submit New Thread, your video appears as part of your post.

In addition to YouTube, several other video hosting services are supported. Read the text below the pop-up field for details.

Long before Facebook and Google+ were requiring real names in their registration process, TVWBB was requiring some version of real name as your username during registration.

The reason is simple--people just behave better when using real names. When people post anonymously or using a pseudonym, they say things and use language they would never use to your face. When we use real names, posts are more friendly and the replies you receive are more helpful. I firmly believe that this real name policy makes TVWBB stand out from other barbecue forums in terms of the friendly nature of the discussion we have, and it's one of the big reasons for the success and longevity of these forums.

If you're concerned about privacy, don't hesitate to contact us so we can work-out a username that satisfies both of us. Otherwise, we hope that you will enjoy TVWBB as a non-registered guest.

Please read important notice below about using your real name during registration. Your membership will not be approved if you do not use your real name.

Welcome To The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board!

This online community exists to provide a friendly forum for Weber product owners, potential owners, and barbecue and grilling enthusiasts in general to share information with one another.

Please take a moment to review TVWBB's Legal Information & Privacy Statement. By using this Web site and its forums, you agree to the Terms of Use described on the page linked above and the rules and posting guidelines listed below.

Using Your Real Name During Registration

When you register, your username must be some variation of your real name. For example, John Doe, John D, J Doe, etc. If someone is already using your name, include a city or state after your real name to differentiate it. If you would like to use a nickname or handle, include it after your real name.

We have used real names on this discussion forum for many years because it keeps the discussion personal and friendly. If you cannot provide a version of your real name, we hope you will enjoy the discussion as a non-registered guest.

Guidelines For Posting Messages

• Keep your posts concise.
• Keep your replies on-topic.
• If reading a message thread causes you to come up with an unrelated question, start another message thread.
• Resist the temptation to hit the "Reply" button unless you've got something meaningful to add.
• Remember, the bulletin board is basically about posting questions and answers. It is not a chat forum.

When posting to the forums, please keep things civil. Users are not permitted to, among other things, post abusive, hateful, or harassing information about any person or entity. Crude language, crude humor, and sexual content of any kind is prohibited. This is a G-Rated site, so please post accordingly.

TVWBB does not confirm the validity of information posted on this message board. We cannot actively monitor all the content of posted messages and are not responsible for any messages posted. Remember that the posted messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of TVWBB.

TVWBB reserves the right to delete or modify any message, avatar, signature, display name, or other member profile field for any reason, or no reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the members of this message board, TVWBB, and their agents with respect to any claim based upon viewing of this board and/or transmission of your message(s).

If you feel that a posted message is objectionable, you are encouraged to report it by clicking the "Report Post" icon. We have the ability to delete objectionable messages and we will make every effort to do so, within a reasonable time frame, if we determine in our sole discretion that deletion is necessary. This is a manual process, however, so please realize that we may not be able to remove or edit particular messages immediately.

By using this service, you agree that you WILL NOT:

• Post any material that is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law.
• Post messages, images, avatars, or signatures of a political or religious nature. No proselytizing for religious or political purposes or for any other cause or organization. The discussion of politics and religion tend to degenerate quickly in online communities, so for this reason discussion of these subjects is not allowed. Do not even make indirect references to these subjects in posts. Posts in violation of this rule will be deleted. Members who violate this rule will be banned from participating.
• Include URLs, photos, or HTML code in your bulletin board signature or avatar. (You may post a personal or business-related URL in your personal profile.)
• Post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or by this message board.
• Use profanity of any kind on this board. Posts that contain profanity will be deleted summarily. Repeat violators of this policy (or any other board policy) will be banned from participating.
• Post advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and solicitations. This includes the use of an avatar or signature intended as an advertisement. These are inappropriate on this message board, and will be deleted summarily. Violators of this policy are subject to banning.
• Cross-post (post your message in more than one place on this board). This will actually hinder you from getting a rapid answer, and repeated cross-posting may result in your being banned.

Posting Messages That Promote Products, Services, Events, Blogs or Personal/Business Websites

Most bulletin boards have policies that prohibit people from posting messages that promote their own products, services, events, blogs and personal/business websites—and TVWBB is no exception.

The following types of posts are allowed by bulletin board members:

• If you are a satisfied (or dissatisfied) customer of a product/service/event/blog/personal website/business website, and you do not have a financial interest in that product/service/event/blog/personal website/business website, you may discuss it on the bulletin board. Positive and negative feedback from actual customers is one of the most helpful aspects of a bulletin board for those considering the purchase of a product/service or participation in an event.
• Messages about sales, discounts, promotion codes, free product samples, etc. are fine, as long as you do not have a financial interest in the product, company, or promotion; and the offer is available to the general public.

Those who have a financial interest in a product, service, event, blog or personal/business website may not post the following without prior approval by e-mail from TVWBB:

• Messages that promote your product, service, event, blog or personal/business website.
• Messages that draw comparisons between your product/service/event and a competing product/service/event.
• Messages that answer customer service questions or provide technical support for products.
• Messages that inquire about customer satisfaction with products/services/events.
• Messages that discuss product/service/event development or improvement.
• Messages about sales, discounts, promotion codes, free product samples, etc.

Negotiating Exclusive Discounts Or Deals On Behalf Of Bulletin Board Members

From time to time, TVWBB offers exclusive discounts or deals for members on barbecue-related products from various companies. A member must receive prior approval by e-mail from TVWBB before negotiating any discount or deal on behalf of members. TVWBB will consider the quality, relevance, and appropriateness of the offer to members when deciding whether or not to approve the request.

Identity & Reuse Of Content

We reserve the right to reveal your identity (or whatever information we know about you) in the event of a complaint or legal action arising from any message posted by you.

By posting content on this message board, you agree that TVWBB can quote from, or reuse the content in promotional materials, newsletters, or other documents. If we intend to use content posted by you in such a manner, we will generally notify you as a courtesy.

Termination of Membership

TVWBB reserves the right to, at its discretion, terminate the membership of any user for any reason, or no reason whatsoever.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about how this online community is run, click the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of any page and let us know.