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What is Upstatehiphop.com? What is it's purpose, how can it help you? Well the obvious answer is, it is a website about hip hip in Upstate NY. What may not be so obvious is that it can provide you with a enormous amout of information when used properly. This article will address our forums and their use so you can get the most out of your time spent online.

Forums, which are like real world bulletin boards, provide members a place to post comments or questions, and have them replied to by other members. This allows everyone a chance to see the questions or comments, and review the answers or opinions given. We all have a unique way to look at the world, and by accessing our forums, you may find an answer to a question that you couldn't express properly, or never knew you had. You can find out information about people, products, or services, prior to interacting with them, by reviewing posts about them. Another great thing about our forum is that it's always on, so if you forget the answer to a question, just search the forum and it will be there. Have a follow up question, then post it as a reply, and watch as members come to your aid.

It is important to note that the forum is arranged by topics, and you should ask your question in the most relevant topic category. For example, we have a topic called Video. Any questions related to video should be asked under that topic heading, that way members have some idea as to what type of information to find there. Sometimes it can be difficult to know what topic to post under, for example say you're editing the audio that plays back with a video. Is it an Audio topic or Video topic? The best place to post would be to the video topic, because it is more likely that your answer will involve video software, rather than strictly audio software. If in doubt, post to the topic that makes the most sense to you, and if necessary our administrator will move it and explain why.

When posting a new topic or reply, try to be as detailed as you can so that any answers can be geared toward you specifically. This means give computer specifications, or model , software version numbers, even pictures or video references; include hyperlinks. The more information you provide up front the faster your question can be answered in an unambiguous manner.

An example of a poorly worded question would be:

Why doesn't XAUDIO 2009 software work on my computer?

Too many answers are available for this question. Is it a MAC or PC? What OS? What are your system specifications? What soundcard do you have? What type of speakers do you have connected?

Some members may guide you when asked a question like this, while others remain silent. Just remember, if you're asked to provide more information, and you don't know how to get it, post a new question in the proper topic category.

Answering questions, distinguishes you as a knowledgable individual, and those who post useful information or questions often are considered valuable community members. These members can go on to become paid authors for articles, or forum administrators; who help oversee forums on a daily basis to ensure that the forums are free of junk posts, trolls, and spammers.  Posting to the forums also provides the webmaster with information on what direction to take the site, such as how technical the upcoming articles should be, and what information should be included.

Whether it's a question, comment, or request, posting to our forum is one of the best online methods to interacting with the upstate hip hop community. To get the forums select it under the Resource menu on the left or link to it here.