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Common
 
 
Please follow the steps below:

Click on 'Settings' to go to your profile settings.

Choose 'Edit Profile', you should be able to see the option to edit your name (full name).

Type in your desired name, and then click Save Changes. Top
 
 
Please follow the steps below to resolve this issue:

Check your email application's spam or junk folder or filter.

Check that you're trying to log in from the correct email address.

Please note that some emails may be blocked by your ISP (internet service provider).

If you're still having trouble after the above steps, please click here. Top
 
 
Please click here to request a new password for your account.

If you are not the account owner and are attempting to sign up for an account, then please be aware that you can only sign up for one hottDhaka account per email address. Email addresses are offered for free by many websites (e.g., Yahoo!, Gmail). Top
 
 
Unfortunately we do not support email addresses with generic prefixes (e.g. info@, webmaster@ etc.). You will need to use a personal email address that does not contain this type of prefix. Since email addresses of this nature are typically used for organizations and businesses, we do not allow them to be used for personal hottDhaka accounts. There are no exceptions to this rule. Top
 
 
In order to be eligible to sign up for hottDhaka, users must be thirteen (13) years of age or older. Top
 
 
From our Sign Up page, just provide us with your full name, email address, birthday, and desired password.

After you complete the sign up form, we will send an email to the address you provided. Clicking on the confirmation link will complete the sign up process. Top
 
 
When creating a new password, be sure that it is at least 6 characters in length and that you use a complex string of numbers, letters, and punctuation marks. If the password you entered is not strong enough, you may want to try mixing uppercase and lowercase letters or make your password longer. Ideally, the password you select should be easy for you to remember but hard for someone else to figure out. For added security, your hottDhaka password should also be different than other passwords that you use on the internet. Top
 
 
Unfortunately, the Friend Finder is only capable of looking directly at email address books for certain email domains. If an unsupported email warning appears, then the domain that you are trying to use is not currently supported by this feature. Top
 
 
Although we're unable to reply to every bug report at this time, we may contact you for more details about the issue as we investigate the report. Thank you for taking the time to improve the site.

Please submit bug reports only here. Top
 
 
Preferences include your personal information, account settings and subscription management. Here you can change your email address, set your privacy levels, manage your newsletter subscriptions and much more. You can access your Preferences via the "settings" link at the top right corner of the hottDhaka website. You have to be logged in to hottDhaka to access this area. Once there, click on any of the tabs. Some of the features are only available to subscribers. Top
 
 
Registration
 
 
Please follow the steps below to resolve this issue:

First, try logging in (with the email address you signed up with).

If you are unable to log in, please copy and paste the full URL (web address) of the link that you received in the confirmation email into your browser.

If you're still having trouble after the above steps, please click here Top
 
 
Please select the option that best describes your issue:

I'm trying to sign up for a new account to use as a personal profile: While signing up for a personal profile, please ensure that your full name does not contain any invalid punctuation and that it contains a last name. If you're still having problems signing up for a personal profile, please submit a report.

I'm trying to register a presence for a business, product, or public figure: We do not allow these entities to maintain personal profiles. Top
 
 
You register by clicking on the 'Register' link near the top of the page. You will be asked to choose a user name, password and enter a valid email address. In addition there will be some other fields to which you will be invited to respond. Some will be mandatory while others are optional. Once this is complete you will either be fully registered, or in some cases you may have to click on a link in an 'activation email' sent to your email address. Once you have done this you will be registered.

Note that entering your email address will not leave you open to 'spam', as you can choose to hide it from other board users. You'll probably be able to allow other registered users to contact you via email, but the system won't display your email address to them unless you give permission.

If you are under the age of 13, the administrator may require that a parent or guardian provide consent before allowing you to complete the registration process. More information about this is available during the registration process. Top
 
 
hottSpots
 
 
You can create an spot by going to the hottSpots page and then clicking "Create an Spot (http://www.hottdhaka.com/images/actions/add_spot_action.gif)"

You can also include brunches(http://www.hottdhaka.com/images/actions/add_branch.gif) of any your added spot by clicking Add a Brunch(http://www.hottdhaka.com/images/actions/add_branch.gif) button. Top
 
 
Your site is mostly likely to be unapproved by the Admin or still at the queue. If you added spot doesn't show up within two weeks time, then consider it as an unapproved spot.

This does not mean that we delete your added spot. It remains in our database. You can contact the Admin or the assigned moderators about the spot and can ask for queries.
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You can Subscribe to a Spot to get the updates (when made by admin or users) on that specific spot as notifications and also, Share a Spot if you want your friends to take a look into any spot. Top
 
 
Yes, by choosing the correct Recur Type. In this scenario, you should choose Weekly as the Recur Type. Top
 
 
Sorry! You can't make your spot feature unless you have paid for the admin facilities. Contact us here if you want to feature your spot.

You can also click the Advertise with us button to get to the contact page. Top
 
 
hottEvents
 
 
You can create an event by going to the hottEvents page and then clicking "Create an Event" button Top
 
 
To invite people to your event, first navigate to the event's main page and click "Invite People to this Event." http://www.hottdhaka.com/hottevents/invite.php?action=invite&id=67

When you are done adding names to this list, make sure to click the "Invite" button to complete the process.

If you have friends that are not on hottDhaka, you can invite them by clicking on 'add friends' from 'Attendees/Invitees/Fans' list .You can also look up your friends' email addresses using our Friend Finder.
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If your city or town does not appear after typing it into the 'Location' field on the Edit Event page, please submit your request to any of the Admin or Moderator of the site. Top
 
 
Yes, by choosing the correct Recur Type. In this scenario, you should choose Weekly as the Recur Type. Top
 
 
You can invite an unlimited number of people to events, but you can only invite 100 people at a time. Once you invite the first 100 people, you can then start inviting more. In addition, you can only have 300 pending invites at one time for an event; therefore some people will have to respond to your event invite before you can add more. Top
 
 
Want to post some photos to entice people to come to your event? Better yet, do you want to post some photos that will allow guests to remember what actually happened? Event administrators can select if they want to allow photos to be posted on the "Edit Event" (http://www.hottdhaka.com/images/actions/edit_event.gif) page. If photos are turned on, the Admin has the choice to allow either all event invitees or only Admin to post.



If you are allowed to add photos, you can make your contribution by selecting "Add Photos" (http://www.hottdhaka.com/images/actions/add_photo.gif) from the main page of the event. You can select up to five photos to add at a time or move as many photos as you want from any photo albums you already have on hottDhaka. If this is an open event, the photos will be visible to everyone who views it. The photos posted on closed and secret events are only visible to other people who were invited. Please remember that Admin have the ability to remove photos that they do not want to be associated with their event. Top
 
 
Events have two different privacy options:

Public: Anyone can add themselves to the guest list without approval. They can see the event information, Comments, and photos.

Private: Only Friends from the Event Creator's Friend list can see and access these events. Top
 
 
Sure, we'll do anything to help you throw a better party. If you have friends that are not on HottDhaka, you can invite them by clicking on 'add friends' from 'Attendees/Invitees/Fans' list .You can also look up your friends' email addresses using our Friend Finder. Top
 
 
This can be done on the Event Profile itself or on the Events page. Click on 'Owner Only Action' and then choose 'Remove this event' (http://www.hottdhaka.com/images/actions/delete_event.gif) Top
 
 
You may edit the time of an upcoming event you admin by going to "Owner/Admin Only Actions" tab of the Event page. Then choose 'Edit Event Timings' (http://www.hottdhaka.com/images/actions/edit_event.gif) then 'New Timing', enter the new timing and then click 'Set Timing'. If all done correctly, you should see the 'Record Updated' under Update status message. Click 'Reload List' to confirm. You can also delete the old timing if you have to. Top
 
 
sorry! You can't make your event feature unless you have paid for the admin facilities. Contact us here if you want to feature your event.

You can also click the Advertise with us button to get to the contact page. Top
 
 
hottTalk
 
 
'Sticky' threads are created by moderators or administrators, and remain 'stuck' to the top of the listing, even if they haven't had any posts recently. Their purpose is to keep important information visible and accessible at all times. Top
 
 
To read a thread, click on its title. Each post in a thread is created by a member or a guest. You'll see some brief information about the member who created the thread above the main post message. In some cases it will be to the side of the post.

To post a reply to an existing thread, click on the 'Post Reply' button. If the 'Post Reply' button does not appear, it could mean that you are not logged in as a member, or that you do not have permission to reply, or that the thread has been closed to new replies. Top
 
 
If you have registered and are logged in, you may be able to edit and delete your posts (although the administrator may have turned off this option). Your ability to edit your posts may be time-limited, depending on how the administrator has set up the forum.

To edit or delete your posts, click the Edit button by the particular post. If your post was the first in the thread, then deleting it may remove the entire thread.

Once you've made your modifications, a note may appear to inform other users that you have edited your post.

If the edit time and date appear as a link you can click on this to see the differences between the original and edited versions, or between edits if there have been multiple edits. Top
 
 
Administrators and moderators may also edit your messages. If they do, there may not be a note telling other users that the post was modified. Top
 
 
When you post a new thread, you may also have the option to create a poll.

This allows you to ask a question and specify a number of possible responses. Other members will then be able to vote for the response they wish, and the results of the voting will be displayed in the thread.

An example poll might be:

What is your favorite color?

  • Red

  • Blue

  • Yellow

  • Green

  • Sky-blue

  • Pink with yellow spots

To create a poll when you post a new thread, simply click the ' Post a Poll' and set the number of possible responses you want to include.

When you click the submit button, you will be taken to the poll creation page, where you can specify the question and the list of responses you want to include. Top

 
 
To vote in a poll, simply select which option you want to vote for, and click the 'Vote!' button. Sometime you can choose more than one option. You can see the current results for a poll before you vote by clicking the 'View Results' link. Voting in a poll is entirely optional. You may vote for any of the available options, or cast no vote at all.

Note whether or not a poll is a public poll. If it is, any votes you cast will be attributable to you.

Generally, once you have voted in a poll, you will not be able to change your vote later, so place your vote carefully!

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To attach a file to your post, you need to be using the main 'New Post' or 'New Thread' thread.

On this page, below the message box, you will find a button labeled 'Upload'. Clicking this button will open a new window for uploading attachments. You can upload an attachment either from your computer or from another URL by using the appropriate box on this page. Alternatively you can click the Attachment Icon to open this page.

To upload a file from your computer, click the 'Browse' button and locate the file. To upload a file from another URL, enter the full URL for the file in the second box on this page. Once you have completed one of the boxes, click 'Upload'.

Once the upload is completed the file name will appear below the input boxes in this window. You can then close the window to return to the new post screen. Top
 
 
You can upload .jpg, .gif, .png and .mp3 files. The maximum file size for image is 2MB and for audio is 10MB . Files that are larger than these sizes will be rejected. There may also be an overall quota limit to the number of attachments you can post to the board. Top
 
 
Login
 
 
Please select the option that best describes your issue: Top
 
 
You can reset your password by clicking here. However, if you know your password and want to change it, you can change it from the "Settings" tab on the Account page. Top
 
 
Please follow the steps below to resolve this issue:

Check your email application's spam or junk folder or filter.

Please note that some emails may be blocked by your ISP (internet service provider).

If you're still having trouble after the above steps, please click here Top
 
 
Please note that you can log in with any email address you have added to your account. You can change your login email address in the Settings tab of the Account page.

If you forgot your password or would like it reset, click here to reset your password.

If you are having trouble accessing an existing account on the site, please do not create another account, as this is a violation of our Terms of Use and may delay resolution of the issue. Top
 
 
If you are prompted to reset your password every time you log in, your problem may be related to your internet browser. Please follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Follow these instructions to clear your browser's cache and cookies.

2. If you continue to experience problems, reset your password and log in.

3. If you logout and confirm that you cannot log back in, please contact us. Top
 
 
For security reasons, hottDhaka does not have the ability to send you a copy of your current password. However, you can reset your password here. Top
 
 
Make sure that the email associated with your account is secure.

If you're having trouble logging in with your normal email and password, try resetting your password using the link on the login page. An email will be sent to you with steps for completing the process.

If the email on your account has been changed, or if you are unable to access your profile, please send us information about the account so we can look into it further and hopefully restore access. Top
 
 
Never click suspicious links: It is possible that your friends could unwillingly send spam, viruses, or malware through hottDhaka if their accounts are infected. Do not click this material and do not run any ".exe" files on your computer without knowing what they are. Also, be sure to use the most current version of your browser as they contain important security warnings and protection features. Current versions of Firefox and Internet Explorer warn you if you have navigated to a suspected phishing site, and we recommend that you upgrade your browser to the most current version. You can also find more information about phishing and how to avoid it at http://www.antiphishing.org/consumer_recs.html and http://onguardonline.gov/phishing.html.

Phishing is an online attempt to trick a user by pretending to be an official login page or an official email from an organization that you would have an account with, such as a bank or an email provider, in order to obtain a user's login and account information. In the case of a phishing login page, the login page may look identical to the login page you would normally go to, but the website does not belong to the organization you have an account with (the URL web address of the website should reflect this). In the case of a phishing email, the email may look like an email you would get from the organization you have an account with and get emails from, but the link in the email that it directs you to takes you to the above phishing login page, rather than a legitimate login page for that organization.

To prevent your account information from being obtained in a phishing scheme, only log in to legitimate pages of the websites you have an account with. For example, "www.hottDhaka.example.com" is not a legitimate hottDhaka page on the "www.hottDhaka.com" domain, but "www.hottDhaka.com/example" is a legitimate hottDhaka page because it has the "hottDhaka.com" domain. When in doubt, you can always just type in "hottDhaka.com" into your browser to return to the legitimate hottDhaka site.

Have a unique, strong password: From the Account Settings page, be sure to use a different password than you use for other sites or services, made up of a complex string of numbers, letters, and punctuation marks that is at least six characters in length. Do not use words found in the dictionary.

Run anti-virus software: If your computer has been infected with a virus or with malware, you will need to run anti-virus software to remove harmful programs and keep your information secure.

For Windows:

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/viruses/xp/av.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/default.mspx

For Apple/Mac OS:

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If you have received a hottDhaka account confirmation email in error, it's likely that someone has mistakenly attempted to register using your email address. As long as you do not click the link contained in the email, no action will be taken, and no account will be created. Top
 
 
hottDhaka is committed to protecting your information. We have industry standard and proprietary network monitoring tools constantly running in our system in order to prevent security breaches and protect the security of your data. Top
 
 
hottDhaka respects your privacy. We don't distribute your user information to marketers or spammers. You can read more about this in our Privacy Policy. Top
 
 
Please try copying and pasting the full link you received into your address bar. Some email clients will separate the link onto several lines, so be sure to copy the entire link. If this does not work, please click "Resend Confirmation Email" on the Settings tab of the Account page. Top
 
 
Please note that any of the email addresses associated with your account can be used as login email addresses. You can add or edit your email addresses from the "Settings" tab of the Account page. If you are having trouble accessing an existing account on the site, do not create another account, as this is a violation of our Terms of Use and may delay resolution of the issue. Top
 
 
If you have uploaded an image as an attachment, you can click the arrow next to the 'Attachment Icon' and select it from the list. This will be inserted into your post and can be located where you want it displayed.

To include an image that is not uploaded as an attachment and is located on another website, you can do so by copying the full URL to the image, (not the page on which the image is located), and either pressing the 'Insert Image' icon or by typing [img] before the URL and [/img] after it, ensuring that you do not have any spaces before or after the URL of the image. You can insert pictures from your albums in this way too.

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Smilies are icons that can be used in your posts to express emotions or feelings. You might wish to use these to show that you are happy, sad, joking, or embarrassed. For example, if you are telling a joke or being sarcastic you may wish to add a wink instead of writing 'this is a joke'.

The basic smilies are the same as what you would find on any instant messenger system. They are made up of a combination of characters which often show the basis of the resulting image. For example, :) is converted to a smiley face and :( to a sad face or frown. Tilt your head to the left to see this in action as these consist of two eyes and a mouth either smiling or frowning. Top
 
 
Moderators oversee specific forums. They generally have the ability to edit and delete posts, move threads, and perform other actions. Becoming a moderator for a specific forum is usually rewarded to users who are particularly helpful and knowledgeable in the subject of the forum they are moderating.

Administrators are the people who have overall control of everything that happens on the board. They oversee how the board is styled, what forums to create and how to organize them, what information to require from members and who to appoint as moderators. Top
 
 
When you register (and also when you login using the form at the top of the screen), you will be given the option to 'Remember Me'. This will store your identity securely in a cookie on your computer. If you are using a shared computer, such as in a library, school or internet cafe, or if you have reason to not trust any other users that might use this computer, we recommend you do not enable this. Top
 
 
You can clear all your cookies set by the forum by clicking the 'logout' link at the top of the page. In some cases, if you return to the main index page via the link provided and you are still logged in, you may have to remove your cookies manually.

In Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP: Click the 'Tools' menu. Select 'Internet Options' from the menu that appears. Click 'Delete Cookies' on the dialog box that appears. It will be in the center area of the 'General' tab.

In Internet Explorer 7: Click the 'Tools' menu. Select 'Internet Options' from the menu that appears. Click 'Delete...', beneath 'Browsing History' on the dialog box that appears. It will be in the center area of the 'General' tab. Click 'Delete cookies...' on the next dialog box that appears.

In Firefox: Click the 'Tools' menu. Select 'Options' from the menu that appears. From the dialog box, select 'Privacy' on the left. Find 'Cookies' on the main pane, and click the 'Clear' button adjacent to it.

In Safari: Go to Preferences, Security, then show Cookies and either select 'Remove all' or select individual cookies and then the 'Delete' button.

In Opera: Go to Tools, Preferences, Advanced, Cookies, Manage cookies then select the name of this site and click the 'Delete' button.

Your cookies should now be removed. You may want to restart the computer and revisit the forums to be sure.

Other browsers may have a different method of clearing cookies. Refer to the documentation for your own browser if you are unsure. Top
 
 
Commenting
 
 
Profile comments are publicly viewable messages posted on member profile pages. These comments will be viewable by all visitors to this profile, including guest users and search engine robots if the administrator has allowed this. To communicate privately with a member, send a Private Message instead. Top
 
 
Members and Profiles
 
 
Every member has a publicly viewable profile page. This page includes information provided by the member, either during the registration process or later on via the User Control Panel.

There are a number of ways to view a member's profile. Whenever you see a member's name, clicking on it will usually take you to view their profile page.

The members list/hottpeople allows you to browse all registered members, and quickly click through to public profiles.

When logged in, you can also view your own public profile by logging into the site and clicking on your username shown in the header at the top of the page. Top
 
 
To view information about a particular member, click on the user name. This will take you to their public profile page Top
 
 
Another useful email function is the ability to send a friend a link to a thread you think they may find interesting. Whenever you view a thread, you will find a link called 'Share' on the page which will allow you to send a brief message to anyone you like. Your referrer ID is added to the link you send, so if your friend registers on this forum as a result of viewing the link you sent to them, your referrals total will automatically be credited. Top
 
 
Registered members may also be able to send messages to other members using the private messaging system. Top
 
 
You will find 'Report' links in many places throughout the board. These links allow you to alert the board staff to anything which you find to be offensive, objectionable or illegal.

However, we currently don't have any option to Report users but you can report them here. Top
 
 
The report goes directly to the admin panel, where only the site admin and assigned moderators can take action against the report made. Top
 
 
No. It will not be published. Top
 
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