This will return you to the topic prompt. Writing a message Posting a message for the first time can be intimidating. You may want to read a topic for awhile before you post in that topic. This will give you an idea of the atmosphere in that topic. For your first message pick a topic that seems friendly and not too serious.
General topic is a good start for most users.
Forum messages are very similar to mail messages. Type your name and a subject for the header. Replying to an existing message can be done at the prompt or at the message header. New topics can only be created by the forum manager. If what you are writing is inappropriate for the entire community to read, taking the discussion topic into consideration, think twice before writing it.