Only the subject of each message is listed on the main page. To read the actual message you simply click on the subject. Most message boards use the threaded discussion format. This means the first message in a conversation will be to the far left of your screen. Any replies to that message will be indented just under it.
Users post messages to the board using a form which is usually located at the bottom of the page.
Most message boards will ask for your name, email address, subject of your message and the main body of your message. Once a new message is posted it will appear at the top of the page for other users to see. If you have never used a message board, I encourage you to give it a try. You can find a message board discussing just about any topic. Next month we will take a look at setting up your own web site.