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Registration

How do I register to join Infield Parking?

To become a member of Infield Parking, click the "sign up" tab or "login" button that appears in the top right corner of your screen. Fill out the information, and click "submit.". You must be at least 18 years old to join this service, and you must have a valid email address.

After you submit your registration info, we'll email you a confirmation link immediately. If you don't see it in your email inbox, check your bulk mail folder.

Can I still use Infield Parking if I haven't registered?

You can read content on Infield Parking and post certain types of content if you choose not to become a member. However, we believe that the content on Infield Parking is most useful when it is clear who created it and so you must be a member in order to post recommendations, requests, and within Infield Parking discussions.

Infield Parking is FREE, so why not join today?!?

How is my information displayed?

You can see what information other people can see about you by viewing your page. To get to your page, go to the “My Account” tab and select “View My Infield Parking Space”. Users can edit and decide what information they appears in their profiles in the “edit my Infield Parking Space” section.

Browser Support

What web browsers does Infield Parking support?

Infield Parking is designed to display best on the following web browsers:

Users with the following browsers are encouraged to upgrade to a modern web browser, to enjoy page layout and functionality as they were designed:

What are web standards?

Infield Parking's pages are designed for modern web browsers that support web standards, as promoted by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Browsers that follow these standards render pages consistently, offering uniform display of HTML and secure web-based transactions. Infield Parking applies a variety of techniques to design pages that are standards-compliant, and reliance on browser-specific workarounds is kept at a minimum. By designing for a standard, rather than specific web browsers, Infield Parking can offer the best experience for all users, no matter how they view Infield Parking. Most browsers are available in newer versions that support web standards.

For more information on web standards, visit the Web Standards Project website.

Does Infield Parking support browsing on a PDA?

Infield Parking is not currently designed for browsing on PDAs and other mobile devices. However, efforts are underway to evaluate PDA support -- first on key pages, and then on the rest of the site.

But I'm on a Mac using OS9!

Fear not. Mozilla 1.2.1 has decent standards support and is available for OS9. It's available here. Or, if you prefer, you can use Netscape 7.

My Infield Parking Space page

What can I see on the My Infield Parking Space page? (Coming Soon)

Your Infield Parking Space page lets you keep track of everything in your Infield Parking world. It's split up into two sections: a "dashboard" in a smaller grey left column that contains links to individual views, and a wider white column on the right that contains the information in each view.

On your dashboard:

  • Action buttons click the Post button to create a listing, ask for advice or make a recommendation, or to invite people to an event. You can also use other buttons in this section to update your member profile, invite friends to join you on Infield Parking, or to send a personal message to friends that have already joined.
  • My Alerts this section tracks invitations to join Groups, to become friends with another member, and any new testimonials that your friends have written for you.
  • My Messages: these views show you new messages in your inbox, along with sent and saved messages. You can also edit your Ignore list here.
  • My Stuff: here's where you get into just about everything that's related to you. Links to individual views let you do things like track your Groups, change your account settings, go back to people or items you've bookmarked, and check on invitations you've sent, among other things.

On the main "my homepage" view (the first link in the "my stuff" section), you will be able to see three modules:

  • My Groups: this module shows up to 18 of the Groups you've joined or moderate. To see all of your Groups, click the "view all" link at the top right of this module.
  • My Friends: this module shows you up to 8 of your friends, with online friends shown first. If you have more friends, click the "view all" link in that module to see them all.
  • Posts From My Friends: this module shows you blog entries, listings, events, and other posts from people you're connected to.

My Profile

What is an Infield Parking member profile?

An Infield Parking member profile is a free, customizable profile page, where you share information about yourself. Think of it as your online identity page, where you can describe yourself in words and pictures. You can add many types of content to your profile quickly and easily, from simple photos and text to your blog posts, favorite links, and more. You can also customize the layout and style of your page to fit your personality and share with your friends.

What can I share on my member profile? (Coming Soon)

To start with, your member profile will display your picture and your user bio. It will also automatically display your friends, Groups you join, and recent activity like discussion posts and listings.

If you like, you can add more content modules to your profile - there are modules for adding pictures, creating a blog, sharing your Amazon wishlist, your del.icio.us links, and your listings, events, recommendations and other content on Infield Parking. If you publish a blog elsewhere on the web, you can also share that (or any other RSS feed) on your profile. At any time, you can edit or delete modules on your user profile, to keep it updated with what you're doing and who you are.

How can I promote my member profile? (Coming Soon)

If you specify a handle for yourself, your profile will be available at an easier-to-remember URL (or web address), which will look something like this:

http://www.InfieldParking.com/yourhandle

To select your Infield Parking handle, click the account link in the site header, and then click the “Choose your Infield Parking handle” link. Your handle can be any combination of letters and numbers, as long as it's less than 40 characters and does not contain any special characters that would confuse a web browser.

This URL will also be displayed at the top of your Infield Parking member profile.

Can I customize my member profile? (Coming Soon)

Yes! You can customize your profile in two ways: you can edit the layout of the modules on your page, so you can place the most important content near the top of the page. You can also choose a style template for your profile, and select a color and style combination that best represents you.

Who can have an Infield Parking member profile?

Anyone who joins Infield Parking gets a free, customizable member profile.

How can I get an Infield Parking member profile?

It's easy - join Infield Parking now to get your free profile.

How much does all of this cost?

Member profiles at Infield Parking are completely free.

Can I post private blog posts? (Coming Soon)

By default, blog posts are publicly viewable. When you create your post, you have the option to make them "Friends Only", which means that they'll only be viewable by your friends.

What are Infield Parking Alerts? (Coming Soon)

If you choose to receive Infield Parking Alerts, listings posted by friends or within Groups to which you belong will be emailed to the address you used to register with our service.

Manage which Groups may send these messages by clicking the Set your Infield Parking digest and alert preferences link within the Message Settings area, which you can find by clicking the "Account" link at the top of any page. Check the boxes that correspond to the Groups from which you'd like to receive listings. When you're done, click "Save".

Photos (Coming Soon)

How do I upload an image to my photo gallery?

To upload a photo, log in to Infield Parking and click "Account" at the top of the right side of your screen. Click the "Manage Photos" link on the next page: when your Photo Album loads, scroll to the bottom of the page to find the section titled "Upload a Photo."

Click "Browse" to search your computer's hard drive for the image you want to upload. If you like, add a caption in the box below, then click "Upload." You may upload as many images as you like, as long as they're smaller than 1MB, are in .GIF, .JPG or .BMP format, and comply with the policies listed in our Terms of Use agreement.

It may take a while for your photo to upload, depending upon the speed of your connection and size of your photo.

The captions you add to your photos cannot be edited after images are uploaded.

How do I remove a photo from my gallery?

To remove a photo from your profile gallery, follow the upload instructions to add a second image.

Once there are two images in your gallery, you may designate one as your Main Photo and leave the other one up or delete it.

To upload pictures, log in to Infield Parking, click the Account tab at the top right side of any page, and select the Photos link in your account management area.

You may upload several pictures, but each image must be less than 1MB and must be in .BMP, .JPG, or .GIF format.

How do I upload a photo to an Infield Parking?

If you belong to an Infield Parking, you have the ability to place images in that Infield Parking's Gallery. To add a picture, log in to Infield Parking and browse to the Infield Parking where you'd like to upload an image.

Find the Main Photo for the Infield Parking in the upper left corner of the Infield Parking's Home page and click the "add" link next to the photo, then follow the same steps you'd use to upload an image to your Profile Gallery.

Once you upload an image to an Infield Parking gallery, only you and the Infield Parking's Moderator will be able to remove it. If your image has been selected to be the Main Image, however, only the Moderator can delete it.

How do I upload a photo to a Listing?

Adding an image to a Listing will improve your results -- especially if you're posting an item for sale.

To add a picture to your Listing, click the "Browse" button during the first step in"Create a New Listing," and then follow the same steps you'd use to upload an image to your Profile Gallery.

What are Infield Parking's photo guidelines?

See Infield Parking's Terms of Use for details.

How do I know when somebody has commented on my photo?

When someone has commented on your photo, you'll receive an in-system message in your Infield Parking Message Center.

If you've elected to receive Email Notifications, we'll also send an email to the email address that you used when you registered.

To verify this setting, go to the Message Notification Preferences (link) in your Account Settings, and make sure that the "Other" box is checked.

Friends

How do I send a message to another member? (Coming Soon)

To send a message to another member, go to their Profile page by clicking their photo. On the left side of their Profile, click the "Send a Message" button.

The Compose New Message Page that appears will display the recipient's photo, along with a space where you can enter your message. Depending on how the recipient has set his or her Infield Parking preferences, your message will be delivered to their Infield Parking Message Center and/or the email address they used to register their membership.

Infield Parking Advice:

If you receive a spam message from another user, please report it to abuse [at] infieldparking [dot] comso we may take immediate action.

How do I add a friend to my Network?

Have you found someone you already know on Infield Parking? Did you make an acquaintance through a listing, or in an Infield Parking discussion? Adding someone you like and trust to your Network makes Infield Parking more interesting and useful. As you add friends to your Network, you'll have access to more people who have answers and information that can be very valuable.

To add a friend to your Network, log in to Infield Parking and click their picture to view their Profile. On the left side of their basic profile, click the "Add to Friends" button.

The next page will feature the profile image of the person you're inviting to your Network, along with space for you to create a message that lets the recipient know why you'd like them to join your Network. Compose your message and click "Send."

The person you invited will receive your message, along with options to either accept or decline your invitation. If they agree to join your Network, you'll receive a confirmation message. If your invitation is declined, you will not be notified.

Infield Parking advice:

Be specific: if you're asking someone to join your Network because you share an interest or because they know a friend of yours, let them know. It might mean the difference between whether they accept or decline your invitation.

How can I remove a friend from my network?

Log in to Infield Parking and find the "My Friends" section on the lower left portion of your Home page. Click the "View All" button, and a new screen will load displaying your friends on one or more pages.

Click the image of the person you'd like to remove from your Network.

On the left side of this person's basic Profile, click "Remove from Friends," then click "Confirm" on the next page. That person will be immediately removed from your Network. They will not receive a notification message, but the next time they look at their list of friends, you will no longer appear.

How do I invite a friend to join Infield Parking?

Click the "Invite your friends" link on My Account page. On the next page, enter the email addresses of the people you'd like to invite. Each email address should be on a new line.

Infield Parking has already created an invitation message for you, but feel free to customize or replace it with your words. The invitation will automatically be personalized with the first and last name you entered in your Infield Parking account settings, and will contain your email address in the "From:" line. When you're finished customizing your message, click "Send."

The invitation will include a link that brings your friend to Infield Parking, where they'll be able to read more about our free service. If they accept your invitation, they'll automatically appear in your Network. If your friend doesn't accept your invitation within 7 days, we'll automatically send them a one-time-only reminder on your behalf.

If you'd rather invite your friends using your own email program, copy and paste the link that appears near the top of the Invite page. This is your personal URL for inviting your friends to join Infield Parking, so anyone who joins using this link will automatically be invited to join your Network. Consider adding the link to your email signature so people you know are likely to see it.

Infield Parking advice:

Take a moment or two to think about why you're inviting your friend to join Infield Parking. If you think it will help them make up their mind, talk about your positive experiences on Infield Parking, or mention mutual friends who have already signed up for our free service.

How do I invite someone who's not a friend to join an Infield Parking?

To invite someone who is not a friend to join your Infield Parking, browse to their basic profile and click the "Invite to Infield Parking" button on the right side of the screen. On the next page, select an Infield Parking to invite this person to join from the drop-down list of Groups you belong to. You may also compose a message so you can tell the invitee why you think they might enjoy the Infield Parking you're inviting them to join.

Messages (Coming Soon)

How do I send a message to another member?

To send a message to another user, go to their Profile page by clicking their photo. On the left side of their Profile, click the "Send a Message" button.

The Compose New Message Page that appears will display the recipient's photo, along with a space where you can enter your message. Depending on how the recipient has set his or her Infield Parking preferences, your message will be delivered to their Infield Parking Message Center and/or the email address they used to register their membership.

Infield Parking Advice:

Please be respectful and considerate when sending a message to other Infield Parking members, particularly people you don't know. Infield Parking takes harassment and abuse complaints very seriously. If you've received a message from another Infield Parking user that you feel is inappropriate or violates our anti- spam policy, please send a message immediately to abuse [at] infieldparking [dot] com.

How do I manage my Message Center?

Your Message Center on Infield Parking is where all the notes you send and receive from other members are stored. The Message Center contains three folders: Inbox, Sent and Saved. If you activate the Inbox Controls in your Message Center, you can create a special "Other Mail" folder for messages received from people who are outside your network.

Reading Messages:

When you have new messages waiting, you'll see a notification in the Action Items section on your Home page. Click the notification message to see what's in your Inbox, or click "Messages" at the top of any page. An orange asterisk will appear directly next to the sender's name if the message is new or unread.

The Message Center only displays 15 messages at a time, starting with the last message received. If you have more than 15 messages in a folder, you can see past messages by clicking "Next 15" at the bottom of the screen.

Deleting Messages:

Right now, we don't have an option that will permit you to delete messages from your Inbox. We apologize for any inconvenience, and are working on restoring this feature.

Save a Message:

To save a message, check the box in the "Select" column for that message and click "Save" at the bottom of the screen. The message will be moved to the Saved Messages folder.

Forward a Message:

To forward a message, click "Messages" at the top of any page, and locate the note you'd like to pass on. Click the subject line, scroll down to the bottom of the new page that appears, and click "Forward."

A page will appear in your browser that displays all the friends in your Network. Click the button underneath the friend you want to forward the message to, and click "Select" at the bottom of the screen. On the next page, you have the option of adding some additional text to the message that's being forwarded.

When you've finished composing your message, click "Send."

Can I receive messages from other members via email?

You can have your Infield Parking messages forwarded to the email address you used to register for our service -- †just log in to Infield Parking and click the "edit account" button that appears on the My Infield Parking page just above your profile photo. You may also click the Account link that appears at the top of any page on our service.

Click "Messages," then check the box next to "E- mail notifications."

Click "save changes," and messages, invitations and friend requests that appear in the "Friends' Mail" folder of your Inbox will be forwarded to the email address you used to create your Infield Parking membership.

How do I manage my Inbox Controls?

Infield Parking allows you to filter messages you receive into two separate folders: Friends' Mail and Others' Mail. To set your Inbox Controls so messages from your friends receive a higher priority, click the "edit account" button that appears on the My Infield Parking page and select the "Messages" tab on the page that appears. You may also click the Account link that appears at the top of any page on our service.

Near the text that reads "Network Size," choose the group of people whose messages you want to direct to your Friends' Mail folder. Messages from all other users will appear in your "Other Mail" folder.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Save Changes." Your message preferences will be activated immediately.

What's the difference between Friends' Mail and Other Mail?

If you use Inbox Controls to filter your messages, mail from people inside your privacy settings will arrive in your Friends' Mail folder.

People who are outside those settings or are not in your network will be prompted to include your first and last names or your email address when sending you a message. If they don't have this information, their note will automatically arrive in your Other Mail folder unless:

  • They're in an Infield Parking with you.
  • You replied to a previous message they sent that arrived in your Other Mail folder.

Spam Policy

Infield Parking takes reports of spam on our system very seriously. If users are found to have violated our Terms of Use by sending unsolicited commercial messages to other Infield Parking members, we will terminate their accounts immediately. If you receive Spam from another Infield Parking user, please forward the message to abuse [at] infieldparking [dot] com.

Abuse policy/guidelines

If you've received a message that is harassing, abusive, or contains another violation of our Terms of Use agreement, please forward the message immediately to abuse [at] infieldparking [dot] com. To ensure that Infield Parking is a safe, trusted environment where all members are respected, we investigate all reports of inappropriate behavior.

How can I confirm that someone is an Infield Parking employee?

All posts and profiles created by Infield Parking employees will display a small white "t" on their online status indicator. This image may be orange or grey, depending on whether the employee is online () or offline (), and always appears underneath the employee's user icon. You can also find a list of Infield Parking employees by viewing our About page.

Privacy/Account Management

How do I change my basic profile information?

To edit your profile or to change your account preferences, log in to your account and click the "My Accoun Details" or "Edit My Infield Parking Space" links that appear on My Account page. Feel free to change your information whenever you like, but remember to click "Save" before moving on to a new page.

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