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Mark1966

Canberra dwelling Happy Clapping Bean Counter
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Grand Society
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2019 Charity Auction Winner
2020 Charity Auction Winner
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Apr 26, 2011
Location
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Welcome to Paste & Cut!

Presumably you are here as a new member (if not go and register here) and are wondering what to do.

As a part of measures to mitigate spam, we have disabled posting to most of the board for new members. In order to unlock permission to post in these sections, you will need to create a new thread here to introduce yourself. If you are active in that thread in next to no time you will have full privileges and be able to post everywhere across the forum (apart from the B/S/T). If you appreciate a post from somebody else in your thread you can show that by ‘liking’ their post The ‘Like’ button is highlighted in the image of a post below – next to the Multi-Quote and Reply buttons.



If you can’t think of what to write in your introductory thread how about telling us:
  • Whether you are using double edge (DE or safety) razors or straight (or cut-throat) razors,
  • What soaps / creams / aftershaves you have and/or like,
  • How long you have been wet shaving,
  • Where you are in the world, more or less, exact GPS co-ordinates are NOT required (we have members from across Australia and the world),
  • Why you started and how you have found the process so far.
It doesn’t have to be long or profound – it is just a place to start.

While you cannot post in other areas of the forum initially there is nothing to stop you having a look around, so –

There are also sections of the site dedicated to general grooming, clothing and accessories and ‘Masculine Pursuits’ more broadly. Want a second opinion? You will get one here!

The High Street’ is where members can buy, sell and trade, vendors can show their wares and provide special offers and we can give people a heads up on interesting items around auction sites and elsewhere. The B/S/T sub-forum becomes available to new members after a few weeks - just a feature to stop those who simply want to join here to sell their wares.

To help new members further some threads are also in development in the Help Section on
  • Posting Pictures here (you need to link from a hosting site)
  • Creating Conversations (this forums version of a private message – look in your Inbox in the top right hand corner of the page)
In the meantime can we say that photos, of any quality, are encouraged but not essential. We don't host images directly on the forum. You will need to host on sites like Flickr or Imgur and use them to generate a BBCode link, see instructions for Flickr and Imgur respectively. There is also a thread on posting from Flickr here. Alternatively you can use services like TinyPic, use 'IMG Code for Forums & Message Boards' or Postimage, use 'Hotlink for forums' to generate links. In all cases it is helpful to resize images with the last two sites recommending 640*480 for forums

You should also be aware that the forum no longer supports Tapatalk.

Of course like any group we have some rules here, well one rule basically which we think pretty much covers it all –

Don’t be a dick

Personal attacks are not appreciated, deal with issues in private conversations rather than spraying somebody in a thread, treat others as you would like to be treated, don't pinch other people's property (including IP) – all pretty simple really. Oh, and promotion of a particular position in relation to:
  • Religion
  • Politics
  • Vegetarianism/Veganism
Is likely to cause strong reactions from both sides - so avoid these topics please :)

One last thing – we are glad you are here. Hopefully we will get to know each other – this is a great group of guys, with the occasional girl too!

Enjoy your stay and enjoy your shaves :)
 
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Thanks to @todras - this information may be helpful if you are getting lots of email updates about forum activity.

To turn Email notifications OFF

First go to Browsing Preferences

The Tab you want has the heading of "Browsing Preferences"

Just below Timezone with your location there is an "Options" header greyed out the second option is the one you want
Untick email notification :

  • Automatically watch threads that you create or when you reply...
    • and receive email notifications of replies
This way you will get board notifications when you are online, but your inbox won't be bombarded.
 
What to send a PM? In Xenforo (the forum platform here) they are called 'conversations' See this video on how to start one -

 
What the heck is the "Grand Society"

It is a badge awarded by our fearless leader, @Monsta_AU to those committed enough to buy, in one transaction, either -

  • 1,000 modern blades, OR
  • 500 vintage blades
Just do the maths and work out how many years worth that would be ...

Some discussion here back in 2014, a whole thread taking the piss about it here, and the "Official" (says who?) thread here.

Does that help clear things up for people?
 
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