# Website **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/fudiabetes-website/3.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [100th member sweepstakes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100th-member-sweepstakes/1414)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100th-member-sweepstakes/1414 "2017-10-18T10:55:50Z")
To celebrate our blossoming online group here I’ve decided to host a little sweepstakes. I, as FUD’s secretary/treasurer will authorize the purchase of any book off of the Diabibles list, of the 100th active member’s c… --- ## [How to spellcheck your posts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-spellcheck-your-posts/2157)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-spellcheck-your-posts/2157 "2017-10-12T20:43:58Z")
Discourse, our present forum platform, has outstanding strengths, but does not include a spellchecker. So how can you spellcheck your posts? If you are asking, it is because you are using the Chrome browser on a compute… --- ## [Mobile access](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobile-access/2307)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mobile-access/2307 "2017-10-10T20:30:50Z")
I don’t have useful suggestions on this. However as a user who primarily interacts with FUD through her iPhone, and finds Discus helpful but not amazing, I find it a little bit difficult to determine where the wiki art… --- ## [How do I change my "About me" card?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-change-my-about-me-card/2196)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-change-my-about-me-card/2196 "2017-09-28T16:50:42Z")
--- ## [The TAG page on FUD, or how to find all threads tagged "horsecrap"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-tag-page-on-fud-or-how-to-find-all-threads-tagged-horsecrap/1910)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-tag-page-on-fud-or-how-to-find-all-threads-tagged-horsecrap/1910 "2017-09-10T02:49:56Z")
There is a specific TAG page for all tags on FUD, a page that is really easy to find because it is the forum name followed by /tags/: forum.fudiabetes.org/tags/ I had such a good laugh reading @docslotnick’s thread on… --- ## [Posting on FUD by phone rather than computer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/posting-on-fud-by-phone-rather-than-computer/1785)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/posting-on-fud-by-phone-rather-than-computer/1785 "2017-08-31T06:39:45Z")
I love the Discourse app! But typing on the phone, for me, is fraught with risk! I have really thick fingers that frequently mistype on the phone keyboard. Between that and the terrible dangers of auto-correct, the effe… --- ## [Using "Like" in the forum is a good thing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-like-in-the-forum-is-a-good-thing/1616)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-like-in-the-forum-is-a-good-thing/1616 "2017-08-18T06:42:55Z")
If you look at the bottom right corner of every post, you can find a gray heart that can be turned red with a click of the mouse. This icon indicates that you “like” the corresponding post. It is a good thing to do, and… --- ## [How does fudiabetes manage to be run without corporate sponsorship?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-fudiabetes-manage-to-be-run-without-corporate-sponsorship/1591)
**Author:** [@vprediabetic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vprediabetic)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-fudiabetes-manage-to-be-run-without-corporate-sponsorship/1591 "2017-08-16T15:05:58Z")
how does fudiabetes manage to be run without corporate sponsorship? --- ## [Links to outside sites: what is FUD's policy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/links-to-outside-sites-what-is-fuds-policy/1236)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/links-to-outside-sites-what-is-fuds-policy/1236 "2017-06-18T19:31:14Z")
Recently I posted a link to the FUD forum on a thread that was on TuDiabetes. My link was appropriate to the conversation and totally relevant. It had a bunch of information on the exact topic that was being discussed. … --- ## [Sincere thanks to the Diabetes Hands Foundation, and welcome to tuD members](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sincere-thanks-to-the-diabetes-hands-foundation-and-welcome-to-tud-members/1191)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sincere-thanks-to-the-diabetes-hands-foundation-and-welcome-to-tud-members/1191 "2017-06-08T22:38:32Z")
The Hands Foundation, which has operated the tuDiabetes community for the past 10 years, has announced that it will wind down, and hand the tuD community over to Beyond Type 1. The tuD community has made a big differen… --- ## [First 100 followers on Twitter!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-100-followers-on-twitter/1163)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-100-followers-on-twitter/1163 "2017-06-07T13:54:43Z")
\[image\] --- ## [First page on Google search!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-page-on-google-search/1139)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-page-on-google-search/1139 "2017-06-04T01:34:08Z")
--- ## [Howto: best image size for upload](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/howto-best-image-size-for-upload/1132)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/howto-best-image-size-for-upload/1132 "2017-06-03T02:43:37Z")
The forum is optimized for images 690 (horizontal) x 500 (vertical). If you upload a larger image (in #pixels), it may show only a partial image, or a reduced size -- in which case a reader can click on the image to sh… --- ## [How to invite your grandmother to FUDiabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-invite-your-grandmother-to-fudiabetes/882)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-invite-your-grandmother-to-fudiabetes/882 "2017-05-12T20:20:17Z")
Some people misunderstand the meaning of our name: FUDiabetes means, as we all know, For Unlimited Diabetestics. But, be that as it may, some people do not know that simple fact, and you may find it awkward to tell them:… --- ## [New user titles: many thanks to @ClaudnDaye!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-user-titles-many-thanks-to-claudndaye/864)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-user-titles-many-thanks-to-claudndaye/864 "2017-05-10T17:43:54Z")
I want to mention the great new feature we have, thanks to Harold, @ClaudnDaye: Normally, new users have very few capabilities to update their title -- in general none, actually. We would like their connection to diabe… --- ## [@FUDiabetes : please follow us on Twitter!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-please-follow-us-on-twitter/851)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-please-follow-us-on-twitter/851 "2017-05-10T05:52:27Z")
We are now on Twitter :slight\_smile: Please follow us! --- ## [Why are we different?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-we-different/711)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/why-are-we-different/711 "2017-05-09T09:11:14Z")
@Bradford had requested a while ago that we specifically discuss what makes us different. I had originally thought that we should add it in one of our other documents, but, having gone through them all, I don't see it fi… --- ## [Welcome to FUDiabetes!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-to-fudiabetes/817)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/welcome-to-fudiabetes/817 "2017-05-09T04:26:32Z")
Welcome to FUDiabetes, where you will find that you are not alone. We exist to help each other on our journey with Diabetes. While we take seriously the risks and complications that come with this disease, we categorical… --- ## [FUDiabetes: a difference place on the web](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-a-difference-place-on-the-web/822)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-a-difference-place-on-the-web/822 "2017-05-09T08:48:02Z")
FUDiabtes was founded by over 30 experienced diabetes forum members, who got together to create the right type of diabetes community. What makes us different? we believe in a life without limits for people with diab… --- ## [Questions for the Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-for-the-newly-diagnosed-with-diabetes/523)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/questions-for-the-newly-diagnosed-with-diabetes/523 "2017-04-17T17:43:36Z")
Welcome! We’re so glad you’ve found us. So, you’ve recently been diagnosed? You are not alone. Diabetes is hard. We’re here to make it a little easier to bear. How did I get this? What an excellent question! There ar… --- ## [Big thanks to the launch mod team!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/big-thanks-to-the-launch-mod-team/785)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/big-thanks-to-the-launch-mod-team/785 "2017-05-08T05:35:59Z")
It is particularly plucky of them to volunteer because the launch is the worst of all moments: we are piloting all of our new processes we have new software we don't really know what to expect Our team of mods fo… --- ## [Can Flag when I post a new topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-flag-when-i-post-a-new-topic/28)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-flag-when-i-post-a-new-topic/28 "2017-03-19T01:10:37Z")
Tags work when creating a new topic --- ## [How should we refer to the site: FUD, FUDi or?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-should-we-refer-to-the-site-fud-fudi-or/661)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-should-we-refer-to-the-site-fud-fudi-or/661 "2017-05-06T23:00:28Z")
What is the right way to refer to the site when we want to use shorthand? Do we use FUD, FUDi, or ? Early on, @kenrick mentioned that he didn't think FUD would be good, since the acronym also means Fear, Uncertainty,… --- ## [Launching in the next few days?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/launching-in-the-next-few-days/756)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/launching-in-the-next-few-days/756 "2017-05-06T18:45:06Z")
Well, it looks like we are pretty much there. We have an issue with Discourse on TOS that is the only gating issue which we don't control. We still have to finalize a couple of things, such as the new user info, the mod … --- ## [Community guidelines](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/community-guidelines/742)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/community-guidelines/742 "2017-05-06T03:19:39Z")
Our community is self-driven and self-managed by our own users. We all administer and moderate it. Someday you will be asked to take a turn at moderating the community. This is a clean, well-lit place for fighting diabet… --- ## [Problems with quote reply](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-with-quote-reply/684)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-with-quote-reply/684 "2017-05-03T03:56:37Z")
I am using the Discourse app on an IPad2 with up-to-date IOS. When I try to use quote reply, I am unable to highlight and quote text. So usually I select quote reply, then go back and copy the text I want (and that usua… --- ## [FUDiabetes values](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-values/707)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-values/707 "2017-05-03T01:31:45Z")
Community and Solidarity: together we are a community, a true home to our members. Our differences make us stronger. We grow through the honest exchange of our diverse experiences. Kindness: we care for and support eac… --- ## [FUDiabetes mission statement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-mission-statement/706)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fudiabetes-mission-statement/706 "2017-05-03T01:17:32Z")
Our Mission FUDiabetes is an online community for people with diabetes of any kind, and for those who are close to them. We give each other the strength of shared information and nonjudgmental support to lessen the burd… --- ## [Our community: different but together](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-community-different-but-together/704)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-community-different-but-together/704 "2017-05-02T23:05:30Z")
I ran into this really cool tongue-in-cheek video (a 4:26 ad by Heineken). I find it one of the best ads I have ever seen -- but the reason I am putting it up here is that I think it illustrates really well how we should… --- ## [In prep for launch: please fill your profile!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-prep-for-launch-please-fill-your-profile/660)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-prep-for-launch-please-fill-your-profile/660 "2017-05-01T20:08:45Z")
We are getting geared up for our public launch! We made numerous decisions in previous threads in the Lounge. It is important that we all do what we want new users to conform to. Here is everything we all need to do: … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/fudiabetes-website/3.md) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/fudiabetes-website/3.md?page=2)