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General1. What's a debate? How different is it from a discussion?
 Answer: A debate is a series of serious discussions on a position. Compared to a discussion, a debate is better organized, more focused and better elaborated. Each debate has an established position (or motion), and users can provide supporting arguments or against arguments. These arguments are further elaborated through comments. 2. How can I allow anyone to join my debate?
Answer: When you create a debate, set "Everyone can join" under "Who can join this debate". This will allow all users to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Debate Properties" button. Existing members will not be affected by this change. You still have to approve each application to accept a user. 3. How can I limit the membership of my debate to those in my network?
Answer: When you create a debate, set "Only my connections can join" under "Who can join this debate". This will only allow your connections to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Debate Properties" button. Existing members will not be affected by this change. You will need to approve each application to accept a user. 4. How can I set my debate as "invitation only"?
Answer: When you create a debate, set "By my invitation only" under "Who can join this debate". No one will be able to apply to join. You send invitations and users accept your invitations to join your debate. You can change this setting later any time by clicking "Edit Debate Properties" button. However, existing members will not be affected by this change. 5. How can I automatically approve applications to join my debate?
Answer: All applications will be automatically approved if you turn on "Auto-Approval". Go to the debate, under "Manage", you can turn on or turn off "Auto-Approval". Remember, you can remove a member any time. 6. What is "This debate is related to" while creating a debate?
Answer: You can associate a debate to countries, industries, companies or disciplines. This will tell users what this debate is about. This will also help users to find this debate. 7. How to become a member of a debate?
Answer: You have two ways to join a debate: 1. You apply and debate manager approves your application. 2. A debate manager sends you an invitation and you accept the invitation. 8. Why can't I see who are the members of a debate?
Answer: You have to be a member of a debate to see other members of the debate. 9. why I can't join some debates?
Answer: Debate owner or managers can limit the membership by setting the debate as "I will invite them later" or "People in my network". To join these types of debates, try to connect to the debate manager; or, if possible, send a message to the debate manager. 10. I applied to join a debate and it has not been approved. Can I cancel my application?
Answer: Yes, you can. Just go to the Properties page of the debate, then click on "Cancel my application". 11. My application to join a debate has been denied. Can I re-apply to join?
Answer: Yes, you can. But be courteous. If you are denied twice, please do not re-apply. 12. How to withdraw from a debate?
Answer: Click on "Leave Debate" link under the "Members" page of the debate. 13. How to become a debate manager?
Answer: Send a message to the debate owner or a debate manager and express your willingness to become a debate manager. 14. How can I invite peple to join my debate?
Answer: You need to be a debate manager. Go to "Manage" in your debate's page, enter the username to the search box, then search the user. In the search result, click on "Invite this user". 15. I am a debate manager. How can I remove a user from my debate?
Answer: You need to be a debate manager. Go to "Members" in your debate's page, click on "Remove this user". 16. I am a debate manager. How can I promote a user in my debate to be a debate manager?
Answer: You need to be a debate manager. Go to "Members" in your debate's page, click on "Assign as debate manager". 17. I created an argument in a debate. Will I get notified if someone posts a comment?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. 18. Will I be notified if a user applies to join my debate?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. Register19. Do I have to register to use Network tool? Why?
Answer: You can browse members or groups without login. However, most features in Network are only available to registered users. By registering an account, you can help yourself to build network and collaborate with others . It also helps us to better serve you. 20. Is registration free?
Answer: Yes, registration is always free. 21. What is "Security Check" in registration page?
Answer: "Security Check" is a mechanism to prevent spammers from registering accounts using computer program. Please enter the two words presented to you with space between them. Those words are hard to recognize. Please don't let them stop you. Just try hard and you will get through it. 22. I see "Invalid username!" after I clicked on "Check availability" button. Why?
Answer: Username must contain 6 - 20 characters and/or numbers, no space and no special characters. For example, these are bad username: "stock" or "stock$". These are good ones: "stocks" or "stock4". 23. Why do I need to provide email address?
Answer: You use your email address, not your username, to login. With your email address, you can reset your password in case you forget it. You will also be notified through email when there are updates in your groups, your connections or your discussions. 24. Will my email address be seen by others?
Answer: No. No one will see your email address. Nor will you see someone else's email addresses, even if they are your connections. All direct messages and responses are handled by our system account. Login25. I have registered an account. But I can't login. why?
Answer: The most likely answer is that you have provided wrong email or wrong password or both. If you forgot your password, click on "I forgot my password" link to reset your password. 26. What is the "Remember me" in login page?
Answer: By checking this box, your computer will "remember" your email and password you provide this time, and uses the information to login for you automatically next time. The saved email and password are not recognizable by human and only available to this Web site. To add additional protection, your email and password are encrypted. However, Please do NOT check this box if you are using a shared or public computer. 27. I see an error message "Your account has not been verified." Why?
Answer: You have to verify your account after registration. This is to ensure that you have provided correct email address. After registration, an email is sent to you with instructions to verify your account. It may take time for the email to arrive your inbox. Also, check your bulk or spam folder. If you don't see the email message within 24 hours after registration, please send a message to help@HometownStocks.com, with subject "I can't verify my account". My Account28. I forgot my password. How can I recover it?
Answer: You can't recover your password; but you can reset it. Go to "Login" page, then click on the link "I forgot my password", and follow the instructions. 29. Can I change my password?
Answer: Yes. Login first, then go to "My Account", click on "Change Password" on the left and follow the instructions. 30. Can I change my email address?
Answer: Yes. Login first, then go to "My Account", click on "Change Email" on the left and follow the instructions. 31. Can I change my username?
Answer: No. Your username is unique and you can't change it. Profile32. How do I find those members that share the same interests with me in a specific area?
33. How do I find those members that are using the same tool as me?
34. How do I find those members with CFA designation?
Answer: Go to "Search", then click on "Search Members" tab, then click on "By Knowledge". Enter "CFA" in "Designation", then click on "Search". 35. How do I find those members with significant knowledge on stock AAPL?
Answer: Go to "Search", then click on "Search Members" tab, then click on "By Expertise". Enter "AAPL" in "Company", then click on "Search". 36. Why do I need to supply zip code in my profile?
Answer: Compared to others, people living in the headquarter of a company may potentially have better knowledge on a company's culture and what's going on in that company. Providing zip code information is the easiest and best way to connect you with other members in nearby location, or in a location you are interested in. 37. I don't want everyone to see my first name, last name and zip code. How can I do that?
Answer: Go to your profile, then go to tab "About Me", click on "Edit" button. Click on the radio button under "Private", then click on "Save" button. The private information will not be seen by others, nor will it be included in search results. 38. Where can I enter links to my other social profiles?
Answer: If you are a member of other social network site, or you have a Web site, you can enter the information in the box under "About me" in your profile. Connections39. How to connect to a user?
Answer: You have two ways to connect to a user: 1. You send an invitation to the user and the user accepts your invitation. 2. The user sends you an invitation and you accept the invitation. 40. What does "Find my match" do?
Answer: "Find my match" on left menu under "Connections" is a quick page to search for members' profiles that match my profile. For example, if you specify "MSFT - MICROSOFT CORP" as the company under your profile "My Expertise", you will see a link below it: "There are 45 matches". Click on the link and you will see who are those 45 members that also put "MSFT - MICROSOFT CORP" under his/her expertise. 41. I have invited a user to join my network. Where to check the status of my invitation?
Answer: Click on "Connections" on the left, then click on the "Invitations" tab, then click on the link "Invitations sent". You will see those users to whom you have sent invitations, and the status of those invitations. 42. I received an invitation from a user to join his/her network. How do I accept it?
Answer: Click on "Connections" on the left, then click on the "Invitations" tab. Under "Invitations received", you will see those invitations and you can accept or decline each one. 43. I want to expand my network on the company AAPL. How can I do that?
Answer: You can go to the homepage for AAPL and find all those users with expertise in AAPL. Or you can click on "By Company" under "Network Analysis" on the left, enter "AAPL", then click on "Check Coverage". On the page, you can see your research gaps and the links to fill each gap. 44. How do I find out those common connections between me and aother user?
Answer: Go to the user's profile page, click on the tab "xxxx and You" (where "xxxx" is the username), you will see common in profiles, shared connections and shared groups between xxxx and you. Inbox45. How do I send a direct message to a user?
Answer: Go to your Inbox, click on "Compose". 46. How do I reply to a message I received?
Answer: Open the message, then click on "Reply" button, if there is one. 47. Why can't I respond to a message I received?
Answer: Some messages can't be replied. Network Analysis48. What is "Network Analysis"?
Answer: Network Analysis is to identify the strengths and gaps of your network in terms of research on a particular company. You can also find which company or industry are best covered by your research network. 49. What is "Network Analysis By Company"?
Answer: Do I have enough resources to conduct research on "AAPL"? Network Analysis By Company" answers this question by showing you what resources you have over a particular company, and how to fill the gaps. 50. What is "Network Analysis By Coverage"?
Answer: Which company is best covered by my research network? Network Analysis By Coverage" answers this question by showing you top companies or industries that are most covered by your network. 51. I see my network coverage for AAPL is 0%. What does it mean?
Answer: That means there is no one in your network that has indicated in his/her profile that he/she can help you research on AAPL within our research framework. 52. I see my network coverage for MSFT is 100%. What does it mean?
Answer: That means all items in our research framework for MSFT have been covered by people in your network, as indicated in their profiles. You have someone to ask if you need information on any particular subject in our research framework. Groups53. What's a group? How different is it from a project?
Answer: A group is a place for users with common interest on a particular subject. A group is different from a project. While a group has certain collaboration features like discussions, a project is the place for collaboration. A project can have tasks, workflow and document sharing, as well as start date and end date. 54. How can I allow anyone to join my group?
Answer: When you create a group, set "Everyone can join" under "Who can join this group". This will allow all members to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Group" button. However, existing members will not be affected. 55. How can I limit the membership of my group to those in my network?
Answer: When you create a group, set "Only my connections can join" under "Who can join this group". This will only allow your connections to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Group" button. However, existing members will not be affected. 56. How can I set my group as "invitation only"?
Answer: When you create a group, set "By my invitation only" under "Who can join this group". This will not allow anyone to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Group" button. However, existing members will not be affected. 57. How can I automatically approve membership applications to my group?
Answer: All applications will be automatically approved if you turn on "Auto-Approval". Go to the group, under "Manage Group", you can turn on or turn off "Auto-Approval". You can remove a member any time. 58. What is "This group is related to" while creating a group?
Answer: You can associate a group to countries, industries, companies or disciplines. This will tell users what this group is about. This will also help users to find this group easily. 59. How to become a member of a group?
Answer: You have two ways to join a group: 1. You apply and group manager approves your application. 2. A group manager sends you an invitation and you accept the invitation. 60. Why can't I see who are the members of a group?
Answer: You have to be a member of a group to see other members of the group. 61. why I can't join a group?
Answer: Group owner or managers can limit the membership by setting the group as "Invitation only" or "Only my connections can join". Try to connect to the group manager to join these types of groups. 62. I applied to join a group and it has not been approved. Can I cancel my application?
Answer: Yes, you can. Just go to the Properties page of the group, then click on "Cancel my application". 63. My application to join a group has been denied. Can I re-apply to join?
Answer: Yes, you can. But be courteous. If you are denied twice, please do not re-apply. 64. How to withdraw from a group?
Answer: Click on "Leave Group" link under the "Members" page of the group. 65. How to become a group manager?
Answer: Send a message to the group owner or group manager and express your willingness to become a group manager. 66. How can I invite peple to join my group?
Answer: You need to be a group manager. Go to "Manage" in your group's page, enter the username to the search box, then search the user. In the search result, click on "Invite this user". 67. I am a group manager. How can I remove a user from my group?
Answer: You need to be a group manager. Go to "Members" in your group's page, click on "Remove this user". 68. I am a group manager. How can I promote a user in my group to be a group manager?
Answer: You need to be a group manager. Go to "Members" in your group's page, click on "Assign as group manager". 69. How do I recommend a group to others?
Answer: Click "Share" on a group's page, enter username and message text, then click on "Send". 70. I created a topic in group discussions. Will I get notified if someone posts a comment?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. 71. Will I be notified if a user applies to join my group?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. Updates72. Where do I see new groups created by my friends recently?
Answer: You can see new groups created by your friends in Updates page. 73. Where do I see my friend's new friends?
Answer: You can see your friend's new friends in Updates page. Search74. Can I search by first name, last name or email?
Answer: No. Email address will not be shown to others, nor will it be used for communication between members. We don't have plan to allow search by first name and last name. 75. How do I find those members that have interest in the company AAPL?
Answer: Go to "Search", then click on "Search Members" tab, then click on "By Expertise". 76. How do I find out those members that have access to Boomberg terminal?
Answer: Go to "Search", then click on "Search Members" tab, then click on "By Tools". Enter "Bloomberg", then click on "Search". 77. when I enter a keyword to search for groups, will it search in discussions?
Answer: Yes. Group names, group summarys, group descriptions, discussion topics, comments in those topics will be searched against. 78. How do I find those groups that are related to the company AAPL?
Answer: Go to "Search", then click on "Search Groups" tab. Enter "AAPL" in Company, then click on "Search". General79. What's a project? How different is it from a group?
Answer: A group is a place for users with common interest on a particular subject. While a group has certain collaboration features like discussions, a project is the place for collaboration. A project can have tasks, workflow and document sharing, as well as start date and end date. 80. How can I allow anyone to join my project?
Answer: When you create a project, set "Everyone can join" under "Who can join this project". This will allow all users to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Project Properties" button. Existing members will not be affected by this change. You still have to approve each application to accept a user. 81. How can I limit the membership of my project to those in my network?
Answer: When you create a project, set "Only my connections can join" under "Who can join this project". This will only allow your connections to apply to join. You can change it later any time by clicking "Edit Project Properties" button. Existing members will not be affected by this change. You will need to approve each application to accept a user. 82. How can I set my project as "invitation only"?
Answer: When you create a project, set "By my invitation only" under "Who can join this project". No one will be able to apply to join. You send invitations and users accept your invitations to join your project. You can change this setting later any time by clicking "Edit Project Properties" button. However, existing members will not be affected by this change. 83. How can I automatically approve applications to join my project?
Answer: All applications will be automatically approved if you turn on "Auto-Approval". Go to the project, under "Manage Project", you can turn on or turn off "Auto-Approval". Remember, you can remove a member any time. 84. What is "This project is related to" while creating a project?
Answer: You can associate a project to countries, industries, companies or disciplines. This will tell users what this project is about. This will also help users to find this project. 85. How to become a member of a project?
Answer: You have two ways to join a project: 1. You apply and project manager approves your application. 2. A project manager sends you an invitation and you accept the invitation. 86. Why can't I see who are the members of a project?
Answer: You have to be a member of a project to see other members of the project. 87. why I can't join some projects?
Answer: Project owner or managers can limit the membership by setting the project as "Invitation only" or "Only my connections can join". To join these types of projects, try to connect to the project manager; or, if possible, send a message to the project manager. 88. I applied to join a project and it has not been approved. Can I cancel my application?
Answer: Yes, you can. Just go to the Properties page of the project, then click on "Cancel my application". 89. My application to join a project has been denied. Can I re-apply to join?
Answer: Yes, you can. But be courteous. If you are denied twice, please do not re-apply. 90. How to withdraw from a project?
Answer: Click on "Leave Project" link under the "Members" page of the project. 91. How to become a project manager?
Answer: Send a message to the project owner or a project manager and express your willingness to become a project manager. 92. How can I invite peple to join my project?
Answer: You need to be a project manager. Go to "Manage" in your project's page, enter the username to the search box, then search the user. In the search result, click on "Invite this user". 93. I am a project manager. How can I remove a user from my project?
Answer: You need to be a project manager. Go to "Members" in your project's page, click on "Remove this user". 94. I am a project manager. How can I promote a user in my project to be a project manager?
Answer: You need to be a project manager. Go to "Members" in your project's page, click on "Assign as project manager". 95. How do I recommend a project to others?
Answer: Click "Share" on a project's page, enter username and message text, then click on "Send". 96. I created a topic in project discussions. Will I get notified if someone posts a comment?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. 97. Will I be notified if a user applies to join my project?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. Tasks98. What is a task?
Answer: A task is very much like a mini-project, and it is part of a project. Just like a project, a task has a team and a discussion. Users can join a task just like join a project. 99. Can I upload a document to a project or task?
Answer: No. At this time, you can't share documents in a project or task. In the future, we may add document sharing, version control and workflow to a project or task. 100. What happens when a project passes the end date?
Answer: If a project passes the end date, users will no longer be able to join the project. Certain activilties, such as editing properties will also be disabled. However, existing members can still access to the project. This also applies to tasks. 101. What happens when a project start date has not arrived yet?
Answer: If a project has not started, users will not be able to join the project. Certain activilties, such as discussions will also be unavailable. This also applies to tasks. General102. What's a survey? Is the result scientific?
Answer: A survey is a tool to collect information. In the investment research community, survey is an important tool to get market intelligence from experts in a field. Our survey is not scientific. However, unlike political survey or focus groups, investment research survey is more of data collection tool. Still, use survey result at your own risks. 103. What is "This survey is related to" while creating a survey?
Answer: You can associate a survey to countries, industries, companies or disciplines. This will tell users what this survey is about. This will also help users to find this survey. 104. Do I have to become a member of a survey to take the survey?
Answer: You don't have to become a member of the survey to take the survey. You have to be a member of the survey to join the discussions. You have two ways to join a survey: 1. You apply and survey manager approves your application. 2. A survey manager sends you an invitation and you accept the invitation. 105. What's the benefit of becoming a member of a survey?
Answer: Being a member will automatically qualify you to take the survey and see survey results. Being a member also allow you to join discussions of the survey results. 106. Why can't I see who are the members of a survey?
Answer: You have to be a member of a survey to see other members of the survey. 107. Why can't I join some surveys?
Answer: Survey owner or managers can limit the membership by setting the survey as "Invitation only" or "People in my network". To join these types of surveys, try to connect to the survey manager; or, if possible, send a message to the survey manager. 108. I applied to join a survey and it has not been approved. Can I cancel my application?
Answer: Yes, you can. Just go to the Properties page of the survey, then click on "Cancel my application". 109. My application to join a survey has been denied. Can I re-apply to join?
Answer: Yes, you can. But be courteous. If you are denied twice, please do not re-apply. 110. How to withdraw from a survey?
Answer: Click on "Leave Survey" link under the "Members" page of the survey. Leaving survey will not remove the data you provided by taking the survey. 111. How to become a survey manager?
Answer: Send a message to the survey owner or a survey manager and express your willingness to become a survey manager. 112. How can I invite peple to join my survey?
Answer: You need to be a survey manager. Go to "Manage" in your survey's page, enter the username to the search box, then search the user. In the search result, click on "Invite this user". 113. I am a survey manager. How can I remove a user from my survey?
Answer: You need to be a survey manager. Go to "Members" in your survey's page, click on "Remove this user". 114. I am a survey manager. How can I promote a user in my survey to be a project manager?
Answer: You need to be a survey manager. Go to "Members" in your survey's page, click on "Assign as survey manager". 115. I created a topic in survey discussions. Will I get notified if someone posts a comment?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. 116. Will I be notified if a user applies to join my survey?
Answer: Yes. You will get a message in your Inbox. You may also receive an email notification. 117. What's the maximum number of responses can my survey get?
Answer: At this time, we don't have the limit. However, we may put the limit in the future without notice. 118. Can I download survey data?
Answer: At this time, you can't download survey data. 119. Are all surveys anonymous?
Answer: At this time, all survey results are anonymous. No user can see the answers of any person. However, in the future, for certain types of surveys, we may display the responses of a person who has taken the survey. Who can...120. Who can take my survey?
Answer: People you specified under "Who can participate in this survey" in survey create form, or existing survey members. You can always invite additional users to join the survey; once they join, they can take the survey too. 121. Who can join my survey?
Answer: Any login users who are eligible to take the survey. 122. Who can see results of my survey?
Answer: Any login users who are eligible to take the survey. Members in the survey can always see the results. 123. How can I allow anyone to take my survey?
Answer: When you create a survey, set "Everyone can take this survey" under "Who can participate in this survey". This will allow all users to take your survey. You can change this setting later any time by clicking "Edit Survey Properties" button. Existing records will not be affected by this change. 124. How can I limit those who can take my survey to those in my network?
Answer: When you create a survey, set "Only my connections can take this survey" under "Who can participate in this survey". This will allow your connections to take your survey. You can change this setting later any time by clicking "Edit Survey Properties" button. Existing records will not be affected by this change. 125. How can I limit those who can take my survey to my invitation only?
Answer: When you create a survey, set "By my invitation only" under "Who can participate in this survey". This will allow only those users you have invited to take your survey. You can change this setting later any time by clicking "Edit Survey Properties" button. Existing records will not be affected by this change. 126. How can I automatically approve applications to join my survey?
Answer: All applications will be automatically approved if you turn on "Auto-Approval". Go to the survey, under "Manage Survey", you can turn on or turn off "Auto-Approval". Remember, you can remove a member any time. |
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