Where do I place my Questions?

[Catholic_Prime]

On Yahoo Answers, when a question is asked,
a suggested category pops up,
or the Asker can choose his own category.
I wish that here, y'all had something here like that,
then I wouldn't get chastised for putting it in a wrong section.
And it would be better answered in that area
then where I might think it should go.

Thank You.

[Dale_M]

Although it doesn't produce automatic recommendations, such a guide already exists.

Choosing Your Forum Wisely

https://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=145189

[Catholic_Prime]

Originally Posted by Dale_M

Although it doesn't produce automatic recommendations, such a guide already exists.

Choosing Your Forum Wisely

https://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=145189

Your link does not work, it says it is an imposter site.

[Dale_M]

Originally Posted by Catholic_Prime

Your link does not work, it says it is an imposter site.

That is very odd. I just checked the link, and it works for me.

Oh well, here is what it says:

Originally Posted by Joe Monahan, moderator (Ret.)

Please review the forum descriptions before deciding in which to begin your thread.

Ask an Apologist - get expert answers to questions on Catholicism - read this first

Karl Keating's E-Letter - react to it here, pro or con

Radio - offer feedback or discuss Catholic Answers Live

This Rock - talk about articles in CA's magazine

New Projects - be informed about upcoming CA endeavors

Apologetics - learn to respond to questions about and challenges to your Faith, including effective presentation techniques, examine historical controversies

Sacred Scripture - discuss the Bible, including translational issues and exegisis

Philosophy - become versed in the Catholic contributions to the field of Philosophy

Moral Theology - explore moral implications and ramifications of Church doctrine and dilemmas affecting you and find the answer to the question, "Is this a sin?"

Social Justice - dialogue about Church teaching with societal implications, pro-life/pro-choice issues, just war doctrine, human rights

Traditional Catholicism - talk about the Traditional Latin Mass, the Indult, SSPX, sedevacantism

Eastern Catholicism - discuss the history, spirituality, and practices of the Eastern & Oriental Catholic Churches

Non-Catholic Religions - understand the history and beliefs of non-Catholic and non-Christian faiths, dialogue with their adherents

Liturgy & Sacraments - discuss Mass and Sacraments, roles of ordinary and extraordinary ministers, liturgical music, church etiquette, the "other" Western Rites (Ambrosian, Bragan, and Mozarabic), Anglican Usage

Family Life - talk with peers about marriage, educational concerns, interpersonal relationships, family planning, other aspects of daily family life

Parenting - chat with others about coping with the joys, sorrows, practicalities, and challenges of raising children

Evangelization - meet with others involved in religious education, catechesis, RCIA, CCD, and missionary outreach, compare experiences, learn from one another

Spirituality - learn about Catholic apostolates, Secular and Third Orders, prayer, fasting, sacramentals, devotionals, Saints, your own spirituality

Prayer Intentions - post prayer requests, respond to those of others, participate in perpetual prayers

Vocations - discuss discernment of your own vocation to the religious, married, or single life; share your experiences with others; get information on diocesan and secular priestly formation and on religious orders

Popular Media - dialogue about our culture, including art, magazines, books, computers, television, radio, music, theatre, and the performing arts

Catholic News - talk about news events involving the Church, its leaders, and the laity

Secular News - share perspectives and analyses of current events in our country and the world

War on Terror - discuss emotional, social, and spiritual concerns involved in reacting to terrorism

If your topic doesn't fit criteria for any forum, try the Back Fence - a mix of the ridiculous and sublime, or The Clubhouse - chat there is light, but can be educational

Finally, the Concierge Desk - a collection of subforums designed to meet your needs, visit it to: get or offer Tech Support; better understand forum use through Mini-Tutorials; familiarize yourself with the Rules of the Road; and, even test forum features in the Sandbox

Enjoy yourself, and use the Suggestion Box to let us know what we can do to make your experience better.

Last edited by Catherine Grant; Jan 10, '08 at 3:05 pm.

BTW, the list is located in the Rules of the Road forum, with the title Choosing Your Forum Wisely.

Here is a link to the Rules of the Road forum (let's see if that works for people)

https://forums.catholic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=91

[Catholic_Prime]

Originally Posted by Dale_M

That is very odd. I just checked the link, and it works for me.

Oh well, here is what it says:



BTW, the list is located in the Rules of the Road forum, with the title Choosing Your Forum Wisely.

Here is a link to the Rules of the Road forum (let's see if that works for people)

https://forums.catholic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=91

Maybe it is on my end, I keep getting this:
This Connection is Untrusted
I should run a virus check on it.

Anyways thanks for the info.

[Joe Kelley]

Originally Posted by Catholic_Prime

Maybe it is on my end, I keep getting this:
This Connection is Untrusted
I should run a virus check on it.

Anyways thanks for the info.

I get the same. It seems to imply that the site lacks some certification; not that there is any evidence of a virus.

[Dale_M]

Originally Posted by Joe Kelley

I get the same. It seems to imply that the site lacks some certification; not that there is any evidence of a virus.

If either of you can get a screen capture, or write down the exact wording of the error message, perhaps this problem is worth mentioning in the Bug Reports forum.

[adrift]

Originally Posted by Dale_M

If either of you can get a screen capture, or write down the exact wording of the error message, perhaps this problem is worth mentioning in the Bug Reports forum.

There is a problem with this website's security certificate.


The security certificate presented by this website was not issued by a trusted certificate authority.
The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.

Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server.
We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this website.
Click here to close this webpage.
Continue to this website (not recommended).
More information


If you arrived at this page by clicking a link, check the website address in the address bar to be sure that it is the address you were expecting.
When going to a website with an address such as https://example.com, try adding the 'www' to the address, https://www.example.com.
If you choose to ignore this error and continue, do not enter private information into the website.

For more information, see "Certificate Errors" in Internet Explorer Help.

Both links provided gives the above.

[adrift]

Originally Posted by Dale_M

Although it doesn't produce automatic recommendations, such a guide already exists.

Choosing Your Forum Wisely

https://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=145189

http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=145189

I have tried a link of my own. I notice that they look the same however, how the url is used is different. How did you place the link in your post?

Does my link work? I tried it and it worked find but will it work for others?

[Dale_M]

Originally Posted by adrift

http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=145189

I have tried a link of my own. I notice that they look the same however, how the url is used is different. How did you place the link in your post?

Does my link work? I tried it and it worked find but will it work for others?

Yes, your link worked fine for me. I hope others will give yours a try, and see if they experience troubles or it it works.

I placed my link by going to the webpage where that list by Joe Monahan is posted. I copied the URL from the address bar and then pasted it into my own post.

[adrift]

Originally Posted by Dale_M

Yes, your link worked fine for me. I hope others will give yours a try, and see if they experience troubles or it it works.

I placed my link by going to the webpage where that list by Joe Monahan is posted. I copied the URL from the address bar and then pasted it into my own post.

I think the problem was how you put it into the post. Did you use the insert link?

[Dale_M]

Originally Posted by adrift

I think the problem was how you put it into the post. Did you use the insert link?

Hm.... now there is an interesting possibility. No, I did not use the insert link feature. Let me try that now and see how it goes.

Choosing Your Forum Wisely
https://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=145189

[Joe Kelley]

I get under Technical Details:

forums.catholic.com uses an invalid security certificate.

The certificate is not trusted because it is self-signed.
The certificate is only valid for sl02.forums.catholic.com

[yellowantphil]

Take out the "s" in "https" at the start of the links, and it will work. Maybe there's something wrong with CAF's security certificate, but it doesn't matter. Just don't post your credit card number on the forums and you'll be fine.

[Dale_M]

Originally Posted by yellowantphil

Take out the "s" in "https" at the start of the links, and it will work. Maybe there's something wrong with CAF's security certificate, but it doesn't matter.

Now that makes sense. Let's give it a go.

Choosing Your Forum Wisely

http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=145189

Although.... I am not sure why my other links at https, instead of http. When I copied and pasted the link this time, the s didn't appear. I hope that doesn't change.

Originally Posted by yellowantphil

Just don't post your credit card number on the forums and you'll be fine.