I’ve always thought of myself as somewhat of a philanthropist. Every so often, I like to go out and help my fellow man. But today, I’m going to extend the reach of my charitable arms to the animal community, as I teach my good pal, Graduation Bear, how to use the Nagood.com Forum.

Me: How’s it goin’ Graduation Bear?
GBear: Not so good. It’s been a looong day and I could really use some of that sweet, sweet forum action.
Me: Ummm… ok, Are you ready to get started?
Gbear: Let go, baby!!!

Me: Ok. First off, go the forum. You can get there by clicking on the link on any of the main pages. When you’re there, click on the button that says “register”.
GBear: Done! BOOYAA!

Me: Good job, Graduation Bear. The next screen will ask you whether or not you’re over 13 years old. We can’t let people under 13 sign up because of some crazy FTC act.
GBear: That crazy FTC… what will they think of next?
Me: You look kind of young, Graduation Bear. How old are you?
GBear: I’m 7.
Me: 7??? You’re too young!
Gbear: No, no, no… I’m seven in bear years, if you think of it in dog years, I’m already 49.
Me: It doesn’t work that way buddy, you’re a bear.
GBear: Well, I don’t know how to convert bear years into human years.
Me: You can’t sign up for our forum.
GBear: Look… I’m a college graduate, and it’s almost impossible to be a college graduate if you’re younger than 13 in human years. Right?
Me: I suppose I follow your logic. By the way, where did you go to school?
Gbear: University of California, at Bearkly

Gbear: What’s all that?
Me: It’s the disclaimer. Basically, it’s telling you that we’re not responsible if you’re offended by something you see on the forum. Just hit agree…
Gbear: What do you mean?
Me: I don’t know, say someone calls your mom a bit-
Gbear: MY MOTHER IS A SAINT! HOW DARE YOU??
Me: I WAS JUST GIVING YOU A SITUATION! YOU’RE MOTHER IS FINE. CALM DOWN!!!
Gbear: Grrr…
Me: If you want to use the forum, you have to press agree.
Gbear: Fine… I’m adding you to my list though.

Me: Alright… Now you have to fill in your personal info. All of the required fields are in bold. Your username can be up to 25 letters and/or numbers. Be sure to use your real e-mail address or else you won’t get your password.
Gbear: Ok.
Me: Danielle Steele, huh?
Gbear: Shut up.

Gbear: What’s the signature for?
Me: You’re a college graduate, Graduation Bear. Don’t end your sentences with prepositions.
Gbear: For what purpose is the signature?
Me: The signature is what will be written at the bottom of each of your messages. Your own personal trademark, if you will. Be sure to make is creative and witty.
Gbear: “To bear, or not to bear… that is the question.”
Me: I’m not saying anything… When you’re done filling in your info, and choosing your preferences, press the “Submit Registration” button.

Me: The next page is a summary of your registration info. Your password will be sent to your e-mail address. Once you recieve it, press the “Login” button.

Me: Type in your username and password, and press the “Login” button. Now, you’re ready to post.
Gbear: I can’t wait!

Me: Choose from one of the categories by clicking on its link. To post a message, click on the button at the bottom of the page, labeled “New Topic”.
Gbear: Simple enough…

Me: Are you doing ok, Graduation Bear?
Gbear: I’m fine.
Me: Are you sure? Your face is a little close to the keyboard.
Gbear: I’M FINE!
Me: Whoa there! I’m only concerned because you’re a good friend!
Gbear: But there’s nothing wrong wit-

Me: OK. When you’re done writing the message, press the button labeled “Add New Topic”.

Me: Voila! Your message is posted for all to read.
Gbear: Wow! Thanks Pete! That was terrific. BOO-YA!

Me: Yes it was. What do you think balancing bird?
Bird: Nagood.com Forum is FANNNNTASTIC! BOO-YA.
Well there you have it. Two lives suddenly just a little brighter at the hands of Pete. You saw how much those two got out of posting on our forum. Think about how much fun you’ll have… BOO-YA