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How to use the site
A short guide for first-time visitors. It is simple: search, read, write and share photos.
1. How to find things
- Use the search bar at the top: type a word (“Kirovohrad”, “treatment”, “rings”) and press 🔎.
- On the left (on a phone: the “Sections” button at the bottom) is the list of sections. Tap one to see its topics.
- Old discussions since 2009 are in the “Archive”. You can read it and search the full text.
2. How to sign up and log in
- Press “Sign up”, enter a name, an e-mail, and a password.
- You will get a 6-digit code. Enter it and the account is ready.
- Add an avatar and a few photos of your pigeons so people recognise you.
3. How to start a topic or reply
- Pick a section and press “New topic”. Write a title and the text.
- To add a photo press the 📷 button above the text box.
- To reply, open the topic and write in the box at the bottom. To address someone type @ and their name.
4. Chat and private messages
- The community chat is on the right (on a phone: at the bottom of the page). Hover a message and press ↩ to reply.
- Tap a name or avatar to open the person’s profile; the ✉ button sends a private message.
5. Your profile and loft
- In “My cabinet” you keep records of your pigeons, add photos and tell about yourself.
- There are classifieds (buy and sell), auctions, events, groups and a library of articles.
6. Using it on a phone
- A bar at the bottom of the screen gives you Home, Sections, New topic, Messages and Profile.
- Make the text bigger with the A+ font-size button at the top of the page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the forum free?
Yes, reading and writing are free.
Why is politics not allowed?
This is a forum about pigeons. Political arguments spoil the atmosphere, so such posts are removed.
I forgot my password. What now?
On the login page press “Forgot password?” and get a code by e-mail or phone.
How do I add a photo to a message?
Press the 📷 button above the text box and choose a file from your phone or computer.
What is the archive?
A preserved copy of the old golubevod.com.ua forum: more than 50,000 messages about pigeons.