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Are there aspects that have not worked for you or bits that think are not covered?

Have you had any techncial issues with the forum?

I would also like to try to get some more people involved in reveiwing posts, so do you have any ideas of how we can encourage people to stay involved once they have passed their exams?

Peter]]>
Are there aspects that have not worked for you or bits that think are not covered?

Have you had any techncial issues with the forum?

I would also like to try to get some more people involved in reveiwing posts, so do you have any ideas of how we can encourage people to stay involved once they have passed their exams?

Peter]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=307 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:38:33 +0000 admin]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=307
Sorry for those who used them properly, but as it is not really an integral part of the workings of the forum, it was the easiest option and most people who just put a name in there are not affected.]]>
Sorry for those who used them properly, but as it is not really an integral part of the workings of the forum, it was the easiest option and most people who just put a name in there are not affected.]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=139 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:30:21 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=139 a) to facilitate individuals getting in touch with each other to set up Study Group or just act as a pair of ]]> a) to facilitate individuals getting in touch with each other to set up Study Group or just act as a pair of ]]>