# I am new to this rootsmagic forum how is the best way to start **URL:** \ **Category:** RootsMagic\ **Tags:** feature-request\ **Created:** [January 1, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989 "2023-01-01T05:30:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jonmira88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@jonmira88](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/jonmira88)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/1 "2023-01-01T05:30:13Z")
Suggestions about how to start using this forum. ---
**Author:** ![TomH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.rootsmagic.com/tomh/32/30_2.png) [@TomH](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/TomH)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/2 "2023-01-01T16:02:29Z")
Read: - [About](https://community.rootsmagic.com/about) - [FAQ](https://community.rootsmagic.com/faq) and recent discussions. Before posting a question, check the [RootsMagic Wiki](http://wiki.rootsmagic.com/wiki/Main_Page) and prior discussions here for possible answers. Don’t be afraid to post. ---
**Author:** ![nkess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b3f665/32.png) [@nkess](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/nkess)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/3 "2023-01-01T16:06:49Z")
I have a question please-- say I find a post from 6 months ago that kind of answers my question BUT I am NOT sure how to do everything they suggest ( say Adding a new fact)-- is it better to reply to the old post or start a new post Thanks for any advice ---
**Author:** ![TomH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.rootsmagic.com/tomh/32/30_2.png) [@TomH](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/TomH)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/4 "2023-01-01T16:15:45Z")
If the subject/topic of the discussion is exactly what your question is about, then reply to it. If not, then start a new discussion with the appropriate title and tag. ---
**Author:** ![Rooty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Rooty](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/Rooty)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/5 "2023-01-01T17:22:57Z")
1. Read the wiki which is RM8’s approach to a user manual. 2. Watch the webinars and try out features if on Windows. If a mac user be cautious since features demonstrated on Windows often do not work on macs until a subsequent bug fix. 3. If new to RM8 be hesitant to use it as your master database until you have become familiar with it and have encountered no serious bugs. ---
**Author:** ![Terry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.rootsmagic.com/terry/32/108_2.png) [@Terry](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/Terry)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2023, 9:59am UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/6 "2023-01-02T09:59:45Z")
The question was about using this forum - not about using the program. ---
**Author:** ![Rooty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Rooty](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/Rooty)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/9 "2023-01-03T22:04:32Z")
Yes, but to use the forum it helps to understand RM8 basics and the purpose of the forum is to facilitate RM8 use. ---
**Author:** ![rzamor1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.rootsmagic.com/rzamor1/32/8_2.png) [@rzamor1](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/rzamor1)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/11 "2023-01-04T14:47:58Z")
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**Author:** ![rzamor1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.rootsmagic.com/rzamor1/32/8_2.png) [@rzamor1](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/rzamor1)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/12 "2023-01-04T14:48:20Z")
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**Author:** ![rzamor1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.rootsmagic.com/rzamor1/32/8_2.png) [@rzamor1](https://community.rootsmagic.com/u/rzamor1)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://community.rootsmagic.com/t/i-am-new-to-this-rootsmagic-forum-how-is-the-best-way-to-start/5989/14 "2023-01-06T00:59:31Z")