Help & Info
What is the account dropdown menu?
How do I add pictures, video, and audio to my posts?
How do I edit or delete my post?
What does it mean to "ologize" something?
What are the love it, hate it, and hmm buttons?
How do I edit an ology I created?
Can I unfollow an ology I created?
How do I change my notifications and email settings?
Do I have to be a member of an ology to chat in it?
What's the difference between the activity view and post view?
Who are the Ology editors, and how do I get in touch with them?
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What is Ology?
Ology is a place for you to share your interests and connect with others around the things you love - your favorite hobbies, sports teams, musicians, causes, TV shows…everything.
Back to topWhat is an ology?
An ology is a community dedicated to a specific interest. Joining ologies helps you meet people with similar interests and keeps you connected and informed about the topics you love.
Back to topWhat is the account dropdown menu?
The account dropdown menu is located on the top navigation bar. It contains quick links to important areas and site tools.
How do I follow an ology?
Hit the follow button to become a member of an ology. Once you're a member, the button will read "following," and you will start receiving homepage updates on everything that happens in that ology. You can view a list of all the ologies you follow on your profile as well as by clicking the "ologies" link in the navigation bar.
Back to topHow do I unfollow an ology?
When you want to leave an ology, hover over the ology's follow button, and click it when the wording changes from "following" to "unfollow."
Back to topHow do I post?
To post, click in the open posting field that appears on your Ology homepage, profile, and in ologies. Be sure to add at least one tag that explains what your post is about. Tags help people find your post more easily.
How do I add pictures, video, and audio to my posts?
To add pictures, video, or audio to the post you're creating, click on the media icons and either upload or link in the things you want.
Back to topCan I post GIFs?
Yes! Just upload or link to the GIF when you're creating a new post.
Back to topHow do I edit or delete my post?
To edit or delete your post, use the "pencil" and "x" icons. If you already have the post open, these icons will appear to the right of your author picture and name.
What does it mean to "ologize" something?
When you see something interesting in one ology and want to share it into another ology, "Ologize" it! Hit the ologize button, and select the new location where you want to share the post. Quick and easy.
Back to topWhat are the love it, hate it, and hmm buttons?
These three buttons are quick ways to react to the things you see on Ology.
- Love it! means you love it
- Hate it! means you hate it
- Hmm? means...well, you're not really sure how you feel. It's debatable.
How should I use my Ology profile?
Your Ology profile is the one place where people can see exactly what you're interested in. It allows people to view everything you post as well ologies you've created, who is following you, and the people and ologies you follow. Keep your profile relevant by posting and sharing the latest things you find interesting.
Back to topHow do I edit my profile
To edit your profile, select the "Settings" link in the account dropdown menu. You can also edit your profile by clicking the pencil icon that appears on your profile graphic.
Back to topHow do I create an ology?
Click the "create an ology" button on your homepage or the link in the account dropdown menu.
Back to topHow do I edit an ology I created?
Go to the ology that you want to edit, and click the pencil icon that appears on the ology graphic. You'll then be able to edit your ology's name, description, ology graphic, and more.
Back to topCan I make an ology private?
Not yet, but private ologies are coming soon.
Back to topCan I unfollow an ology I created?
Yes, you can unfollow an ology you created, in the same way you would unfollow any other ology. By unfollowing, you will no longer be listed as a member of that ology, but it will still appear as one of your "Created Ologies" on your profile.
Back to topHow do I change my password?
To change your password, go to the settings page. Under "Email & Password," enter your new password, confirm it, and click "Save."
Back to topHow do I change my notifications and email settings?
Go to the settings page from the account dropdown menu. The "Notifications" section allows you to choose the types of email alerts you will receive from Ology.
Back to topHow do I comment?
Click on a post and type your comment into the text box that says "Comment." You can also comment on posts directly from the activity feed by clicking the "comment" link.
Back to topHow do I message someone?
To message someone, hover over their profile picture or name anywhere on the site. A tooltip will appear that allows you to send a private message to that person. If you want to see all of your messages, visit your message center by clicking the link in the account dropdown menu.
How do I invite my friends?
Click the invite button on ology pages to invite friends to either a specific ology or to Ology.com in general. You can invite your friends from Facebook as well as your email contacts.
Back to topDo I have to be a member of an ology to chat in it?
No. As long as you're a registered user of Ology.com and signed-in, you can chat in any ology you want.
Back to topWhat's the difference between the activity view and post view?
There are two ways you can view posts and activity on Ology.
"Activity view" displays everything that's happening in a stream: new posts, new members, reactions, comments, and more.
"Post view" allows you to see only posts in a cool grid layout.
What are views?
Views tell you how many people have seen your posts. The higher the view count, the better.
Back to topWho are the Ology editors, and how do I get in touch with them?
We have an amazing team of professional in-house editors and writers who are experts in their respective fields - film, TV, celebrity gossip, music, and more. Check out their profiles and contact them by emailing editorial@ology.com.
Back to topAre you hiring?
Yes, we are always looking for talented people to join our team. We also have a range of internships available if that's more your speed. You can find more information about a career at Ology by emailing jobs@ology.com or internships@ology.com.
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