Frequently Asked Questions
Q. No 1 : How do I logon?
Answer :
> We no longer require that every user be REGISTERED.
If you are a PAID Subscriber or REGISTERED user:
> Go to https://OurNewsWorld.com (see screen shot below).
> Notice that you MUST enter your USERNAME that you registered OR your eMail address.
> Then enter your PASSWORD.
Q. No 2 : PASSWORDS: Forgot Password or RESET Password
Answer :
> First, make sure that your browser allows PoP-Ups so that the reCAPTCHA screen pops up.
> If you are at the LOGIN screen then look for the “Forgot Password?†link at the bottom of the sceen.
> If you are NOT at the LOGIN screen then you can go directly to the following link: https://OurNewsWorld.com/forgot-password
> Wait for the reCAPTCHA screen to PoP-UP and then select the requested squares. (HINT: most reCAPTCHA screens require you to select 3 squares)
> Once you see the green check-mark
> Then press the RECOVER button.
> Once you have done that you should be on the lookout for an eMail from the OurNewsWorld.com domain to VERIFY that you have requested a PASSWORD RESET. Following the LINK in that eMail to RESET your password.
> IF, you do NOT receive an eMail from our system, then sent an eMail to byeman007@proton.me stating that you forgot your password. You MUST tell us the USERNAME for the account so that we may assist you. Be aware, in some cases we may set a TEMPORARY password for you to use. Please go to your Profile SECURITY screen and enter a new account password, as soon as possible.
> Go to https://OurNewsWorld.com to LOGIN
Q. No 3 : Why isn't my PayPal working?
Answer :
We have not used PayPal since November of 2021, because they cancelled our contract.
They continue to send us an eMail every month saying that our payment could not be processed. The eMail messages are not generated by anything we are doing, they are coming from within the PayPal system. We have no way to charge or to receive payments from PayPal.
Q. No 4 : Why do I keep receiving payment notifications from PayPal?
Answer :
We have not used PayPal since November 2021, because they cancelled our contract.
And yet, they continue to send an eMail every month saying that your payment could not be processed. The eMail messages are not generated by anything we are doing, they are coming from within the PayPal system. We have no way to charge or to receive payments from PayPal.
Q. No 5 : What is a regular "Premium Member"?
Answer :
> A regular "Premium Member" Subscription is $5.00 per month, $27 for 6 months, or $50 for 12 months and includes:
1. You will become a Featured Member,
2. You can create Posts
3. You can Show/Hide last seen Posts,
4. You can Comment on other User's Posts
5. You can request to have a "Verified Badge"
Q. No 6 : CANCEL and Unsubscribe Subscription.
Answer :
> To cancel your subscription, go to your Profile picture in the upper right hand corner of your screen. For mine it is the Yogi Bear picture in the round circle. Depending on the information you included when you registered your picture may show a generic male picture or a female picture. > Click on the Picture. The first line of the Profile Menu will contain your USERNAME and then: > To CANCEL your Subscription select the "CANCEL Subscription" option
Q. No 7 : Day Mode or Night Mode
Answer :
> For this description my screen is set right now to "Night Mode" so we are only seeing a "Day Mode" option, in the example picture below.
> "Day Mode" is the logon DEFAULT. So, if you do not like a bright screen and want a dark/black background then come here and select "Night Mode".
Q. No 8 : Edit Profile Information
Answer :
Edit Profile Information
> The EDIT Profile screen looks like this:
General Profile Information
> The Profile GENERAL Information screen looks like this:
Q. No 9 : How to Register a NEW account
Answer :
> The following screen contains TEST information, just to show you want is required:
> The next screen will ask you which PLAN you want.
1) FREE,
2) Premium ($5.00 per month),
3) ULTIMA ($27.00 for 6 months) or
4) VIP ($50.00 for 12 months).
> Press the "Upgrade Now" button on the plan you want to select.
Q. No 10 : I am a Premium Member. How do I upgrade from $5.00 a month billing to the new accounts ULTIMA Member (6-month billing of $27.00) or VIP Member (Annual billing of $50.00)?
Answer :
Account Payment Options for Everyone Wanting to Change from MONTHLY Billing to 6-Month (ULTIMA) or Yearly Billing (VIP):
1. CLEAR your browser CACHE
2. LOGON to https://OurNewsWorld.com
3. Go to your user Profile dropdown menu (upper right-hand corner of your screen?)
4. Open the dropdown and look for and select CANCEL Subscription. In the REASON section please mention "FOR UPGRADE"
5. OurNewsWorld ADMIN will then CANCEL your current payment AND change your Profile from "Premium Member" to "FREE Member" so that our system will allow you to UPGRADE to a new payment option.
6. WAIT until you hear back from OurNewsWorld ADMIN that your account is NOW ready to UPGRADE and then
7. LOGON to https://OurNewsWorld.com
8. Open a new browser window and go to https://OurNewsWorld.com/go-pro
9. Select either ULTIMA (6-month) or VIP (Yearly)
Q. No 11 : How do I make a POST?
Answer :
At the top of your screen you should see an area that looks similar to the image below. (This is from my screen).
See that area that says "What's going on? etc... That is the area where you create and make a POST.
Q. No 12 : How do I clean/clear my CACHE
Answer :
This is a good article to read on "How To Clear Cache On Windows 10":
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-to-clear-cache-on-windows-10/ar-AAY3ctH?bk=1&ocid=msedgntp&cvid=503b5320ed2142a9adc82b3154a1de93
Q. No 13 : How do I contact the "OurNewsWorld Shop" to get a status on my order?
Answer :
Our SHOP website is temporarily closed due to company relocation.
If you ordered from Gum Road, please send an eMail to thekidbythesideoftheroad@gumroad.com. Please include as much information about your order as possible to assist Juan in locating your order.