Hi Larry, nice to have you on Board.

You might want to check out the Helpful hints for newcomers thread in the Information and Announcements category. It’ll save you a lot of wondering on how to get around and how to do things like make your words bold or how to add emoticons .

As to your question. I have no idea. I usually call it annoying in French and English

Addendum...
I forgot to tell you to look in the top right corner right below the list that goes from Main Index to Logout.
When you are in the Main Index you have a little note that says 'welcome you have ... messages' Click on Check private to view your personal mail. Sometimes, new members are not aware of this find it only after several months.