Setting up an IntenseDebate Username

The Problem:

The IntenseDebate account is awesome (see Don’t be afraid…be anonymous), but you’re not really sure how to set it up or whether you want to take the time to figure it out.

The Solution:

Follow these easy steps and you’ll be all set in under a minute.  Once you’re signed up, you’ll never have to do it again!

Try it yourself:

(Update: Step 0. Make sure your browser is set to accept cookies from third parties “always” or “until cookie expires”.  In many browsers, it’s the default setting.  But if you have trouble staying logged in to IntenseDebate when on BenchFly, check your browser’s preferences.  Safari users will need to do this.)

(Update #2: Watch this video for an easy demonstration!)

Step 1. Click here to go to the sign-up page. (see Figure 1)

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Step 2. Enter a username, email and password.

• Create a username other than your real name (eg, “bio98”).

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Step 3. Edit profile.

• After clicking “Sign Up”, go to the “Profile” tab at the top of the screen and select “Edit Profile” (Figure 2)

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Step 4. Enter details.

• In the “Description” box (Figure 3), enter a brief summary of yourself in the following format:
• “Position, Discipline, Location”. For example:
  “Grad student, chemistry, California” or “P.I., Biology Department, US”

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Step 5. Locate the “Name” box under personal information.

• This will be the name displayed when you leave a comment, so be sure that this is not your real name if you want anonymity.

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DONE!

Now head over to the BenchFly Blog Channels and liberate all of your bottled-up opinions!

If you’re like us and love easy, useful stuff- then this is right up your alley.  Check out Getting the most out of the Blog Channels to see how your new toy works!