> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/contributing/documentation/making-a-forum-post.md).

# Making a Forum Post

## Background

Forum post titles should be a summary of the contribution.

Giving clear background information will help save a lot of time.

Please include the following information to promote effective discussion.

* eVOLVER software and hardware versions
* Expected behavior
* Actual behavior
* If about a bug / hardware failure - can it consistently be reproduced? If so, how?
* Screenshots are necessary

## Example forum posts

* [At lower culture volumes optical density readings are affected by stirring](https://www.evolver.bio/t/at-lower-culture-volumes-optical-density-readings-are-affected-by-stirring/367)
* [How deeply the photodiode and IR LED are pushed in to the vial greatly affects OD readings](https://www.evolver.bio/t/at-lower-culture-volumes-optical-density-readings-are-affected-by-stirring/367)