Click on 'Add a new topic' to start a new thread (conversation topic) in the forum.
An editor will open that allows you to write and format your post.
Your post will now be displayed in the discussion forum with your name and the date it was posted.
If you click on the Discussion subject name it will display the message text and any attached files. At this point other users will have a link to 'Reply' to your post and you will be able to see links that will let you Edit or Delete your message.