FAQ
Below are answers to some of the questions that we’re frequently asked about the website. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please contact the help desk: enquiries(at)newmatilda.com.
Do I need to register to access articles on newmatilda.com?
All articles on newmatilda.com can be accessed without registering a user account.
Why should I register on newmatilda.com?
Registered users receive email notifications of new content, they can comment on articles and participate in polls. Plus, newmatilda.com regularly has free giveaways and special promotions for registered users.
Does newmatilda.com have a comments policy?
We welcome comments of all kinds — supportive, dissenting, critical or otherwise. However, we reserve the right to delete or edit comments that:
Are defamatory or abusive
Promote hate of any kind
Attack the writer not the argument
Are blatantly off-topic
Do not contribute to the discussion
Mislead through impersonation
Don’t make sense
Repeat offenders will be blocked from using the comments function on the site.
How does the email notification work?
Once you set up your user account or edit your user preferences, you can nominate the frequency of emails, including a bi-weekly digest or emails based on topics or individual contributors.
You can also select ‘Autosubscribe’. This will create a notification to any thread you create or post a comment to. You will receive an email with a title and link to the post.
You can change your subscription settings or unsubscribe, by editing your subscription in your Account Preferences.
Can I change my username, email address, password or contact details?
You can update your user account details at any time by logging into the site. Once logged in, select preferences, change your settings and select ‘Submit’.
What do I do if I’ve forgotten my password?
Select the tab ‘Request new password’. This will issue a new password to your registered email account. Log in to the site using the new password. This can then be updated or changed by selecting Edit > Account settings.
What’s happened to the Forum that was on the old website?
Registered users can now post comments at the end of each article. After reviewing the limitations of the old forum model, plus reader feedback, user testing and development of the new site, it was decided that this is the most effective and user friendly way to participate in newmatilda.com discussions.
Why does newmatilda.com feature a newsfeed from Al Jazeera?
The Al Jazeera newsfeed has a non-western focus and for this reason carries stories that lots of Australians wouldn’t seek out otherwise. It’s a global news service, with a particular focus on non-western countries, featuring stories from South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia which are not always picked up by western wire services. Considering all other Australian news services (except SBS) have a western focus, we think Al Jazeera brings important balance to the Australian mediascape.
How do I search for my favourite author, topic or article?
Each page on the site includes a Search field. Simply enter a contributor’s name, subject, topic or article title for a list of search results.
By selecting Search > Advance search, you can nominate specific words or phrases as well as topic categories or file types such as Images or Standard Articles.
Does newmatilda.com publish unsolicited contributions?
We regularly publish unsolicited articles. Please refer to the Contribute page here.
I am a newmatilda.com contributor, can I update my contributor biography?
Yes you can. Login to the site and select your user Preferences. Then select Account Settings > Personal Information. Then update the ‘Bio’ field.
How do I advertise on newmatilda.com?
Check the Advertise with us page here for details on promoting your company or organisation on newmatilda.com
Does newmatilda.com offer internships?
newmatilda.com runs an internship program on a three monthly cycle. Please send a cover letter, CV and contact details to the Editor via email: writeforus(at)newmatilda.com.
What makes newmatilda.com ‘independent’ ?
newmatilda.com is owned by Complex Number Pty Ltd, which is non-aligned and has no formal association with any political party or major media organisation, including financial support or funding.
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