Xbox 360 "Online Status" always appearing offline?

Question

This has been going on for a long time, but it never bothered me until I was trying to invite people into a game, but they could not join. I know where the online status options are, but no matter my selection, I always appear offline to everyone.

I think the problem might come from way back, I had to change my settings on that xbox so people would not bomb me and fill my inbox. Soon after, I picked up a 360 and did not think much of it. But now this small setting seems to be haunting me!?

Thanks in advanced.

Answer 1

press the xbox guide button and go on the settings area

Answer 2

Press guide button

Go to personal settings

Go to online status

Change it to appear online

Answer 3

then change it lol