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What Are FAQs?
FAQs are Frequently Asked Questions.
General FAQs
How to make a thread
Banning Members
Editing/Deleting Your Own Posts
Closing/Deleting accounts
Username changes
Moderators, Super-Moderators and Administrators
General FAQs
Forum not working
If you cannot access the forums or it doesn't work, then the forum is most likely down for some reason. The forum may also be 'offline' meaning the administrators are working on something to fix the forum.
Warning levels
Members get warned by moderators for breaking the rules. If you believe a moderator has unfairly warned you, then please discuss this with them, or with one of the administrators. You can ask for your warnings to be removed/reviewed.
Warnings can be removed after 3 months. PM one of the administrators & they will help you with it.
Smileys
Smileys cannot be seen when using 'fast/quick reply'. If you click on 'add reply' you will see a table. To view the full list of smileys click 'Show All'.
Polls
Members can create a poll, simply by scrolling down to where it says 'poll setup' on the left. & clicking 'add poll'. You will see the 'poll question' & options of making it a multiple choice, or multivote.
Members are advised to read the forum rules [which are here] before posting.[list]
How To Make a Thread.
Many people don't know how to make threads so this is how to do it.
Click on a forum which suits the thread/topic you're making. So if you want to make something about Christina Aguilera's music, then you go to the Music forum.
On the right you will see a button with 'new topic'. Click it.
Another page will load. Put the title&post in.
Members cannot make threads in the 'Announcement' forum though.
Posting is just as easy. Instead of 'new thread' you can either type in the box at the bottom of the page [in the thread], or 'add reply'.
Banning Members
Members are banned for breaking the forum rules, simple as that.
If a member is caught abusing other members (this includes Admins and Mods) or abusing the forum rules even after being warned to stop, Admins and Mods can choose to ban them.
These rules aren't just there to look pretty, read them and follow them.
Members can also be given suspensions, which would mean they aren't 'banned'. Suspended members can return to the forum when their suspension is over. Suspensions depend on the actions committed.
Editing/Deleting Your Own Posts
Editing your own posts
Members can edit their own posts at any point. Simply go back to your post, and at the bottom left hand corner of your post [under your signatures] there should be an 'edit' button. Click, and edit.
Deleting your own posts/threads
Members cannot delete their own threads simply because if it's done then replies will go. This means all replies will go, and the topic may in fact be an active thread which many members like. Members cannot delete their own posts.
Closing threads
Members cannot close/lock a thread. Moderators however have this power and if you believe a thread should be closed or want a thread you created to be closed, then ask the forum moderator or any other moderator.
Closing/Deleting accounts
Deleting accounts
Accounts will not be deleted at any point. This includes deleting all a members posts.
Closing accounts
Accounts can be closed if a member wants their account closed. PM an administrator and they'll have it done ASAP. If you choose to close your account and later on have second thoughts your account will not be re-opened.
Username changes
Members need to PM a administrator or moderator if they want to change their username.
Moderators, Super-Moderators and Administrators
What are moderators, supermoderators, & administrators?
They are basically the people who make sure nobody is disobeying the rules, and ruining other people's time here on the forums.
Who are they, & what do they do?
Moderators.
Moderators, are general forum moderators. They remove spam, move threads to different forums, edit/delete posts, & are in control of specific forums within the General section. They can warn members at any point.
Super Moderators
Super Moderators aka Global Moderators, have the same rights as Moderators, but can edit/delete/move threads all over the forums. Not just in their specified forums. They too can warn members.
Administrators
They can ban members & look after the forum, so that members can access it at all times.
Posting Images
1. Go to an image hosting site like imageshack.us, photobucket.com or tinypic.com.
2. Once on the page, click on the "Browse" button next to the search bar.
3. A window will appear showing you images in your Pictures folder. Search for the image you want to post and double click it or click the picture and then click 'Open.'
4. After you selected your picture, click on the 'Upload' button.
5. Scroll down and copy the URL of the image. This will be under the 'Direct Link To Image' box.
6. Now go to the topic where you wish to post your image, this could also be your signature as well, and click the 'Image' button.
7. A window will appear. Just paste the link you copied in the box and click 'Ok.'
8. You will now see the URL of the image posted along with the image tags like this:
9. Now you can click Add Reply and your image will appear in your post.
10. You're done :]
Uploading Signatures&Avatars
Uploading Avatars
1. Go to Profile. This should be located at the very top of the page (below banner) in the middle.
2. Click 'Avatar'.
3. Under Avatar Settings you will be given a choice between either using the forum's avatars from it's galleries or to upload your own.
Choosing forum avatars:
1. To pick from the forum galleries, click 'Show Gallery'.
2. Then click the image you want as your avatar, and click ok.
Uploading your own:
1. Under Custom Avatar you will see a search bar with a 'Browse' button right next to it, click it.
2. A window will appear showing you pictures from your Pictures folder on your computer.
3. Once you find the one you want, double click it.
4. In the search bar under Custom Avatar the address for your image should already appear. Now just click 'Use Uploaded Avatar' and you're done.
Now you can upload your own image using image hosting sites like photobucket.com, imageshack.com, or tinypic.com. For this all you have to do it copy the URL of the image and paste it in the 'URL to Avatar' box found under Custom Avatar. After you pasted it, just click the 'Use URL Avatar' button and you're done.
Making Signatures
1. Go to Profile found at the top middle (below the banner).
2. Click "Signature."
Signatures work the same way as posts do. You can have text in them where you can change the font, size, color, etc of your text as well as post an image.
To add an image you can either copy and paste the URL of an image directly from the website or you can upload your own and just copy and paste the URL.
Remember though, signatures can only be 500 pixels in height, 600 pixels in length including text and can't exceet 150kb.
If you need help. Ask for it (: Thanks to Jake for helping me make this
FAQs are Frequently Asked Questions.
General FAQs
How to make a thread
Banning Members
Editing/Deleting Your Own Posts
Closing/Deleting accounts
Username changes
Moderators, Super-Moderators and Administrators
General FAQs
Forum not working
If you cannot access the forums or it doesn't work, then the forum is most likely down for some reason. The forum may also be 'offline' meaning the administrators are working on something to fix the forum.
Warning levels
Members get warned by moderators for breaking the rules. If you believe a moderator has unfairly warned you, then please discuss this with them, or with one of the administrators. You can ask for your warnings to be removed/reviewed.
Warnings can be removed after 3 months. PM one of the administrators & they will help you with it.
Smileys
Smileys cannot be seen when using 'fast/quick reply'. If you click on 'add reply' you will see a table. To view the full list of smileys click 'Show All'.
Polls
Members can create a poll, simply by scrolling down to where it says 'poll setup' on the left. & clicking 'add poll'. You will see the 'poll question' & options of making it a multiple choice, or multivote.
Members are advised to read the forum rules [which are here] before posting.[list]
How To Make a Thread.
Many people don't know how to make threads so this is how to do it.
Click on a forum which suits the thread/topic you're making. So if you want to make something about Christina Aguilera's music, then you go to the Music forum.
On the right you will see a button with 'new topic'. Click it.
Another page will load. Put the title&post in.
Members cannot make threads in the 'Announcement' forum though.
Posting is just as easy. Instead of 'new thread' you can either type in the box at the bottom of the page [in the thread], or 'add reply'.
Banning Members
Members are banned for breaking the forum rules, simple as that.
If a member is caught abusing other members (this includes Admins and Mods) or abusing the forum rules even after being warned to stop, Admins and Mods can choose to ban them.
These rules aren't just there to look pretty, read them and follow them.
Members can also be given suspensions, which would mean they aren't 'banned'. Suspended members can return to the forum when their suspension is over. Suspensions depend on the actions committed.
Editing/Deleting Your Own Posts
Editing your own posts
Members can edit their own posts at any point. Simply go back to your post, and at the bottom left hand corner of your post [under your signatures] there should be an 'edit' button. Click, and edit.
Deleting your own posts/threads
Members cannot delete their own threads simply because if it's done then replies will go. This means all replies will go, and the topic may in fact be an active thread which many members like. Members cannot delete their own posts.
Closing threads
Members cannot close/lock a thread. Moderators however have this power and if you believe a thread should be closed or want a thread you created to be closed, then ask the forum moderator or any other moderator.
Closing/Deleting accounts
Deleting accounts
Accounts will not be deleted at any point. This includes deleting all a members posts.
Closing accounts
Accounts can be closed if a member wants their account closed. PM an administrator and they'll have it done ASAP. If you choose to close your account and later on have second thoughts your account will not be re-opened.
Username changes
Members need to PM a administrator or moderator if they want to change their username.
Moderators, Super-Moderators and Administrators
What are moderators, supermoderators, & administrators?
They are basically the people who make sure nobody is disobeying the rules, and ruining other people's time here on the forums.
Who are they, & what do they do?
Moderators.
Moderators, are general forum moderators. They remove spam, move threads to different forums, edit/delete posts, & are in control of specific forums within the General section. They can warn members at any point.
Super Moderators
Super Moderators aka Global Moderators, have the same rights as Moderators, but can edit/delete/move threads all over the forums. Not just in their specified forums. They too can warn members.
Administrators
They can ban members & look after the forum, so that members can access it at all times.
Posting Images
1. Go to an image hosting site like imageshack.us, photobucket.com or tinypic.com.
2. Once on the page, click on the "Browse" button next to the search bar.
3. A window will appear showing you images in your Pictures folder. Search for the image you want to post and double click it or click the picture and then click 'Open.'
4. After you selected your picture, click on the 'Upload' button.
5. Scroll down and copy the URL of the image. This will be under the 'Direct Link To Image' box.
6. Now go to the topic where you wish to post your image, this could also be your signature as well, and click the 'Image' button.
7. A window will appear. Just paste the link you copied in the box and click 'Ok.'
8. You will now see the URL of the image posted along with the image tags like this:
9. Now you can click Add Reply and your image will appear in your post.
10. You're done :]
Uploading Signatures&Avatars
Uploading Avatars
1. Go to Profile. This should be located at the very top of the page (below banner) in the middle.
2. Click 'Avatar'.
3. Under Avatar Settings you will be given a choice between either using the forum's avatars from it's galleries or to upload your own.
Choosing forum avatars:
1. To pick from the forum galleries, click 'Show Gallery'.
2. Then click the image you want as your avatar, and click ok.
Uploading your own:
1. Under Custom Avatar you will see a search bar with a 'Browse' button right next to it, click it.
2. A window will appear showing you pictures from your Pictures folder on your computer.
3. Once you find the one you want, double click it.
4. In the search bar under Custom Avatar the address for your image should already appear. Now just click 'Use Uploaded Avatar' and you're done.
Now you can upload your own image using image hosting sites like photobucket.com, imageshack.com, or tinypic.com. For this all you have to do it copy the URL of the image and paste it in the 'URL to Avatar' box found under Custom Avatar. After you pasted it, just click the 'Use URL Avatar' button and you're done.
Making Signatures
1. Go to Profile found at the top middle (below the banner).
2. Click "Signature."
Signatures work the same way as posts do. You can have text in them where you can change the font, size, color, etc of your text as well as post an image.
To add an image you can either copy and paste the URL of an image directly from the website or you can upload your own and just copy and paste the URL.
Remember though, signatures can only be 500 pixels in height, 600 pixels in length including text and can't exceet 150kb.
If you need help. Ask for it (: Thanks to Jake for helping me make this
