Post by knarrly on Oct 17, 2007 16:38:52 GMT -5
The following is a set of FAQs to things a lot of people are asking. Hopefully this will clear up some things on the board. In some cases, I will point you to the thread where a more detailed explanation is. This will be updated as needed.
Are there any restrictions on what I can post?
Yes, please read the "Post And Die" thread. This will give you a complete set of do's and don'ts for the board. lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=welcome&action=display&thread=1172616124
So what will happen if I don't follow the rules?
See this post relating to board offenses: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=bannouncements&action=display&thread=1185231784
How do I put my own picture as an avatar?
Please read here for complete help: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=help&action=display&thread=1163124863 (Please, no bigger than 100X100.)
How do I put my own picture(s) as a signature?
See the section above about avatars to upload your picture to the internet. Once you have it online, you need to use code in your signature to post it online. Simply place [img] and [/img] around the URL for your image.
Example: [img]http://www.yourserver.com/yourpic.jpg[/img]
How big of a signature (siggy) can I post?
Basically, no bigger than 500X200 for rectangular shaped images, and 300X300 for square ones. For personal siggy pictures, you may have no more than two. The full rules (and exceptions) are here: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=welcome&action=display&thread=1191683340
I'm not good at making my own siggys and avatars, where can I find help with this?
If you are not graphically inclined, and are looking for some ready made avatars and siggys, check out this page: www.lionkingpride.net/graphicsf.html
We also have many volunteers throughout the board, both mods and members, who will be more than happy to make you a custom siggy or avatar. A list can be found here: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=siggyandavatarrequests&action=display&thread=1192583686 (If you would like to be a volunteer, please send me a PM.)
How do I get into the Chat Room?
up in the right-hand corner of the Screen, under the banner is an icon that says 'chat'. Click it, it takes a moment to load. You can enter any name you wish.
What should I do if i need help from a mod on the board?
If it is in regards to a certain area of the board, please contact the mod, or one of the mods, that are in charge of that area. If there is no mod assigned to an area, you may contact any of the mods. If it is a general question, try looking at the bottom of the screen on the main page. This will show you which mods are online at any given time. (Their names will be red.) These will get you your quickest response. If a mod is not responding to you in a reasonable period of time (24-48 hours) please contact a different mod.
How do I become a mod?
When there is a need for a mod, we will usually select them from established members who preferably have message board and/or ProBoards moderation experience. If we do not have anyone in mind, we will post a message asking for members to send apps via PM, from which we will select mods. There are currently two levels of mods: global (for the entire board) and sectional (for a specific section).
I see members with different titles below their names, how do I change mine?
These are the current rankings (modified 2/10/08) on the board, based on how many posts you've made:
Lurker: 0 posts
Infant Cub: 1 post
Young Cub: 100 posts
Adolescent Lion: 150
Teen Lion: 300 posts
Lion / Lioness: 500 posts
Pridelander: 2000 Posts
Royal Family: 7500
Royal Gabster: 10000
Part of the Cave Drawings: 20000
Talks too much : 50000
Other "rankings":
Pride Admin: administrator of the forum (me *lol)
Sr. Pride Moderator: higher ranking Mod with more powers
Pride Moderator: a moderator for most areas of the forum (staff)
Mini Pride Moderator: a moderator for certain sections (staff)
There are also custom rankings, which can be requested by established members by sending me a PM.
What about the member caves? How can I get one?
Again, this is a feature for established members only. You can request one of these by first reading the rules:
lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=intro&action=display&thread=1202694293
Then fill out an application in the special area.
I made a post/thread, and it's gone...where did it go?
Ahh...this could be a couple of explanations.
It could have been a "naughty" post or thread, in violation of the "Post and Die" list. In this case, it would have been deleted.
Sometimes an entire thread is not posted in the correct category. In this case, it's not missing but moved.
If a post, in an established thread, is really off topic, it will be deleted. So will repeated posts in a thread. (Posting "Hi" over and over again.) This is to prevent members from abusing the forum with nonsense posts simply to improve their ranking.
I had an account, and it's gone. Where did it go?
First, please check the member list to make sure the account is truly "gone". (Or email knarrly@hotmail.com for assistance.) If the account is gone, then perhaps you accidentally deleted it. Or, if you were in severe violation of the rules, you could have been banned. If you were banned, please contact me to get permission before rejoining.
Are there any restrictions on what I can post?
Yes, please read the "Post And Die" thread. This will give you a complete set of do's and don'ts for the board. lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=welcome&action=display&thread=1172616124
So what will happen if I don't follow the rules?
See this post relating to board offenses: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=bannouncements&action=display&thread=1185231784
How do I put my own picture as an avatar?
Please read here for complete help: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=help&action=display&thread=1163124863 (Please, no bigger than 100X100.)
How do I put my own picture(s) as a signature?
See the section above about avatars to upload your picture to the internet. Once you have it online, you need to use code in your signature to post it online. Simply place [img] and [/img] around the URL for your image.
Example: [img]http://www.yourserver.com/yourpic.jpg[/img]
How big of a signature (siggy) can I post?
Basically, no bigger than 500X200 for rectangular shaped images, and 300X300 for square ones. For personal siggy pictures, you may have no more than two. The full rules (and exceptions) are here: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=welcome&action=display&thread=1191683340
I'm not good at making my own siggys and avatars, where can I find help with this?
If you are not graphically inclined, and are looking for some ready made avatars and siggys, check out this page: www.lionkingpride.net/graphicsf.html
We also have many volunteers throughout the board, both mods and members, who will be more than happy to make you a custom siggy or avatar. A list can be found here: lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=siggyandavatarrequests&action=display&thread=1192583686 (If you would like to be a volunteer, please send me a PM.)
How do I get into the Chat Room?
up in the right-hand corner of the Screen, under the banner is an icon that says 'chat'. Click it, it takes a moment to load. You can enter any name you wish.
What should I do if i need help from a mod on the board?
If it is in regards to a certain area of the board, please contact the mod, or one of the mods, that are in charge of that area. If there is no mod assigned to an area, you may contact any of the mods. If it is a general question, try looking at the bottom of the screen on the main page. This will show you which mods are online at any given time. (Their names will be red.) These will get you your quickest response. If a mod is not responding to you in a reasonable period of time (24-48 hours) please contact a different mod.
How do I become a mod?
When there is a need for a mod, we will usually select them from established members who preferably have message board and/or ProBoards moderation experience. If we do not have anyone in mind, we will post a message asking for members to send apps via PM, from which we will select mods. There are currently two levels of mods: global (for the entire board) and sectional (for a specific section).
I see members with different titles below their names, how do I change mine?
These are the current rankings (modified 2/10/08) on the board, based on how many posts you've made:
Lurker: 0 posts
Infant Cub: 1 post
Young Cub: 100 posts
Adolescent Lion: 150
Teen Lion: 300 posts
Lion / Lioness: 500 posts
Pridelander: 2000 Posts
Royal Family: 7500
Royal Gabster: 10000
Part of the Cave Drawings: 20000
Talks too much : 50000
Other "rankings":
Pride Admin: administrator of the forum (me *lol)
Sr. Pride Moderator: higher ranking Mod with more powers
Pride Moderator: a moderator for most areas of the forum (staff)
Mini Pride Moderator: a moderator for certain sections (staff)
There are also custom rankings, which can be requested by established members by sending me a PM.
What about the member caves? How can I get one?
Again, this is a feature for established members only. You can request one of these by first reading the rules:
lkpride.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=intro&action=display&thread=1202694293
Then fill out an application in the special area.
I made a post/thread, and it's gone...where did it go?
Ahh...this could be a couple of explanations.
It could have been a "naughty" post or thread, in violation of the "Post and Die" list. In this case, it would have been deleted.
Sometimes an entire thread is not posted in the correct category. In this case, it's not missing but moved.
If a post, in an established thread, is really off topic, it will be deleted. So will repeated posts in a thread. (Posting "Hi" over and over again.) This is to prevent members from abusing the forum with nonsense posts simply to improve their ranking.
I had an account, and it's gone. Where did it go?
First, please check the member list to make sure the account is truly "gone". (Or email knarrly@hotmail.com for assistance.) If the account is gone, then perhaps you accidentally deleted it. Or, if you were in severe violation of the rules, you could have been banned. If you were banned, please contact me to get permission before rejoining.