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This thread will answer most questions you may have about this message board. Ever wonder....
Moderators
- Can I be a moderator/admin?
- What does a moderator do?
- Information on what we do, how to become one and pretty much anything you want to know can be found here: How to become a mod ?'s / Detective Levels / Common Abbreviations
- This link is also directly from Her Interactive about whether they are seeking moderators or not.
Moderating
Report to Moderator
- What the report to moderator button is?
- What posts should be reported to a moderator?
- The rules explain what should be reported: Her Interactive Message Board Rules
~ Jinkies Nancy! ~ also explains in depth: UPDATED: What to report or not report.
Personal Info and Web Addresses
- Why can't I post personal info?
- What is personal info?
- Why can't I post links to outside sources?
- Personal information and web addresses may not be posted, as stated in the rules: Her Interactive Message Board Rules
McQuacks explains why this is important: Why Shouldn't I Post Personal Information? - There are a handful of websites previously operated by Her Interactive (they are no longer active) that may be mentioned on this forum. The websites are listed below:
Avatars
- What is an Avatar?
- An avatar is the picture that is under your username.
- How do I get an Avatar / Change my Avatar?
1. Click on the "User CP" at the top right of the board.
2. Look over on the left side.
3. Click the one that says "Edit Avatar".
4. Choose an avatar by clicking on the little circle next to the avatar of your choice.
5. Click "Save changes".
You need to change your options.
1. Go to the profile tab and click "Edit Options".
2. Scroll down to the part that says "Thread View Options" and you will see: "Show user's avatar in their posts?"
3. Change it to "yes" and you will be able to see avatars.
No, only the premade ones are available.
Those icons have been specially made for the Moderators and Administrators to make them easily recognizable. Those will not be available to members.
Signatures
- What is a signature and how can I get one?
- Please view the F.A.Q. for signatures located on the Signature Heights Forum. Note that you cannot have a signature until you have accumulated ten counting posts to your name. Post count only increases on the following boards:
Hints & Tips
Message Board Questions
Tech Support
Post Totals
- Why don't my post totals change?
- How do I become a detective?
- A list of post totals and how they change can be found here: How to become a mod ?'s / Detective Levels / Common Abbreviations
- I haven't been on here in awhile and notice that my post number has changed, why?
Tidus explains why there might have been a change in your post totals here:
Post Counts Lower/Higher?
Posting Issues
- I'm new. When I post, the post goes through but it doesn't show up on the board. Why doesn't it show up?
- Administration has set up the board to allow moderators to check the posts of new members. Your post can be seen only by moderators until one of the moderators approves it. Don't worry, this only happens for your first few posts.
Spoilers
- What is a spoiler code?
- Why should I know how to make one?
- What this
is?blahblahblah - How do I read or write it?
- The rules give a description of why and how it should be used: Her Interactive Message Board Rules
URL's and Clickable links
- How do I make a clickable link?
- Check out this thread for easy to understand directions: How to Make a Clickable Link. Please note outside links are not allowed. The only links that may be posted are ones inside Her Interactive. For example a link to another thread is allowed but a link to another Nancy Drew forum is not.
Abbreviations
- What does an abbreviation mean, such as "lol" or "sp?"
- An extensive list can be found here: How to become a mod ?'s / Detective Levels / Common Abbreviations
Buddies
- Why is asking to be buddies against the rules?
- Here is the thread where you can read more about this subject. Asking to be buddies - find out here!!
Magic Library Approvals
- Where is my story? Why can't I see it and my request for approval is gone??
- Swimmergirl has a reminder about these issues here.
Magic Library Approvals...
Voice Actors
- Why shouldn't I contact Voice Actors for the games?
Tidus explains here: Voice Actors
Quoting
- How can I get a signature from a quiz and/or club thread? Basically, how can I quote someone?
Kira explains here: Quoting
Infractions and Warnings
- What is an infraction?
Please check out the forum rules (scroll down to the bottom) for information about infractions. - How do I know I got an infraction or warning?
If you get a warning or infraction, you will receive a personal message (PM) from the moderator giving you an infraction. In the upper right corner of the HerInteractive board, right under where it says "Welcome (your username), it will say that you have 1 private message. The PM will tell you why you got the infraction or warning and how many infraction points you have against your account. You will not be able to reply to the PM, so read it carefully. If a warning or infraction was given on a specific post then the post may be edited with the rule. Moderator notes are to remain in the post. - What do I do if I get an infraction?
Reread the rules and find out where you went wrong. Do your best to follow the rules. - Can everyone else see that I have received an infraction warning in my profile?
No. Only you and the moderators and Administrators can see the warnings/infractions in your profile. The only way anyone knows is if you post revealing that you've received one. - Will my warning/infraction ever go away from my User CP?
No. The points will expire but the type of infraction received will always be there. Everyone receives one warning per rule violation. After that points may be applied. Once those points expire, if you violate that same rule again, you get an infraction. - I got a warning/infraction and I'm confused about why. How can I get more information privately?
Go to the Warnings/Infractions Grievances Board and read the Announcement at the top. Then post appropriately.
Although this may seem like a lot of information, you are encouraged to read it before posting a question. Most questions are answered here. Please, if someone asks a question that is on this thread, please direct them to this. This will encourage users to READ THE STICKIES!
Moderators will add to this as necessary.
Happy Posting!
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