Post by Virtuoso on Nov 1, 2014 23:59:12 GMT -5
ProBoards is a new format for most of us, so there will undoubtedly be some questions about it. These are problems I think could arise while everyone's adjusting to the site and if you have any other questions please submit them below.
How do I join the site?
You need to register to ProBoards to join. You must submit a username and a pschnookerdookiesword and, if you want, you can change your display name as well.
Why do I have to refresh to see new messages in the chat?
The Shoutbox is a ProBoards feature and I can't make it automatically update. I'm looking for a solution but it could take some time.
Is there going to be swearing on this site?
No, I've taken many precautions to stop swearing on this site. I've put in censor words that will show up in place of the swears in both the chat and the forums. Penalties will be charged to people who somehow get around the censorship rules as well.
What if I killed all of my cats in the move?
Then you simply start over! Transferring your pre-existing characters is by no means a requirement. If you want to start from the ground up here then by all means, go right ahead!
If I killed, say, my Deputy, can I get the position back with a new cat?
Sadly, no. If you terminate a cat with a high position (Leader, Deputy, Med. Cat), you may not automatically receive the position again on a new character. When a position opens up, so do submissions for that position. You'll have to compete with everyone who applies for the position and you may not get it back.
Will there be a regular Gathering schedule?
Yes. Every other month a Gathering will be held on the night of the full moon. It is not only my responsibility but the responsibility of every Site Moderator, Moderator, and Administrator to make sure this schedule goes uninterrupted. There will likely by a Gathering this month (November) if we have enough people on the site. If there isn't enough the Gathering will be moved to December and then the following one will be in February.
Will we face similar problems like we did on WCReborn?
I'll be doing everything in my power to avoid it. This includes regular forum clean-outs as well as careful monitoring of the data being used on the site. If we reach critical levels I will shut down the site for at least a full day to bring the data usage back down.
What about problems in the community?
I've input a system designed to discourage rulebreaking behavior in the site (see: The Life System). I'm hoping people will adhere to these standards because I do not want to have to impose a ban on anybody.
Can I sticky a post?
Only mods have that power. To sticky a post you have to go into the Edit menu on a post and click on the gear icon in the top right-hand corner. There will be a drop-down menu and on that should be the option to sticky posts.
Can I disable smileys?
Yes and no. Yes, you can disable smileys from forum posts and private messages via your profile under:
Edit Profile ==> Settings ==> Smiles Default
But they cannot be edited or removed on the Shoutbox.
Will there be a regular Gathering schedule?
Yes. Every other month a Gathering will be held on the night of the full moon. It is not only my responsibility but the responsibility of every Site Moderator, Moderator, and Administrator to make sure this schedule goes uninterrupted. There will likely by a Gathering this month (November) if we have enough people on the site. If there isn't enough the Gathering will be moved to December and then the following one will be in February.
Will we face similar problems like we did on WCReborn?
I'll be doing everything in my power to avoid it. This includes regular forum clean-outs as well as careful monitoring of the data being used on the site. If we reach critical levels I will shut down the site for at least a full day to bring the data usage back down.
What about problems in the community?
I've input a system designed to discourage rulebreaking behavior in the site (see: The Life System). I'm hoping people will adhere to these standards because I do not want to have to impose a ban on anybody.
Can I sticky a post?
Only mods have that power. To sticky a post you have to go into the Edit menu on a post and click on the gear icon in the top right-hand corner. There will be a drop-down menu and on that should be the option to sticky posts.
Can I disable smileys?
Yes and no. Yes, you can disable smileys from forum posts and private messages via your profile under:
Edit Profile ==> Settings ==> Smiles Default
But they cannot be edited or removed on the Shoutbox.