Q:
What is a FAQ
A: A FAQ is a document
that contains Frequently Asked Questions
and their Answers. If you find that, after reading the answer to your
question, that you need clarification, click the
at the end of said question; you will be taken directly to a Thread
in which you can ask further questions or comment on the matter.
Q:
What are the links at the Top of each page & where do they take
me
A1: -Home- takes you to
the Front Page of the Forum. Here, you can choose from the Main WW&P
Community Board, the Events, Resources & Reviews Board, the Technical
Support Board, the Art Poetry & Prose Board, or the Fun &
Games Board. Each Board has a description below its title. Read said
description; choose the correct Board for your Subject, and Post Away!
If you Post to the "wrong" Board, Moderators will move your
Post to the Appropriate Board for you. Likewise, if you Post a message
about a subject that has been discussed before, you Post will be Merged
into the Appropriate Thread where discussion can continue. In either
case, your Moderators will PM you about said change.
A2: -Register- this allows
you to fill out a quick form to register as a Member of this Community.
You need Register ONLY IF your are interested in Posting to the Forum.
Please choose a handle that you like and want to be forever known
by. Complete all required fields of the form and fill out the rest
as you wish. You MUST enter a valid e-mail address in order to register.
Your password will be generated and sent to you via e-mail. If this
e-mail bounces, because you have failed to provide a valid address
upon registering, your account will be deleted. Likewise, you will
have just 30 Days to log in once you've registered before your account
is removed.
A3: -Help- Clicking Help
will spawn a new window, showing you all of the Emoticons (used when
typing a message) and their shortcuts. It also gives you some common
html & ubbc shortcuts that can be used in your messages.
A4: -Member List- will
display our Membership Directory. This Directory is interactive.
A5: -Statistics- currently
shows the Top 10 Posters.
A6: -Search- allows you
to Search all of the Boards, together or individually, for Names,
and Subject Matter. Don't be afraid of it. It won't bite! Please make
ample use of it especially before starting a new topic!
A7: -PM- Short for Private
Messaging. This feature allows you to leave messages for any member
of the community. Notices about new PM's will flash at the bottom
of the Front Page to let you know that you have a new Message. You
can manage your own PM's by accessing this link.
A8: -Profile- allows you
to view your Profile and Modify it. All info in your Profile (except
your e-mail address which is hidden behind a form mailer) is visible
to other users.
Q:
Can I have multiple accounts
A: It is possible, but is NOT allowed. Multiple
accounts are considered a mis-use of the Community Forum and will
be deleted upon discovery. Multiple Accounts that are discovered that
were not created by mistake will result in removal of ALL of your
accounts on the Forum.
Q:
Are there any restrictions as to what usernames I can choose when
I register
A: Usernames should not be offensive in
nature and accounts with offensive usernames will be in deleted. Also
usernames with special characters (such as ~ ! @ # $ % ^ * etc) can
cause problems. If you choose a Username that is too close to another
Member's, or used by a former Member, you may be contacted about re-registering
with another Username.
Q:
Why do I have to register with a valid email address
A: When you register as a member of the
WW&P, your password will be automatically generated and sent you
in an e-mail. This helps to assure that the e-mail address you have
provided is valid. When we receive notice that your account is bouncing
mail (and we will!!!) we will check your account. If you have been
logged on within the past 30-60 days and have been an active Poster,
an attempt (1 attempt) will be made to contact you via PM. If, after
a week, we have not heard back from you that the issue has been resolved,
and mail to your account is still bouncing, your account will be removed.
Likewise, if you have not been logged in recently or have never been
that active on the Forum, your account will be removed without warning.
This is where the old "Log-in once every year" rule comes
into play.. the more often you log in and participate, the more "credit"
you will be given in a situation where your account is bouncing mail.
So, keep that e-mail address current!
Q:
Do I Have to fill in all the fields when creating an Account
A: Upon registering, you must provide a
current e-mail address in order to become a registered User. This
e-mail address is never visible to others, and all e-mail sent through
the forum is sent through a form. All other fields are optional, and
can be Modified at any time by clicking "profile" and "Modify".
Q:
How do I change my password
A: Go to your "Profile" and select
"modify" From here you can change your password and edit
any of your profile details.
Q:
Why shouldn't I use an easily remembered word as a password
A: If the word is easy to remember, is common
and/or found in the English Dictionary, it is possible for someone
to guess your password and take control of you account. To avoid that,
use a combination of letters and numbers and/or the substitution of
numbers for letters. For example, the password, redwood, could be
transformed into, r3dw00d!, and will be much more secure.
Q:
I can't remember my password, what do I do
A: There is a link near the box that you
would type your password in that reads "Lost your password?"
Click the link; enter your Username in the field, and Click "Send
Password". You will receive a Password Retrieval Notice via e-mail.
Q: I got a Password
Retrieval Notice via email but I did not request one, what should
I do
A: You should only receive a Password Retrieval
Notice only if you have forgotten your password and requested it be
sent to you. If you receive an email like this without requesting
it, please forward it on to a moderator immediately.
Q:
What are the Forum Rules
A: Be Respectful, Don’t Post Spells,
Keep all Content PG-13 in Nature; Title Posts Appropriately; Do Not
put your e-mail address or other contact information in your posts
or signatures; Do Not Harass Members or result to Name Calling, this
extends to the Private Messaging System as well; Spam, Advertisements,
Solicitations, and "Look at Me!" Posts are not allowed either
in Posts or PM. Violators of the Spam or Harassment Rules are subject
to Immediate Deletion. We are an International Forum, and as such,
we must be mindful of other cultures, language barriers, age differences,
and social backgrounds. Please refrain from typing messages or message
titles in ALL CAPS. We also ask that you refrain from using "net
lingo" in your posts. This helps to insure that your posts can
be easily read and understood by fellow members. Members Under the
Age of 13 will not be permitted to Stay, period. All Members between
the ages of 13 and 18 should have a Parental Permission to view this
Forum.
Q:
Why is there a No Spells Policy on the Forum
A: There is a No Spell posting/trading policy
on this Forum. This Forum is not & will not be a Spell Exchange.
While many of us work with pre-written spells, others of us condone
the study and craft of Self Spellcrafting.
Q:
I would like to share a Website with the Community, how should I do
this
A: Post information about said website and
it’s URL to the Events, Resources, & Reviews Board and/or,
Become a Community Member Site (see next Question).
Q:
I would like to share My Personal Website with the Community and have
my Banner displayed throughout the Forum, how do I do this
A: Become a Community Member Site: http://www.inthemist.org/forum/images/wwpcfmemsites.htm#Join
Q:
What are the different Member Levels and do you get extra options
at different levels
A1: 
Guest:
Allows you to Read Only the Tech Support & Main WW&P Boards!
If you want to Post New Topics or Reply to other Posts, You Must become
a Registered User. Please Click Register to do that. *Please Note
that if you are Registered, but not Logged In, you are also considered
a Guest.
A2: 
New
Member : Once you have Registered, you will automatically
become a New Member. Your Will Have Read Only Access to the Tech Support
Board. *HINT* ..it's a good place to start! And Posting Privileges
to the Introduction Board. All other Boards will remain Hidden to
you until you Post an Introduction and Become a......
A3: 
Jr.
Member: Once you've made your first Post on the Intro Board,
your will have permission to Read and Post to the Following Boards:
The Tech Support Board, The Intro Board, The WW&P Board, &
The Events Resources & Reviews Board.
A4: 
Member:
Once you reach 25 Posts, you will become a Member. You will then have
Read and Post permissions for all of the Forum's Boards, Including
the Art, Poetry and Prose Board & The Fun and Games Board.
A5: 
Sr.
Member: If you post 100 times, your rank will go up to Sr.
Member.
A6: 
Sr.
Forum Dweller: If you post 200 times, you will reach this
final rank.
A7: 
Sr.
Forum Dweller : X-Mod: A special rank reserved
for Former Moderators.
A8: 
Sr.
Forum Dweller Moderator: This level can only be set by the
Admin, Darkstar. You must be over the age of 18, a Sr. Member (Sr.
Forum Dweller would be even better) and, if you have a website, a
Commitment to Community Member Site Status (this is considered a plus..
not a requirement) in order to become a Moderator. Becoming a Sr.
Member and having your site linked to this Forum will show true commitment
to this Community; please contact Darkstar if you are interested,
she will keep a reference list of those interested Members that we
will consider next time we decide to add another Moderator.
A9: 
Admin:
This is Darkstar or Who ~ The Man Behind the Curtain. They are the
one's you get to complain to when it doesn't work!
Q:
Why do some of the topic folders have padlock 
icons on them
A: These topics have been 
Locked Down. This means that they can only be viewed and not replied
to. Only a Moderator or the Admin can lock or unlock topics. This
occurs 1) when a topic is very old, and a moderator feels that while
it has some good archival information, it need not be brought up again
for discussion, or 2) when a topic gets so heated that it's out of
control and everyone needs time to cool down. If you come across a
locked topic that you long to post to, and you would like it unlocked,
you may petition your Moderators and ask that the Topic be Unlocked.
We will discuss it and determine if the Topic will be unlocked for
you, of left as-is.
Q:
Do
I have to use Internet Explorer to view the forum
A: No, you don't. You can use whatever web
browser you want, but remember, not all web browsers are created equal,
so the forum may appear and react differently when viewed in other
browsers.
Q: I am a New Member
and I only see 2 Boards, Where are the rest of the Boards. OR, I am
a Jr. Member and I've read about other Boards, why can't I see the
Fun & Games Board or the Art, Poetry & Prose Board
A: Some Boards are Hidden to you depending
on your Membership Level. Please see the Member
Levels above for a full explaination.
Q:
I made a mistake while Posting a Message and/or left something out
and want to add it in to my Post; How do I Edit or Delete a Post that
I've made
A: If after you've posted a message, you
wish to edit/delete it, look to the bottom right hand corner of your
post and you will see an edit/delete option. Click this link and it
will take you to a screen where you can make your changes. PLEASE
NOTE: If your Post is the 1st Post in a Thread, all replies to it
are deleted as well and the entire thread will disappear. Please refrain
from deleting messages unless your Post has had no replies posted.
Q:
How to I get that little Icon (Avatar) under My Username when I post
A: This Icon is called an Avatar. You can
add one to your account by editing your profile and entering a URL
of an uploaded image to the Avatar field. The Avatar must be no bigger
than 50x50 pixels in size, of appropriate content, and no greater
than 10k in size. If you need help with adding an Avatar, or need
an Avatar Image, proceed to this Page: http://www.inthemist.org/forum/avatars/avatars.htm
and follow the direction.
Q:
How do I get an image (Signature) at the bottom of my
Posts
A: This is part of your signature. You can
add one to your account by editing your profile and entering a URL
of an uploaded image and subsequent HTML or UBBC Code (UBBC Code will
be needed to make signatures work if you have chosen an Avatar) to
the Signature field. The Signature image must not exceed 20k in size
and keep the overall dimensions no larger than 510pixels wide by 130pixels
tall. NO SITE BANNERS in your signatures! Only use .gif and .jpg images
in your Signature to ensure that the image displays without problems.
Servers that do not allow outside Image Linking (such as Geocities,
and Tripod, among many others) will result in your signature Image
displaying as a Broken Image Link. Contact Darkstar
if you need help working around this!
Q:
What are the little images at the bottom of everyone's
Posts for
A: 
Click
to Access that Members Profile, 
Click to PM that Member, 
Click to Send that Member an E-mail, 
Click to view that Member's Homepage, 
Click to Search All of that Member's Posts. Other Icons will indicate
Outside Instant Messaging features, where applicable.
Q:
What time zone does the Forum use as default? Can I
set my personal time zone
A: The forum is set to GMT, but is completely
customizable. While viewing your Profile, click Modify; from here
you can set your own time zone. The forum will automatically adjust
the timestamps on the posts to match your time zone.
Q:
Why do the Folder Icons change color from yellow to pink or the other
way around; and what do the colors mean
A: Pink Folders 
indicate new posts on that thread that you have not viewed. Once you
have logged into the Forum, they will all turn yellow 
(read). Flaming Folders 
or
indicate Popular
Topics
Q:
Why am I receiving notification of replies to my posts on the forum
via email
A: Upon Posting, you have checked the box
marked Email Notification when you posted. Thus, when someone replies
you will get notification. If 10 people Reply you will get 10 notifications.
If you Reply to the same Thread and check the Email Notification box
a second time, the e-mail will double. Be aware of this and check
the Email Notification box only one time per Thread to decrease the
volume of e-mail, or don't pick the Email Notification option at all
if you don't want to get e-mail. If you have chosen this option accidentally
and want to stop getting e-mail, go to the Post in Question, Edit
the Post, and Uncheck the Email Notification box before re-submitting
the Post.
Q:
When I followed the link I was sent via Email Notification,
it read: Error - Topic ID Not Found, what does this mean
A: The topic may have been removed due to
content or merged into another thread. If this is the case the message
may no longer exist or was have been re-indexed and received a new
identifying number. In either case check your PM's to see if one of
the Mods has notified about it.
Q:
How do I start a 
Poll
A: Instead of clicking on the "New
Topic" button, click "New Poll". From there you will
be given options that will allow you to construct a poll and post
a message to go along with the poll. Please make sure to construct
Polls that are thoughtful & respectful. Try to include every possible
option you think people may choose in order to get more accurate responses.
Q:
How do I view the results of a Poll
A: Until you have voted in your poll you
will have the option to vote each time you visit the thread. Once
you have voted you will see the percentages beside each option each
time you visit the thread.
Q:
Can I Upload Images or Files to the Forum
A: No. Contact Darkstar to make arrangements
for Small Uploads.
Q:
Can I have more than One Account
A: No, and those attempting to join Multiple
Times will be removed. If it is obvious that a mistake has been made,
accounts will be removed and one will be left remaining. If the intention
of creating Multiple Accounts seems Malicious, All Accounts will be
removed. In the case of Multiple Family Members in the same Household,
we make allowances for this, we just ask that you Contact Us and let
us know that this is the case, or you will be answering questions
about it sooner or later!
Q:
Once I've Registered, Can I Change My Username
A: We do not encourage this, but we do allow
it in certain circumstances. You Must Contact Darkstar
and request a Username Change prior to proceeding. Failure to do this
will be considered deceptive, and your old and new accounts will be
removed. When you request a new Username, Darkstar will ask you to
check (and Delete) your PMs one last time, and finish up an old business..
Once you've indicated that you are ready, your Old Account will be
removed and you will be able to create a new account with the Username
you have told Darkstar about. By creating a new account, you will
begin life anew as a New Member, and will have to build your account
(and permissions) back up from scratch. Also, you will be required
to make an announcement on the Introduction Threads about your Former
& New Identity, to help avoid confusion.
Q:
If I have a problem with the board, whom should I contact
A: You can contact any of the moderators
if a problem arises on the board.
The moderators are (listed alphabetically):
Darkstar, kalischilde,
RhiannonFeimorgan,
Slamfire,
Wings
and WolfStar.
Darkstar is both moderator and board owner/admin. IF you need changes
make to your account, please contact her directly. To contact us individually,
simply access our profile and click on our e-mail or PM link. To contact
the entire Moderation Team, click the "Contact Us" link
found at the bottom of each page of the Forum, or click the ? above.
One of us will get back to you.
Q:
Why is there Downtime or Outages
A: On occasion the forum may be down for
maintenance planned or emergency. If it's planned, an Announcement
will appear on the Front Page of the Community Forum prior to the
outage, and message will be posted in the Technical Support Forum
after the outage has passed. Emergency downtime will be posted after
the fact.
