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13-Oct-2008 08:53:14
Last edited on 23-Oct-2008 12:22:10 by Mod Emilee Getting Started  Hello all, This is a collaboration of forum related hints and tips brought to you by the kind users of the Forum Feedback forum. *Applauds them for their hard work* Please remember that the following entries are just suggestions put forward by your fellow players, they are here to be treated as food for thought. Feel free to browse at your leisure!  |
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Mod Emilee
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13-Oct-2008 08:54:05
Last edited on 23-Oct-2008 12:22:23 by Mod Emilee Getting Started General Tips ● General Tips ● The Search Button ● Helpful or Harmful? ● How to make helpful, non-WBM posts ● Debating ● Answering Questions ● Forum Hot Spots - Hints ● Smiley Guide Spelling, Grammar & Style ● Is it necessary to use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation in my threads? ● Spelling and grammar ● How to spell correctly ● Runescape Specific Grammar Rules ● The censor ● Style Pointers ● Text talking ● Should I post in 1337 speak to attract attention? ● What if I'm not English, and can't speak English easily? Formatting/Thread Titles ● Do I need a 'snazzy' title for my thread? ● _--= Titles =--_ ● Title Tips ● Titles for Life ● Formatting your posts ● Alt codes Creating A Thread ● Should I create a thread for a simple question? ● I'm unsure whether I should create a thread, should I? ● Reserving posts in your threads ● Making a Good Thread ● Have you thought of Everything? ● How to portray your ideas and theories Maintaining your thread ● Bumping your thread ● Bumping Your Thread(s) ● The Edit Button ● How to keep a good thread, that will hit 2k posts! ● Reply, it’s only fair! ● Keep your thread in order ● Nobody is posting on my thread, what can I do to stop that? ● Accepting criticism ● My Thread has maxed! Now what? Other ● What If Someone Wants Me To Take Over Their Thread? |
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Mod Emilee
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13-Oct-2008 09:14:11
Last edited on 23-Oct-2008 12:22:41 by Mod Emilee Getting Started General Tips General Tips Submitted by Air Sage36 and Ctrl Alt Win 1. Use the 'Search Threads' option - Before creating a new thread, make sure there isn't one open already with the same content. If you want to discuss Bob the cat, try heading to the "Bob The Jagex Cat Thread!" sticky in the Monsters Forum. Creating multiple threads about a similar topic is Spam, so always try to make sure your post isn't better off elsewhere. 2. Be specific! - If you are looking for something on the Forums, just say it! If you aren't specific about what you want, you will wind up with people getting mad at you since they have misunderstood your intentions. 3. Use "sensible" grammar - If you want people to understand what you are saying...it has to be understandable! I have seen very, very severe cases of terrible grammar on the Forums from careless posters. It is almost like some people speak a whole new language! I'm not saying you have to use perfect grammar, but just make sire that others can understand what you want them to understand. 4. Break up your thoughts! - Never just clump your words together in one huge blob. Many times I have decided against reading a post simply because it was a huge clumpy mess. If your post isn't long, don't worry about breaking things up. The Forums don't have a bunch of formatting options, but hitting the 'Enter' button can clear up your thoughts. 5. Look at your post when you are done - If even you don't want to read what you are about to post, don't bother posting it! There is no reason to post just to post, as most of these kinds of things are Spam. 6. Don't post in all capital letters! - No need to yell. 7. Always, ALWAYS think before you post anything. Posting before thinking could not only damage your reputation as a forumer, but could also get you banned!. Yelling or flaming another poster will only lead to trouble. Back to the top! The Search Button Submitted by Steve 1591 The Search Button. Its your friend. It can help you find threads on the forum quickly and easily! To use the search feature on these forums, look at the top of your page and you will see the search button. Simply clicking on that button will allow you to search the tens of thousands of threads here on the forums for whatever it is that you need, but for those new to this.... How do you search efficiently? Its simple. Say you are looking for possible a player made guide on the Crafting skill. You would click on search, and type in Crafting, right? Wrong. Typing in just "Crafting" would bring you a bunch of assist threads and results from people who decided to just post a thread asking what they needed instead of searching for it. Instead, try typing in "Crafting guide". This will narrow down your results greatly, and you should be able to easily find what it is that you are looking for. Its quite similar when selling or buying items. Most people when doing this just create their own thread, BUT many times there is a thread from someone that is buying or selling that item you have or want. Searching for just the item name will give you many mixed results, such as both buying and selling threads, possibly rant threads and even threads from the items forum. To stop that, include either Buying or Selling in your search, So if you are selling, you will want to type in buying (and vise versa), so that you will find someone who would like to buy your item. Couple Tips: -- Be Specific, but not too specific. If you type in more than a couple words, you might not get any results at all -- Use key words. Lets say you are looking for a clan. Typing in "clan" will not help you one bit, you might want to include such things. Back to the top! Helpful or Harmful? Submitted by Soldier 1033 Helpful or harmful, what does it mean? How can you harm someone on the Forums? It’s very simple, by being selfish, WBMing, or any of those other behaviours which make a negative impact on the community. They don’t help the community, they usually serve to upset people. Helping the community is something we should all do, but how do you help the community on the Forums? Here are a few easy tips to assist anyone in becoming a helpful part of the community: • Know the rules! If you follow them, you can answer questions that other players ask about the rules, and you’ll know what is and isn’t allowed when trying to help someone. • Make sure the help is wanted – If someone chooses not to take any advice, or wants someone else to answer question for them, don’t argue with them. Instead, with a smile on your face wish them luck and head off to help someone else. • Avoid flaming at all times! Flaming is the act of maliciously insulting or provoking another person, and it’s not only hurtful, it’* highly against the rules. It won’t help you or anyone else in the community. If you are ever flamed, don’t respond. Instead, take a deep breath and fill out a report in the “I Need A Mod!” sticky in the General Forum. • Know your limits – It’s okay to answer a few questions here and there, and to make suggestions, but don’t go around telling people what is and isn’t against the rules. This is called WBMing, or ‘Wanna-be-Modding’, which is literally backseat moderation. These people try to do the Moderators’ job for them, because they want to become a Moderator. If something is out of your hands, please let a Moderator handle it and move on to something else. You know what WBMing is, but what’s the boundary between being helpful and WBMing? Being helpful usually doesn’t mean reminding someone of the rules. Posting on a thread to say, *This thread breaks the rules”, or “This thread is in the wrong Forum”, or even telling someone to read the Code of Conduct would be WBMing. There is no need to tell someone they are breaking the rules, just report them to the “I Need A Mod!” sticky if the incident is serious enough and let the Moderator deal with the issue. Posting on rule-breaking threads is also considered spam, because it only bumps the thread to the top and attracts more unneeded attention. Remember that WBMing will actually decrease your chances of being invited to become a Moderator! It’s alright to answer a question if someone asks it, and you can answer questions on the rules if they ask, but again, avoid ever flat out declaring that something is against the rules. Also, don’t go around giving advice where you shouldn’t be. For example, in The Reporting Academy Forum players aren’t supposed to directly answer questions on the rules unless a Jagex Moderator is around, and to only quote their answers from the front page of the threads or the FAQ. If you go around The Reporting Academy saying, “That’s against the rules!” there’s nothing to back you up. There’s no way to guarantee that your advice is actually correct, and it could cause someone to end up breaking a rule thinking they aren’t, or send in a false report because a player gave them the wrong advice. Remember that it is fine to be helpful, just don’t take it over the line! If you are recognized as a helpful member of the community over time, and don’t do it just to try and become a Moderator, you might just get invited to join the Player or Forum Moderator team! Just remember, though, that after helping someone out, there’s nothing more rewarding than the satisfaction of knowing that you just helped to make the community that much better. Back to the top! How to make helpful, non-WBM posts Submitted by Rayosun There is a difference between helpful and harmful. See the Helpful-Harmful article for tips on that, this is how to help *you* be helpful without other players getting angry or calling you a WBM. General posting tips 1. Greetings and equality. The forums are not a series of letters or electronic-mails where you must say hello and goodbye each time you post. You are welcome to do this, but honestly, wouldn't you rather have a nice conversation rather than a "Hello Player123, I think this. Kind regards, Player456." It sounds like Player456 is putting them above the first player! An entire username is quite formal, shortening it makes it more accepting. We are all equal here on the forums, post like it. 2. "You" statements and negativity. Which sounds better?: "You posted in the wrong forum" or "There is a better forum to post this thread in." The second, of course! Notice also how I made it positive. If people make a mistake, just telling them they made a mistake isn't really helpful, telling them what to do to fix the mistake is better. 3. Tone. When a moderator is warning someone, the tone of their post drastically changes to that of a professional. You are a regular player, however, keep your tone light, especially if you are trying to be helpful so people don't take offense. So don't be robotic: "This is not allowed, remove the contents of your post immediately." Nor leet: "Haha n00b, dis ain't allowd here, gtfo." But a happy medium. 4. Smilies. A simple smile goes a long way to nudging your tone in the right direction 5. Empathy. Think about why the user is posting here. Are they confused? angry? frustrated? Be the opposite, politely be helpful, calm, and understanding. 6. Questions as answers and Not-really-telling-them-what-to-do. Asking them if they have tried doing such-and-such is a secret way of telling them what to do without telling them what to do. Also, stating the location of something without telling them to go to it is a way to let them know without you bossing them around. <1> "Have you tried reporting the bug yet? The form is under the help tab" or "Did you check out the sticky? Its at the top of this forum titled "Need a Quest Partner?" Specific Situations 1. Someone posts a thread in the wrong forum and you want to help them. If you have seen a mod posting in the forum recently you should just leave the misplaced thread alone because it will be moved once they see it. If there isn't a mod, you can post but be *careful* with the tone of your post. The best way to help someone out is to answer the question or talk about what the author is talking about and at the end say something like "For future reference, ___ topics fit better in the ___ forum, this forum is for ___. " that way you aren't *accusing* the person of doing something wrong, but still providing good information. Example: Moneymaking thread in general. "Well, I find that the best strategy to make money is through fletching! Everyone loves steel arrows, they sell like hotcakes! Theres also a sticky in Skills with a bunch of tips listed if you want. For future reference, Skills is the better place to ask questions regarding how to make money and or what to use to level skills." 2. Extinguishing Flame. This is a tricky one, players tempers are already on the rise and you want to help cool it down before a modsquad needs to be called in. A. Just be sure to be nice, if no one is attacking them back, then they will feel pretty stupid. Saying "C'mon guys, no need to fight." or "Take it ingame, this poor person's thread is being spammed." Can help nudge it into the right direction. B. Agree to disagree. This stops the core of the flame in its tracks C. Getting the topic back on track also helps, steering the conversation away from the flamey D. A lot of flame comes from misinterpretation, make sure that both people are being listened to and offer clarification without taking sides. F. If the flames get too high, please do report it; but a lot of the reports we get about flaming could have been easily solved without intervention. 3. Spam. This one is easy, if its spam, ignore it or report it. One spam post/thread is harmless and reacting to it just makes it worse. 4. Disallowed threads. If you want to help a player understand their thread isn't allowed, you can explain why the rule is there and even throw in some personal experience because they most likely don't know: For example: Religious thread in Off Topic: A post of "Uh oh, this thread is a time bomb just waiting to explode in flames.Posts about religious material ALWAYS end up in flame wars then mods have to come clean it up and warn everyone involved. >.<" Another example: "I got a black mark" thread: a post such as "Ouch, thats no fun, even Jagex makes mistakes sometimes. Have you tried appealing it? Theres a link called "Appeal offense/ban" under the "help" tab. Back to the top! Debating Submitted by Bent Truth Now, you're ready to start posting, but you will notice you've found a little debate going on, whether it be something about that's already in the game, or something to be added. What you need to do first is look at both sides, understand what point each side has, and why. Then, decide what side you like the most. Don't be scared to switch sides, and don't be scared to try to get someone to come to your side. Have the player or players see your side, and if they still don't agree, that's fine. That is where they stand, and you can both go your separate ways. If someone doesn't agree with you, don't flame them, but have them see your side as I've said before. If you're doing it right, you'll see that debating, or discussing, is actually fun! If you want a little debate, I'd recommend the Forum Feedback or Suggestions forum. Back to the top! Answering Questions Submitted by Suox When answering a question posted by another user, you should always make sure that the answer you have given is 100% correct, by providing the wrong answer you might be putting the persons account in danger or if your posting in the Tech Support forum, damaging their computer. You should always point a user to the sticky first-hand, as most of the time some information is located there or in the Knowledge Base, if they have any additional questions then they could post on the thread again, if your feeling kind you could always copy the information and recommend that the player uses the knowledge base the next time they have a question. If the player is posting a question which is technical related, it's of the up most importance that you know what your talking about, giving a player advice your not sure on or that might be too complicated for the poster is always a VERY bad idea, as it could leave them with a rather large bill to pay at the end of the day if their computer is damaged. Back to the top! Forum Hot Spots - Hints Submitted by Odd Patriot ~ Dealing with Belligerent Posters ~ Ever have that annoying person on your thread or on the forums that seems to shadow you everywhere? Ever have that person who goes out of their way to pick a fight with you? Well, I am hoping that some of these tips will help newer users combat these types of players. They are often referred to as trolls, because they literally "troll" your posts for ways to make you look bad and to argue with you. 1) Be very clear with what you say. Clarity of thought in all of your posts is a great first step in combating belligerent posters. A lot of flamers and trolls latch on to vague sentences and they twist them out of context hoping for a reaction. If you are very clear and careful with your wording, the opportunities for them to do this are diminished. 2) Avoid controversial issues and issues of passion. a) The controversial issue one is obvious. The trolls line up on their respective sides, catching all of the innocent users in the crossfire. It is best to try and find a less radical thread, or even avoid the subject altogether. The removal of PKing is an example of an issue of controversy. b) Issues of passion cloud one's judgment for starters. You are more prone to lashing out in inflammatory statements and losing your clarity of thought. If you cannot be objective, it allows a breach for people to push your buttons and get you into situations you might not rather be in. 3) Find the common ground. Too often, we focus on what is differing in our opinions on an issue when we can start by trying to locate the common ground. This tool is often the most effective in the midst of a flame war, because it changes the discussion, but still within the parameters of the thread. Besides, I think we have much more in common with each other, even on totally opposite sides of an issue, then we ever have in differences. ;) 4) Be firm but fair. Do not allow people to yank you around and dictate what you say in an argument. Belligerent posters specialize in trying to put words in your mouth and making you say something you would rather regret later. However, do not make this obvious, as they will also use this stubbornness to back you into a corner. Be polite and considerate, but reserved. 5) It takes two to tango. This one is the most important one yet, but it is often the one most forgotten when the sparks start flying. Remember that you are under no obligation to be belligerent back. If *you* do not react and retaliate to a belligerent poster, then there cannot and will not be an issue. I realize that this is hard, especially for thread authors, but it is what keeps your thread open and what ultimately allows the moderators to remove the trolls and flamers without collateral damage to yourself. 6) Know the limits. Know what you can safely ignore and what you should immediately report to the moderators to deal with. Often, having a moderator intervene at an inopportune time makes it MUCH worse. It is very tricky, because the moderators are human and have varying degrees of tolerance, but knowing when to ignore and when to report is crucial. Back to the top! Smiley Guide Submitted by Domu21 Smileys are a great way to express your feelings at the end or beginning of sentences, just like you might do in game! Most smileys are self-explanatory but others can mean a range of different things. So below will be a list of all the 10 official smileys used on the forums and what they represent: :) - The classic smiley face! This smiley face means that you’re smiling/happy. ;) - This smiley is a wink and represents many things. It can mean that it was a joke, you understand what was said, you’re indicating to be friendly by it meaning "Hi" or "Hey" or you trust that person. :P - This smiley is sticking he’s/her tongue out and is being rather silly, or just after a joke. It can also mean that you’re happy like the smiley face. :( - This is the complete opposite of the happy face. It means that you’re sad, upset or depressed. :| - This smiley means that you’re uncaring or disappointed. O_o - The one-eye-bigger-than-the-other smiley means that you’re confused or don’t understand. :D - This smiley represents that you are extremely happy (Like you just achieved a 99 skill), or it can mean your laughing with a big grin. ^_^ - This shows a hint of laughter without the big grin. :O - This one means that your shocked, hence the big O. :@ - And finally, this smiley means that your angry/annoyed. Back to the top! |
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Mod Emilee
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13-Oct-2008 09:25:10
Last edited on 08-Aug-2009 08:33:31 by Mod Lorenzo Getting Started Spelling, Grammar & Style Is it necessary to use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation in my threads? Submitted by Eum3 Correct spelling and grammar are not required, but are highly recommended. If there are too many errors in your thread, they could possibly confuse readers or send them the wrong message. A thread with too many grammatical and spelling errors can be hard to understand, and readers may give up and leave it. A sloppy thread also conveys the image that you don't care enough about the thread to fix mistakes, which can put off other forumers. If you aren't very good at spelling and grammar, try typing up your thread and using the spell-checker in a program such as Microsoft Word or OpenOffice. While these aren't perfect, they are convenient to use and fast. If you really want perfection, however, it is best to proofread your thread at least once before posting it. Spell-checkers do not always catch everything. Back to the top! Spelling and grammar Submitted by Yrolg Spelling and grammar are really important factors of an appropriate, and attention-grabbing post. For example, were I to start this article with ‘splelign/gramer” you really would not want to read it, thinking something along the lines of ‘this will be a waste of my time, he can’t event spell his own title!’. The fact of the matter is, proper English is lacking in most aspects of modern life, and these forums aren’t really any different. What you will notice, though, is that the threads or posts that use proper grammar usually get more responses. This is because when you use proper English, you are able to clearly define your points, simplify your idea for the reader by removing any ‘decoding’ of your posts, and create an all around mature environment in which to host discussions. The actual part of making a proper post is quite easy, but there are still many different methods to use to get a good, proper post. Some people like to use word processing software, others just like to type properly, and proofread their own pieces. There are even some who have dictation software, which writes everything they say with proper punctuation and spelling. It really doesn’t matter which one you use, almost all of these are excellent means of getting a good quality post onto the forums. Back to the top! How to spell correctly Submitted by V R4ng3r V2 Alternatively, you can use Mozilla FireFox as your default browser. It's faster, more secure and more efficient than IE [Internet Explorer]. For our convenience, it comes with a built-in spell checker for Forum users. This is perfect to make sure your spelling/grammar are working fine. Safari also comes with a built in spelling and grammar checker, so Macintosh users also have that option. Back to the top! Runescape Specific Grammar Rules Submitted by Jinxkatrina8 Since the official Runescape Forums have certain limitations you may find that it's not always as efficient to post threads and ideas as you would write them under normal circumstances. For instance writing paragraphs on these Forums is not like writing paragraphs in real life. Here on the Runescape Forums you cannot indent paragraphs, instead, most people choose to put one whole space between separate paragraphs so that their threads and posts are much clearer and easier to read. You may also find it easier to break up longer paragraphs so that your readers are not left trying to decipher a huge block of text. While writing you will also have to deal with the censor (a program which filters text for certain words that may be inappropriate and *'s out such words). The Runescape censor is by no means perfect, and will often censor out words that seem completely harmless. To check if any of the words in your post/thread are censored you should use the "preview post" button, located next to the "add message" and "cancel" buttons. If there is no word that you can use to replace the censored word(*) that you have, you can always place a (c) in the middle of the word. (It may take some experimenting before you find a way to uncensor your word effectively, there are also some word that simply cannot be uncensored.) Back to the top! The censor Submitted by Apeirohedron We all know how annoying the censor can be, especially if you don't mean to trigger it. We all know what it's like to make a thread and have it look like 'Spam in it's purest form' by a mod and be banned. The main problem is having the wrong letter in the wrong place. For example, try typing the entire alphapet, and you will notice the letters 'F' and 'U' react together. The same thing can happen on a larger scale with your post. The way to fix this is simple, especially for 1 word problems. Say you were making a thread in forum feedback about account security, and you needed to use the word IP ******. It got cencored, but there is a magical way to explain this. We use (c) that explains the censor and why it's there. I can now post the word: Ad(c)ress. Use this carefully though, and it doesn't work on all words, such as ones that are considered cussing. We should always use this in moderation, because if we use it a lot in 1 post, then it will look much more jumbled than expected. Also, this is a major factor with ASCII art on the forums. Sometimes our drawings are like timebombs when we post them! Jagex is working all the time to make it better though . Back to the top! Style Pointers Submitted by Tikky Tikky Different styles of writing should be used under different circumstances. For example you wouldn't use a casual tone in a formal business letter, or a bulleted list when writing prose. The same rules apply to the forums. _-'The Active Voice'-_ The active voice is the voice in which something acts upon something else. For example, "He eats apples". The active voice is the voice that is reccomended for most circumstances and that is used most often. The reason for this is that the active voice is usually more clear and concise then the passive voice, as well as being more assertive. This can be a big help in discussions and persuassive posts. _-'The Passive Voice'-_ The passive voice is the voice in which something is acted upon by something else. For example, "Apples are eaten by him". The passive voice can be remembered as being the opposite of the active voice. The passive voice can be used to make general statements (i.e. "Apples are eaten" ) if you don't want to be specific. The passive voice is generally not recommend because it is often vague; although if that is what you need (For a story for example) it can come in handy. Rarely you find that a sentence can't be correctly phrased in the active voice, or it sounds wrong in it, and you will have to use the passive voice. Though not usually recommended, is often used in good writing and works very well, if used correctly. The choice to use it depends heavily on your own personal preference, and how you think it will be recieved by your audience. ~»Flow«~ Flow is a key part of good writing. Flow is the rhythm of the the text; how it reads and sounds; how it "moves", if you will. A good flow in your writing can be obtained through practice. A good way to see if your writing is flowing how you want is to read it out loud and listen to how it sounds. Does it sound nice, is it harsh, etc. That's auditory flow; but there's also visual flow, or how your text appears to viewers. As mentioned before you want to make sure that your writing is not just one big block of text, but is broken into paragraphs. You might also want to intersperse a sentence between paragraphs, as the change between long and short peices of text is pleasing to the eyes. Also you want to make certain that individual lines of text are not all the same length, because this is just plain ugly. Back to the top! Text talking Submitted by Maffif I don't think text talking is for the first few posts (before you plan to get responses). It may be okay for replying to a response, though. Back to the top! Should I post in 1337 speak to attract attention? Submitted by Astroman129 No! This would make you lose respect. Never speak in 1337. There are a few reasons for this: ~It's against the rules ~It's hard to read ~People on the forums hate it If you put it together, you can realize that it's not worthwhile because: *It's longer and harder to type than regular speaking ~It's harder to read than regular speaking ~It can be mistaken for numbers ~People hate it. You'd lose a lot of respect. "Shud i spk in txt tlk lk ths? No. Don't speak in text talk. This will also make you lose respect. While it may be quicker to type, it's not easy to understand. Compare these two posts: "plz say wich frndshps uve lost bcuz of rs." "Please say which friendships you've lost because of RuneScape". You'd rather read the second one, right? "Should I keep my threads small or large?" It really depends what the subject is. If it's asking a simple question, you don't need it to be a big thread. If it's a thread in Off Topic, Forum Games, Suggestions, or Rants, chances are it should be a long thread. Never make your thread so long that people don't enjoy reading them. Even the most descriptive suggestions sometimes get skimmed over because people get uninterested quickly. Instead of saying: "We need a new mini-game!" Say: "We need a new Mini-game, and I thought of one. It's called _____, and the goal is to _______." Also, if you are making a suggestion or long thread, make a table of contents. I hope you found my information useful. Thanks for reading. Back to the top! What if I'm not English, and can't speak English easily? Submitted by Tweezer33 It is in the rules that all threads and posts are to be in English. Why? Well, Jagex are based in England so they're all English and the majority of players are either from England or America - English speaking countries. But what if your not? Most players don't find it too tricky to post in English, but a number do. Remember, you can switch to German if you need to by clicking on the German flag on the banner, underneath "R" and above "Home". ~~ A translator! There are millions of these on the world wide web! I'm obviously not going to name them, but, there are hundreds for different speaking languages. Some come out extremelly well, whilst some come out not so well. No matter, if you clicked English, it's English. ~~ A dictionary! The most simplest of inventions! The dictionary. About £5 (€7) for a translation one from your local newsagents, high-street, bookshop, anywhere. You can use one of these. I know it's not very efficiant, but it will help you learn a new language! ~~ School or work! Hopefully everywhere in the world now, I think you have to learn a language. I am personally learning French so, Bonjour monseiur! However, in France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Algeria and other places across Europe, most kids learn English from a very small age. If you've left school, then get your kids to teach you! Or, colleagues from work might have an old "Learn English in a week" CD or book. ~~ Posting threads. I advise that you check your English properly before posting a thread. Or, say to others "I'm sorry about my English, I am _____". Please, post in English! Well, that's my guide! Good Luck, have fun learning, and someday you might be my neighbour! Back to the top! |
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Mod Emilee
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13-Oct-2008 09:29:21
Last edited on 23-Oct-2008 12:23:33 by Mod Emilee Getting Started Formatting/Thread Titles Do I need a 'snazzy' title for my thread? Submitted by Gaze Of Fate Yes and no. It entirely depends on what your thread is trying to put across. For example, if you were trying to buy an item on the Marketplace Forums, an attractive title isn't necessary and people only look for key words. For instance, "Selling Gilded Legs" would be far more convenient than "Selling fantastic stuff!". It is more specific and relevant, and quickly puts across what your thread is about. However, in some forums such as Goals and Achievements, you may want to consider a more 'snazzy' title. This can help set the mood for the thread and attract people to it, but at the same time still hold the key words needed to tell other people what your thread is about. So for example, if you wanted to have a thread about getting 99 Cooking, you may want to use a title like "Cooking up success!" or "How to brew up my first 99". Simply having "99 Cooking" may not provide the incentive for people to look at your thread. Other Points to Consider: Another thing to consider is borders. If you have space on your thread title, you can add some fancy formatting to make it look interesting. For example: \±/ »‡« Stabbeh Rants »‡« \±/ Doesn't that look fancier then just plain Stabbeh Rants would? If you really can't think of a title for your thread, sometimes the title can just be the first few words of your thread. For example, if you're making a rant about random events, then your title could be LEAVE… ME… and then in the rant you could finish that with ALONE!! So, when looking to create a title for your thread, keep it specific and relevant. Also consider the formality of it, and whether it's a serious thread or one that is slightly less serious and more fun. But keep it imaginative, and most importantly, make sure you yourself like the title. Once you have a title you like, copy it into the Message Box and click preview to check for censoring issues. Back to the top! _--= Titles =--_ Submitted by Yrolg To most effectively format a heading/title, please remember that it*s about quality and not quantity. You need not abuse your audience’s eyes with exorbitant codes and symbols, simplicity is key. To make your posts most interesting, I suggest not using more than 3 symbols before or after any given piece. For example: -~* How to format effectively *~- The above is a good example of formatting for three main reasons. These are that it is a) easy on the eyes, because it uses only a few symbols on either side; b) the symbols flow together, moving together towards to first letter, meaning you used them correctly; c) whilst the symbols are appealing to the eyes, they are not subtracting from the message of the actual title. These three parts of formatting in titles and headings are very important. An example that does not follow these three tips, and, therefore, should not be emulated: **~$$##+= How to format effectively *&*>~&*@ As you can see, the above example does not allow for the user to really pay attention to the heading. It uses a great variety of symbols, different on each side, and does not combine these symbols well. Additionally, it uses too many symbols on each side of the heading. Back to the top! Title Tips Submitted by Xena 51023 To make an attention getting title there are a few things that you should know: 1) Do NOT use all CAPS!! This is very annoying and tends to make people not want to read your thread. ex: OMG!!! READ THIS!! 2) Do Not overdo the symbols in the title! This tends to make the title harder to read and again it tends to make people not want to read your thread. ex: @@@@@@@Big Ideas@@@@@@@ 3) Do not use all Leet in your title! This may tend to make people not read your thread. ex: Z0MG!!!!!R34D Pl0x!! 4) Do use something from the thread itself or that relates to the thread to grab the attention of the reader. ex: Make Me & Shoot Me!, Gems Galore Mining Minigame 5) You can make your attention getting title humorous! I Haven't Done Anything Wrong! 6) Make sure that the title is not one that gives the wrong impression, or could be considered to be flame-bait. Wrong Impression ex: Your place or mine? Flame Bait ex: Skillers = Pker Fodder!! If the title can be taken to mean two different things, ex: Make Me & Shoot Me!, I Haven't Done Anything Wrong, you can post at the top of the first post to clear it up. ex: Make Me & Shoot Me! says "THIS IS NOT ABOUT GUNS!! IT IS ABOUT ARROWS!! ex: I Haven't Done Anything Wrong! says "To The Mods: This is not about black marks, bans, or mutes!" Back to the top! Titles for Life Submitted by Mega20968 This is a simple tip, but it's really important to users who post on the forums. When you make a thread, think your title through! Once it's done, it's there for the rest of the thread's life. Threads made in Marketplace don't really need thinking over, (although a catchy title may get you a trader ). Threads that are meant to stay open for a very long time should be thought through, though. Even if you think your thread will be kept small, keep in mind that you may want to expand it. You don't want to regret your decision later! Back to the top! Formatting your posts Submitted by Yrolg Please remember when you are making a post, that how you format it is very important. A good tool to use when you’re making a new format, or just want to see how your post is looking, is to press the ‘Reply’ button, make your post, and to then utilize the ‘Preview post’ button. When you use this button, it allows you to see how your post will appear on the forums, without actually posting the content. How to format effectively: When writing posts, especially those posts that you intend to use in new threads, formatting your posts is a great tool. Many users, however, either do not know how to format, or they find the multitude of codes, and symbols to be very foreboding, and therefore don’t use formats within their posts. This needn’t be so: formatting posts is really quite easy, once you have the hang of it. Back to the top! Alt codes Submitted by Gosam716 Alt codes are great things in the forums. Many ASCII artists, and thread makers use them. An Alt code is a symbol that is not on the keyboard directly. For example, i'm sure that nobody has the ¥ button on their keyboard. Alt codes are inserted by holding the Alt key at the bottom of your keyboard. Then you must go to your number pad to the right and type in the 'code' of the symbol you need. Whatever you do, don't hold the numbers you're putting in. Some alt codes don't work on the forums, and some can cause glitches that can be harmful to moderators trying to do their job's. Be careful when using certain alt codes, because random alt codes can look like normal ones that work, but turn into things like spam (i.e. ) and can cuase unrightful punishment. Alt codes are most commonly used in thread titles and formatting posts. I use them in my threads to use as post title borders like º\||/º 1.06 ~ Rules *\||/* that grab attention and signify that it is a title.
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Last edited on 08-Aug-2009 08:37:57 by Mod Lorenzo Getting Started Creating A Thread Should I create a thread for a simple question? Submitted by Rockinnutter Yes and No. If you've browsed over the Knowledge base in search of the answer for your question, and can't find it there and asked your friends, then have a look around the forums. Make sure you try the relevant forums - for example, don't use the Marketplace forum for a question on a skill. If it's an obvious question, chances are there may be another thread on it, so use the search bar! If too many results come up, you can narrow down the search to a specific forum. Be careful that you search in the right forum, however, or you might end up with no results. If you still can't find it, create your own thread. Back to the top! I'm unsure whether I should create a thread, should I? Submitted by Gaze Of Fate Don't worry; this is something every forum user has gone through in the early stages of using the forums. The best thing to do is browse over existing threads, using them as examples. Look at layout, content and everything else you consider important. You can even practice making threads on a Word Document or even on the Forums (just make sure you don't push the "Create Thread" button ). Once you feel you are confident enough to start making threads, you can do so. But bear in mind that you should not make a thread for the sake of making a thread. Doing so can be boring for you and doesn't really have the same excitement as creating threads you actually want on the forums. Posting a thread for the sake of posting it can also result in spam—meaningless messages that are against forum rules. You can be a successful user without actually creating a thread: simply post well on existing threads that catch your interest. If you are confident about making a thread but are unsure about the rules, read the Forum Specific Rules at the top of each forum, and browse over the Code of Conduct. If your thread’s content is not mentioned in there, then you should be fine posting it. If it is not in either of those but you are still unsure, try and ask somebody. Everyone has felt unsure at some point about whether their thread is against the rules, so don't feel that you have nobody to turn to. If you have taken into consideration the points mentioned and checked to see the thread you want to make is not covered by someone else already, you should by all means make it. Back to the top! Reserving posts in your threads Submitted by Trio0 What is a reserve? A "reserve" is an empty post near the beginning of a thread which saves the thread author some space to expand his/her thread. How? Simply state somewhere in your first post "Creating X reserves: do not post until they are all finished!" As soon as the first post is created, make however many more posts you need to fit everything you have written. When do you need to reserve posts? As a general rule, any "temporary" thread should not need many, or any, reserves. A temporary thread is defined as any thread which you will not care about 24 hours after its creation. For example, marketplace threads and "question" threads should not need reserves, as all the information you need to give people will fit in one post. Reserves are only necessary when you plan to keep a thread and expand it in the future. How many reserves do you need? Well, this depends. To find out, ask yourself approximately how much information you will be putting in. If you’re writing a suggestion, you may want a full page of reserves, just so you have space to expand your idea and add a support list. If it is a Barrows Log which has 100 mapped trips already and many more to go, you may need more then one page. Or if it's a story, you may want one post as an introduction and one to start the story. It's up to you. Someone is breaking my reserves! IGNORE THEM. Just continue to post reserves until you have all you need. Then, write your thread. Once that is done, add a message at the top of your first post saying something like "Mods, please hide x's posts on page x, they are breaking reserves". This will alert any passing moderator to hide the offender’s posts, and give the person a warning. Important: DO NOT make a thread to ask for this, or post on the "I need a mod!" sticky. That sticky is for emergencies only. Back to the top! Making a Good Thread Submitted by Soldier 1033 You’ve already picked out a title for your thread, so now it’s time to actually write the thread. After you add your reserves (make sure you have enough reserves!), it’s time to work on your first post. Normally if the information you’re presenting on the thread is longer than one post, the first post serves as an introduction. The title is the hook that catches the fish, the first post is the sinker, and it’ll either reel in the fish or allow it to escape. The first thing to remember when writing a thread is that good spelling and grammar is crucial. It not only makes the thread easier to read and understand it can also raise the standards of the thread. Especially when writing longer threads and posts, use a word processing document so you can spell check your work before posting it. This saves you the trouble of going through and proofreading every single post after you’ve created the thread. When writing your introduction, make sure to give a short summary of the topic. The introduction is what determines whether someone does or doesn’t read the thread, so it is arguably the most important part of the thread. If you slack off, chances are your thread won’t get as much attention as you hoped for. Be very descriptive; try to paint a picture in your readers’ minds with your words. After your introduction is when you actually start discussing your thread’s topic. It helps to include a table of contents, especially for longer threads. That way, if anyone ever needs to find a certain part of the thread, they won’t have to scroll through everything just to get to it. Make sure to be specific when discussing your topic. Keep the thread neat and organized; try to use paragraphs whenever you can, not only because it’s a lot easier to read than a large clump of writing, but also to separate your thoughts and ideas. It also helps to start each new section with a title. This will ensure that no one is confused as to what is being discussed, and it gives the thread a neater, more organized look. After you have presented your topic to your audience, it’s time to write the closer. The closer is another short summary of the thread’s topic, and if the thread is making any suggestions or stating opinions, the reason or reasons that the suggestions/opinions are good ideas/the right opinions should be added to the summary. The following paragraphs are examples of closers: “There is a lot of spam on the Forums, and we shouldn’t encourage it. Allowing/not allowing people to create x number of threads in the same Forum would/wouldn’t help because ___.” “Regular players need to be able to use BBCode because it’s useful and Jagex Mods are already able to do it. Allowing It would be hard to abuse, especially if it was only simple BBCode like [B][/B], [U][/U], and [i][/i].” Back to the top! Have you thought of Everything? Submitted by Mini Reddish Well as you all know, threads of suggestions and ideas never really get far by just saying. I think there should be All good threads,(Sorry if this is insultive) have a small little introduction to the thread. and then it goes onto the main body of the actual suggestion. Many good and well thought out suggestions may only cover one post. but they can stretch to over five! When you are posting your idea, try to think as another person in different positions, if you find this hard, try and get people to help you, either In the game, or Real life friends or relatives. They all help in a way. Also, a basic way of thinking of a suggestion is following these simple parts. Intro - What it is about?(This is Really important, which is why i'm repeating it!) try to make this catch the readers attention. Although this may be hard, as all readers have a different preference, you can try combining different techniques to help broaden the range of your selected audience. The Suggestion - This is basically what you think should happen. But, not only is this what you want. this covers all the little bits as well. Think of the five W's What -What it is Where - where it can be done When - The time scale that it happens at Why - should it be here? Who - who it is done with, Individual, Team, Both? Also, try to think of this with subsections of the suggestion, this will help broaden the content even futher. Say for example, someone suggests a new use for cheese. What exactly will he use to show the new use? What - Cheese should be able to be used on bread where - it can be used on ranges or the open fire. When - When you have achived XX Cooking and completed Why - It can offer a better way of healing, by offering slightly more health regeneration than the simple loaf of bread. Who - Anyone can do it. As you can see, this has already broadened the suggestion by around 4 times than saying i would like My Next tip is a great use when you still think your thread is a little bare. Try to think up of other suggestions that link to your existing one, not only will this make it bigger, it will appeal to a wider audience. For example, Why just be able to use cheese with bread, you should be able to use it with Pies. Also, you should be able to bread fish at XX level. as you can see, one idea can lead to another, making it a gigantic web of ideas. Just make sure people don't get stuck in it. Back to the top! How to portray your ideas and theories Submitted by Tyranytor Ever wondered how you want to set out your idea? Has it ever come out jumbled and unorganised? Well today (whatever the day may be) I hope to help you set out a basic thread layout. First what I find usually helps is finding a witty title (if creating your own thread) that relates to your thread is a good way of getting your ideas across. These could possibly attract a large variety of forum dwellers. You WILL come across people who don't agree with your title and they may flame you for it. The solution is to keep a cool head and calmy reply in a polite manner, stating what your intentions were and apologising for the inconvenience. This way they will have no reason to flame you next time AND you can use this against future problematic responses. Remember, Personalise every one of them! Now that we dealt with the Title and the problems that may arise with it, time to inform you on how to lay out your ideas comprehensibly. 1) State what your intentions are. This helps you, and the reader to understand what you are trying to do. 2) State your idea/opinion. Evidence always helps in backing it up. Flamers are a problem here too. 3) Reserve a post or two. Just in case you need them for more ideas in the future! 4) Summarise. If you condense your ideas they will be easier to remember. (at the end of your post) ~ ~ ~ ~ Flamers can be discouraging, but persevere! As long as you can keep responding to them calmly then they should have no reason to come back. The "I Need A Mod!" thread is good for reporting constant spammers or rulebreakers, if they do come back for no reason. Back to the top! |
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Last edited on 23-Oct-2008 12:24:10 by Mod Emilee Getting Started Maintaining your thread Bumping your thread Submitted by 5jncarn What is bumping a thread? Bumping a thread is moving your thread to the top of the thread index page on page 1. This will make it so others see it at the top of the thread list. You can only bump your own thread. If you don't bump it, it'll go to the end of page 50 and be gone! How do I do it? Simply click the "Bump thread" button. You will only see that button only on your own threads. You can only bump your thread every 10 minutes. When do I need to do it? Threads in different forums need to be bumped at different times to optimize the activity they receive and to make sure they don't die out, this is because different forums have different activity levels. This list details how often you need to bump a thread in each forum: Note: Only forums in which you can post a thread are listed. ==Game Section== • General - Once a day • Recent Updates - Once every 2 days • Future Updates - Once every 2 days • All other forums in this section - Threads here usually don't need bumping, as your question is usually solved within a couple of minutes. ==Feedback & Support Section== •Game Feedback - Once a day •Suggestions - Once every 2-4 days •Tech Support - Threads here usually don't need bumping, as your technical help is usually solved within a couple of minutes. •Forum Feedback - Once every 2-4 days •Website Feedback - Once every 2-4 days •Jagex Store Feedback - Once every 2-4 days ==Community Section== •Clans Recruitment - As much as you can, at least twice a day •Clans Discussion - As much as you can, at least twice a day •Events - Threads here usually don't need bumping, as your team is usually formed within a couple of minutes •PvP - Once every 2-4 Days •PvM - As much as you can, at least twice a day •Goals & Achievments - Once a day •Roleplaying - Once every 1-2 days •Stories - Once every 1-2 days •Forum Games - Once every 1-2 days •Off Topic - Once a day ==Marketplace Section== All forums - Threads here usually don't need bumping, as your item(s) are usually sold/bought within a couple of minutes. Back to the top! Bumping Your Thread(s) Submitted by Eum3 A thread is brought to the top of its respective forum every time it is posted on. Although it is preferable that every thread would stay alive simply through continued discussion and posting, it is rarely the case. Instead, thread owners must bump their own threads so they survive and other forumers can come and continue discussion. There are two types of bumping: using the "Bump Button" or "manually" bumping. ~The Bump Button~ This can be used once every ten minutes. It doesn't add unnecessary posts to your thread, which is nice. However, it can only be used on a single thread every 10 minutes. So, if you have more than one thread (and many forum users can have 10+ at a time!), it is impractical to use it exclusively. ~The Manual Bump~ A manual bump consists of the thread owner or another poster making an otherwise useless post to keep the thread alive. Different users have many different ways of bumping threads, and all are acceptable. A bump could consist of simply the word "Bump!" or a smiley (" " for instance) or even a custom-made message! (To the top it goes!) (BUMP = Bring Up My Post!) If at all possible, avoid manual bumps as they merely clutter up the thread and make actual discussion hard to find and thus hard to continue. Note that you are allowed to bump other's threads for them. Unfortunately, you will have to manually bump. Back to the top! The Edit Button Submitted by Im Da Ruler2 The edit button is one of the most useful features of the Runescape Forums, as it enables a player to go back and fix any mistakes, add comments, and append information to any post. When you post, you'll notice that, below your name in the post, there is small button, labeled "edit". This button is only visible on your posts, since you may only edit your own posts. You wouldn't want somebody else coming and changing your posts, would you? Anyway, the edit button works very much like the original post. Upon clicking it, a page will come up, and you will be able to change the contents of the post by editing the text in the textbox, and pressing the "update post" button directly beneath the textbox. This button is often overlooked and under appreciated for it's simplicity, but using it to it's full potential will make your thread a better and more enjoyable read. If you write a particularly long thread, then the edit button should be used frequently. Every time another person writes a comment, you should always consider editing the contents of your posts. For example, if somebody points out a plothole in a quest that you wrote in the Suggestions forum, then it would be in your best interest to fix it post-haste. Doing so will also make the person who suggested the change feel good, and you will have made your thread better. Also, you can edit messages that you want people to notice into the first post of your thread. There are many situations where one should consider editing posts. Some include, but are not limited to: - Fixing typos, grammatical, and spelling errors. - Adding additional information which may have been omitted. - Amending sections in response to constructive criticism. - Recognizing helpful posters and contributors. - Modernizing thread content in response to updates to the game. Back to the top! How to keep a good thread, that will hit 2k posts! Submitted by Tweezer33 Keeping a good thread ================== Everyone likes a nice easy thread to see right? So try and spell stuff correctly! Border lines with the '=' symbol, so it's easy to see what is the title, and what is the main post. don't type in just un-capitals, BUT DON'T TYPE IN CAPS EITHER, Type in a mixture of both, that is clear to see and is gramatically correct. Caps lock can hurt some people's eyes, and little letters can be confusing to read. Make paragraphs every so often. This way, you don't get a massive load of text, which you get lost after ever line. Use the Enter / Return key and just make a line break. Don't use l33t speak. Leet speak is sutff like c4t, m33t, t r33. Limit yourself, because other people from all around the world are trying to see this, and read this in English. Try reading something in Russian! Be sure to type you and not u, are and not r, okay and not k, and make sure you use whole words, that everyone can understand. Maintaining a good thread that will reach 2k posts ======================================= 2000 is the maximum amount of posts a thread can have. Or, 2k. So, I'm not going mad, 2k posts is the limit. Stickies can go over this amount, but normal threads can't. Most threads don't get to 2000 posts. To make sure your dosen't get locked be sure that every incident that breaks Jagex's rules and that is serious is reported immediatly. (General Forum > "I need a mod!" . This way, it is kept clean and won't have an excuse to be locked. Bumping. Oh yes, that handy tool again. Bumping a thread moves it to the top of the forum, so more people can see this thread. ONLY bump your thread using the buttong. Why? Well, if you keep typing Bump. Bump. Bump. Then, that's 3 posts other players can't have to comment on your post! I think that covers pretty much how to take care of a thread! Don't forget to search the threads to see if you really are, the first ever creator of that thread. Back to the top! Reply, it’s only fair! Submitted by Bowman202 Maintaining Your Thread There’s nothing more annoying than replying to a thread and not getting a reply back! You spend all that time thinking and writing, and it just gets ignored by the person who wanted your attention in the first place. By replying to people who have taken the time to read and respond to your thread, you are encouraging them to think of even more ways to help you make your thread even bigger and better. Not only does it do this, but it also adds to the number of posts on your thread, keeps questions answered, and keeps your audience happy. Try to look at your thread at least once every three days (more on 'fast forums') and reply to any posts that are on it with *relevant information.* If someone doesn’t agree with your thread, ask them why, and remember to take into consideration what they’ve said and improve on your thread with the information. Remember, your thread could die if it doesn’t get enough care and attention, so keep it bumped, and remember that posting on the thread does the same as the Bump button. If you can’t find your thread, look in ‘My Profile.’ If you remember what the title was, and it’s in there, just click it and you’ll be taken to your thread. If it’s not in there, search for the thread’s title. If you still can’t find it, chances are it’s been eaten. Don’t be upset – You can always create it again! :) Back to the top! Keep your thread in order Submitted by Wookiepower2 1.) Within your first few posts, place a format for the "I need a mod" section. 2.) State the rules for your thread and discourage spam (this will lead to smaller chance of it getting locked provided the content is not breaking any rules/code of conduct.) 3.) Always stay active in your thread this decreases the chance of your thread getting out of control without you knowing it. 4.) Be sure to bump your thread using the bump button located at the top. 5.) Must importantly listen to the people who have posted in your thread and respond to them. Back to the top! Nobody is posting on my thread, what can I do to stop that? Submitted by Gaze Of Fate There is nothing you can really do about it, sadly. People will post on threads that they find interesting, and as the only words people see before they enter the thread is question is the title, that takes a lot of the strain on a thread. If you find nobody is posting on your thread, then you may want to consider a title change. You can refer back to "Do I need a 'snazzy' title for my thread?" tip earlier on in the guide for ideas and inspiration. If you do happen to want your thread's title changed, you should post what the new title should be at the top of your first post on the thread, not anywhere else. Going on other threads and asking Moderators is not the way to do it as it only annoys other people. It may take a while for your thread's title to be changed, but that is something you have to bare in mind and accept. So it is best to think of a good title before making a thread in the first place. You may also want to consider the speed of the Forum. In Forums like "Website Feedback" the forum runs very slowly, so your thread is on Page 1 for longer, so there is more chance of it being seen. Whereas on "Rants", it goes a lot faster so your thread may not always be seen. That is why it is good to keep it bumped, but do so mainly by using the "Bump Thread" button, as not to create unwanted spam messages (more can be read about this in the Code of Conduct). Do not feel like your thread is useless though, as it is not. If it is a thread you believe in and want to keep going, then by all means do so. It can take a while for threads to kick-start, so be patient and play it by year. Back to the top! Accepting criticism Submitted by Jasonhalo0 It may seem easy, but many new users have trouble accepting criticism. If someone doesn't support your thread, don't tell them to go away or that you don't care about them because they don't support. Instead, listen to what they said, and try to edit your thread to fit what they want. If you don't agree with them, discuss your point of view. Constructive criticism provides an opportunity to improve your ideas, and there is no benefit if you only listen to the supports and have the "I'm right, you're wrong" mentality. Back to the top! My Thread has maxed! Now what? Submitted by Dav Dog92 Some courageous threads fight the battle against Chewy, the page 51-monster, and defeat him (or her). They reach a thread-maker’s milestone – The Big 2000! :D Now, though, you may be confused about what to do next… ---> First, make sure that you have the thread’s content saved somewhere. If you have spent a lot of time writing a thread, save your writing to a word processor, such as Word, OpenOffice, Notepad, or WordPad. That way, you will be able to re-post the thread, even after it dies, without having to re-write things. ---> Second, decide if the thread needs to be re-posted or if you’re going to keep it. If a thread serves it purpose, you may not want to re-post it. Or, you may want to allow someone else to take it over. Talk about these things with them. ---> Third, if you decide that you want to re-make it, read over the thread’s contents again or re-write it if you did not save the thread. Use this time to check for typos and other errors, to update the thread’s contents if any of it is outdated, and to add any new material that you may have. Again, a word processor is a big help in this! ---> Finally, once you are ready, go ahead and re-post the thread in the same forum that it was originally posted again. (Always read over the Forum Specific Rules when you post new threads, though, in case they have changed. Post it in the appropriate place if they have!) Click on the “Create A New Thread” link, just as if you were creating the thread for the first time. Use the “Preview Post” button to check for censor problems and to proofread it one last time. * If the last version of the thread is still alive after you have posted the new one, you may wish to edit your opening posts with something like, “New thread posted at QFC: 00-00-000-00000000” (make sure you use the QFC, though, and not zeroes. :P). ** You may also like to point out, on the new thread, that you are posting “Version 2” or “2nd Edition”. Including a short history of the last thread is also a fun idea! ;) If the second version of your thread maxes, you can then do this all again! Congrats for creating such a good thread. :) Back to the top! |
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Last edited on 23-Oct-2008 12:24:29 by Mod Emilee Getting Started Other What If Someone Wants Me To Take Over Their Thread? Submitted by Xena 51023 I have threads of my own, but a friend of mine is not going to be able to keep up their thread and they want me to take it over, what should I do? If they trust you enough to ask you to take the thread over, and you feel you can maintain the thread along with your other threads, by all means take it over. Once you have agreed to take over the thread, they should post on the first post of their thread that___(yourname here) is now running the thread and is the only one who has permission to repost the thread. You now have 2 choices, and this depends on how long the thread is when you take it over: 1) If it is a long thread, you can choose to let it max out, then repost it. 2) YOu can maintain it long enough to get a repost ready, do your repost, put the new QFC on the last post of the thread and request that a Mod lock the thread. The repost of the thread can be done in 2 ways: 1) You can do a complete copy and paste of the original thread, making sure that you give credit to the original author for the thread. 2) You can rewrite the thread into your own words, but again make sure you give the original author credit. Back to the top! |
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