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Dynamite Seeketh Maximus since: Feb 2002	Feb 09, 03 at 6:47am Site/Forums Help and QA FAQ + Links
	Version 1.3.9 [Updated: August 10, 2008] Welcome to the Site/Forums Help and QA forum. The main purpose of this board is to provide members a place to ask any questions they may have about Neoseeker. In this thread, you will find some frequently asked questions, useful links within this forum and useful links to elsewhere which you should strive to consult before asking a question here to ensure you are indeed posting in the correct place, or the question you may have has not already been answered in different threads or in the FAQ section of this thread. _____________________________________________ [ Question Index ] Signatures Where can I change/make my signature? I see some people have cool banners in their sig, how do I insert banners/images in my sig? After inserting a signature, I find that it is not being appended to my posts. Why is this? Is there any limit on signatures? Are image dimensions/sizes limited at all? Where can I get a banner for my signature made for me? What is the correct markup to put images in my signature? my.neoforum What is my.neoforum and how can I access it? How do I add a favorite forum? How do I remove favorite forums? How can I add someone to my Neo Friends list? How can I remove someone from my Neo Friends list? What does the icon next to listed Neo Friends do? What is the my.threads function used for? What is the my.post.history link? Avatars How do I get one of those small pictures that others have under their name? Do I need to have a certain number of posts before I can get an avatar? What are the restrictions/limits for avatars? After changing avatars, I notice my old one is still on my posts. Why? I can't find an avatar to use. Are there any sites on the Internet that give them away? Is there anywhere on Neoseeker that I can request for someone to make me an avatar? Someone has stolen my avatar, what do I do? Forum Features I notice that the profile icon guy under my name in the forums has changed color. Why is this so, and what do the colours mean? How do I delete/edit one of my posts? I notice there is a report button in the bottom right-hand corner of people's posts, what does that do? I have seen people underlining words, making words into links and changing the color of their text. How do they do this? How do people get that black text directly under their name in the forum? How do I become a Neoseeker moderator? Where can I find a list of forums on Neoseeker? How do I add a forum to my list of favorites? I have added a forum to my favorites, but where exactly do I find a list of my favorite forums? How do I add someone to my "NeoFriends" list? How do I subscribe to a thread and receive emails when it is replied to? I keep getting loads of emails from Neoseeker about threads I no longer wish to subscribe to. How do I stop receiving updates? Is it possible for me to see a full list of threads I have created/replied to? What is 'privacy mode' and how do I use it? I sometimes see text appearing under thread titles in forums, how do I get text like that under my thread? I don't want my account anymore, can I delete it? I want to change my name. How can I do this? I want to change my email address/password. Where can I do this? I can't access the email address that I first used to sign up with Neoseeker. How can I go about changing it? What is a NeoHome and how do I make one? What/where is my guestbook, and how do I sign other people's guestbook? What are Neopoints and how do I get them? NeoPM System What is "NeoPM" and how do I use it? How do I know if I have a NeoPM from another user? Someone is sending me abusive messages, is it possible to stop them from doing so? I blocked someone from sending me PMs, but I now want to receive them again. How do I unblock someone? Are there any limits for mailboxes? How do I make personal NeoPM folders? I have a icon next to the "my.neoforum" link. What is this? _____________________________________________ [ Frequently Asked Questions ] Signatures Q: Where can I change/make my signature? A: To make a signature for yourself, click on prefs in the top right-hand corner of the page and enter what you wish to have in the box marked "signature". Click "finish" at the bottom of the page when done, and your new signatue will be appended to all forum postings that you make. Q: I see some people have cool banners in their sig, how do I insert banners/images in my sig? A: To be able to have a image in your signature, it must be uploaded to the Internet. Take a look at this thread for assistance in signing up and uploading images to some of the most popular free image hosting services.. Q: After inserting a signature, I find that it is not being appended to my posts. Why is this? A: When at the screen where you type your posts out, you will notice 4 tickboxes just under the actual box where you type your post. For your signature to be appended, make sure the "Append signature to this post [ members only ]" box is checked before posting. Q: Is there any limit on signatures? A: Yes, there is a 'signature weighing system' employed. Your signature can be no more that 255 in weight. Take a look here for more information on the system, and how it operates. Q: Are image dimensions/sizes limited at all? A: Banner sizes are currently limited to a maximum of 125 pixels in height and 575 pixels in width. Additionally, the size of the image must not exceed 40kb. Q: Where can I get a banner for my signature made for me? A: Take a look at the Graphics Request thread within the Graphics and Animation forum. Q: What is the correct markup to put images in my signature? A: The markup for images is as follows: [img]URL[/img] If you need further help regarding this, check out the Markup Documentation under the "Posting and Linking Images" section. my.neoforum Q: What is my.neoforum and how can I access it? A: my.neoforum is like the central hub available to members that allows you to view things such as a list of your favorite forums showing when the last post was made, a list of your friends on Neoseeker with convenient links that allow you to PM them easily, your post history, any threads you are subscribed to and a basic breakdown of the contents of your NeoPM inbox. This can be accessed at any time by clicking the "my.neoforum" link that can be found in the top left-hand corner of most Neoseeker pages. Q: How do I add a favorite forum? A: Navigate to the forum that you wish to add, then look at the bottom of the page right under the last thread listed and just above the "POST NEW MESSAGE" link. You should see a "Add Favourite Forums" link; simply click this and the forum will appear within your neo.forum. Q: How do I remove favorite forums? A: Next to any favorite forums listed you'll see a checkbox to the right of it. Put a tick next to the forums you wish to have removed then press the "Remove Selected" button in the bottom right-hand corner where your favorite forums list ends. Q: How can I add someone to my Neo Friends list? A: On the right hand side of the my.neoforum page will be a "NeoFriends" section. Simply click the "Add a New Friend" link there and type the name of the person you wish to add then confirm. Q: How can I remove someone from my Neo Friends list? A: Tick the little box that appears to the right of their name and click the "Remove Selected" button at the bottom of your friends list. Q: What does the icon next to listed Neo Friends do? A: That will search your NeoPM inbox for any NeoPMs received from the friend who's name is next to the icon. Q: What is the my.threads function used for? A: You can subscribe to threads in the forums by pressing the "Subscribe" button within the options while in a thread. Any threads you have chosen to subscribe to will appear here. You can chose whether or not to receive email alerts when the thread has been posted in from this control panel also. Q: What is the my.post.history link? A: The my.post.history link found within my.neoforum will take you to a page showing every single post and thread you've made on the site since you joined. Links will also be supplied too, allowing you to go back and take a look at them. Avatars Q: How do I get one of those small pictures that others have under their name? A: These are referred to as 'avatars'. To upload/change your avatar, click prefs in the top right-hand corner of the screen, then click Edit your profile pic (avatar) here just under the 'signature' box. You should now have a page with 'interests', 'biography' and finally 'profile photo'. Scroll down to 'profile photo' and click the 'browse' button. Select the image you wish to use as your avatar from your computer (must be 65X65 in dimensions and 15KB or less in file size) and click the 'finish' button at the bottom of the page. The image will be uploaded, and it will appear under your name in your forum postings. Q: Do I need to have a certain number of posts before I can get an avatar? A: Not at all. The avatar is available to members right from the outset. Q: What are the restrictions/limits for avatars? A: Avatars must be 15KB or less in file size, and 65X65 pixels or less in image size. They must also be in .gif or .jpg format. Q: After changing avatars, I notice my old one is still on my posts. Why? A: Your avatar always has the same URL no matter how many times you upload a different picture. Since you're uploading it directly to Neoseeker, Neoseeker always designates it with your own personal avatar URL. When your browser loads a Neoseeker page and goes to load your avatar, it notices that it already has an image cached for that URL. Thus instead of connecting to the URL and loading the new image, it just takes the image out of its cache and places it there to speed things up. Clearing your cache or hitting Ctrl+F5 will force your browser to re-download everything on the page, including your new avatar. Q: I can't find an avatar to use. Are there any sites on the Internet that give them away? A: Yes, there are many. Head over to http://www.google.com and search for them. Q: Is there anywhere on Neoseeker that I can request for someone to make me an avatar? A: Head over to the Graphics Request Thread in the Graphics and Animation forum. There are many talented grapic artists there willing to offer their services. Q: Someone has stolen my avatar, what do I do? A: If you have obtained the avatar from a public website that offers avatars to other people for free, then the person that is sharing the avatar with you is perfectly entitled to do so. You could NeoPM the person and request it's removal because you are using it, but no official action could be taken by the administration, not can they be forced to remove it. If the avatar was made by yourself, or someone else made it for you, then the other person has no right to use it. Firstly, NeoPM the person who is using it, and request that it is removed. If they ignore/refuse to remove it, contact a supermoderator ensuring that you provide transcripts of the PMs exchanged. Only do this AFTER attempting to resolve the issue with the person in private as 9 times out of 10 the person will apologize and remove the avatar without the need to make an official complaint. Forum Features Q: I notice that the profile icon guy under my name in the forums has changed color. Why is this so, and what do the colours mean? A: The guy under your name changes color due to post count/status. Here is a list of all of the possible colors, and when you get them: 0 - 9 posts (Neo-newbie) 10 - 19 posts (newseeker) 20 - 34 posts (not-such-a-newbie) 35 - 49 posts (postee) 50 - 74 posts (forum regular) 75 - 99 posts (forum junky) 150 - 199 posts (forum native) 200 - 274 posts (no-stoppin-me-now) 350 - 399 posts (forum fever) 400 - 449 posts (forum fanatic) 500 - 574 posts (member: postin' posse) 575 - 699 posts (threadnought) 700 - 849 posts (high on "N") 850 - 999 posts (seek-o-holic) 1250 - 1549 posts (ultra seeker) 2500 - 3249 posts (forum raider) 3250 - 3999 posts (Still Seekin') 4000 - 4999 posts (Hooked on Neo) 6200 - 7449 posts (Neolithic) 8700 - 9999 posts (NeoXtreme) 11500 - 12999 posts (Neo: Essential) 13000 - 14999 posts (Permanently Plugged In) 17500 - 19999 posts (True Addiction) 30000 - 39999 posts (Elite Seeker) 40000 - 49999 posts (Ultimate) 50000 - beyond (Can't touch this) 100 - 145 posts (submission happy) 275 - 349 posts (mad messenger) 450 - 499 posts (gone postal) 1550 - 1999 posts (s-e-e-k-e-r) 1000 - 1249 posts (true seeker) 2000 - 2499 posts (true seeker 2K Remix) Neostaff Developer 5000 - 6199 posts (Seeketh Maximus) 15000 - 17499 posts (Legendary Seeker) 20000 - 29999 posts (CruisiN') 7450 - 8699 posts (Neo or Bust) 10000 - 11499 posts (Neoholic) Portal Staff Moderator/Super Moderator Administrator Q: How do I delete/edit one of my posts? A: If you take a look in the bottom right-hand corner of one of your posts, you should see four links, two of which are edit and delete. Simply click the appropriate link for the action you wish to perform. Q: I notice there is a report button in the bottom right-hand corner of people's posts, what does that do? A: This feature allows you to report the post to the forum moderator if you feel it is in breach of the Neoseeker ToS. If you have at least 50 posts, you can completly remove a post from view until a moderator reviews it. Q: I have seen people underlining words, making words into links and changing the color of their text. How do they do this? A: In posts, you can use something which is called 'markup' to add/change things in one's posts, such as making text bold or adding pictures. Take a look at this extensive guide to learn some markup, and its function. Q: How do people get that black text directly under their name in the forum? A: This is called a 'custom title'. To be able to get one, you much have at least 50 posts. Once you do, click prefs in the top right-hand corner of the screen, and scroll down to the appropriate section. Q: How do I become a Neoseeker moderator? A: Take a read here. Simply put, you do not apply to be a moderator anymore. Instead, the supermoderators will choose you to be a moderator if they see that you are the best candidate to moderate a forum. If you have any questions about moderating, please ask them here. Q: Where can I find a list of forums on Neoseeker? A: Look here for the entire list. Q: How do I add a forum to my list of favorites? A: If you go to the forum you wish to add and take a look at the bottom-left, you should see several links, one of which being "Add Favourite Forums". Simply click that and it will appear in my.neoforum. Q: I have added a forum to my favorites, but where exactly do I find a list of my favorite forums? A: If you direct your attention to the top of the screen, you will notice a link named "my.neoforum" in the top left. Click that to see a list. Q: How do I add someone to my "NeoFriends" list? A: If you click the link in the top left named "my.neoforum" and look to the extreme right, you should see a "Add a New Friend" link. Click that and type the username of your friend, and he/she will appear on your NeoFriends list next time you look. They will be sorted into "online" and "offline" categories. Q: How do I subscribe to a thread and receive emails when it is replied to? A: When inside the thread you wish to subscribe to, look at the top and you will see a " subscribe" link. Click that, decide whether or not you wish to receive updates by email then confirm it. You will find a list of threads you are subscribed to by clicking on the "my.neoforum" link located at the top left-hand corner of the page then clicking "my.threads" at the top. Q: I keep getting loads of emails from Neoseeker about threads I no longer wish to subscribe to. How do I stop receiving updates? A: Click the "my.neoforum" link in the top left hand corner, and click the "my.threads" link within. From there, you can choose which threads to receive email updates from. Q: Is it possible for me to see a full list of threads I have created/replied to? A: it sure is! Click the "my.neoforum" link in the top left hand corner, and click the "my.post history" link within. You will then be presented with the list you are looking for. Q: What is 'privacy mode' and how do I use it? A: 'Privacy mode' makes you appear offline to other members. There are two types of privacy mode, the straight "Privacy Mode" which you appear offline to everyone and the "Neofriends only" mode which only lets people you have added to your Neofriends list see your online status. To use, simply click prefs in the top right-hand corner of the screen, and scroll down to "Privacy Settings". You can select your option from there. Q: I sometimes see text appearing under thread titles in forums, how do I get text like that under my thread? A: They are called 'thread captions' and only moderators can use them. I am sure if you PM the forum moderator and ask nicely he/she will add text under your thread. Q: I don't want my account anymore, can I delete it? A: Nope, there is no way to delete an account. Simply don't log in with it anymore if you wish to stop using Neoseeker. Q: I want to change my name. How can I do this? A: Name changes will cost you $10. Read this for more information. Q: I want to change my email address/password. Where can I do this? A: Click prefs in the top right-hand corner of the page, and look at the 'profile options' on the left. Click the "Change Your Email" or "Change Your Password" links depending on what action you wish to perform, and follow the instructions on screen. Q: I can't access the email address that I first used to sign up with Neoseeker. How can I go about changing it? A:To change your email at any time, simply go to your prefs, then click on the "Change Your Email" link on the left (or just click this link). Follow the simple instructions by providing your password and new email address, then enter the confirmation address sent to your new email and confirm your new email. Q: What is a NeoHome and how do I make one? A: A NeoHome is like your own personal webpage hosted on Neoseeker. Click prefs in the top right and select "Edit your NeoHome!" from the 'profile options'. From there, you can use HTML to begin building your NeoHome. If you are unfamiliar with HTML, take a look at this thread. You may post any questions in this forum. Q: What/where is my guestbook, and how do I sign other people's guestbook? A: A guestbook allows people to 'sign' and leave some general comments about you. You'll find your guestbook within your profile. Other people's guestbooks can be found by looking at theirs, accessed by clicking the profile icon under their name in posts. Q: What are Neopoints and how do I get them? A: Neopoints are awarded to people who contribute content to Neoseeker. For every contribution you make you will get at least one contribution point. You can see all contributors with over five submissions in the Top Contributors Listing. Although not yet fully implemented yet, members will be able to make use of their NeoPoints in a system related to the site. More details will be given when available. You can view all of Neoseeker's contributions, and the points you get for contributing to them, in this thread. NeoPM System Q: What is "NeoPM" and how do I use it? A: NeoPM is Neoseeker's private message service. It allows you to send a message to another user in private. To send a message, click the "my.neoforum" link in the top left-hand corner, and look in the top right. Click the "Send a New Private Message" link, type the username of the person you wish to send it to in the "Username" box, and begin typing your message. Alternatively, you can NeoPM them by clicking the icon under their name in the forums. This will take you directly to the PM screen where you can type your message and send. Q: How do I know if I have a NeoPM from another user? A: If you receive a message from another Neoseeker member through NeoPM, a flashing will appear next to the "my.neoforum" link. Simply click that and you will be taken straight to your inbox. Q: Someone is sending me abusive messages, is it possible to stop them from doing so? A: Yes, there is a way to block people from sending you PMs. When you receive a PM, you'll notice two links next to the auhors name; "Add Friend" and "Ignore". Click the "Ignore" link to block that person from sending you messages. Q: I blocked someone from sending me PMs, but I now want to receive them again. How do I unblock someone? A: Click the "my.neoforum" link at the top of the screen, then look on the far right hand side. Under your list of friends, there are two links named "Ignore List" and "Add a New Friend". Click "Ignore List" and you can remove people from it there. Q: Are there any limits for mailboxes? A: Currently, there is no limit to the number of PMs that can be stored. Q: How do I make personal NeoPM folders? A: Go to your NeoPM inbox, and look on the left in the "NeoPM Options" section. Click "Manage Personal Folders" to reach a screen that allows you to create your own folders. Q: I have a icon next to the "my.neoforum" link. What is this? A: This means that you have unread PMs in one of your personal folders. Read the unread PM to stop this icon from being displayed. _____________________________________________ [ Useful Neoseeker Links ] Forum wide Rules of Conduct, Etiquette And Acceptable Behaviour wide Neoseeker rules. This rules apply across all forums on Neoseeker, and should be obeyed at all times. Moderator Requests Change & QA to learn how to become a moderator ReQuests, Feedback, and Suggestions Forum a request, suggestion or want to give/receive feedback on a site related issue? This is the forum to come. This forum can also be used to complain about other members/site related features. FAQ and Review Contributors Forum a question, query or concern about review/FAQ contributions? Head over to this forum to express it. Site News and Announcements Forum to know the latest news straight from administration? Look here every now and again to keep upto date with the latest happenings at Neoseeker. Forum Bug Reports Forum a bug/glitch when browsing the forums? Come here to report it. Site Bug Reports Forum a bug/glitch when browsing the site? Come here to report it. _____________________________________________ [ Useful Site/Forums Help and QA Links ] Neoseeker PM System Q&A FAQ to know more about NeoPM? Head over to this thread and read some of the most frequently asked questions related to the subject. Dynamite's Signature Help FAQ thread goes through the sign up/uploading process with three of the most popular image hosts. HTML/CSS & NeoHome Help need assistance in creating your NeoHome? Ask here for assistance. Markup/General Help Thread problems with Neoseeker markup or are looking for something not covered by this FAQ? Take a look at this extensive thread and you may find the answer. Resource Submission Guidelines about contributing to Neoseeker? Be it screenshots, profile information or websites this is the place to come to see what kind of things you should and should not be submitting. Wii Friend Code Feature Help to add your Wii Friend Code to your profile? Here's how. Playstation Network ID Feature Help how to add your Playstation Network ID to your profile. _____________________________________________ [ Contacts ] Neoseeker Administrators. The following are Neoseeker administrators. They can be identified by their blue profile icon. Admins are usually busy working on the site itself, so please do not pester them with trivial PM's. Redemption Super Moderators. Super Moderators are like normal moderators, but have power in all Neoseeker forums. If there is a situation a normal forum moderator cannot handle, the super moderators should be notified. Super moderators also have the ability to ban members permanently from any forum. Supermoderator Activity Site Related Moderators. Normal moderators that moderate the Site Related section (Requests Feedback & Suggestions, Site/Forum Help, etc.). PM us for normal forum-related issues. Artificer Solitaire Q22 This message was edited by Solitaire(moderator) on Aug 10 2008.
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