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amonkie · 09-22-2005, 07:17 AM

Yes - Last I checked, posts in Nonsense and TB don't count towards your post total because the quality of posts in those two areas do not reflect the same as in the other areas of the board.

Poppinjay · 09-22-2005, 08:44 AM

I understand that, since most of my posts have been in "reveal the last poster's secret" which are mostly one liners. However, the Henry Earl thread I started (which hardly anybody has seen) took a trememndous amount of time and html. I guess I should have put it in Humor.

Could a mod put it in humor? I don't care about the post credits. I think I made the incorrect choice when I put it in nonsense. I am a n00b, after all.

maleficent · 09-22-2005, 09:09 AM

Posts in Nonsense, while fun.. don't count against your total post count...

amonkie · 09-22-2005, 09:10 AM

Poppinjay - just PM a mod - you can find a list of them Here

or hit the "Report Post" button, and in the comments section state you are the creator of the thread, and would like it moved to Humor.

Poppinjay · 09-22-2005, 11:14 AM

Thank you!

analog · 09-27-2005, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppinjay

Could a mod put it in humor? I don't care about the post credits. I think I made the incorrect choice when I put it in nonsense. I am a n00b, after all.

Humor doesn't count, either, so I could move it there if it's funny, but there's no post count in it.

Poppinjay · 10-06-2005, 10:19 AM

Ooh! Oooh! Mistah Kotter! I have another question. It's 2:19 here, when I post this it will say 6:19. Where is this server located? Switzerland?

2quillmadness · 10-06-2005, 05:02 PM

Hi, Ok, in my profile it says I have a referral. The problem is, I've only been here a few days and I've never used the referral link. I didn't even know what a referral on this site was until I saw that I had one and looked it up in the FAQ.

Are the referrals used in a different way here? Can they be accumulated in a way other than using the link?

I'd just hate to think I was somehow stealing someone else's referrals if they are what the FAQ says they are. :/

amonkie · 10-06-2005, 07:08 PM

Poppinjay - if you go into the User CP at the top of the page, you need to go to :

Edit Options:

Scroll down to the Day/Time Options, then select the correct time zone for your area. That should take care of your issue.

2quillmadness, referrals appear when someone else registers with the forum and gives your name as the person who led them here at that time. As far as it having telling anything more than the number of people who put your line in the blank when they registered, I'm not aware of anything.

2quillmadness · 10-07-2005, 07:03 PM

Thanks for clearing that up for me amonkie

iblade · 10-17-2005, 09:20 PM

What is considered "Quality post"?

tecoyah · 10-18-2005, 02:31 AM

Something that contributes in any way to our community, and follows the guidelines of civil discourse:

1) U R such a dweeb (not a quality post)

2) Your reply to the post was difficult to understand, would you mind rephrasing it?
(quality post)

iblade · 10-18-2005, 11:46 PM

What are the best forums to start off. I mean, I don't really feel like jumping directly in the Politics forum, if you know what I mean...

trickyy · 10-18-2005, 11:57 PM

try clicking on the New Posts link up above...

tecoyah · 10-19-2005, 02:55 AM

General Discussion is an excellent place to begin, calm and active. Also lets you get to know the community.

Grasshopper Green · 10-19-2005, 04:57 PM

tec is right about General Discussion, or pick one that you are really interested in, like Music or Gaming or something. My first home was Paranoia (hehe) and I read all the posts in there for my first few visits until I got the "flow" of the board.

iblade · 10-23-2005, 04:16 PM

What's the quickest way to have access to own's own posts? I usually search the forum for my own posts, then click on my user name... I usually want to see if someone answered my posts. Isn't there a way using like the CP?

spectre · 10-23-2005, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iblade

What's the quickest way to have access to own's own posts? I usually search the forum for my own posts, then click on my user name... I usually want to see if someone answered my posts. Isn't there a way using like the CP?

Click on your username on one of your posts, then click "Find more posts by iblade." (Or look at the bottom of the forum index page and scroll down to the "Currently active users" box, click on your name, which should be first on the list, then click "Find all posts by iblade") Then, look through the searched threads and look for this icon:

. That icon means there have been new posts to the thread that you posted in, but not necessarily that anyone responded to you.

Poppinjay · 10-24-2005, 01:31 PM

What's the difference between an administrator and a moderator?

tecoyah · 10-24-2005, 05:43 PM

Admins talk alot louder....and dont warn people they are coming. Mods are pleasant and understanding individuals who smell nice and give expensive presents on holidays.....

Actually the Administrators are the force behind the changes, and evolution of the program we use here. We Mods are just here to keep the peace.

serlindsipity · 10-24-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecoyah

Admins talk alot louder....and dont warn people they are coming. Mods are pleasant and understanding individuals who smell nice and give expensive presents on holidays.....

Actually the Administrators are the force behind the changes, and evolution of the program we use here. We Mods are just here to keep the peace.

All of a sudden, i got the picture of my head of tec handing out iPods this christmas while wearing Armani di'Gio.

that made my boring night of HW that much more amusing.

Philosopher · 10-29-2005, 06:16 PM

If I agree with something that has been said a few times in a thread, can I still post saying I agree? Obviously not just a simple 'I agree'. But on some subjects that have been thoroughly covered I still might like to express my opinion. Would it be regarded as a quality post?

amonkie · 10-29-2005, 07:06 PM

The biggest indicator of Quality is that you have read and thought about the Opening Post and subsequent posts, and the words you type in response have some substance. I often feel as you do that I agree with a lot of posters who reach a thread before I do. At that point, I choose either to withhold my voice because I don't feel I have something to add other than simply "I agree", or I can try to find something new to add. This doesn't merely mean that I have to provide useless drivel - often times I might have a question for one of the previous posters, or have a related question or issue come to mind based on how the discussion has gone.

tecoyah · 10-30-2005, 03:29 AM

Quality Opinion....makes a quality post. The length makes little difference in this. What we look for are patterns in personality, and use what the percieved , and combined quality is , to form a picture of the member.

klined · 11-02-2005, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecoyah

The check is in the mail.....if you dont see it, blame the postal service

But if you say you send it, and really don't, then that is mail fraud!!! :P

tecoyah · 11-03-2005, 02:40 AM

I've been accused of far worse....

katie_ann1031 · 11-08-2005, 08:26 AM

I don't have the option to have an avatar. Is that because I am new, or did I screw something up?

Glory's Sun · 11-08-2005, 08:39 AM

katie-- the option to have an avatar (among other things) doesn't appear until you reach 250 quality posts. If you click the 'click this' in my sig, all will be explained

Quote:

# MEMBERSHIP ADVANCEMENT AND FEATURES

1. Member participation is strongly encouraged and rewarded, though we insist that you make your contribution to the TFP as meaningful as possible. Please do not post frivolously to achieve status. Our economy does not run on post counts.

2. The TFP has many private forums that are not accessible to new users. They are more private, sensitive and community oriented in nature and so we have a very strict screening process to gain access to them.

3. After a brief probation period (one month at the VERY LEAST), users are reviewed by our moderators to determine if they are mature enough to participate in the private forums.

4. Infractions of TFP policy will hinder your review and may indefinately postpone it.

5. 250 worthwhile posts and at least two months of membership will earn you a custom avatar. 500 worthwhile posts and at least three months of membership will earn you a custom title. You CANNOT attain these privileges if you have not been promoted.

katie_ann1031 · 11-08-2005, 08:47 AM

Duh, thanks for the info

ngdawg · 11-08-2005, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecoyah

Admins talk alot louder....and dont warn people they are coming. Mods are pleasant and understanding individuals who smell nice and give expensive presents on holidays.....

I want new wheels for my baby

iblade · 11-30-2005, 06:02 PM

Reviving old threads: is it ok? Personnally it's something I love to do...

tecoyah · 11-30-2005, 07:32 PM

We are fine with it.....believe me, if you get a little Too carried away....we will let you know...heh

SQUIGGY · 12-04-2005, 05:29 PM

Should I have taken the blue pill ?

tecoyah · 12-05-2005, 02:40 AM

definately.....the red pill is gonna hurt.....heh

percy · 02-28-2006, 04:18 PM

Was lurking around and saw some mention of exhibitionists on this board. Is that true? If so, who are they and how risque are the posts? I wouldn't mind going there and showing off a little but if I have to wait to long,....

percy · 02-28-2006, 04:40 PM

One more. Who are the mods and the admin people? Is there a list somewhere that tells us who is who?

spectre · 02-28-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by percy

Was lurking around and saw some mention of exhibitionists on this board. Is that true? If so, who are they and how risque are the posts? I wouldn't mind going there and showing off a little but if I have to wait to long,....

From the Policy and Guidelines thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halx

The TFP has many private forums that are not accessible to new users. They are more private, sensitive and community oriented in nature and so we have a very strict screening process to gain access to them.

After a brief probation period (one month at the VERY LEAST), users are reviewed by our moderators to determine if they are mature enough to participate in the private forums.

Quote:

Originally Posted by percy

One more. Who are the mods and the admin people? Is there a list somewhere that tells us who is who?

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showgroups.php?

carl614 · 03-01-2006, 01:57 PM

I seem to be attracted to threads over 2 years old. How do I get to more recent (like right now, today, yesterday) type threads? Gracias!

Poppinjay · 03-01-2006, 02:01 PM

At the top of the page, you will see a NEW POSTS link, which will take you to the most currently active threads.

Though sometimes bumping up an old thread can be very interesting.

amonkie · 03-01-2006, 02:04 PM

Carl614 When you click on a forum, scroll down to the bottom and make sure your options is set to "Descending by last post". This will ensure the most recent threads are at the top of the list for you.

09-22-2005, 07:17 AM	#201 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Yes - Last I checked, posts in Nonsense and TB don't count towards your post total because the quality of posts in those two areas do not reflect the same as in the other areas of the board. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

09-22-2005, 08:44 AM	#202 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	I understand that, since most of my posts have been in "reveal the last poster's secret" which are mostly one liners. However, the Henry Earl thread I started (which hardly anybody has seen) took a trememndous amount of time and html. I guess I should have put it in Humor. Could a mod put it in humor? I don't care about the post credits. I think I made the incorrect choice when I put it in nonsense. I am a n00b, after all. __________________ I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet Last edited by Poppinjay; 09-22-2005 at 08:52 AM..

09-22-2005, 09:09 AM	#203 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Posts in Nonsense, while fun.. don't count against your total post count... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

09-22-2005, 09:10 AM	#204 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Poppinjay - just PM a mod - you can find a list of them Here or hit the "Report Post" button, and in the comments section state you are the creator of the thread, and would like it moved to Humor. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

09-22-2005, 11:14 AM	#205 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	Thank you! __________________ I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet

10-06-2005, 10:19 AM	#207 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	Ooh! Oooh! Mistah Kotter! I have another question. It's 2:19 here, when I post this it will say 6:19. Where is this server located? Switzerland? __________________ I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet

10-06-2005, 05:02 PM	#208 (permalink)
2quillmadness Upright Location: Arsecrack California	Hi, Ok, in my profile it says I have a referral. The problem is, I've only been here a few days and I've never used the referral link. I didn't even know what a referral on this site was until I saw that I had one and looked it up in the FAQ. Are the referrals used in a different way here? Can they be accumulated in a way other than using the link? I'd just hate to think I was somehow stealing someone else's referrals if they are what the FAQ says they are. :/ __________________ _"Can the omnipotent God create a stone that he himself cannot carry?"_

10-06-2005, 07:08 PM	#209 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Poppinjay - if you go into the User CP at the top of the page, you need to go to : Edit Options: Scroll down to the Day/Time Options, then select the correct time zone for your area. That should take care of your issue. 2quillmadness, referrals appear when someone else registers with the forum and gives your name as the person who led them here at that time. As far as it having telling anything more than the number of people who put your line in the blank when they registered, I'm not aware of anything. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

10-07-2005, 07:03 PM	#210 (permalink)
2quillmadness Upright Location: Arsecrack California	Thanks for clearing that up for me amonkie __________________ _"Can the omnipotent God create a stone that he himself cannot carry?"_

10-17-2005, 09:20 PM	#211 (permalink)
iblade Crazy Location: Kyoto	What is considered "Quality post"?

10-18-2005, 02:31 AM	#212 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	Something that contributes in any way to our community, and follows the guidelines of civil discourse: 1) U R such a dweeb (not a quality post) 2) Your reply to the post was difficult to understand, would you mind rephrasing it? (quality post) __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

10-18-2005, 11:46 PM	#213 (permalink)
iblade Crazy Location: Kyoto	What are the best forums to start off. I mean, I don't really feel like jumping directly in the Politics forum, if you know what I mean...

10-18-2005, 11:57 PM	#214 (permalink)
trickyy ►	try clicking on the New Posts link up above...

10-19-2005, 02:55 AM	#215 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	General Discussion is an excellent place to begin, calm and active. Also lets you get to know the community. __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

10-19-2005, 04:57 PM	#216 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	tec is right about General Discussion, or pick one that you are really interested in, like Music or Gaming or something. My first home was Paranoia (hehe) and I read all the posts in there for my first few visits until I got the "flow" of the board. __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

10-23-2005, 04:16 PM	#217 (permalink)
iblade Crazy Location: Kyoto	What's the quickest way to have access to own's own posts? I usually search the forum for my own posts, then click on my user name... I usually want to see if someone answered my posts. Isn't there a way using like the CP?

10-24-2005, 01:31 PM	#219 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	What's the difference between an administrator and a moderator? __________________ I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet

10-24-2005, 05:43 PM	#220 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	Admins talk alot louder....and dont warn people they are coming. Mods are pleasant and understanding individuals who smell nice and give expensive presents on holidays..... Actually the Administrators are the force behind the changes, and evolution of the program we use here. We Mods are just here to keep the peace. __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

10-29-2005, 06:16 PM	#222 (permalink)
Philosopher Upright Location: NSW, Australia	If I agree with something that has been said a few times in a thread, can I still post saying I agree? Obviously not just a simple 'I agree'. But on some subjects that have been thoroughly covered I still might like to express my opinion. Would it be regarded as a quality post?

10-29-2005, 07:06 PM	#223 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	The biggest indicator of Quality is that you have read and thought about the Opening Post and subsequent posts, and the words you type in response have some substance. I often feel as you do that I agree with a lot of posters who reach a thread before I do. At that point, I choose either to withhold my voice because I don't feel I have something to add other than simply "I agree", or I can try to find something new to add. This doesn't merely mean that I have to provide useless drivel - often times I might have a question for one of the previous posters, or have a related question or issue come to mind based on how the discussion has gone. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

10-30-2005, 03:29 AM	#224 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	Quality Opinion....makes a quality post. The length makes little difference in this. What we look for are patterns in personality, and use what the percieved , and combined quality is , to form a picture of the member. __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

11-03-2005, 02:40 AM	#226 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	I've been accused of far worse.... __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

11-08-2005, 08:26 AM	#227 (permalink)
katie_ann1031 Tilted Location: New Hampshuh	I don't have the option to have an avatar. Is that because I am new, or did I screw something up? __________________ Newbie, but still I believe I am TFP's residentCheerleader!

11-08-2005, 08:47 AM	#229 (permalink)
katie_ann1031 Tilted Location: New Hampshuh	Duh, thanks for the info __________________ Newbie, but still I believe I am TFP's residentCheerleader!

11-30-2005, 06:02 PM	#231 (permalink)
iblade Crazy Location: Kyoto	Reviving old threads: is it ok? Personnally it's something I love to do... __________________ We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

11-30-2005, 07:32 PM	#232 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	We are fine with it.....believe me, if you get a little Too carried away....we will let you know...heh __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

12-04-2005, 05:29 PM	#233 (permalink)
SQUIGGY Upright	Should I have taken the blue pill ?

12-05-2005, 02:40 AM	#234 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	definately.....the red pill is gonna hurt.....heh __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

02-28-2006, 04:18 PM	#235 (permalink)
percy Addict	Was lurking around and saw some mention of exhibitionists on this board. Is that true? If so, who are they and how risque are the posts? I wouldn't mind going there and showing off a little but if I have to wait to long,....

02-28-2006, 04:40 PM	#236 (permalink)
percy Addict	One more. Who are the mods and the admin people? Is there a list somewhere that tells us who is who?

03-01-2006, 01:57 PM	#238 (permalink)
carl614 Upright	How do you get to the most recent thread? I seem to be attracted to threads over 2 years old. How do I get to more recent (like right now, today, yesterday) type threads? Gracias!

03-01-2006, 02:01 PM	#239 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	At the top of the page, you will see a NEW POSTS link, which will take you to the most currently active threads. Though sometimes bumping up an old thread can be very interesting. __________________ I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet

03-01-2006, 02:04 PM	#240 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Carl614 When you click on a forum, scroll down to the bottom and make sure your options is set to "Descending by last post". This will ensure the most recent threads are at the top of the list for you. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna