Frequently Asked Questions about Facebook Forum

by **The Listener** on Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:29 am

Guide for Newbies

How do I register?

Click on "Register". You can find the button above the banner. Then, fill out the form with your username, e-mail and password, among the other info needed.

What are "Posts" and how to I make them?

In a Topic you wish to leave a reply in, scroll down and near the end of the page you'll see the writing box. Write your message in it and then click on "Send". Alternatively, you may also click the "Post Reply" button, located on the left corner of both the beginning of the topic and the end. If you wish to edit your own posts, find the post and then click on "Edit Post". Please note that you are only able to edit your posts for 20 minutes after being posted.

How do I make a New Topic?

In order to make a new thread/topic, go the correct section (For example, if you need to talk about Pet Society, go to Pet Society Section of this forum). Then, click on "New Topic". Write an appropriate title, description, & body, then hit the "Send" button.

How do I change my avatar (the picture that shows on your profile and posts)?

Click on "Profile" button (above the banner above) --> Avatar. If the picture is located on your disk, click "Select File". If it's already hosted on a webpage, paste the link on "Upload an avatar from an URL".

How do I change my signature and how do I attach it to my messages?

Click on "Profile" button (above the banner) --> Signature --> Write your siganture --> Ready! (It works with BBCode). In order to attach it to your messages, go to Profile -->Preferences--> Attach my signature. Click on "Yes"--> Ready!

How can I chat with other members? / How do I use the Forum's built-in chatbox?

Click on the "Chat" button located on the bottom right of your screen, then on "Log in". Please note that the chat button may not appear on all pages. If you cannot see them on any pages, please update your web browser to the latest version available.

What are PM's and VM's?

PM - Private Message. Only you and the person who you send it to will be able to read it. You need at least 5 public posts to send PM's.
VM - Visitor Message. This is related to "All posts". To post a VM, go to a user's profile and click "Visitor Message". Then you can write one.

How do I send a private message (PM)?

Click on "You have no new messages" (above the banner) --> "New PM/VM" --> Write the name of the user that will receive the message --> Write the body--> Send.
Alternatively, you can click the envelope icon below a member's profile to send him/her a PM.

What's that green bar below my profile?

That's your Warning Bar. It shows you how many infractions you have. Every time you break a rule, it will be lowered by a Moderator/Administrator. Once you reach 4 infractions, you will be banned for a period of time as decided by a Moderator.

- You have 0 infractions

- You have 1 infraction

- You have 2 infractions

- You have 3 infractions

- Your account has been disabled and you no longer have access to the forum

Your warning bar can only be decreased with good behaviour, as well as being active.

If you get an infraction without being told, please PM a Moderator/Administrator.

I don't want to get anymore emails from Facebook Forum. How can I do this?

Go to Profile -> Preferences -> Allow Newsletters -> "No" and hit "Save".

How do I give reputation to someone?

If you "Like" a post someone else made, click the

icon. If you dislike it, click the

icon.

How do I get "FBF Credits" and and what can I spend them on?

FBF Credits are earned by making topics and posts. When you make a new topic you get 3 FBF Credits and for every post you get 1 FBF Credit. Those can be spent on our Facebook Forum Shoppe, with things you can buy ranging from graphics to username changes.

How can I post a Like button?

Add the following to any post you make,

Code:: [like]

It will show up as this,

How do I change my FBF status?

You'll notice a "Status" tab at the right, below my info -------------------------->
You can make your own by going to "Profile" tab > FBF Profile > "Generate" if you haven't created the character sheet before > Status

What are Admins and Mods?

Admins (Administrators) are the people in charge of managing the forum. They make changes, updates, etc. and also manage the FBF Shoppe.
Mods (Moderators) and Global Moderators are in charge of keeping the forum clean from spam, flood, forbidden content, etc.

What are "Deactivated Users"?

Deactivated users are members who had been banned for disrespecting the Rules. These bans may or may not be permanent; see their profile field's "Staff Note" for more information.

How can I contact a Moderator/Administrator?

Simply fill out the Contact form. Do not use this form for Facebook.com support queries; these will be ignored. Instead, post such problems in the correct category of the forum.
Alternatively, if you wish to contact a specific Administrator/Moderator, go to our Staff page and select the appropriate one to PM.

Someone is misusing the chatbox... can I report him/her?

Sure, simply fill out the Chatbox Reports form. A staff member will review it and take appropriate action.

Your question not listed above? Post it here and it will be answered by a Mod/Admin as soon as possible.

Regards,
The Facebook Forum Team

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