When I post a link, I just copy the web address and paste it-don't even bother with the little globe. Never knew what that was used for. lol


As for all these questions/answers for all you newbies-please don't worry about it. We ALL have had the same questions when we first got here-which is why we have this thread.



Cat


Yep - that's all I do now as well.
Used to be that we had to used the globe for the url, but now just go ahead and paste.
The globe is still used though if you want to link to a url, but call is something other than the url location name. I think whistledog outline it already. ;)

Yep - that's all I do now as well.
Used to be that we had to used the globe for the url, but now just go ahead and paste.
The globe is still used though if you want to link to a url, but call is something other than the url location name. I think whistledog outline it already. ;)

Yeah, that globe button allows you to type text for your link. For example, if you want to link to Google.com and say "Google is a great search engine", then you would type = followed by the URL, as follows:


Google is a great search engine


That text will create a link that looks like this:
Google is a great search engine

Here's a question I got about a week ago:

"Who's in charge around here and who can help if that person isn't around?"


It goes kind of like this:

Administrator/Website Owner
ChuckyG
Chucky is a busy man and sometimes does not have the time to help or fix things. That is why he enlisted:


Lead Moderators:
Bobo and Tam
These are Chucky's Right Hands. They can do pretty much anything, and if they can't, they will see to it that it gets taken care of.

There are also several Single Board Moderators:
Belle du Jour, Brian, Davester, holicman, Jacks, MidKnightDarkness, Odyssey, Quirk and whistledog.
They look after single boards throughout the forum. They have the right to edit and delete anything they feel does not fit within their particular boards. They also can make recommendations to the Lead Mods, as well as let members know if they're actions and words are inappropriate etc.

There is also the Notable Topic Nominator:
CatwomanofV
She points out the awesome threads that you see change all the time on the frontpage!
She is also somewhat considered to be the 'Mother' of the boards, so she can also make recommendations to the Lead Mods, as well as advise others in what is acceptable/unacceptable.

There are also 25 Website Editors. They are recognized by the green stars under their names that look like this:
http://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gif
The website editors cannot make changes on the forum, however, they can advise the Lead Mods about situations, they can direct members to the rules of the forum and they can advise members on what is acceptable/unacceptable.



Because of all of these people, the forum runs as smoothly as can be expected. Of course, there are always a few bumps along the way, so if you get a message from any of these members, remember, they are here to be respected and to help maintain the forum. Or if you need help in any situation related to the forum, they are here to help as well. All of the members listed are backed by the Lead Moderators and ChuckyG.

Tam
inthe00s.com Lead Moderator

Here's a question I got about a week ago:

"Who's in charge around here and who can help if that person isn't around?"


It goes kind of like this:

Administrator/Website Owner
ChuckyG
Chucky is a busy man and sometimes does not have the time to help or fix things. That is why he enlisted:


Lead Moderators:
Bobo and Tam
These are Chucky's Right Hands. They can do pretty much anything, and if they can't, they will see to it that it gets taken care of.

There are also several Single Board Moderators:
Belle du Jour, Brian, Davester, holicman, Jacks, MidKnightDarkness, Odyssey, Quirk and whistledog.
They look after single boards throughout the forum. They have the right to edit and delete anything they feel does not fit within their particular boards. They also can make recommendations to the Lead Mods, as well as let members know if they're actions and words are inappropriate etc.

There is also the Notable Topic Nominator:
CatwomanofV
She points out the awesome threads that you see change all the time on the frontpage!
She is also somewhat considered to be the 'Mother' of the boards, so she can also make recommendations to the Lead Mods, as well as advise others in what is acceptable/unacceptable.

There are also 25 Website Editors. They are recognized by the green stars under their names that look like this:
http://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gif
The website editors cannot make changes on the forum, however, they can advise the Lead Mods about situations, they can direct members to the rules of the forum and they can advise members on what is acceptable/unacceptable.



Because of all of these people, the forum runs as smoothly as can be expected. Of course, there are always a few bumps along the way, so if you get a message from any of these members, remember, they are here to be respected and to help maintain the forum. Or if you need help in any situation related to the forum, they are here to help as well. All of the members listed are backed by the Lead Moderators and ChuckyG.

Tam
inthe00s.com Lead Moderator


Tam, thank you so very much for this info.  Now maybe I won't feel so stuipd and intimidated to ask the questions I think might tick people off since I AM new and that's the LAST thing I mean to do.  THANKS YOU :)

Tam, thank you so very much for this info.  Now maybe I won't feel so stuipd and intimidated to ask the questions I think might tick people off since I AM new and that's the LAST thing I mean to do.  THANKS YOU :)



Well now, you are welcome Trena. 8)

There are also 25 Website Editors. They are recognized by the green stars under their names that look like this:
http://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gifhttp://www.inthe00s.com/Themes/babylon/images/starmod.gif
The website editors cannot make changes on the forum, however, they can advise the Lead Mods about situations, they can direct members to the rules of the forum and they can advise members on what is acceptable/unacceptable.



To add:
The Website Editors are basically in charge of submissions that are received by ChuckyG's other sites, such as inthe80s.com, inthe70s.com, inthe90s.com, and Amiright.com.

And here is something else that was recently asked of me:

When you click reply, if you get a message saying "This thread is more than 120 days old, Consider starting a new thread instead", by all means, start a new thread!

We actually prefer that the threads that are older be left alone, so they can be archived or whatever happens to them.
So what if there is already another thread about the same thing? If it is OLD, forget about it. Start a new one. I am almost positive that the new thread will generate conversation just like the last one did. We definitely appreciate it if you keep this in mind! ;)

If you aren't a participant in a thread, or a conversation in a thread... DON'T QUOTE COPY IT AND PASTE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. It is childish. Furthermore, if you choose to not be a participant in a thread.... then don't get your panties in a twist because of what's being said there. Heck - why even the read thread? And lastly, if quotes are still noted outside of said thread... all y'all just click the dang button to report it and the quotes will be removed.

1. crazydon  + 6 pts 10! 29 971
2. PhilipEno  + 5 pts 10! 52 948
3. Manticore  + 5 pts 10! 74 926
4. snozberries  + 5 pts 9 64 836
5. ninny2  + 4 pts 8 120 680
6. Tam  + 4 pts 10! 32728 400

1. crazydon  + 6 pts 10! 29 971
2. PhilipEno  + 5 pts 10! 52 948
3. Manticore  + 5 pts 10! 74 926
4. snozberries  + 5 pts 9 64 836
5. ninny2  + 4 pts 8 120 680
6. Tam  + 4 pts 10! 32728 400



What's this?? ??? ???

What's this?? ??? ???


posted in the wrong thread

Why are the rankings named after penguins? This still confuses me to this day.

Why are the rankings named after penguins? This still confuses me to this day.


It's because penguins are great and everyone should have one in their bathtub

It's because penguins are great and everyone should have one in their bathtub


Oh, OK! I think penguins are cool too! I've actually recalled hearing some of these names before I found out about this site. Wheezy: Toy Story 2. Pingu: PBS Kids show. Pengo: Video game.

It's because penguins are great and everyone should have one in their bathtub


No, penguins are evil and trying to take over the world. ;)

No, penguins are evil and trying to take over the world. ;)


O0

When I add someone to my buddy list, are they sent a notification saying so?

When I add someone to my buddy list, are they sent a notification saying so?


I don't think so

I don't think so

No. They're not.

You'd have to tell the person that, either in PM or on a thread.

How about How to post Youtube videos?



These can now be directly linked to by using {youtube} insert address here{/youtube} (replacing {} with [] of course)

I have a question about newcomers.  How come sometimes when a newbie starts a topic looking for the name of something, it's in the form of a poll?  I dunno why it always makes me laugh.  Here's one ...

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=38765.0

:D

I have a question about newcomers.  How come sometimes when a newbie starts a topic looking for the name of something, it's in the form of a poll?  I dunno why it always makes me laugh.  Here's one ...

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=38765.0

:D

I just clicked on that thread, and saw exactly what you meant. And the poll choices didn't seem to make sense. Also, that person made only that one post, and has never been seen again. ::)

Here's one that makes even less sense:

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=32947.0

And it was in the Ask Me section! (If I were a mod, I'd delete that one.)

Taken care of! 8)

How about How to post Youtube videos?



These can now be posted using {youtube}link here{/youtube} using [] instead of {}

What are the ranking levels?

~~I can answer that one easily.

They depend on how many posts you have made so far.

0 to 24 posts: Wheezy
25 to 49 posts: McVitie
50 to 99 posts: Pingu
100 to 249 posts: Pengo
250 to 499 posts: Bud Ice Penguin
500 to 999 posts: Nestor le Pingouin
1000 to 4999 posts: Tuxedo Sam
5000 to 9999 posts: Badtz Maru
10000 to 14999 posts: Feathers McGraw
15000 to 24999 posts: Chilly Willy
25000 or more: Opus

An update on this: I just noticed that the range of 1 to 24 posts is now called "Ultra Wheezy"; was that change just made today?? I'm just now noticing it.

An update on this: I just noticed that the range of 1 to 24 posts is now called "Ultra Wheezy"; was that change just made today?? I'm just now noticing it.


Nope.
It was changed quite a few days ago.
It was introduced in order for us to weed out porn posting new members. ;)

Nope.
It was changed quite a few days ago.
It was introduced in order for us to weed out porn posting new members. ;)

Oh, so that's what it was about. I noticed there had been a few of those lately. Thanks!

Karamel Sutra? Is that an inside joke? (Er... Kama Sutra?  :o) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_Sutra Maybe I should have lurked more...

Karamel Sutra? Is that an inside joke? (Er... Kama Sutra?   :o) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_Sutra Maybe I should have lurked more...


It's a Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavour!

People give out karma for good/funny posts or a point well made or because they like you.  You might also get smited, for the opposite reasons.  When you've made 100 posts you'll be able to hand karamel out to people here.

Oh, I see  ;D

Can you tell who's given you karamel?

Oh, I see  ;D

Can you tell who's given you karamel?


You can for about the past 24 hours (or so many karma actions) given by checking out the KarmaLog which is located in the menu at the top of the forum.

You can for about the past 24 hours (or so many karma actions) given by checking out the KarmaLog which is located in the menu at the top of the forum.

Yeah; I think there are up to 100 at a time. If more than 100 actions have been given in the last 24 hrs, then you will see the most recent 100.

Yeah; I think there are up to 100 at a time. If more than 100 actions have been given in the last 24 hrs, then you will see the most recent 100.


Yeah I didn't spend my time counting the number of actions listed   :D

Yeah I didn't spend my time counting the number of actions listed   :D

Same as the number of folks listed in the right-hand column. ;)

Thanks for the answers!  ;D

Same as the number of folks listed in the right-hand column. ;)


Yeah didn't count that neither.  O0

Yeah didn't count that neither.  O0


O0

We should start an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) thread like the one on the amIright board for inthe80s.  Maybe define some of the oft used abbreviations that may be unique to the site, etc.

PPP - Playful Penguin Place

Why are the rankings named after penguins?
What are the ranking levels?
What's the deal with Karma?

Maybe something we can post and sticky in the new comer board.  Maybe the person who we suckervolunteers  into maintaining it could be the mod for that board too.

lots of maybes... this is what we call a request for ideas, etc.


I love information!!!  So glad I found this thread! Goodie!!  :)