ADMIN
October 4th, 2008, 08:49 AM
This is a rolling thread for VF.net forum specific FAQ's...
Contents:
1. Site Background and Rules
2. Quick Shout System
3. Moderators
4. Avatars/ Memberships
5. The "Soup Kitchen"
6. The Garage
7. VF.net Casino
8. Classifieds Forums
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1. Site Background and Rules
This site was created for many reasons but, mainly, as a means to get back to the basics without any biased and unfair views dictating what can or cant be said by anyone:
The most prominent thing that this place will be known for is that in no way shape or form, regardless of if or who we may or may not get as supporting vendors; this will not be a biased based forum! We are all each individually entitled to our own opinions, and can argue them out all we want here, (even moderators) but the site itself will not favor any tuner more than another.
If you have a problem with a member or a vendor and their service, you are entitled to call them out on it here, just as they are entitled to defend. Before you do, though, consider that there had better be proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you are 100% right and/or were mistreated or recieved "poor service:" whatever the case may be.
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6402/nobullshitsinglebq3.jpg
Slander and Libel are illegal, and therefore obviously not allowed here. The Truth, however, is an absolute defense against defamation in the court of law. Speak the truth here all you want as long as its first hand knowledge. (Dont post your buddies story for him!)
There will be no "slander" when it comes to business and livelihoods; only facts. Lie and you're gone... Simple as that... :eatpop:
Please, no logging in via proxies, and no logging in under any account other than your own.
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2. Quick Shout System
~To send someone a Quick Shout Message, simply click the http://www.viperforums.net/forums/images/styles/blacksmart/buttons/reputation.gif icon within that user's post. A popup menu will appear in which you may leave a comment for that user.
~At any time you can view your Quick Shouts by going to your UserCP.
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3. Moderators
There has been some feedback concerning who the moderators are. I am going to say one more time that they were all chosen for reasons of diversity. Its a checks and balances system to avoid any bias. It cant be explained any better than that...
As far as moderators being held to a higher standard, here is our approach: In a nutshell, everyone is on their own and the mod panel offers no direct protection, nor does it require a higher overall standard other than when directly presiding over a moderator specific duty.
EVERYONE here is entitled to ruffle feathers, call names, talk shit, etc. (obviously keep it all within the Lounge) This goes for members, moderators, and even myself if I want to crack on someone, or someone on me for that matter. Its the way it should be. Theres no favoritism here. If you lose an argument or get exposed, its all on you!
At no point are the moderators allowed to use their status to an advantage in any argument or bickering match. They ALL know this, and not one of them thus far has so much as hinted at doing so. Another thing to note is that as the administrator, I am the only person with any access to personal information. And that being said is limited to your email address and maybe a few IPs that you log on with.
Current Moderators: ADMIN, bigmike32172, chef, Vettetr, v10kingsnake
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4. Avatars/ Memberships
All registered users have the ability to upload a non-animated avatar no larger 90x90 pixels. A membership purchase is required to attain the ability to use custom animated avatars as large as 150x150 pixels and 300kb file size as well as other benefits including the ability to upload attachments into posts.
On the subject of paid memberships, paying an arm and a leg is ridiculous. We are not in it for profit here, but rather to merely supplement our server and software costs to keep the site running. Any profits will go towards random raffles for paid members only.
Its your choice whether or not you wish to support the site. If you wish to do so, please research each membership level in order to decide which suits you best. All memberships are donation based. (No refunds.)
~UserCP -> then under "Miscellaneous" (bottom left), select "Paid Subscriptions"
You may also click the "Memberships" button on the site navigation menu on the main page,
Or, The direct link: HERE (http://www.viperforums.net/forums/payments.php)
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5. The "Soup Kitchen"
Yes, there is a Soup Kitchen... However, it is password protected to keep random guests and kiddies out. If you have some sort of credibility, and you dont already have the password, PM a moderator and ask for it. If no one knows who you are, dont count on getting any access...
For those of you who do get in, be sure and read the very few rules that are located inside once you get there.
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6. The Garage
The "Garage" area of the site serves as a photo album but with many other functions. Members can enter multiple rides and their pictures as well as list in detail their modifications, costs, and vendor reviews.
Members can also add dyno sheets and timeslips with their rides which will be automatically listed by rank in the timeslips database.
The garage is publicly viewable so feel free to browse others garages and rate their rides or leave comments. Random photos from the Garage will be shown at the top of the forums page.
**A featured ride will be selected every few days to appear on the main screen of the Garage page.**
The link to the Garage is at the top of the page and also on the mainpage in the navigation menu.
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7. VF.net Casino
A "Casino" has been added for you all... Links are at the top of the page as well as the Navigation Menu on the homepage...
*Everyone starts with $5000 Casino Cash...
Aside from regular Casino games, we will be holding Casino Cash lotteries as well as Sports Betting... :cheers:
***Sports Betting will follow upcoming events. You will have several days in advance to begin betting, and can increase your bets on any single event as many times as you like up until the deadline. The betting deadlines will reflect the beginning of the actual event. Payout for winners is based on the percentage of money they put into the betting pool so, naturally, THE MORE PEOPLE THAT PLACE BETS, THE HIGHER THE PAYOUTS!!***
As of now, if you need more money:
~Daily bonus (for being a member): $25
~Cash Bonus for each new thread created: $25
(No spamming out of desperation!)
~Cash bonus for each new post: $10
~Cash bonus for voting in a poll: $10
~Cash bonus if a new user lists you as a referrer: $1000
Users may also pay each other or transfer cash to one another by clicking the "Transfer" link at the bottom of the main Casino page... :D
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8. Classifieds Forums
We have added general classified forums to the site. It is much more functional to use a forum section to buy/sell/trade than it is to add classifieds software, especially considering how often they may get used at this point. If it is warranted in the future we will consider upgrading the Classifieds to an actual dedicated page. Please take heed of the following rules:
**ViperForums.net Classifieds Forum Rules**
1). No “n00b” Sellers
2). Abbreviation of the Threads Intent in the Title
Posters will have the abbreviation of the intent of their threads. The accepted abbreviations are as follows; FS (For Sale), WTB (Wanted To Buy), WTT (Wanted To Trade).
3). One Form of Contact Must be Listed
List one form of contact in your post, it can be an email address, instant messenger screen name, etc.
Contents:
1. Site Background and Rules
2. Quick Shout System
3. Moderators
4. Avatars/ Memberships
5. The "Soup Kitchen"
6. The Garage
7. VF.net Casino
8. Classifieds Forums
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1. Site Background and Rules
This site was created for many reasons but, mainly, as a means to get back to the basics without any biased and unfair views dictating what can or cant be said by anyone:
The most prominent thing that this place will be known for is that in no way shape or form, regardless of if or who we may or may not get as supporting vendors; this will not be a biased based forum! We are all each individually entitled to our own opinions, and can argue them out all we want here, (even moderators) but the site itself will not favor any tuner more than another.
If you have a problem with a member or a vendor and their service, you are entitled to call them out on it here, just as they are entitled to defend. Before you do, though, consider that there had better be proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you are 100% right and/or were mistreated or recieved "poor service:" whatever the case may be.
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6402/nobullshitsinglebq3.jpg
Slander and Libel are illegal, and therefore obviously not allowed here. The Truth, however, is an absolute defense against defamation in the court of law. Speak the truth here all you want as long as its first hand knowledge. (Dont post your buddies story for him!)
There will be no "slander" when it comes to business and livelihoods; only facts. Lie and you're gone... Simple as that... :eatpop:
Please, no logging in via proxies, and no logging in under any account other than your own.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2. Quick Shout System
~To send someone a Quick Shout Message, simply click the http://www.viperforums.net/forums/images/styles/blacksmart/buttons/reputation.gif icon within that user's post. A popup menu will appear in which you may leave a comment for that user.
~At any time you can view your Quick Shouts by going to your UserCP.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3. Moderators
There has been some feedback concerning who the moderators are. I am going to say one more time that they were all chosen for reasons of diversity. Its a checks and balances system to avoid any bias. It cant be explained any better than that...
As far as moderators being held to a higher standard, here is our approach: In a nutshell, everyone is on their own and the mod panel offers no direct protection, nor does it require a higher overall standard other than when directly presiding over a moderator specific duty.
EVERYONE here is entitled to ruffle feathers, call names, talk shit, etc. (obviously keep it all within the Lounge) This goes for members, moderators, and even myself if I want to crack on someone, or someone on me for that matter. Its the way it should be. Theres no favoritism here. If you lose an argument or get exposed, its all on you!
At no point are the moderators allowed to use their status to an advantage in any argument or bickering match. They ALL know this, and not one of them thus far has so much as hinted at doing so. Another thing to note is that as the administrator, I am the only person with any access to personal information. And that being said is limited to your email address and maybe a few IPs that you log on with.
Current Moderators: ADMIN, bigmike32172, chef, Vettetr, v10kingsnake
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4. Avatars/ Memberships
All registered users have the ability to upload a non-animated avatar no larger 90x90 pixels. A membership purchase is required to attain the ability to use custom animated avatars as large as 150x150 pixels and 300kb file size as well as other benefits including the ability to upload attachments into posts.
On the subject of paid memberships, paying an arm and a leg is ridiculous. We are not in it for profit here, but rather to merely supplement our server and software costs to keep the site running. Any profits will go towards random raffles for paid members only.
Its your choice whether or not you wish to support the site. If you wish to do so, please research each membership level in order to decide which suits you best. All memberships are donation based. (No refunds.)
~UserCP -> then under "Miscellaneous" (bottom left), select "Paid Subscriptions"
You may also click the "Memberships" button on the site navigation menu on the main page,
Or, The direct link: HERE (http://www.viperforums.net/forums/payments.php)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5. The "Soup Kitchen"
Yes, there is a Soup Kitchen... However, it is password protected to keep random guests and kiddies out. If you have some sort of credibility, and you dont already have the password, PM a moderator and ask for it. If no one knows who you are, dont count on getting any access...
For those of you who do get in, be sure and read the very few rules that are located inside once you get there.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
6. The Garage
The "Garage" area of the site serves as a photo album but with many other functions. Members can enter multiple rides and their pictures as well as list in detail their modifications, costs, and vendor reviews.
Members can also add dyno sheets and timeslips with their rides which will be automatically listed by rank in the timeslips database.
The garage is publicly viewable so feel free to browse others garages and rate their rides or leave comments. Random photos from the Garage will be shown at the top of the forums page.
**A featured ride will be selected every few days to appear on the main screen of the Garage page.**
The link to the Garage is at the top of the page and also on the mainpage in the navigation menu.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7. VF.net Casino
A "Casino" has been added for you all... Links are at the top of the page as well as the Navigation Menu on the homepage...
*Everyone starts with $5000 Casino Cash...
Aside from regular Casino games, we will be holding Casino Cash lotteries as well as Sports Betting... :cheers:
***Sports Betting will follow upcoming events. You will have several days in advance to begin betting, and can increase your bets on any single event as many times as you like up until the deadline. The betting deadlines will reflect the beginning of the actual event. Payout for winners is based on the percentage of money they put into the betting pool so, naturally, THE MORE PEOPLE THAT PLACE BETS, THE HIGHER THE PAYOUTS!!***
As of now, if you need more money:
~Daily bonus (for being a member): $25
~Cash Bonus for each new thread created: $25
(No spamming out of desperation!)
~Cash bonus for each new post: $10
~Cash bonus for voting in a poll: $10
~Cash bonus if a new user lists you as a referrer: $1000
Users may also pay each other or transfer cash to one another by clicking the "Transfer" link at the bottom of the main Casino page... :D
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8. Classifieds Forums
We have added general classified forums to the site. It is much more functional to use a forum section to buy/sell/trade than it is to add classifieds software, especially considering how often they may get used at this point. If it is warranted in the future we will consider upgrading the Classifieds to an actual dedicated page. Please take heed of the following rules:
**ViperForums.net Classifieds Forum Rules**
1). No “n00b” Sellers
2). Abbreviation of the Threads Intent in the Title
Posters will have the abbreviation of the intent of their threads. The accepted abbreviations are as follows; FS (For Sale), WTB (Wanted To Buy), WTT (Wanted To Trade).
3). One Form of Contact Must be Listed
List one form of contact in your post, it can be an email address, instant messenger screen name, etc.