createBlog FAQs - Credits

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Starting out:

I just joined! What's the first thing I do?
Read the community guidelines before posting. Then, enjoy!

Where do I find the rules of createBlog?
The rules of createBlog is listed in the "News and Announcements" subforum.

1. http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22094

How do I create a new topic?
Just hit "New Topic" to create one, but before you do, please read how to make a decent topic: http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22098

People keep telling me to search! How do I use the search feature?
Follow the directions located here: http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=82875

What is the report button? How do I use it, and what can I use it for?

The report button can be found on the left side of the bottom of forum replies. It can be used to report inappropriate posts, which includes: topics and replies containing advertising links, pornographic/other non-PG-13 images or references, spam, and flaming. Press the "Report" link, enter a description of why the post is not appropriate, and then send it. A moderator will see your report in their PM inbox and take care of the situation.

However, the report button is not to be abused. Do not send more than one report per topic. Abuse of the report function may lead to raised warning levels if abuse of the report function does not cease after a warning has been issued.

I don't want to use my createBlog account anymore. How do I delete/cancel/shut it down?
Deleting your account yourself is not possible right now, but it may be added as option in your control panel sometime in the future.

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Member Groups:

What is a mod? What does a mod do?
Mod is short for moderators. Moderators pretty much make sure that createBlog runs smoothly by merging duplicate topics, closing topics that are against the rules, and pinning neccessary topics. Moderators also monitor the members of createBlog, making sure they follow the rules, and warning those who don't.

Where do I find a list of the moderators?
A list of moderators can be found by clicking on "my assistant" and then "the moderating team" in the window that pops up. Or, you could just go here: http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php...mp;CODE=leaders

What are the different member groups?

Administrator: There are currently three administrators on createBlog: superstitious (Rebecca), libertie (Dani), and karmakiller (Dee). Administrators are crucial to running createBlog. They are the ones that change member status - they are the ones that promote members up to the Official Designer/Member status, and they ultimately decide who is modded when hiring opportunities arise. Administrators have moderating powers in all forums of createBlog. The only way to become an administrator is to be promoted from Head Staff.

Head Staff: There are currently two Head Staff members on createBlog: jaeminnie (Cristy) and The-March-Hare (Thomas). Head Staff also have moderating powers in all forums of createBlog, as well as aiding the admins in the hiring of future moderators. To become a member of Head Staff, you must be promoted from a lower staff group.

Design Staff: There are currently five Design Staff members on createBlog: manny-the-dino (Natalia), Relentless (Sang), Anarchy (Mike), Blaqheartedstar (Amanda), and technicolour (Kristina). They have the ability to approve or reject Blogger/LiveJournal/Xanga/MySpace/CreateBlog layouts and scripts. Design Staff has moderating powers in all design subforums and webmaster forums.

People Staff: There are currently four People Staff members: DoubleJ (JaVonn), paperplane (Nicki), Tung (Tung), and heartquasm ((Melissa. People Staff moderates the community center, welcomes new members, and makes interesting topics. People Staff has moderating powers in only the subforums of the community center.

Mentor: There are currently two mentors on createBlog: brooklyneast05 (JC) and Insurmountable (Holly). Mentors do not have any moderating powers, but they do have access to the backstage forum where createBlog staff share ideas. This is an exclusive member group, because only ex-Admins and ex-Head Staff can be mentors. A mentor's role is to offer advice, counseling, and share their past experiences as a mod in an effort to bring positive things to cB.


Staff Alumni: Anyone who used to be a staff member may apply to be in this group. To do so, reply in this topic.

Official Designer: Anyone who has submitted at least ten unique layouts, twenty default MySpace layouts, or 50 unique graphics (to be judged by an admin) and has had them approved into the createBlog database can apply for the official designer status. Official designers have the same privileges as official members. For more information on how to become one, visit this thread.

Official Member: Anyone who has over 3500 posts and a minimum of 5 posts per day can apply for the official member status. Those who do not meet the 5.0 PPD requirement are eligible if their post count is above 3500. Along with a 75PM storage space upgrade, Official Members have the ability to edit personal topic titles. For more information on how to become one, visit this thread.

Official Promoter: Anyone who has made ten or more new member referrals can join this group. They receive the same privileges as official members. For more information on how to become one, visit this thread.

Member: All members start out at this level. There are no special privileges associated with this member group.

How do I change my member status?
To change your member status, you must meet the requirements before applying for a status change.
Apply to become an official designer here.
Apply to become an official member here.
Apply to become an official promoter here.

I'm an official member! Is there a place where I can find more official member buttons to put on my site? Or is there a place where can I donate buttons?
Feel free to browse this thread and add your buttons!
http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88288

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Personal Settings:

How do I customize my member profile page?
Click on "My Controls" -> "Edit Profile info" on the left menu; enter in your personal information.

How do I customize my member profile picture?
Click on "My Controls" -> "Change Personal Photo" on the left menu; upload a photo.

How do I make a layout for my cB profile?
Check out this topic: http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=177073

How do I customize my member title?
Click on "My Controls" -> "Edit Profile Info" on the left menu, then enter a custom member title.

How do I customize my signature?
Click on "My Controls" -> "Edit Signature" on the left menu. Customize accordingly, but remember there is a 300-pixel limit of vertical maximum space (equivalent to 20 lines of text) and a 548-pixel limit of horizontal maximum space (to prevent from stretching of the forum). Graphics in your signature should also add up to less than 100kB in file size.

What is my signature for?
Your signature personalizes every post you make; other members may remember you by your signature, so make it unique!

How do I customize my avatar?
Click on "My Controls" -> "Edit Avatar Settings" on the left menu, then upload your own avatar, or use one preset by cB.

What is an avatar?
An avatar is a 100 x 100px graphic that appears to the left of every post you make.

I'm on dial-up! Is there any way I can load createBlog more quickly?
Click on "My Controls" -> "Board Settings" on the left menu. You can choose to hide avatars and signatures so that threads will more quickly. You can also choose to view the lo-fi version of the forum by clicking "Lite Version," located at the bottom of the page beside "© 2007 createblog.com."

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The PM system:

What does PM stand for?
PM is short for "Personal Message."

How do I check my PMs?
Click on "__ new messages" to check your PMs.

How do I send one?
Click on "Compose New Message" on the left menu, enter in the member you want to send the PM to, enter in a title, type up your message, and hit send.

What does "track this message?" do?
By checking the box by "track this message?," you can view whether the PM has been read by the receiver yet. Click on "Message Tracker" on the left menu to view your tracked messages. If your message has not been opened yet, you can delete it from the message tracker and the member will not receive the PM.

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About cB:

Who created CreateBlog?
micron did. To read an interview with micron, head over to the createBlog newspaper located in the writing subforum under interests.

When did createBlog first start out?
December 2003.

I've heard about cbstaff.com, but what is it?
createBlog used to be titled Xangans, but xanga decided that the two names were too similar and asked xangans to change. Now, cbstaff.com is used to host the files of moderators while cbimg.com is used to host submission images.

I've seen some people using the cbstaff server for their files. How do I get a cbstaff ftp?
Chances are, those people are either former or current moderators. Only moderators have access to the cbstaff ftp.

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Contributing and Layouts:

I would like to contribute to cB! How could I make a layout?
Here is a topic that details how to get started:
Blogger
LiveJournal
MySpace - default
MySpace - DIV
Xanga

How do I submit a layout/graphic to cB?
Just head over here to contribute: http://www.createblog.com/contribute.php

Before submitting a layout, please read this topic. Before submitting a graphic, please read this topic and this topic.

Is there anyway to browse the layouts through categorization?
Of course! Head over this way: http://www.createblog.com/layouts/

I am the designer of or I'm using one of createBlog's layouts. Why aren't the images loading?
The images sometimes do not work because createBlog's image servers goes down. It happens because so many people are using our layouts. All of the images from layouts are hosted on cB's own image servers. Sorry for any inconveniences and please wait for the server to be back up.

How do I access all the layouts, scripts, graphics, and tutorials I've favorited?
Click on your username to go to your public profile and scroll down to the Favorites section.

How do I see how many layouts, scripts, graphics, tutorials, and topsites I've submitted as well as any referrals I've made?
Click on your username to go to your public profile and scroll down to the Contributions section.

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Posting:

What do the buttons by the topic stand for?
- Topic closed.
- Topic moved.
- Hot topic with posts that you have yet to read.
- Hot topic, but you've read all the posts.
- Hot topic that you've posted in with other posts you have yet to read.
- Hot topic that you've posted in, but you've read all the posts
- Poll.
- Poll that you've read all the topics in.
- Poll that you've posted in with other posts that you have yet to read.
- Poll that you've posted in, but you've read all the posts.
- Just a normal thread with posts you have yet to read.
- Just a normal thread that you've read all the posts in.
- Just a normal thread that you've posted in with other posts you have yet to read.
- Just a normal thread that you've posted in where you've read all the posts.
- Takes you back to the original post of the person you quote.

There are little symbols by my profile link. What do those stand for?
Guy:
Girl:
Mystery:
You can edit this by going to my controls -> edit my profile, and setting your gender.

What do the little blue boxes below the avatar stand for?
Those are called "pips" and represent milestones in posting volume.


I'm posting, but my post count isn't going up! Why not?!
You were most likely posting in the a forum where replying does not affect your post count. We implemented this system because we felt that replies in these forums were only compliments or complaints, which don't really contribute to the forums. These forums include:
Announcements
Frontstage
Humor
Sandbox.

How do I close delete a topic or poll that I have created or I delete a post I've made?
Only staff members have that sort of power. If you wish to have your topic closed, PM a staff member.





Spam would look like this:
Uhh, ok.
Cool.
NO!
Eww.
go to my xanga!
Whoa
Nice
Spam is basically anything that does not contribute to the topic at hand. Check the complete definitions for spam here.

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Miscellaneous:

Why are there blue/bold/italic members in the active users list?
Blue text denotes an official member or official designer. Bold text denotes a moderatoror mentor. Italicized text denotes headstaff or admin.

I don't like being watched! How do I make it appear so that I am always offline (also known as logging in as invisible)?
Click here to go to the log-in page or click the "Log in" link on the forums page.

Then check "Log in as invisible" and.. well, log in and you're set!



So I heard that createBlog sells clothes; where could I see or buy them?
This thread links to the createBlog online store! http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14142

What is a warning/verbal warning and how does the warning system work?
A verbal warning will be issued to a member who breaks a rule/multiple rules, as outlined in the forum rules. The time frame for the punishment will depend on the offence. You can check your warning level and the moderator's comments by clicking the warn percentage underneath your info in any of your posts.

1. Verbal Warning Issued, active for a minimum of 2 weeks
   If rules continue to be broken:
2. Raised Warn Level, active for a minimum of 2 weeks
   If after the Warn Level is raised and the the rules are still being broken:
3. Suspension, duration dependent upon offence
   If after two suspensions, rules continue to be broken:
4. IP ban, duration dependent upon offence.

This is the process in general. It is also possible to be put on moderator preview, meaning your posts will not be viewable by the community unless a moderator approves your post. Typically this would be done in between a raised level warn level and a suspension, again, depending on the severity of the offence.

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Hiring:

cB currently does hiring through applications and/or staff nominations. The applications are set up for a week and anyone who feels they are capable of being a moderator can apply. If someone on staff deems you qualified enough and you haven't applied, they can nominate you. The Admins and Head Staff go through every application and nomination and make the final decision on who is hired.

When a hiring session is about to begin there will always be an announcement in the Announcements forum.

TOPIC PIIINED

i'm so happy that you did this anna!

That's great...now..do you think the new people will actually read that?

wow nice you have a lot of time on your hands

Unfortunately some people dont. But good job. You've covered like..EVERYTHING!

Wootie woot! This is great and much needed.

aye, very helpful. good job! thanks!

I just made a long reply to this, but my computer lagged out

I love what you're doing for the community Anna.

Power to you.

Wow. This is going to be very very useful to newbies. Maybe this should be in the introductions as well since thats the first place newbies go to. Hmm just a suggestion. Good job btw.

i'm gonna move this to news and announcements since it's more cb-related and not .. random topic related. :]

topic moved.

Thanks for posting this Anna, you think of everything!

I'm on dial-up! Is there any way I can load createBlog more quickly?
^ I have a better answer, use the lo-fi feature.
(Down at the bottom it says ©2005 createblog.com, Lo-Fi Version. You can click on the lo-fi version part.)
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Help! How do I bold/underline/strike/itaticize/etc.?!
You use BBCode. If you still don't understand, you might read the following.
[ http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65569 ]
edit// An' you need to edit the staff thing.
Livejournal staff: There is currently no livejournal staff on createBlog. Livejournal staff approves scripts and layouts, moderates the resources and webmaster forums, and submits livejournal scripts and layouts. Livejournal staff has moderating powers in the webmaster's corner as well as the entire livejournal subforum.
Not true anymore. Jordan (jordanriane) was just made LJ staff.

^ Just edited the post. :]

this is nice a whole-guide through cb. when i read the tittle, at first i though it said createblog fags lol.

Wow, thank you so much Anna. This helps so much! *jots notes*

i have an idea:
someone could take screenshots of things to make it a little easier. like under the part that talks about changing your member status, you could show someone's status as a,n official member or something, so they know what it looks like, where it is, ..... etc..

just a suggestion ;]

That's awesome that you compiled this. :)

I'm going to move this is Feedback.. because.. because it isn't an announcement. ;p

Wow, this is good since its summer time. she has tons of time to kill =]

thanks Anna, this is good. new CB members should read this first before doing anything else

with the Why are there blue/bold/italic members in the active users list? on why dont you just exemplify it.... eg.

Official Member/Official Designer
Moderator
Headstaff/Admin

Is the Design Staff off now?

no but we currently don't have any Design Staff so there's really no reason to put it on there. ;\

or the fact that i forgot that we have a design staff... but idk...

According to Eve (Head Staff), they're no longer hiring anyone for Design Staff (unless there is someone completely outstanding.

susan (angel-roh) is design staff...

according to the members page thing, anyway

*EDIT*

never mind, that said official designer, not design staff.

ignore me, im an idiot

Done.

Also added a FAQ - why won't my post count go up?

yayyy. you used my list!

Yes, someone completely outstanding that has lots of knowledge in ALL the Design categories: Xanga, Blogger, LiveJournal, Website, and MySpace.

Sadly, I have knowledge in all of those, except blogger as I don't use it at all.

Yeah.. I have knowledge in all except LiveJournal.

I think livejournal is the hardest of them all.
If you don't know the lj tags to override a free account, then you're sol (unless you actually search through the site and find communties.)

Xanga was sooo easy to customize. That's the one good thing I enjoyed about xanga. THen again I have a paid account for lj, so I can basically make it how I want it anyway, but still.

I don't think I ever used blogger, except when I used it for blogs on websites before I knew how to use moveable type all those other fun scripts.

thankss!! it helped me a lot!

Wow. Jeebus, I could've used this when I was a newbie here.

Anna this was so helpful. Thanks a lot.

souldreamers (Tia) -> Stepped down/demodded?
touch my monkey (Sammi) -> banned. New sn, headphones made people staff, now Myspace staff.
edit// barelyy_coherent (Gigi) -> Is now Gigiopolis.
edit2// SpiritedFreak (Toby) - Is back on staff.
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I've been told not to double post, what is that?
Double posting -> Posting twice in a row without any posts in between. Instead of doing that, please just use the [edit] button located near
the top-right corner of all your posts, across from the time and date.

The link for the site map doesn't work, just to tell you

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php...4&#entry1537044

Look at Fae's post. It's about how to make yourself invisible mod to prevent others to see yourself. Can you add that in your FAQ ?


Can you add the sex sign to your FAQ with the descriptions.



I hope it helps.




Pardon me of my lack of English.

just thought everyone that wanted a new username or whatever might be wanting to ask this

ive wanted a new username but i didnt wanna start posting from 0 again. i dont know why but i just dont. i wanna sign up for staff postion and all that but it be sayin i gotta have more than 1200 post or something and it seems like alot of work. so my question is that if i make a new username, is there a way where i can move my post counts and all that to my new username? sorry if this dont belong here

Yes, it is possible, but you have to make sure with an admin. And ask an admin to do it for you.

Oh yeah and your sig is too big. Valid dimensions are 300px in height, 100kb in size, and 573px in width.

Sorry but Christina have discussed username changes in the past and have decided not to allow it. It's just that we recieve a lot of requests as it is and we feel that the more we do it, the more people are going to ask and it's tedious and unnecessary.

Same here. But what happend to NatieMarie and Waccoon?

oh sorry bout that. is it good now? i resize the picture




ohh ok. u should probably post something up that we're not allowed to change usernames but that we can make a new ones or something like that. Because i've been lookin for something about usernames but i couldnt find any so thats why i post this up here. but anyways, so i'm gonna have to make a new one if i want a different username?

What are you talking about ? You weren't even here when they were still members.

um, okay...RANDOM !!

but anyways, natalie left A LONG TIME AGO because she started her own competing forum & nick just left because he didn't want to be a mod anymore.

but yeah, i don't know why you would ask that question due to the fact that they've been gone for like...a while.

... Yeah. Since about when I got Myspace, Natalie has been gone... And Waccoon just... Just... Yeah. He vanished from what I could tell.
And yes! I have been here that long. -pout- No one will believe that though. Ever. Mwahahahahaha.... x.X
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Teesa moved to People staff.
Ashley stepped down.
Heather changed to Myspace Staff.
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And we can get post counts moved? o_0 I didn't know that! I thought it was just for, like, when... When... Yeah.

Updated, finally. Sorry it took so long.

Yay.

I want to contribute to cB but how can I contribute?


"How do I make a Xanga layout?"

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5251
http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48362
http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=34220

“how do I submit a Xanga layout to cB?”

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=77054


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“How do I know what’s today active topic?”

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php...&lastdate=86400

“Where can I apply for staff position?

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=82516

“where can I donate buttons?”

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88288

“ I heard cB are selling clothes, where can I see or buy it?”

http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14142

“what’s an example of a spam?”http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=970



A spam would looklike this:
Uhh, ok.
Cool.
NO!
Eww.
go to my xanga!
Whoa
Nice
Anything thats not contributing to the topic at hand.


spam example made by. juliar



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“Where’s the arcadia? “It’s located below your screen name where the big sign is shown “ CREATEBLOG”
http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?act=Arcade


"How do I surf specific layout categories?”

http://www.createblog.com/skins/

more to come ...

^Only admin can update in the feedback forum. And yes, Gigi is still on staff

I'm over here! *waves*

And Head Staff. :D


Updated the mods.