F.A.Q.

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In this thread, I'm going to keep a running list of commonly asked questions. I'll add more bit by bit.

How to post Youtube videos.

To post a Youtube video, simply copy the video ID (random jumble of letters and numbers) between the tags. You can use the youtube buttn added today :biggrin:

It should looks something like this:
AdfaGsdvA

What is Reputation and why can't I use it?

Reputation is a way for other users to applaud you for a particularly good post or smite you for a particularly bad post. You can also increase your reputation by using Bobcatsplanet.com in your sig in another forum or by referring new members.
You are only able to award or smite another user once you have reached the 50 post mark.

How do we put pictures on our signature?

In the signature box on your forum profile, you can add an image in your sig by using code like this:

http://www.photobucket.com/yourimage.jpg


How Do I create links that can be clicked in my post?

This is a common problem, yet isn't as bad as it seems. To do this, use your toolbars on the top above the smiley faces and look for the icon that looks like this: http://bobcatsplanet.com/smf/Themes/PlanetfallRC2/images/bbc/url.gif

If you click on that it will insert a line of code into your command that will look like this:




This is how you have items hyperlinked. Here is an example:


http://www.bobcatsplanet.com


How do I change my name on the message boards?

Click on the Profile link at the top of the page and then click on Account Related Settings. You cannot change your original (aka username), which is the name you must use to log in but you can change your display name which will change wherever you post. If you do change your name, you will still need to log in with your own name.

How many posts do I need to move up to the next member group?

Name Stars Required Posts
Kevin Burleson 0
Kareem Rush 20
JB 50
Primoz Brezec 75
Othella Harrington 100
Ryan Hollins * 150
Walter Herrmann * 250
Brevin Knight * 350
Sean May ** 500
Matt Carroll ** 750
Adam Morrison *** 1000
Raymond Felton *** 2000
Gerald Wallace **** 3000
Emeka Okafor ***** 4000


Hope this helps!!

[nckat291]

Hi Zig! I do have a question. On the profile, what is 'Position'? And on the left side of the screen, you all have players listed... is that your favorite players? Thanks dude!

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They are both related to the number of posts that you've made. Currently you're at Kareem Rush, but it'll change when you get to 50. It moves all the way up the ladder to Emeka at 4000 posts.

Name Stars Required Posts
Kevin Burleson 0
Kareem Rush 20
JB 50
Primoz Brezec 75
Othella Harrington 100
Ryan Hollins * 150
Walter Herrmann * 250
Brevin Knight * 350
Sean May ** 500
Matt Carroll ** 750
Adam Morrison *** 1000
Raymond Felton *** 2000
Gerald Wallace **** 3000
Emeka Okafor ***** 4000

[nckat291]

Cool, thanks. Another question.... how do I start a thread? And I allowed?

[nckat291]

Never mind........ :biggrin:

'New Topic' does the trick. Duh!

[Alex]

Is there a way to change this?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1160/picture1ee3.png

Basically make it so that I don't need to scroll in a small avatar window to see the whole avatar. Make the whole forum viewing area more wide I guess.

[ziggy]

Is there a way to change this?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1160/picture1ee3.png

Basically make it so that I don't need to scroll in a small avatar window to see the whole avatar. Make the whole forum viewing area more wide I guess.

Its a small glitch with SMF, I'll clean it up in the next couple of days... That scroll bar has been bugging me as well, but I haven't had a chance to fix it :)

[Alex]

Is there a way to change this?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1160/picture1ee3.png

Basically make it so that I don't need to scroll in a small avatar window to see the whole avatar. Make the whole forum viewing area more wide I guess.

Its a small glitch with SMF, I'll clean it up in the next couple of days... That scroll bar has been bugging me as well, but I haven't had a chance to fix it :)


Alright cool, thanks for letting me know

edit: is there an option for showing 20 replies for each thread page instead of 10?

[ziggy]

edit: is there an option for showing 20 replies for each thread page instead of 10?
There is a forum wide option where the replies per page can be set, but it can't be set at the individual user level....

Also, I didn't get a chance to fix that scrollbar issue over the weekend, but it is on my list.

[ziggy]

Is there a way to change this?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1160/picture1ee3.png

Basically make it so that I don't need to scroll in a small avatar window to see the whole avatar. Make the whole forum viewing area more wide I guess.
Should be fixed now. Everybody let me know if you have any avatar problems.

[ziggy]

FYI

If you are a new member and you have 5 or less posts. If you post a message that contains a URL or certain spam related keywords then your post automatically goes into moderation. Once its there either me or one of the mods need to approve it before it is displayed.

I've had it set up this way since we upgraded and its eliminated 99% of the spammers that register, create one or two posts with their link and then leave never to be heard from again.

So if you're a newbie ;) and your post didn't immediately display, this was probably the reason why.

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

hey Zig, what's all this stuff underneath my name? What is Vcash? Rep power? And those green things?

Also...any plans to update the players associated with the # of posts?

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hey Zig, what's all this stuff underneath my name? What is Vcash? Rep power? And those green things?

Also...any plans to update the players associated with the # of posts?

Vcash - is for virtual cash, it can be used to bet on any events that we creat via vbookie
Rep Power - Its how much power you have when giving Rep to someone else
The green things - are a representation of your current rep. bright green were positive reps, red dots would be negative reps.

Players associated with posts - Yes, this definitely needs updating. What would your (or anyone else's) suggestion be for the order that I should use.

[SWedd523]

Vcash - is for virtual cash, it can be used to bet on any events that we creat via vbookie
Rep Power - Its how much power you have when giving Rep to someone else
The green things - are a representation of your current rep. bright green were positive reps, red dots would be negative reps.

Players associated with posts - Yes, this definitely needs updating. What would your (or anyone else's) suggestion be for the order that I should use.

Just use current players by their nicknames or something. What's the limit for us making our own? 1,000?

[Marvel]

Question: How do i change the title/colour under my name now that i have posted 1,000 and why is my name still blue?

Edit:Scratch that last one

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Question: How do i change the title/colour under my name now that i have posted 1,000 and why is my name still blue?

Edit:Scratch that last one

It changes automatically :)

[SWedd523]

Marvel, your name is purple when I look at it so it's definitely changed. To fix your title, go to your user cp and click on 'edit your details' under the profile heading and you should be able to change it!:)

[Marvel]

Appreciate it fellas

[Ampsportsduo]

How do I get 1,000 posts?

[ziggy]

How do I get 1,000 posts?

Post early & often :biggrin:

[Marvel]

How do I get 1,000 posts?

A couple suggestions.Don't be like this guy

http://s.bebo.com/app-image/7260495963/6749079713/PROFILE/i.idlestudios.com/img/q/u/08/05/17/funny-pictures-jock-strap-help-0Sq.jpg

and if you head this way
http://buelahman.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/the-9th-annual-masturbate-a-thon-nsfw-3342926-36.jpg
you might just get there.:biggrin:

[Toocool]

I Know you've already updated Ziggy, but I thought I might help out with my recommendations. No need to follow them or anything, but I thought it might help in case you might have missed anyone.

First 50 posts are the ode to the 'dark' history of the Bobcats.

1-10 Jeff 'I can start' McInnis
11-20 Sam 'The Fine Ham Biscuit' Vincent
21-30 Primoz 'Facial me please' Brezec
31-40 Brevin 'I can play' Knight
41-50 Earl 'shorty's got a melody' Boykins

After those 50 mediocre posts, we get to the good stuff.

51-100 Eduardo 'useless' Najera
101-150 Sherron 'tank' Collins
151-200 Erick 'trade bait' Dampier
201-250 Desagana 'camping the pine like it's hot' Diop
251-300 Shaun 'My knees are fine' Livingston
301 Dominic 'Who the F*** am I' McGuire
302-350 Derrick 'UPS' Brown
351-400 Gerald 'Fro/Hendo' Henderson
451-500 DJ 'Saint' Augustin
501-600 Boris 'Rebounding is for pussies' Diaw
601-700 Nazr 'Illimatic' Mohammed
701-800 Tyrus 'Groin to your face' Thomas
801-900 Stephen 'Captain' Jack
901-1000 Gerald 'Crash' Wallace

Also stays with the trend of who in the world is Dominic McGuire :biggrin:

[ziggy]

I Know you've already updated Ziggy, but I thought I might help out with my recommendations. No need to follow them or anything, but I thought it might help in case you might have missed anyone.

First 50 posts are the ode to the 'dark' history of the Bobcats.

1-10 Jeff 'I can start' McInnis
11-20 Sam 'The Fine Ham Biscuit' Vincent
21-30 Primoz 'Facial me please' Brezec
31-40 Brevin 'I can play' Knight
41-50 Earl 'shorty's got a melody' Boykins

After those 50 mediocre posts, we get to the good stuff.

51-100 Eduardo 'useless' Najera
101-150 Sherron 'tank' Collins
151-200 Erick 'trade bait' Dampier
201-250 Desagana 'camping the pine like it's hot' Diop
251-300 Shaun 'My knees are fine' Livingston
301 Dominic 'Who the F*** am I' McGuire
302-350 Derrick 'UPS' Brown
351-400 Gerald 'Fro/Hendo' Henderson
451-500 DJ 'Saint' Augustin
501-600 Boris 'Rebounding is for pussies' Diaw
601-700 Nazr 'Illimatic' Mohammed
701-800 Tyrus 'Groin to your face' Thomas
801-900 Stephen 'Captain' Jack
901-1000 Gerald 'Crash' Wallace

Also stays with the trend of who in the world is Dominic McGuire :biggrin:

I'm going to have to work these two into the list :biggrin:

[Ampsportsduo]

Can we get a statistical analysis section added?

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Can we get a statistical analysis section added?

I like that idea, what should we call it?

[teej]

I like that idea, what should we call it?

John Hollinger's parent's basement.

[SWedd523]

John Hollinger's Room.


Fixed for you ;)

[teej]

John Hollinger's Room (in his parent's basement).