***The VT Quick Guide***

[Saturn]

Welcome to the VT Quick Information Guide! :book:



This guide features frequently asked questions and their answers.


The purpose of this guide is to provide answers to the questions that people frequently ask without making new threads that are usually answered simply.

This whole thread is comprised of information or links to information on many different topics.
Immediately below this are links that take you to posts answering the respective question posed.
Find the question that pertains to what you are wondering and click on it and it will take you to the answer which is featured later in this thread.

Please note that this guide is NOT designed in any way to answer all of your questions in detail, however it will answer your question basically. If you need more information on a topic please feel free to create a thread in the VT Headquarters or contact a member that can answer it for you.

There will be more topics added if need be.

If you would like to request more topics to be added in here please contact the creator of this guide, Saturn (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=4434).

If there are mistakes or changes that need to be made to this guide please feel free to contact Saturn (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=4434) or a senior staff member.




What are the rules of VT?

How do I change my username?

What is Reputation?

Can you delete my account?

What's a moderator/global moderator/administrator/counselor?

How do I become a staff member?

How do I appeal a ban?

What's an infraction?

Why can't I use HTML on this site? What are the BB Codes?

How do I report posts and what happens when I do?

How do I edit a post?

What's an avatar, custom title, signature 'sig', etc.? How do I change them?

What's a vCard?

How do I get a member forum/diary?

How come my post count doesn't increase when I post in the VT Arcade or Introductions forum?

What are the different faces and names for members?

What is the history of VT?



Thank you for viewing this guide. I hope it helped answer some of
those questions in which you were not able to find yourself.
Remember that there are many questions that have been asked
and answered in the past. You can always use the search feature.
Thanks once again, hope it helps, and happy posting! :D



Created 8/16/08
Previously edited by: Uranus on 9/18/08. Reason: Edited links and updated other things.
Written by Saturn (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=4434).
Acknowledgements to:
Maverick (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=2879), The Mage (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=3914), Shiver (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=6845), thePianoMan (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=7249), Cobalt (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=8307), iJack (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=8187), Celeritas (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=7981), george (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=6175), Bobby (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=1820) and redcar (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=734).

[Saturn]

What are the rules of VT?

The rules are in the FAQ section of the navigation bar at the top of every page.
Here is a link:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/faq.php

[Saturn]

How do I change my username?

To change your username simply contact an administrator with the name you want it to be changed to and if the name is approved it should be changed soon after.
However, you can only change your username every 3 months. For more information please visit this link:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27076

[Saturn]

What is Reputation?

Reputation or simply 'rep' is a system that shows how reputable the user is based on the judgment of their peers. The symbol for rep is (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/styles/fblue/buttons/reputation.gif). It is located on the bottom left corner of everyone's post. You click on that icon to give someone rep.
To see the complete rep guide click here:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_user_profile#faq_vb3_reputation

Everything about the rep system is included in that guide. If you have an issue with the rep system please contact an administrator.

[Saturn]

Can you delete my account?

VT does not delete accounts because it causes confusion in threads posted in by the particular user with posts becoming suddenly missing.
The best way to leave VT is to log out and never log back in. That also leaves the possibility to log back in if you decide to. :)

[Saturn]

What's a moderator/global moderator/administrator/counselor?

These are the members of the VT staff.
Moderators can only moderate certain forums. If you have an issue in which a normal moderator is unable to help, try contacting a global moderator or administrator.
Counselors are here to help you. If you need someone to vent to or just hold a healthy conversation then you should go to one of these people.
Global Moderators are members of the Senior Staff. They can moderate all forums on this site. They also have the privilege of initiating bans.
Administrators run all aspects of the site. You should see them for name changes, reputation problems, infraction problems, etc. They can moderate all forums as well as control the reputation, infraction, Shoutbox, and Flashchat systems as well as anything else. They are your go-to guys and gal;).
To e-mail the administration as a whole, use this e-mail: admin@virtualteen.org.


To see a full list of the staff click here:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showgroups.php

[Saturn]

How do I become a staff member?

Your chances of becoming a staff member if you constantly create posts and threads etc. that request you becoming a staff member are painfully worsened. There are two main processes of becoming a staff member. The first process is when an administrator posts a thread in this forum (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=34), then they would choose out of the applicants the next staff member. The second is by private selection from the staff. The staff would discuss members that would work well as moderators and then they are privately contacted requesting their addition to the staff. Please do NOT make posts, threads, edits to your signature, etc. requesting to become a staff. That is once again a surefire way to worsen your chances.

[Saturn]

How do I appeal a ban?

To appeal a ban send an e-mail to:
banappeal@virtualteen.org
After your e-mail is received then your request will be processed by the senior staff and you should be contacted with a reply.

[Saturn]

What is an infraction?

So whats an Infraction? Well an Infraction is simply a disciplinary action that adds points to a members account. As the points build up on their account and when they reach certain levels, privileges start get taken away. At the moment when a member reaches 55 points their account gets put on Restricted. This means that their posts must be approved by a moderator before they become available for normal users to see.
Then when a member reaches 75 points their account gets Frozen. This means they are unable to post, create threads, PM etc...

That was beautifully put as far as I am concerned.
Other things that you should know is that all staff members can give infractions. Infractions do expire after a given amount of time. To view your infractions then simply go to the main page of your UserCP. It is near the top of the page and gives information about past and present infractions.
When an infraction is issued you will receive a PM stating the reason of the infraction. Note that you only receive that PM if you have the ability to PM. However, if that infraction bans you you can not view the PM. That's why you are also able to view your infractions on your UserCP.
You can also receive a warning which is basically an infraction with no points. All infractions and warnings are viewable by all staff members.
You can get infractions reversed by administrators if they see fit. If you feel that an infraction was unjust please contact an administrator.

[Saturn]

How come I can't use HTML on here/What are the BB Codes?

HTML is not allowed to be posted because it poses a major security risk to the forums and visitors. Alternatively, members can use BB Code.


Where can I see all of the BB Codes?
All codes can be viewed at this link:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/misc.php?do=bbcode

[Saturn]

How do I report a post and what happens when I report it?

To report a post simply click on this icon (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/styles/fblue/buttons/report.gif) located on the post. It will take you to a page where you are to write a reason of why you are reporting the post and then click submit. You can also report blogs with this icon (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/styles/fblue/misc/blog/report.gif) and social group messages with the button titled Report.

When a post is reported a new thread is automatically created in the private forums for staff, giving all staff details of what post is being reported, the reason, etc. An e-mail is also sent to the moderators of that particular forum.

[Saturn]

How do I edit a post?

Please edit posts instead of double posting. To edit your post simply click on the button located on that particular post entitled edit then edit away.

There are different types of skins/styles on VT so here are the buttons for each respective skin/style.

Forever Blue

http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/styles/fblue/buttons/edit.gif

vBulletin Style

http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/buttons/edit.gif

Silver Blue

http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/styles/silverblue/buttons/edit.gif

Black and Gold

http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/bgold/buttons/edit.gif


Please do not abuse your edit privilege. All edits can be viewed by moderators.

[Saturn]

What's an avatar, custom user title, signature, etc. and how do I change them?

There are many ways to show your personality and creativity on VT. All can be edited from your UserCP.

The first is your avatar. Your avatar is an area that is shown on every post of yours. It is located on the left side of your posts below your post count face. To change it simply go to the UserCP on the navigation bar on the far left side, then on the left side under the Settings and Options category simply click Edit Avatar.


Next, is your signature or 'sig'. This is located at the bottom of all of your posts unless you choose not to have it on particular posts. To edit it simply click on the button Edit Signature in your UserCP. You are allowed 8 lines and 550 characters WITH BBC Code.

You are eligible for the privilege of custom titles when you have 2,500 posts or more. The custom title is located under your name in all posts. The current limit is 18 characters. To edit it go to your UserCP the click on Edit your Details located on the left. It is towards the top of the page.

Your profile is what all members go to when they want to learn more about you. Here they can see many different things. If you want to edit your profile simply click on UserCP and then select Edit Your Details. You can also edit your profile picture (different than avatar) by going to your UserCP and clicking on Edit Profile Picture located on the left side.

Remember that all of these must follow content rules.


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/gameactor2005/OFFICIAL.jpg
^^^Above is an example of buttons and areas on a typical post^^^

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/gameactor2005/CONTROL.jpg<---------This is an example of the nav bar and UserCP.

[Saturn]

What's a vCard?

A vCard is a system worked within vBulletin that allows you to download a members contact information into your address book.

You can view options for this by clicking the Edit Options button located in the UserCP

[Saturn]

How do I get a member forum/diary?

You can get more information and apply for member forums/diaries here:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=149


Currently the requirements to be able to apply for a diary are:


At least 50 posts



Member of VT for 30 days



Know and understand the of rules of VT

[Saturn]

How come my post count doesn't increase when I post in the VT Arcade or Introductions forum?

The VT Arcade forum is a forum in which the posts are not counted. This is because it is mostly spam in that forum and is all in good fun therefore the post counts should not be counted there. All other forums count posts.

The Introduction forum's posts are also not counted because they are usually welcoming people to VT and because there are so many new members each day, people's posts tend to become very short which is why posts do not count.

[Saturn]

What is the history of VT?

VirtualTeen.org began as a project to help mentally ill teens. It has since expanded to include many other topics. The site's mission is to provide teens with a network of peer support.

Recently the history of VirtualTeen has been posted on the exterior of the site.
To read about it click here: http://www.virtualteen.org/topics/about/story

There are also other things that you can read about.
To read more click here: http://www.virtualteen.org/

[Saturn]

What are the different faces and names members have?

On VT and other GovTeen sites members get different faces and user titles as their post count gets higher. There are also different faces and titles to distinguish the different roles that members have. There are no custom faces available on VT.
Below are all of the faces and titles that are used on this site.

Posts: 0-24
Title: New Member
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem01.gif

Posts: 25-49
Title: Junior Member
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem02.gif

Posts: 50-99
Title: Junior Member+
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem03.gif

Posts: 100-249
Title: Member
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem04.gif

Posts: 250-499
Title: Member++
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem05.gif

Posts: 500-999
Title: Nice Poster/Great Poster
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem06.gif

Posts: 1,000-2,499
Title: Awesome Poster
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem07.gif

Posts: 2,500-4,999
Title: VT Lover (Default Title)
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem08.gif

Posts: 5,000-9,999
Title: Legendary Member (Default Title)
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem09.png

Posts: 10,000+
Title: Legendary Member (Default Title)
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mem10.gif

STAFF:

Title: Moderator
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/mod.gif


Title: Global Moderator
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/globalmod.jpg


Title: Counselor
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/counselor.jpg


Title: Administrator
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/admin.gif


Title: Administrator & Counselor
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/blueadmin.gif

Title: Retired Administrator
Face:
http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/images/ranks/retired_admin.gif