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 Frequently Asked Questions
Rules and Guidelines
The following is created for the well being of the members of this club.

Please let us know if anyone breaks any of the guidelines.

  1. No Fighting - A civil disagreement about a subject is permitted, but fighting amongst each other is not allowed. We want to have a peaceful family-like organization.
  2. No Insults or Gossiping - That goes for members of this club, other music artists, and ESPECIALLY NKOTB.
  3. No Plagiarism - If you use any of our ideas, designs, photos, or any other media please give us props; otherwise, it is considered stealing and you'll be banned from the club. If you need help with your site we'll be glad to help.
  4. No Drama - Anyone found to be causing a disturbance of any kind will first be sent a notice about the situation. If it continues, the President has the right to remove the member and ban them from the club.
  5. Be a Role Model - When we do projects and campaigns to promote the guys, please always remember to uphold the utmost professionalism (especially if you are a manager and/or department head). Everything you do will be a reflection on the fan club and NKOTB.
  6. When Chatting - Do not abuse your privileges as an FTM member. Treat all chatters with respect. You will not harass nor threaten users. Do not advertise porn nor non-NKOTB related links. You will be immediately kicked/banned depending on the severity of the problem.
  7. No spamming - Anyone advertising anything not related to NKOTB unsolicitedly may be kicked or banned, and such material will be removed from the site.
Guidelines for advertising your site or fan club:
  1. Get permission to post about it from the President or Vice-President.
  2. You may post about it ONCE! Special permission may be given to let you post about it again, but you must get permission to do so.
  3. After you post about your fan club or site you may add it to the links page. Be sure to let everyone know your site or club will be listed on the links page of this site.
  4. Abuse of these rules will not be permitted. We do not mind sharing the NK love, but we ask that you respect this fan club, its members, and staff.

Enjoy yourself, have fun, and make friends. That's a direct order!! :)


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History
Katrina Walker, Angela Moore, Sherri Wagner and Cindy Ward formed Face the Music Fan Club in December of 1994.

The four friends discussed the idea while vacationing in Boston in the summer of that same year. The women were uncertain if they wanted to take on the task of managing a fan organization, but after months of deliberation they decided to make the effort. The original concept was to offer memberships to Ohio fans only. This model did not last long as word of the club spread among the fan community and inquiries for membership started coming in from other states. After much consideration, the staff decided to open its doors to fans all over the U.S. The following year, requests came in from Canada, Australia and Finland taking FTM global. After the groups' official club closed, a large void was left in the fan community. The ladies felt the need to step up and help fill that void, as well as become a major support system to help promote the guys once they started their solo careers.

In order to keep its members abreast of what Jordan, Joe, Danny, Jonathan and Donnie were doing, the club created two publications. The first was a newsletter that was delivered to members every three months. The second was an update that would go out in between newsletters if any major news needed to be reported. In those days, before the Internet, news was not always easy to come by. It took a lot of resourcefulness, patience, research, dedication and pen pals to find news. Fortunately the NKOTB fan base can be incredibly gracious about sharing any information they came upon and were an invaluable source and continue to be to this day. The clubs first major news story was Jordan's plan to work on his freshman solo album, which the ladies learned about from a confirmed source during a trip to Boston in the summer of 1994.

In those early days the club also offered a membership package, which included the newsletter, updates, membership card and personalized mailing labels with a photo of their favorite "Kid" (this of course coming in handy since it was before the email era).

This was continued for many years until the Internet boom hit the fan club industry. The way clubs were run seemed to have changed over night and of course FTM couldn't escape the massive sway to run clubs online. Starting in the late 90's the club was run entirely online. Printed newsletters were replaced with email and message boards. Information on the guys was exchanged with the click of a mouse. It was the era of instant information and fans took to it quickly.

The club's membership numbers were also on the incline. With an online club, it was incredibly easy for fans from every corner of the world to join. It was also a great way to help promote projects the guys were working on. FTM has plugged the guys solo CD's, concerts, movies, television shows and appearances. Maintained contact with some of the their managers, assisted concert promoters by helping spread the word about their shows and personally received promo posters from one of the guys for local music stores in the L.A. area.

Until 2007, the club's management was satisfied with the way things were going, but couldn't help feeling that something was missing. That something was the fans without Internet access. In the race to the Internet, those fans were unfortuately left behind. So, in an effort to bring them back into the fold and to recreate the feeling of traditional clubs, plans were made to revise the entire club and website.

In 2008, FTM went back to its roots by offering a complete membership package for fans online and offline. The new membership package included items such as a newsletter, shirt, pen, personal email address and magnet just for starters. They also recreated their site, which was translated into a number of different languages such as Spanish, Finnish, and Dutch.

What does the future hold for FTM? Who knows, but as long as there are fans and love for the men of NKOTB, this club will always be around!


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Staff
President
Katrina Walker
[Oversees entire organization]
prez@facethemusicfanclub.com

Vice-President/Website Designer
Ana Verity
[Assists President with all aspects of the organization, promotions, and designs and maintains the club website]
vp@facethemusicfanclub.com

Executive Assistant
Tammy Rivers
[Membership, user accounts, birthdays, emails, and MySpace]
admin@facethemusicfanclub.com

Chat Coordinator
Kuisma Lappalainen
[Chat room moderator]
chat@facethemusicfanclub.com

Fan Club Assistant (Offline Only)
Angela Moore & Jennifer Boswell
[Assists with offline club activites]

Face The Music Magazine
Katrina Walker - Editor In Chief
Kuisma Lappalainen, Jessica Bunnik, Susanne Bronsgeest, Angela Moore, Vanessa Palmer - Writers/Translators
mag@facethemusicfanclub.com


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Thank You's
Face the Music Fan Club would like to take this time to thank a few people who have played a role in this fan club.
We appreciate everything you have done and we thank you!!!
[Our Staff]
To our former staff we want to thank you for the work you have done. It has been a joy working with all of you. You are very special people and wonderful fans!! You're the best :) To our current staff, we appreciate EVERYTHING you do! Thank you for your time, patience and talent....you guys ROCK!

[Angela Moore, Katrina Walker, Sherri Wagner, and Cindy Ward]
You ladies know how much you mean to this fan club. You were the original founders and members. Without the hard work and dedication you all put into this organization we would not be here today. So we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You will always be a part of this fan club!!

[Crystal Roberts]
We struck gold when you joined the fan club in 1996! We can't even begin to thank you for EVERYTHING you have done! We could not have continued this fan club without you. Thank you for the flash intro and having served as Vice-President of this organization.

[Ana Verity]
Thank you so much for EVERYTHING you have done with the club! Your friendship, dedication, talent and ideas have helped make this club bigger and better than we dreamed we could be! We are so blessed that you found us....you're the greatest!

[Jerry Jaffe]
We thank you for the kindess you showed us over the years. It was wonderful working with you in regards to promoting Joe! Thank you for keeping us up to date on what he is doing and for making us a part of the family! We wish you the very best always!

[Chad Zimmerman]
Thank you for being so great with the fans as well. We appreciate ALL that you do!!

[Our Members]
We can't thank you all enough for your love and support all of these years! Some of you have been with us since our offline days (you know who you are). We have had so much fun running this fan club for you. We appreciate you being here and thank you for joining our family!

[NK Fans]
We want to thank all of the fans who have shared information on the guys with everyone on the net...especially those of you with individual groups. You all rock, keep up the great work...we appreciate you!

[Linda Kay]
Even though the National Associate of Fan Clubs is not around anymore, we still have to thank you for the advice and support you have given to us for many years. You are still a very dear person to us and always will be!

[Rick Dees]
Many years ago you read news on the guys from our newsletter and gave us a HUGE plug on your Top 40 Countdown radio show That is something we will never ever forget and it is with great pleasure that we continue to say thank you. You are a class act and welcome back to radio!!

[Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Danny Wood, and Donnie Wahlberg]
We LOVE you and we thank you for being such incredible people and entertainers. You have given so much to us as people and fans. This fan club was created because of you and it will continue because of you!
Joe, thank you for being so sweet everytime we meet you. You always make sure we know how much you appreciate us...you are a true gentlemen!
Danny, thank you for allowing us to help you promote your music. You are such a talent and we look forward to working with you again. You are a gem!
Jordan and Donnie, you all are soo special and such talented people! We look forward to seeing much more of you in the future!
Jonathan, we still love you very much and we miss seeing you! You will always hold a special place in our hearts and lives! You will forever be a New Kid to us!!

[To anyone we have not personally name]
We know there are probably many more people to say thanks to, we have come across so many through the years. To everyone we have worked and communicated with...thanks!!


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Mission Statement
Since 1994 Face the Music Fan Club's commitment to its members, fellow fans and NKOTB has never wavered. This organization was created to support and promote the careers of Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg and Jonathan Knight. Our focus is to provide a service for the fans in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment to the best of our ability. Being part of a fan community for many years, we pride ourselves in understanding what the members want to see and know about. This fan club is nothing without its staff, members, and of course NKOTB. It is because of them that Face The Music even exists!


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NAFC
Face the Music (FTM) Fan Club has been proudly registered with the National Association of Fan Clubs from 1994-2002. The NAFC decided to close down in the fall of 2002. We want to thank Linda Kay (our fan club guru) for all of her incredible advice and leadership for the past 8 years. Thank you for everything Linda... you are the best!


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Disclaimer
This web site has been created (for fans, by fans) for hobby and informational purposes only. We do not represent the members of NKOTB, their respective management, or record companies unless authorized for special projects.

Fair Use Notice: This web site may contain copyrighted material whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. These pages are operated under the assumption that this not-for-profit use on the web constitutes a 'fair use' of the copyrighted material as provided for in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

If you wish to use the copyrighted material for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use,' you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

Any questions or concerns please contact us.


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 Fan Club
Are you a real fan club?
Yes, are you a real person? j/k. We have been around since 1994 and is the last remaining NKOTB fan club. Although unofficial, we provide the same services as an official club excluding official merchandise sales, Meet & Greets, and presales to performances.


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Why do I have to pay/donate?
Your funds go directly into the club. It pays for the website, production of the FTM magazine, and membership packages including postage and handling. Staff do not gain any monetary benefits. We strictly do it for the love of NKOTB.


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Does NKOTB know about this fan club?
Danny and his record companies allowed the fan club to promote both Second Face and Coming Home. Joe said at a 2006 Meet & Greet that he has visited the club. Donnie was given an FTM packet at the Best Buy Burbank, CA CD signing. Jonathan was given our business card in Cologne, Germany.


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Do you have contact with any of the NK's?
Absolutely! Don't you feel special now?


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If I send the staff my address will they give it to the guys?
No, we're not couriers. Write their personal management.


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Does any of the NK members visit the site?
Not on a regular basis. They are way too busy with their careers for frequent visits; however, we were told personally that Joe has been to the fan club. Perhaps in the future we might even have one of them as a Guest in our chatroom.


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If I am NOT a fan can I still join?
Why would you want to? Unless you are fan or a supporter of the guys, we do not recommend this club for you.


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What's in my membership package?*
  • The exclusive FTM Magazine
  • Membership card
  • T-shirt
  • Pen
  • Magnet
  • Window decal
  • Access to Clubhouse VIP Message Boards
  • $10 discount off any purchase**
  • Ability to promote your business
  • Your own email @facethemusicfanclub.com
  • Create your own blog
Packages are $12 for USA residents and $20 for International residents to offset the postage and handling costs.
*Membership packages may take up to 24 weeks for delivery.
**Purchases only pertains to merchandise offered by the President of Face The Music Fan Club in the Classified Ads section. Excludes shipping and handling.


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Why do pkgs take up to 24 weeks?
Please remember that we are all fans just as everyone else. We do this out of love for the guys and to offer a fun and drama-free family atmosphere for our fellow fans. Although this club has been around for almost 15 years, for the last eight years we were only doing an online site and message board (previously on MSN). When the club first started offline in 1994, we were offering packages, but nothing of this magnitude. In 2007, we decided to revise the club and put what we loved and missed doing with the offline version together with the online club, thus the 're-opening' in February of 2008.

That means there was no money in the club prior to the 're-opening'. It was only through donations that were able to purchase a domain and a toll-free hotline. We had to wait until there was enough money to purchase everything from tshirts, to pens, magnets, and so forth. Items are purchased from individual companies and they do things on their own time. This club is nothing without your support.


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If I am a member of this fan club, what would I expect?
Sex, drugs, and rock n roll! Woops! Did we say that out loud? We mean -- Love, info, and a whole bunch of Blockheads. We are a not politically correct fan club which means all your info is valued no matter how disturbing you and your messages are j/k


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 Email Terms & Conditions
How to check emails
Go to: http://email.facethemusicfanclub.com


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Change my password
For first time users:

Log on to: http://changepw.facethemusicfanclub.com

Email address: your-name@facethemusicfanclub.com
Password: 0000000

Click on Settings then Change Password

If you've lost your password, please use the Contact form or PM any staff member.




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What are the storage limits?
Your mailbox has a quota of 2GB or 40,000 e-mails. No single e-mail can be larger than 50MB and some may be limited to a size closer to 35MB.


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How many e-mails can be sent at once?
You can send up to 99 e-mails at once.


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What does POP3 mean?
POP3 stands for Post Office Protocol version 3. When an e-mail is sent to you, it is stored on a server (called the POP3 server) until it is downloaded via your e-mail client (Outlook, Netscape mail, etc.). After the e-mail has been downloaded to your client, it is removed from the server.


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What does IMAP mean?
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is an advanced protocol for sending and receiving e-mail. It is a method of accessing e-mail messages which are stored on a mail server.

E-mail stored on an IMAP server can be accessed from different computers using an e-mail client such as Outlook or Eudora. This is possible because the messages are stored on the server, unlike POP3, where you have to download the messages to your local system.

A strong advantage of IMAP over POP3 is the ability for users to set up IMAP directories on the server. Incoming mail can then be organized into the correct directory. This is especially helpful if the IMAP e-mail account is shared by more than one user.


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POP3 Setup
To configure an e-mail client, such as Outlook, for POP3 protocol, you will need the following information:

Server Type: POP3
Incoming Server: pop.1and1.com (port 110)
Outgoing Server: smtp.1and1.com (port 25 or 587)

E-mail Address: your-name@facethemusicfanclub.com
User Name: your-name@facethemusicfanclub.com
Password: your-password

Note: The outgoing server needs to be authenticated with user name and password.


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IMAP Setup
To configure an e-mail client, such as Outlook, for IMAP protocol, you will need the following information:

Server Type: IMAP
Incoming Server: imap.1and1.com (port 143)
Outgoing Server: smtp.1and1.com (port 25 or 587)

E-mail Address: your-name@facethemusicfanclub.com
Password: your-password

Note: The outgoing server needs to be authenticated with user name and password.


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IMAP/POP setup in iPhone
You can set up and make changes to an e-mail account directly on the iPhone or the iPod Touch with your pre-existing e-mail account. You will simply need the standard e-mail account information: username, password, and the incoming and outgoing mail server host information for your domain.

Enter account settings directly on iPhone:

1. If this is the first account you're setting up on the iPhone or the iPod Touch, tap Mail. Otherwise, from the Home screen choose Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account.

2. Choose your e-mail account type. For setting up e-mail to work with your (mt) Media Temple service choose Other.

3. Select server type - IMAP or POP, and enter account information.

Fill in your information:
Name:
Address: your-name@facethemusicfanclub.com
Description:
Incoming Mail Server Host Name: pop.1and1.com OR imap.1and1.com
User Name: your-name@facethemusicfanclub.com
Password: your-password


Fill in your information:
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) Host Name: smtp.1and1.com
User Name: your-name@facethemusicfanclub.com
Password: 0000000 (seven zeros)
and Tap Save to save the entered information.

5. Upon successful completion of the mailbox setup you are taken back to the Mail Settings screen.

6. If you used the IMAP setting follow the additional steps below:
To download the Inbox folders such as the Sent Items, from the Home screen choose Settings > Mail > choose your account...
And click on Advanced, then for the IMAP Path Prefix enter INBOX in all capital letters.
You may also want your iPhone or iPod Touch to store your “Sent” and “Draft” messages on the server you can also change this setting in the advanced settings area.


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 Login and Registration Issues
Why can't I log in?
Have you registered? Seriously, you must register in order to log in. Have you been banned from the site? (A message will be displayed if you have.) If so, use the Contact form to find out why. If you have registered, paid your membership fee, and are not banned and you still cannot log in then check and double-check your username and password. Usually this is the problem; if not, contact us -- we may have incorrect configuration settings for the site.
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Why do I need to register at all?
Registration will give you access to additional features not available to guest users such as access to the exclusive FTM Magazine with the ability to advertize your business, joining NKOTB Soldiers street team, your very own @facethemusicfanclub.com email, private messaging, emailing to fellow users, usergroup subscription, etc. It only takes a few minutes to register so it is recommended you do so.


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Why do I get logged off automatically?
If you do not check the Log me in automatically box when you log in, the site will only keep you logged in for a preset time. This prevents misuse of your account by anyone else. To stay logged in, check the box during login. This is not recommended if you access the site from a shared computer, e.g. library, internet cafe, university cluster, etc.


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How do I prevent my username from appearing in the online user listings?
In your profile you will find an option Hide your online status; if you switch this on you'll only appear to site administrators or to yourself. You will be counted as a hidden user.


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I've lost my password!
Don't panic! While your password cannot be retrieved it can be reset. To do this go to the login page and click I've forgotten my password. Follow the instructions and you should be back online in no time.


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I registered but cannot log in!
Registration requires immediate payment and approval from the fan club staff prior to log in rights. If you have registered and do not immediately pay, not to worry. You have 14 days from registration date to pay; otherwise, your account will be deleted.


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I registered in the past but cannot log in anymore!
The most likely reasons for this are: you entered an incorrect username or password (check the email you were sent when you first registered) or we have deleted your account.


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 User Preferences and settings
How do I change my settings?
All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link, at the top navigation bar. This will allow you to change all your settings.


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The times are not correct!
The times are almost certainly correct; however, what you may be seeing are times displayed in a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case, you should change your profile setting for the timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc. Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings, can only be done by registered users. So if you are not registered, this is a good time to do so, if you pardon the pun!


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I changed the timezone and the time is still wrong!
If you are sure you have set the timezone correctly and the time is still different, the most likely answer is daylight savings time (or summer time as it is known in the UK and other places). The site is not designed to handle the changeovers between standard and daylight time so during summer months the time may be an hour different from the real local time.


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My language is not in the list!
The most likely reasons for this are either we did not install your language or someone has not translated this site into your language. Try asking us if we can install the language pack you need or if it does not exist, please feel free to create a new translation.


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How do I show an image below my username?
There may be two images below a username when viewing posts. The first is an image associated with your rank; generally these take the form of stars or blocks indicating how many posts you have made or your status on the message boards. Below this may be a larger image; this is generally unique or personal to each user.


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How do I change my rank?
In general you cannot directly change the wording of any rank (ranks appear below your username in topics and on your profile depending on the style used). Most sites use ranks to indicate the number of posts you have made and to identify certain users. For example, moderators and administrators may have a special rank. Please do not abuse the site by posting unnecessarily just to increase your rank -- you will probably find the moderator or administrator will simply lower your post count.


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When I click the email link for a user it asks me to log in.
Sorry, but only registered users can send email to people via the built-in email form (if the admin has enabled this feature). This is to prevent malicious use of the email system by anonymous users.


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 Posting Issues
How do I post a topic on a message board?
Easy -- click the relevant button on either the message board or topic screens. You may need to register before you can post a message. The facilities available to you are listed at the bottom of the message board and topic screens (the You can post new topics, You can vote in polls, etc. list)


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How do I edit or delete a post?
Unless you are the site admin or message board moderator you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post (sometimes for only a limited time after it was made) by clicking the edit button for the relevant post. If someone has already replied to the post, you will find a small piece of text output below the post when you return to the topic that lists the number of times you edited it. This will only appear if no one has replied; it also will not appear if we edit the post. Please note that normal users cannot delete a post once someone has replied.


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How do I add a signature to my post?
To add a signature to a post you must first create one; this is done via your profile. Once created you can check the Add Signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate radio box in your profile. You can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box on the posting form.


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How do I create a poll?
Creating a poll is easy -- when you post a new topic (or edit the first post of a topic, if you have permission) you should see a Add Poll form below the main posting box. If you cannot see this then you probably do not have rights to create polls. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options -- to set an option type in the poll question and click the Add option button. You can also set a time limit for the poll, 0 being an infinite amount. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by us.


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How do I edit or delete a poll?
As with posts, polls can only be edited by the original poster, a moderator, or site administrator. To edit a poll, click the first post in the topic, which always has the poll associated with it. If no one has cast a vote then users can delete the poll or edit any poll option. However, if people have already placed votes only moderators or administrators can edit or delete it; this is to prevent people rigging polls by changing options mid-way through a poll.


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Why can't I access a message board?
Some messages may be limited to certain users or groups. To view, read, post, etc. you may need special authorization which only the message board moderator and site administrator can grant, so you should contact them.


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Why can't I vote in polls?
Only registered users can vote in polls so as to prevent spoofing of results. If you have registered and still cannot vote then you probably do not have appropriate access rights.


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 Formatting and Topic Types
What is BBCode?
BBCode is a special implementation of HTML. Whether you can use BBCode is determined by us. You can also disable it on a per post basis from the posting form. BBCode itself is similar in style to HTML: tags are enclosed in square braces [ and ] rather than < and > and it offers greater control over what and how something is displayed. For more information on BBCode see the guide which can be accessed from the posting page.


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Can I use HTML?
Yes, you can disable it on a per post basis from the posting form.


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What are Smileys?
Smileys, or Emoticons, are small graphical images which can be used to express some feeling using a short code, e.g. :) means happy, :( means sad. The full list of emoticons can be seen via the posting form. Try not to overuse smileys, though, as they can quickly render a post unreadable and a moderator may decide to edit them out or remove the post altogether.


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Can I post Images?
Images can indeed be shown in your posts. However, there is no facility at present for uploading images directly to this site. Therefore you must link to an image stored on a publicly accessible web server, e.g. http://www.some-unknown-place.net/my-picture.gif. You cannot link to pictures stored on your own PC (unless it is a publicly accessible server) nor to images stored behind authentication mechanisms such as Hotmail or Yahoo mailboxes, password-protected sites, etc. To display the image use either the BBCode [img] tag or appropriate HTML (if allowed).


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What are Announcements?
Announcements often contain important information and you should read them as soon as possible. Announcements appear at the top of every page in the message board to which they are posted. Whether or not you can post an announcement depends on the permissions required, which are set by us.


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What are Sticky topics?
Sticky topics appear below any announcements in viewforum and only on the first page. They are often quite important so you should read them where possible. As with announcements we determines what permissions are required to post sticky topics in each message board.


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What are Locked topics?
Locked topics are set this way by us. You cannot reply to locked topics and any poll contained inside is automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons.


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 User Levels and Groups
What are Administrators?
Administrators are people assigned the highest level of control over the entire site. These people can control all facets of fan club operation which include setting permissions, banning users, creating usergroups or moderators, etc. They also have full moderator capabilities in all the message boards.


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What are Moderators?
Moderators are individuals (or groups of individuals) whose job it is to look after the running of the message boards from day to day. They have the power to edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics. Generally moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material.


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What are Usergroups?
Usergroups are a way in which site administrators can group users. Each user can belong to several groups (this differs from most other sites) and each group can be assigned individual access rights. This makes it easy for administrators to set up several users as moderators of a message board, or to give them access to a private message board, etc.


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How do I join a Usergroup?
To join a usergroup click the usergroup link on the page header (dependent on template design) and you can then view all usergroups. Not all groups are open access -- some are closed and some may even have hidden memberships. If the site is open then you can request to join it by clicking the appropriate button. The user group moderator will need to approve your request; they may ask why you want to join the group. Please do not pester a group moderator if they turn your request down -- they will have their reasons.


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How do I become a Usergroup Moderator?
Usergroups are initially created by us who also assigns a site moderator. If you are interested in creating a usergroup then your first point of contact should be us, so try dropping them a private message.


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 Private Messaging
I cannot send private messages!
There are three reasons for this; you are not registered and/or not logged on, we have disabled private messaging for the entire site, or we have prevented you individually from sending messages. If it is the latter case you should try asking us why.


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I keep getting unwanted private messages!
In the future we will be adding an ignore list to the private messaging system. For now, though, if you keep receiving unwanted private messages from someone, inform us -- we have the power to prevent a user from sending private messages at all.


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I have received a spamming or abusive email from someone on this site!
We are sorry to hear that. The email form feature of this site includes safeguards to try to track users who send such posts. You should email us with a full copy of the email you received and it is very important this include the headers (these list details of the user that sent the email). We can then take action.


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 Attachments
How do I add an attachment?
You can add attachments when you post a new post. You should see a Add an Attachment form below the main posting box. When you click the Browse... button the standard Open dialogue window for your computer will open. Browse to the file you want to attach, select it and click OK, Open or doubleclick according to your liking and/or the correct procedure for your computer. If you choose to add a comment in the File Comment field this comment will be used as a link to the attached file. If you haven't added a comment the filename itself will be used to link to the attachment. If the site administrator has allowed it you will be able to upload multiple attachements by following the same procedure as described above until you reach the max allowed number of attachments for each post.

The site administrator sets an upper limit for filesize, defined file extensions and other things for attachments on the site. Be aware that it's your responsiblity that your attachments comply with the sites acceptance of use policy, and that they may be deleted without warning.

Please note that the sites owner, webmaster, administrator or moderators can not and will not take responsibility for any loss of data.

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How do I add an attachment after the initial posting?
To add an attachment after the initial posting you'll need to edit your post and follow the description above. The new attachment will be added when you click Submit to add the edited post.
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How do I delete an attachment?
To delete attachments you'll need to edit your post and click on the Delete Attachment next to the attachment you want to delete in the Posted Attachments box. The attachment will be deleted when you click Submit to add the edited post.
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How do I update a file comment?
To update a file comment you'll need to edit your post, edit the text in the File Comment field and click on the Update Comment button next to the file comment you want to update in the Posted Attachments box. The file comment will be updated when you click Submit to add the edited post.
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Why isn't my attachment visible in the post?
Most probably the file or Extension is no longer allowed on the forum, or a moderator or administrator has deleted it for being in conflict with the sites acceptance of use policy.
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Why can't I add attachments?
On some forums adding attachments may be limited to certain users or groups. To add attachments you may need special authorization, only the forum moderator and site admin can grant this access, you should contact them.
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I've got the necessary permissions, why can't I add attachments?
The site administrator sets an upper limit for filesize, file extensions and other things for attachments on the site. A moderator or administrator may have altered your permissions, or discontinued attachments in the specific forum. You should get an explanation in the error message when trying to add an attachment, if not you might consider contacting the moderator or administrator.
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Why can't I delete attachments?
On some forums deleting attachments may be limited to certain users or groups. To delete attachments you may need special authorization, only the forum moderator and site admin can grant this access, you should contact them.
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Why can't I view/download attachments?
On some viewing/downloading forums attachments may be limited to certain users or groups. To view/download attachments you may need special authorization, only the forum moderator and site admin can grant this access, you should contact them.
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Who do I contact about illegal or possibly illegal attachments?
You should contact the administrator of this site. If you cannot find who this is you should first contact one of the forum moderators and ask them who you should in turn contact.
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FAQ
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Fan Club
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Private Messaging
I cannot send private messages!
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I have received a spamming or abusive email from someone on this site!

Attachments
How do I add an attachment?
How do I add an attachment after the initial posting?
How do I delete an attachment?
How do I update a file comment?
Why isn't my attachment visible in the post?
Why can't I add attachments?
I've got the necessary permissions, why can't I add attachments?
Why can't I delete attachments?
Why can't I view/download attachments?
Who do I contact about illegal or possibly illegal attachments?

 
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