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Isnt Anything:
This should help you get started on the right foot.

Message boards are similar to chat rooms, but do not work the same way.

Unlike in a chat room, message boards are not actual conversations in real time (you are not talking to a person right then and there). You are simply leaving a message and later on, someone will respond. Therefore, no need for chatspeak, eboinks or any kind of internet slang. You have time to think about what you are saying and time to type it correctly. LOL, LMAO, watup or anything like that doesnt really fly on message boards and can annoy the other members. Keep that in mind as you post here.

We understand that a lot of you are young and still in school. The best is all you can do, right? So, as long as you are trying it isnt an issue with most members.

Double posting is against the rules

Because it is unnecessary and clogs up threads. Right below your message is a button that says "edit" you can edit the post. If you forgot to put something in or wanted to get rid of some of the post, click on edit and you will be taken right back to the posting page. You can edit or delete some of your post. Then just click "Ok". And you're done! You will have your edited post with exactly what you wanted to say without making another one.


You may like the smiley feature.

They can express you better, but please dont use too many. It ends up becoming a waste and only makes the other members ignore you or make fun of you. You dont want that, right? Just use one or two and you're fine.


Unsure how to get a picture under your posts or under your name?

Avatars are the pictures under your name and you can add one by:

Going to "My controls"
Scroll down half way and you'll find "Edit Avatar Settings", click on that.
You'll get two blank bars. You can upload an image from your computer by clicking "browse" and it'll take you to your computer files. When you find it, click it and the URL will appear in the bar. Click "update avatar". You're all set!

If you dont want to do that. Google a picture you want and highlight the URL.
right-click and click "copy".
Go to "my controls" here at USB and you'll get the bars again.
Go to "Enter a URL to an online avatar image" and delete the "http://" and right-click and then "paste". Click update Avatar and you're all set!

signatures" are the images under you're posts:
 
Go to "Edit signature", scroll down and you'll see a big blank box. on top of it you'll see codes.
For images Click the IMG button. A box will appear. Get the URL the same way, paste it and click "ok".

http://= URLs (website links)
@= email address
Quote= a quote
Code= inserting any code.

Make conversation, not statements

The forums are a place where people of different views and interests can all get together to talk. Therefore, don't make posts that are difficult or impossible to reply to.

Please report to the mods

if you have a problem with a subject not to ask questions or tells us something. Just PM us for conversation.


These are simple things that can help you get along at USB better and help you to know what to expect when posting here. Enjoy your stay "and above all, keep it cool."  :cool:

Kenny Blankenship:

--- Quote ---This should help you get started on the right foot.

Message boards are similar to chat rooms, but do not work the same way.

Unlike in a chat rooms, message boards are not actual conversations in real time (you are not talking to a person right then and there). You are simply leaving a message and later on, someone will respond. Therefore, no need for chatspeak, eboinks or any kind of internet slang. You have time to think about what you are saying and time to type it correctly. LOL, LMAO, watup or anything like that doesnt really fly on message boards and can annoy the other members. Keep that in mind as you post here.

We understand that a lot of you are young and still in school. The best is all you can do, right? So, as long as you are trying it isnt an issue with most members.
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Let me just wholeheartedly second this (and I bolded my favorite part).  This is something that could greatly improve the board, and we need to see more of this...

spongemonkey13:
helpful tips new mod...

Elizabeth Rose:

--- Quote ---Unlike in a chat rooms, message boards are not actual conversations in real time (you are not talking to a person right then and there). You are simply leaving a message and later on, someone will respond. Therefore, no need for chatspeak, eboinks or any kind of internet slang. You have time to think about what you are saying and time to type it correctly. LOL, LMAO, watup or anything like that doesnt really fly on message boards and can annoy the other members. Keep that in mind as you post here.
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In response to the bolded part above, you do have time! Type out a thoughtful post, not just a five word sentence. For instance, instead of just saying "Spongebob is a good show" say why you think that it is a good show, such as "Spongebob is a really great show for kids. He never fails to make me smile and the show can be pretty funny sometimes too". Not only does this make you look more intelligent, it tells us a little bit about yourself. :cool:

IceFox:
This will be helpful to anyone who needs it. Good work. I'm glad you guys got picked for mod.

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