Frequently Asked Questions

[Chloe]

If you're having trouble with anything on Fanbolt, please check The Guide to Using Fanbolt first.
I've noticed there's quite a few common questions that are asked that are not completely covered somewhere else, so I'll anwser any of them I see in here, and if it's not in the Guide, as well as in here, or you'd like it further explained, feel free to make a thread

What are keeperlists?

Keeperlists are basically just a thread to claim something that you love on a certain subject, so that you're the one and only "owner" of it on the board. There's keeperlists on many different subjects, and they're all ran by members of the board. Before posting in a keeperlist to claim something, read how many things you can claim in the first post, and make sure what you want isn't taken. They also typically have you display what you keep in your signature, like many members have.
Also note that as of May 30, all keeperlists must be approved by that forums Moderator, a Super Mod, or an Administrator.


What exackly is this board about?

Fanbolt is an entertainment board and is about all things, mainly television, movies, and music. Fanbolt covers all the popular shows in their networks, as well as the minor shows. If the show you're looking for isn't on one of these networks (The WB, UPN, Fox, a sports channel, Sci-Fi), then it's most likely in Others. Movies are broken up into current releases (movies that are in the theatre, or will be soon) and general movies (older movies that are out on DVD, video). Music is broken down into Singers and Bands, and Songwriters (original lyrics, songs, poems, etc written by you).


What's with the funny names?

The funny names on Fanbolt are due to Fanbolt's main board theme of Hollywood. Basically, here's the low-down on the names:

Agent - The Agents are Fanbolt's Moderators. They take care of the forums, and enforce rules, etc.
Excutive Producer - Fanbolt has four of them. The Execs are the Super Moderators, and they are a lot like Agents, only with more power. They can Moderate all of Fanbolt.
Director - You may see a couple of Directors on the board. Basically, they're the Gods. They're the Administrators of the board, and they own it.

The forum names also go along with the Hollywood theme:

FanBolt.Com News - The whole site's basic news.
Auditions - Auditions is the one I think the most people have trouble with. It is not to get auditions for shows, but to introduce yourself if your new to the board.
The Director's Desk - To get help with things to do with Fanbolt, such as getting around the boards, signatures, and posts.
Requests - If you'd like to request a NightClub, forum, or pretty much anything else.
General Movie Discussion - Discuss older movies, that are out on DVD/video.
New Releases - Talk about new movies that are still in the theatre or haven't come out yet.
The WB - Talk about all the shows aired/previously aired on The WB.
UPN - Talk about all the shows aired/previously aired on UPN.
FOX - Talk about all the shows aired/previously aired on FOX.
Other - Any TV show that isn't shown on The WB, UPN, FOX, or Sci-Fi.
Sci-Fi - Talk about all the shows aired/previously aired on Sci-Fi.
Sneak Preview - Contains spoilers for upcoming episodes of the most popular shows.
Singers/Bands - Talk about your favorite singer or band.
Songwriters - Post original lyrics, songs, poems by you.
The Book Cafe - Talk about books, old or new.
Actors - Talk about your favorite actors, past and present.
Actressses - Talk about your favorite actresses, past and present.
The Tabloids - General discussion. Basically, anything that doesn't fit into any other forum.
Role Playing - Pratice your acting skills by joining one of Fanbolt's RPGs.
The Game Show - Play all those fun board games!
The ScreenPlays - Post any fanfics, poems, plays, etc. you've written here.
The Gallery - Post any layouts, fan art, etc. you're proud of here.
Sports - Talk about anykind of sport, sports team, etc.
Computer Cafe - Post links to your site(s), favorite sites, and talk about pretty much anything to do with computers in here.
Video Games - Talk about gaming systems, games, if you like them or not.
NightClubs - Fanbolt's Official FanClubs. Look through the rule threads to find out how to join and stuff, and have your fun in all the amazing clubs.
The Storage Room - All the old, closed threads go here.


I'm missing posts! What's going on?

Missing posts happen often. A thread could have been deleted (accidentally or not), a member with the first post in a thread could have deleted their post and K/Oed the thread, or your posts could have been considered spam by a Moderator/Super Moderator/Administrator. There's many ways to lose them, and there's really no way to get them back for you.


How many posts until my name changes?

Your name (Groupie, Extra, etc.) that shows up under your username will change after you've gotten a certain amount of posts. The name and post number is as follows.

0-49: Groupie
50-99: Struggling Actor
100-499: Extra
500-999: Intern
1000-1499: Commercial Actor
1500-1999: Daytime Soap Star
2000-2999: Daytime Talk Show Host
3000-4999: Prime-Time Actor
5000-9999: Hollywood Star
10000-24,999: Hollywood Elite
25,000-????????


What's reputation?

The reputation system is basically a way of rewarding people who make posts you enjoy. If someone posts something witty, or a great fanfic or an artwork you appreciate you can click on the reputation button and leave a comment with "I approve". You will enhance this users reputation and the visual bubbles will build up over time, pointing out those posters who consistantly make thoughtful or enjoyable posts and are an active part of the community.
It takes 100 points to go up a box for the first five boxes. After that, it's 200 points per box, for the next six boxes. The highest amount of boxes you can get is eleven. The number of points is different for all members. The more posts on Fanbolt the member has, the more their reputation is worth. New members, with only 10 or so posts will give you neutral reputation, although it only means they've given you a positive reputation, and they don't have enough posts for it to count towards the number of posts an older member has.


Is reputation and referrals the same thing?

Nope, they're completely different.
Referrals are the number of people you tell about Fanbolt (referring them) who join and put your username as their referral, while reputation is points given when someone likes a post you've made, and gives you reputation points for it.


What are avatars?

Avatars are the little pictures that go next to your posts, under your username, just to kinda identify members. To change yours, go to User CP > User Options and all the way at the bottom, you can change it. If there's nothing to your liking, you can try requesting something you like in the Avatar Request Thread.

Can I have a custom avatar?

Members with 500 or more posts on Fanbolt are permitted to have a custom avatar. Please note that all avatars must still follow Fanbolt's rules. Avatars must be 85x85 pixels or smaller, and should be kept down in size. Any avatar breaking the rules is subject to removal. Members with less than 500 posts are not permitted to have a custom avatar, unless subject to winning a contest, etc.


Where are Fanbolt's rules located?

Fanbolt's rules are post here, if you scroll down.


How many pages until a new thread is started?

After 10 pages (usually on the 11th), the Moderator of that forum will come close the thread, and start a part 2 (or 3 or 4...). Please do NOT start a continuation thread. Moderators are to do that, and if it's not done after a couple of days, simply PM that Moderator, or a Super Moderator.

[Devilish_Eyes16]

interesting...
Ever since this place got updated i has so many threads and up to 1500 posts. Now that i came back on here when it was finished. Not only has my threads been deleted and others made new ones.. but now i have gone done to 700 posts.. have to admit im pretty mad right now.. and non of my signature is on profile anymore so i lost everything. Wat is happening???????????????
grrr

[Chloe]

When the board was hacked, everything was pretty much screwed up. A lot of posts were lost, and couldn't be brought back. As for your signature, it was was probably removed, due to being in HTML and not vB. HTML scripts can no longer be used in signatures. The board is just trying to get stable again, and I really apologize for the missing posts and everything, but we all doing all that we can.

[Everwoodgirl06]

Originally Posted by Chloe

No, you're totally ok posting here
I'm pretty sure if you just put your country in, like US, Ireland, Scotland, whatever, it'll give you the flag for that country. I think it's just getting confused with states the stuff people put there.

Thanks so much for your help!

Originally Posted by cmccosker

Umm... there's like a drop down list in your profile... That's how I changed it.

I tried that and it said something like "you entered an invalid birrthday" and that birthday option was under the "optional" settings...hmmm

[Alexa]

Hey Chloe, just a question, if we lost a club after the hacking do we tell someone about it to get it back or would we have to rejoin the club? Sorry if this is already answered somewhere

[Chloe]

You have to reapply, just say so in your application

[Alexa]

alright, thanks Chloe

[Everwoodgirl06]

Chloe: Could I take over the Actress Keeper List and the Musical Keeper List, since no one has been to either of those threads for a long time now? If you could please get back to me ASAP that would be great!

Thanks!

[Heather]

Chloe has been away, Angela. Im sure she will let you know as soon as she can.

[Everwoodgirl06]

Originally Posted by Heather

Chloe has been away, Angela. I'm sure she will let you know as soon as she can.

Ok, thanks for letting me know Heather

[Chloe]

Hey Angela
If they're not being watched, go ahead and start new threads for them, and just let me know, I'll come and give my stamp of approval and close the old ones. Just move the original list to the new thread
Thanks for asking!

[Everwoodgirl06]

Originally Posted by Chloe

Hey Angela
If they're not being watched, go ahead and start new threads for them, and just let me know, I'll come and give my stamp of approval and close the old ones. Just move the original list to the new thread
Thanks for asking!

Thanks SO much Chloe! I really appreciate it!

[Rae-Baby*]

I'm new to this site. How do you get those pics on your posts?

[MidnightShadows]

Originally Posted by Rae-Baby*

I'm new to this site. How do you get those pics on your posts?

Originally Posted by Chloe

To get a picture in your signature, go to your User CP, click on Edit Signature on the left, add the image's URL (http://) in there, inbetween [IMG] and [/IMG], and you should be all set to go!
If you need anymore help, just post, or feel free to PM me or any of the other lovely girls in here

I'm one of the other lovely girls. Feel free to PM me

[Rjm7272]

I'm just curious here, but is/when is the shoutbox ever coming back??