Ask the Navy III [Archive] - MuggleNet FanFiction Beta Boards

NikkiSue

10-06-2008, 23:12

Do you have a question that wasn't covered in the guide? Is your question about the forums that other members might know the answer to? This is the place to ask. In this thread, only Navy members may answer questions.

Like the Ask a Moderator threads, spam in this thread will be deleted. This includes questions that have already been asked and answered, and off-topic comments and/or conversation.

Do not complain that you can't read through every page. There's a handy-dandy feauture right at the top of the thread that says Search this Thread. Put it to good use.

*side note*

This is the third thread of this kind. It would do you well to read through the others or at least search the others before posting here.

Thanks.

Mudblood_and_Proud_of_it

10-08-2008, 19:25

Hello! I've got a stupid question!
I want to put my banners into my author page on MNFF, and I went to the "Manage Images" thing and uploaded my images successfully. But then when I go back to "Manage Images" it tells me there are no results found. Any help?
Thanks!
Mapoi

EDIT: Okay, thanks! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me and that I wasn't doing something wrong! I'm glad my question wasn't stupid :).

Azhure

10-08-2008, 23:42

Mapoi - The Manage Images option still isn't completely flawless. The Mods are still working on it. I recommend that you just sit tight and wait while the lovely Mods iron out all of the problems. :) It shouldn't be too far away. And your question wasn't stupid!

~~Azhure~~

Hermoine Jean Granger

10-17-2008, 03:28

Hello!

Could someone tell me how to link single post into another post? I can link threads, but I can never manage single posts!

Any help at all would be really useful.

Azhure

10-19-2008, 01:23

HJ- You see that number right at the top of your post, in the right hand corner? It's in that horizontal bar where the date the post was made is stated. In this thread it's #4 for you post, #5 for my post. Just click on that. The individual post will then be displayed in another window, and you can copy and paste the URL.

I hope that makes sense. I'm not sure if it does.:rolleyes:

EDIT: Well, it seems that you've already got your answer, but I'll leave this post for future reference. :p

~~Azhure~~

NikkiSue

10-19-2008, 10:42

That was my fault, entirely... sorry.

The Check-In Desk was so overrun with the porn problem (which come up as moderated posts which have to be manually approved like these ones) that I missed this one.

Forgive me? :o

~Nicole

Nundu

10-30-2008, 08:59

When I look at the forum directory there are symbols beside each forum showing a quill in an ink bottle. According to the guide at the bottom of the directory the ones with a lightning bolt through are closed to posting, yet people seem to be posting in them. Is it only closed to posting if you are not yet sorted? If so, might that not be mentioned in the guide?

*anxiously awaiting admittance by HoH so I can figure out what most of these threads are talking about*

NikkiSue

10-31-2008, 23:08

Nundu: More likely than not, it's because you have not been sorted yet. If you're still seeing it once you are placed in a House, let a mod know.

~Nicole

Azhure

11-01-2008, 01:09

Nundu: It could also be because you aren't in some of the usergroups, such as SPEW and Susan Bones' Book Club. Once you're sorted, you can join them if you like, but remember to read the guidlines in each individual forum first. :)

They're just extra things you can do in these forums. Although, I'm not a member of SPEW or SBBC...

~~Azhure~~

Nundu

11-01-2008, 17:04

Nundu: More likely than not, it's because you have not been sorted yet. If you're still seeing it once you are placed in a House, let a mod know.I thought that too, but one of the catagories is 'Questions', in which I have posted!

HermionesTwin_FromOz

11-02-2008, 02:47

Nundu: I think what it is is that it shows you can't post because you aren't sorted -- BUT -- I think it might show this because when you post in a forum like 'Questions', your post has to be moderated; you can post, it just won't show up immediately.

The other forums I can see that are closed for posting are, like Azhure said, usergroups I don't belong to and also foums which I believe can only be posted in by mods (i.e. 'Announcements' and 'House Points').

I hope that cleasr everything up. :)

~Caitlin~

wilfen07

01-06-2009, 09:44

Can anyone tell me what the words below our names mean. Mine says "Beset by Owls"

Love
Wilfen

NikkiSue

01-07-2009, 23:16

Can anyone tell me what the words below our names mean. Mine says "Beset by Owls"

Love
Wilfen

The sayings below your name changes as the post counts rise. There isn't a way to alter them except for posting where it counts so the phrase changes. I heard they had something to do with chapter titles but it wouldn't explain other odd ones I have seen.

~Nicole

wilfen07

01-08-2009, 07:40

coolh5000

01-08-2009, 12:29

Thank you so much NikkiSue.

Ok! I have another one for you & for whoever knows the answer as well.

How do you display the banners with your signature, like the one you have done now? I am waiting for my fic to be validated & then I'll have to advertise it with my banner but I don't know how to do it. Please advice.:confused:

First save the banner on to your PC (right click on it from the bannermakers thread and click save as) then go to an image hosting site such as photobucket.com or imageshack.us and then upload the file from your PC. Once it's finished uploading it will give you various links to get to the image. Copy the one which has [img] tags around it, then log on to MNFF beta boards, go to edit signature (it's under quick links at the top of the screen). Then copy the link in to the box that appears and click save.

Hope that all makes sense - feel free to PM/repost if you need any more help

VividViolet

01-17-2009, 13:18

NikkiSue

01-17-2009, 23:56

Hello!
I'm a new member here and I have a question.
There is no "edit signature" button under my user settings. I have a friend on here and she said that there was always one under hers. Is there something I can do to fix this?
Thanks
~Vi

The option to edit signatures is only available for those who have been sorted into their house. We had to change it because of a terrible spam issue we had been dealing with here on the Navy forums for quite some time.

If you have not filled out a sorting quiz, feel free to request one from SortingHat. If you are waiting for the results, please be patient. We've had a bit of a shuffle as fas as modly jobs and so schedules may be a bit off. :-)

~Nicole/NikkiSue
Slytherin Head of House

wilfen07

01-20-2009, 23:29

NikkiSue

01-21-2009, 00:03

Can someone please tell me if I can post my drabbles in my author page in the archives.

I'm still waiting for my fic to be checked by my Beta but can I post my drabble in the author page?

Love
Wilfen

A drabble can be submitted to the archive site if it is over 800 words. Simply follow the submission guidelines and you shouldn't have a problem.

Please, though . . . Click "Preview" before you click "Submit." Otherwise half the time your spacing get s all screwed up!

Good luck!

~Nicole

(you can't just paste it on your author's page, though. Sorry.)

grimlysirius

01-25-2009, 03:33

Hi,
I want to post myself as an available beta, but the forum says I don't have the priviledge. Is this because I haven't been sorted?

Thanks
--Lauren

mudbloodproud

01-25-2009, 07:32

Lauren,
Yes, you need to be sorted before you can post a beta thread. Please PM SortingHat for the sorting quiz.

Please also make sure you follow the guidelines for posting a thread in the beta forum.

Welcome to Mugglenet FanFiction Beta Boards.

laura_maceac

02-09-2009, 18:46

About the new Audiofictions... Every time that I try to go to the black lake it prompts me for a password. Is there some sort of problem with my account, or is that thread just not up and running yet?
Thanks!

coolh5000

02-10-2009, 01:45

Hates to correct her HoH but...

The Black Lake forum is still password protected from the riddle that was used to gain entry when it first opened. I believe it's OK to give you the password now, which is MerMuggle. If you enter that when prompted you will be able to see audiofiction updates and recommend stories to be read by the MerMuggles.

(the MerMuggles themselves do have their own subforum which is not visible)

HowlinWolf

02-11-2009, 19:48

I am completely clueless about how I get sorted. I really want to be in Ravenclaw or Gryffindor, but I don't have any idea of how to get sorted. Help?!

babekitty_92

02-12-2009, 01:03

HowlinWolf, you need to send a PM to SortingHat and you will be sent the quiz shortly.

Once you've been sorted you cannot be changed unless you can convince the Head of your House to do so (and in my history of being here it hasn't been done).

Also, being in a house such as Slytherin or Hufflepuff isn't a bad thing. I was horrified when I was sorted into Slytherin but it honestly is great - they're a great bunch and the Puffs? Well, they're all just puffs of sunshine. :p

*giggles at own joke*

Abbi :)

deadly_muggle

03-15-2009, 06:01

Hey, um I'm not sure this is the right place for this.

I joined about a year ago, but I haven't been that active. Whe is this term going to be ending and the next one starting?

Thanks for your help

Kiwi

NikkiSue

03-15-2009, 14:22

Kiwi: Hi! The current term will be ending in the beginning of April. Once the term is finished, they will tally the points, find a cup winner and celebrate for a bit. Once we have sufficiently partied, it's a HUGE do-over. New classes, new challenges and locked/graved threads of old.

(and hopefully newly hired Navy members.)

I hope that answers any questions you had.

~Nicole

CoolaDoola

03-27-2009, 19:11

Hello!
I'm new to the forums and was just wondering what the "It's coming..." line was for under everyone's name is. Can anybody help me?
Thanks
Coola

Sainyn Swiftfoot

03-29-2009, 02:53

Coola- All our names have got that, and all the moderators have put that in their signatures too, but are obstinately not telling us what it's about. :) The mods here like to have a lot of suspense build up before somethign happens. :P

Salmantino7

04-01-2009, 21:35

I'm looking for a place to ask questions about mecahnics of writing fanfiction. For example, where could I ask about proper nouns of the wizarding world? I know one of these nouns is Muggle, but I need to find out more. Where could i find that out?:confused:

Sorry if that's a very convoluted question! Thanks.

Phia Phoenix

04-02-2009, 07:50

Hi Salmantino! No, that's a perfectly fine question; there's no specific place for what you're asking for but I'd suggest heading over to the Gryffindor Tower (right here in the Great Hall (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=27)) and asking any questions you may have in the thread that is reserved for asking questions. ;) (I'm just assuming there's one such thread in the Gryff Tower - I'm not a Gryffindor, so I can't check. If there isn't one, feel free to PM members of the Navy to ask us any questions like that - we're always happy to help!)

As to that particular question - basically, any term invented by J.K Rowling has to have a capital letter. Yes, this includes Muggles, but also Squibs, Chasers, Nifflers, Dementors, Snitches... you get the point. Words like "ghosts", however, do not get capital letters, because Rowling didn't make them up. Make sense? :)

Good luck!
~Phia

Sainyn Swiftfoot

04-02-2009, 08:38

Salmantino, A place where you can ask questions pertaining to the books and canon is the Reference Desk. (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=15) You can go and make a new thread there, asking your question. :)

Lollirot

04-12-2009, 19:14

So I'm a bit confused... well I guess that is obvious as I am new and posting in this thread.
Anyhow, so I read that for the Sorting Quiz I have to PM SortingHat. Then, I saw somewhere else (I am blanking on the location) that I should PM Harry Potter.
Theeeennn, I read that I should PM songbook99. That was in either the first or second "Ask The Navy" thread.
I PM'd SortingHat yesterday, since I didn't get a response I figured maybe I would give songbook99 a shot.
I just did.
I just want to make sure I am going about this write. I have a feeling I am making it more complicated than it is. I have a tendency to do that.
And how long does it typically take for the SortingHat to get the quiz back to you?
I don't mean to be impatient, I just am super eager to get started in the forums.

NikkiSue

04-12-2009, 23:05

Sorry guys for answering this in your forum but I have a reason, hehe . . . :o

Lillirot:

I sent the sorting quiz to you (maybe) ten minutes ago. You will probably read (and reply) before you see the update for this forum.

Just to be clear, the correct place to send a quiz request is the Sorting Hat account. It is an account run by the mods as a collective whole so it is constantly being supervised.

songbook_99 is no longer a mod and the other one is not an option either.

Sorry for the confusion!

~Nicole

ginnygirl16

05-18-2009, 10:50

Hey guys! I just posted here, but something must have happened. Anyways, I feel clueless asking you this because I have been trying to figure it out for months. I guess I'm just too stubborn to ask for help:D

I beta and I also write, and I want to know how you guys make your links look so cool.

like iBETA iWRITE.

I can make a link, but I'm always seeing them with "Clicky" or "Such and Such Chapter" has been validated. And these are links, but I don't know how to make mine so neat like that.

Can you help me?

Thanks,

--ginnygirl16

mudbloodproud

05-18-2009, 17:36

Originally posted by ginnygirl16:
I beta and I also write, and I want to know how you guys make your links look so cool.

It is easy. FAQ coding (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/misc.php?do=bbcode). Just click on that link. About half way down the page is the instructions. There is also instructions there to place a link within a banner.

You can access information such as this by click on the FAQ link next to the user cp link.

If you are still having a problem. Feel free to PM me.

Racing Co

05-20-2009, 16:12

I had a quick question about submitting stories into their respective categories....

I already have a chapter of my historical fic in the queue. I'm nearly finished with something that probably belongs in the "general" category. Now, this is where stuff gets confusing. Since historical is technically a sub-category of general (and I know you can't have two stories from the same category in the queue at once), do I need to wait until my historical chapter is posted or can both stories be in the queue at the same time?

I hope that makes sense to someone!

inspirations

05-21-2009, 10:15

Hi, Racing Co. In 'Ask a Moderator Number 17' here is a similar q/a:

I have seen in a previous "Ask the Mods" thread that it is permissible to have two stories in the queue at once that are in different subcategories of the same category. Does this also apply to having one story in the main category, and another in a subcategory? (E.g., is it permissible to submit a story in "General" and another one in "Historical"?)

Inverarity - Yes, it is fine to submit two different stories to different subcategories at the same time.

I hope that answers your question. xx

TJ Neill

05-22-2009, 12:30

I know this is a silly question, but how do I get into a house? is there a way I can choose, or do I get sorted by someone else? And where and when does it happen?

Sainyn Swiftfoot

05-25-2009, 01:45

TJ Neill, you should send a PM (private message) to the user called SortingHat. (http://www.fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/member.php?u=37597) You will get a reply with a few questions. Once you answer the questions and reply, based on the answers, you'll be sorted into one of the houses.

:D

BB

NikkiSue

05-25-2009, 11:04

TJ Neill -

I've taken care of all those who needed to be sorted. Now you'll just have to wait to hear from your Head of House.

Be patient!

~Nicole/NikkiSue

Harry_Potter4life

06-17-2009, 14:55

How do you put a signature at the end of your messages.

inspirations

06-18-2009, 12:47

Harry_Potter4life: To get a signature, go into user cp >> look for settings & options in the sidebar >> edit signature. From there, you can use the tools to type some text, or whatever. I've got a feeling only sorted members can have signatures, though? I think I heard that somewhere... contradict me if I'm wrong. Lol. xx

James Jameson

06-18-2009, 21:42

No I'm pretty sure that you can even if you're not sorted. I had one, at least :P

Good luck on the forums, hun! :)

<3 Tine

NikkiSue

06-19-2009, 06:14

No I'm pretty sure that you can even if you're not sorted. I had one, at least :P

Good luck on the forums, hun! :)

<3 Tine

Actually . . .

You (Tine) were sorted before we got hit by all the spambots in various forums. Once *they* arrived, we changed things so you couldn't get a signature until after being sorted because offensive and lewd things were being advertised in signatures. It helped the mods out greatly and kind of sorts the true HP people from the phonies.

~Nicole

Windy Silvermist

06-24-2009, 15:16

How do I close a thread I couldn't find it in FAQ. Help???

Rhi for HP

06-24-2009, 15:27

Hi,

Only a moderator can close a thread, which is why you wouldn't find that info in the FAQs. If you need a thread closed for some reason--one of the only situations I can imagine is if you were a beta and have now decided to stop, and want your thread closed-- you can contact a mod; generally the mod in charge of the section would be the best (you can find their name(s) in the lower right hand corner of each thread section).

Lovemagic

06-29-2009, 13:03

A.H.

06-30-2009, 00:53

Afifa

06-30-2009, 03:25

Hi! I'm new here and I'm really excited! I've wanted to get started on these forums for AGES. I sent a PM requesting a Sorting Quiz to SortingHat, but I never got a reply. Did I send it to the right person? When am I going to get a reply? :confused:

Lovemagic

Welcome to the forums. :)

You did send the PM to the right person, but it takes time for the moderators to PM the quiz to every new member. Please be patient, I'm sure you'll receive the Sorting quiz soon.

:)

- Afifa

Lovemagic

07-05-2009, 13:45

red haired mom

07-06-2009, 08:01

Thanks, Afifa!

I got sorted into Hufflepuff, so I'll be looking forward to meeting everyone! By the way, what's a siggy? I found the term in some other forum the other day...:confused:

Anyway, Thanks everyone!
Hayden:)

Hi Hayden,

A siggy is the signature below the line in a post. It usually contains phrases, links and banners. There is a thread here (http://www.fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6505) that explains how large your signature can be and how to go about putting certain things into it in post #5.

I hoped this helped!

~Wendy

Afifa

07-06-2009, 08:22

Hey Navy folk! I have decided I should really stop terrorizing the Moderators but I'm not sure if this question can be answered here. :confused: I'm having a problem logging onto my account on the archives. I've tried clearing my cookies and opening a new browser, clicking 'remember me' and not clicking it and still find that I cannot log on. Any of yeh know why? :(

A.H.

I don't know why I missed this question before. :confused:

Anyway, I really have no idea why you can't log on the archives [other Navy members?], but the same happened to me once. I couldn't log on the archives or the forums. The reason ended up being that someone had blocked the Mugglenet site in the browser settings on my computer. But you can log on the forum so I doubt that it has been blocked in your computer, but you could still check just in case.

:)

- Afifa

Lovemagic

07-07-2009, 13:26

TCole

07-07-2009, 23:16

Lovemagic,

There isn't usually a time period for when you're placed into the House usergroup, but I believe that a lot of the Mods have been busy because of exams or whatnot recently, so it may be taking a day or two for them to get around to doing so. I would wait a couple days and see if you're placed into the usergroup, if not, you can send them a PM and ask them about it, and I'm sure they'll be glad to help you out.

And welcome to Hufflepuff, by the way. :)

-Tiffany

NikkiSue

07-07-2009, 23:25

Hi, it's me again. I know I got sorted into Hufflepuff but it doesn't say so under my name, and it's been days since I got the PM. So I was just wondering what the normal time period it was for you guys. Help!:(

Love from
Lovemagic;)

As stated in my PM to you, your HoH is busy planning for her vacation. I will see if she is comfortable with others helping her add members to Hufflepuff.

Sorry again for your wait.

~Nicole

iamlordvoldemort

07-08-2009, 21:37

Hello I'm new here and I'm not yet Sorted (awaiting the quiz that I've requested from SortingHat:) ). I was just wondering if having a signature is something reserved only for sorted people, seeing as it's not anywhere on my controls or quick links?
Thank you,
~Anna~

whomovedmyquil

07-08-2009, 22:44

Anna: Yes, you must be sorted to edit your signature. The sorting process takes a little while, so please be patient in the mean-time and get to know the forums :)

Lovemagic

07-12-2009, 15:36

Hola, everyone, it's Hayden!:D

I finally got added into Hufflepuff! Now I want an avatar, but do request one from a bannermaker? All I see are banner requests.

Lovemagic

inspirations

07-13-2009, 10:04

Yes, if you want a specific avatar made, you can submit a request to a bannermaker, and they will most likely do it for you if they're available. :p Have fun! -hugs-

Frankodude806

07-18-2009, 21:58

ok, i have a signature but I dont know where to go to post it so ppl can see it when i post something.

Treacle_Heart

07-22-2009, 06:43

Frankodude806; You can't add your signature until you've been sorted into your house. Once you've been sorted by sending a PM to SortingHat (http://www.fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/member.php?u=37597) for the quiz, go to the User Control Panel, and under Settings & Options, click Edit Signature. :)
--Julia

Frankodude806

07-25-2009, 16:50

Thanks, i get it now. It's taking longer than I expected to be sorted though. I sent the PM and got it the next day, then i sent the answers to the quiz in a PM and it's been like 4 days. But, I'm not really complaining, i understand. I'm just anxious to see what house I'm in now.:D

jadoreluna

07-25-2009, 19:25

:)Hi! I am new to beta forums and all that and I was wondering, what exactly does a beta do?:o Thanks!

LuckyRatTail

07-25-2009, 19:27

Hello,

I deeply apologise if there already exists an answer to this question - I have looked, but I may have missed it. Is there somewhere on here where people can post ideas for possible fics? I.e. ones that they don't have the time or skill to write but would love to read?

Thank you.

Lovemagic

07-25-2009, 20:48

Hi people! I'm baaaaaaaaack!:cool:

I just posted a thread, 'Hepzibah Smith', in the Reference Desk, but someone told me that the thread belongs in the Character Clinic. I don't want any mods after me, so I need a solution!:D Is there any way to move a thread to a different section on the Boards? Do I have a certain control over any threads that I've started?

Loves to EVERYONE!!!:D
Hayden

inspirations

07-26-2009, 07:03

jadoreluna: A beta looks over author's work, checking for spelling and grammar, plot inconsistencies, etc. They proof read the work before it's submitted to the MNFF archives, to help authors get validated. :)

LuckyRatTail: Yep, sure is! :) The Adoption Center (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=199) seems to be the place you're looking for. It's where authors offer their plot bunnies to other people to write, if they don't have the time, or whatever, to do it themselves. Remember to read the rules (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11088) but they're easy enough to follow. :)

Hayden: I think [correct me if I'm wrong anyone :/] the only way you can get your thread moved/deleted is to contact the forum moderator. Terri/mudbloodproud (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/member.php?u=15892) is the moderator of the Reference Desk, so I suppose you could send her a polite PM asking her if she can sort it out for you. :)

Hope that helps, guys!

the_half_blood_prince

08-07-2009, 15:16

i know this is like out of the thread's stream, but is there a way you can write storie's on this website or do i have to go to another one?
:confused:

NikkiSue

08-08-2009, 22:36

the_half_blood_prince - You are able to write smaller stories on this part of the Mugglenet website. Those are called drabbles. Some challenges even ask for a chapter but for the most part, anything larger requires a submission to the archive site. The address for that one is http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com .

The beta forum is the place for writers to cohabitate, collaborate, improve their skills and participate in writing challenges as well. (not to mention we are a fabulous bunch of people to know . . .)

I hope that helped.

Hayden - If Terri doesn't reply to your PM regarding your post being in the wrong place, shoot me a message with the specifics and I can take care of it. She's got a lot on her plate right now.

~Nicole

mudbloodproud

08-10-2009, 10:29

Hayden:

Your thread has been moved to Minor Character thread. Sorry I didn't see your post sooner to move it.

wilfen07

08-12-2009, 12:27

Dear Mods,

I've only just updated my signature and I want to link it to my story on the archives. So can someone tell me how to do that. I mean that when someone clicks on my siggie, he/she would be directed to my story.

~ Wilfen

th_poet14

08-12-2009, 22:32

This isn't the place to ask mods questions, but i can answer yours.

To make a link from your signature banner, go into edit signature. Highlight the image code, and then press the button that looks like an earth. Then put the link to your story in the box that appears. Save your signature.

Let me know if you have any more questions!

Kate

Padfoot Patronus

08-25-2009, 12:32

I'd like to know how I can paragraph my response to a review. I knew how to do this one, but it hasn't been a long time doing it, and I forgot. Thanks.

-Akay

Afifa

08-26-2009, 01:13

I'd like to know how I can paragraph my response to a review. I knew how to do this one, but it hasn't been a long time doing it, and I forgot. Thanks.

Padfoot Patronus

Beginning of the paragraph tag: <br> End of the paragraph tag: </br>

Basically: <br> review... </br>

And you're welcome. :)

- Afifa

Sapphire at Dawn

08-27-2009, 02:44

Hey there,

I was wondering how long it usually takes for the SortingHat to reply with the quizz, I PM'ed three days ago and havent recieved a reply yet, is this normal?

Thanks

padfoot_returns

08-27-2009, 12:53

Sapphire at Dawn: Yes, that is normal. Please be patient. It usually takes time because the Mods are extremely busy people. But don't worry. You will get sorted. :D

xxRiham

hestiajones

09-03-2009, 06:31

I posted on the Badgers Set, but it has not appeared there. I got the "Thank you for posting..." message though.:confused:

Terri edit: Post approved. If you run into that problem again with a post not showing, let me know by PM. And I'll see if I can track down the reason.

jecleaver2

09-03-2009, 16:21

hestiajones: It always does that when you aren't a member of a certain part of the forum. Just give it a day or two and it will most likely be there.

annaqtjoey

09-06-2009, 10:09

It's been years since I visited mugglenet so I was thrilled when I saw the new beta boards.:)
I was also thrilled when I saw that people can adopt or put up a story for adoption but I can't find that section anywhere. And here I am trying to sort out these story ideas that's been living inside my head for months! I desperately want them to see in writing and since I have this quirk of losing my patience, cool and interest for a novela story, I want others to write it for me. It's all so cool too... my readers and whoever I told to says so.

Also, how can I get sorted? Is the sorting in this site or in any sub-mugglenet site?

Thanks!

`joanne

NikkiSue

09-06-2009, 11:52

Joanne - To get sorted, PM the Sorting Hat.

The adoption forum . . . I will edit back with the answer. I saw it recently, I just have to fiddle around til it appears again. :-)

~Nicole

Edit: Hannah (coolh5000) saved me and gave the link for the Adoption Center . . .

HERE (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=199)

AccioDiadem

10-15-2009, 21:43

I have a question, and I'm thinking and hoping that this is the place to ask. I PM'd the SortingHat and filled out the quiz. I did recieve an answer that I was sorted into Ravenclaw, this was about a week ago. So, although the SortingHat told me I was sorted, I haven't been able to access the Common Room or anything like that. Is there something I was supposed to do, or is the Head of House just overrun with new 'Claws? Either is fine, I just wanted to explore the new forums that come with being Sorted.

Thanks.

lilbells

10-16-2009, 06:20

:confused: So im nearly finished writing my first fan fic. And I was wondering what to do when i'm finished with it...

Do I post it on mugglenet?
Why do people keep talking about a waiting list?
And if your on the waiting list do you post your whole story or just your first chapter?
:confused: lilbells

Mod Edit: Moved this post to here, as think the Navy are better suited to answering it

jecleaver2

10-16-2009, 09:58

AccioDiadem: You have to wait for the HoH to accept you as a 'Claw, but our HoH is really busy she's been on hiatus fir awhile now. I talk to the Prefect all the time so I can see what she can do. But when you encounter problems like this you just PM the HoH or the Prefect. You did the right thing though you should wait a week.

lilbells: You post it at http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com in your profile on there.

The waiting list (or more commonly known as the Queue) is where you wait for the mods to accept or deny your story. They will only deny if there are a lot of errors, but it's better to be safe than sorry, and you talk to anyone on here about this subject and they will all suggest you find a beta for your story.

Everyone is on the waiting list when you submit a story, but if you want your stories to be in chapters you put it in one whole story in diffrent chapters. I personally only have a one-shot so I don't know how that works.

I hope that helped and if I missed anything other members of the Navy will come in behind me.

~James

TCole

10-16-2009, 12:02

lilbells, James is right, but I just wanted to add in that after you first finish your story, you should send it off to a beta to have them look it over. By using a beta, you're minimizing your chances of your story being rejected for too many errors, grammatical problems, briticisms, and things like that.

You can find information about what a beta is and how to post in that forum here (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/announcement.php?f=10), and you can request a beta here (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10). Or, if you prefer, you can request a PI Accredited Beta here (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11).

-Tiffany

mudbloodproud

10-16-2009, 22:25

Originally posted by lilbells
And if your on the waiting list do you post your whole story or just your first chapter?

I would like to add, from a mod standpoint, please closely read the submission guidelines. You may only submit one chapter at a time to the queue.

The wait time on having a chapter validated depends on the category, {some categories are more popular than others} and the mod who handles that category schedule.

Contacting a beta on these forums is always a good idea. An extra set of eyes is always a plus.

If your story is in the queue for more than 10 days, feel free to visit the staff page on the archives and find the mod for the category you submitted your chapter into. You can email them and ask them about your chapter.

One other thing, please make sure you only submit your chapter into one category. Also note, Romance is not a submittable category. You will need to choose a subcategory under Romance in which to submit a romance story.

If you have any questions that are not answered by the submission guidelines, feel free to PM me directly.

ron lover

11-07-2009, 18:58

In a story if someone calls someone a Mudblood should we put a mild language warning on the story? I know someone who got offended when someone said Mudblood (really, it did happen) so I'm not sure.

I'm sorry if I should have put this in the ask a mod thread.

whomovedmyquil

11-08-2009, 10:19

ron lover: A mild language isn't necessary for the word 'Mudblood.' While it may have offended the individual you encountered, I think its safe to say that the average person would not find the term offensive.

FoxPoint327

11-21-2009, 16:19

Hi,
I'm a new member; I registered a little over 24 hours ago. I'm a bit confused as to how to maneuver the boards. Whenever I go to post a new thread, or comment/reply on other threads, I always get this pop-up message, telling me that I am not allowed. Sometimes it says that my account hasn't been fully activated yet. What does this mean, and what should I do about it? Also, where do I go to log in to the site? Does each part of Mugglenet have their own membership registration?

inspirations

11-22-2009, 02:40

I'm a new member; I registered a little over 24 hours ago. I'm a bit confused as to how to maneuver the boards. Whenever I go to post a new thread, or comment/reply on other threads, I always get this pop-up message, telling me that I am not allowed. Sometimes it says that my account hasn't been fully activated yet. What does this mean, and what should I do about it? Also, where do I go to log in to the site? Does each part of Mugglenet have their own membership registration?

Hi, FoxPoint327! Welcome to the boards!

Since registering to the boards have you logged in to your email and clicked the link in the MuggleNet message you will have received? If not, do that now and follow the instructions to activate your account. When that is done you will be able to post, although as you are not sorted your messages may take a while to show up. To be sorted, send a PM to SortingHat.

Before you're sorted, you can't get to all the parts of the site. Once you're sorted though, you can look at all the forums, and post in all the public ones. Some forums require you to be part of a usergroup to post, though. E.g. SPEW.

I hope that helps! :)

FoxPoint327

12-04-2009, 11:07

Hi, FoxPoint327! Welcome to the boards!

Since registering to the boards have you logged in to your email and clicked the link in the MuggleNet message you will have received? If not, do that now and follow the instructions to activate your account. When that is done you will be able to post, although as you are not sorted your messages may take a while to show up. To be sorted, send a PM to SortingHat.

Before you're sorted, you can't get to all the parts of the site. Once you're sorted though, you can look at all the forums, and post in all the public ones. Some forums require you to be part of a usergroup to post, though. E.g. SPEW.

I hope that helps! :)
************************************************** ***************
Yes, it did! thank you very much. However, I've checked my email inbox, and I could not find any such letter asking me to confirm my account. How would I go about requesting an email confirmation thing-a-majig? Is there a way you can do that? Do you know?

mudbloodproud

12-04-2009, 19:22

FoxPoint327
I checked your profile in the admin area, you are not showing as awaiting email confirmation. You need to PM the SortingHat and be sorted. Once placed in a house, your posts will show without having to be manually approved by a mod.

Juliet360

12-08-2009, 19:41

One of my fellow Ravenclaws made me a banner for my signature, and I followed the directions to put it there. When you look at my profile, you can see it and I can see it at the bottom of my posts, but another fellow Ravenclaw said that no one else can. I logged out and looked at one of my posts and it wasn't there. Is there some setting I need to change or something? Thanks in advance!

-Jules

padfoot_returns

12-08-2009, 20:39

Juliet360: If you're talking about the "Proud owner of Arthur Weasley" banner, then I can see it just fine. I even asked a friend of mine if she can see it too and she could. I can see it under your posts and I can see it in your profile as well. Perhaps your friend who couldn't see it had a glitch in his/her computer.

xxRiham

PhoenixAscendant

12-15-2009, 23:52

Hi! I was browsing the forum and noticed that I couldn't post in any of the Filing Cabinet threads. Why is this happening? I can post everywhere else it seems.

mudbloodproud

12-16-2009, 06:45

PhoenixAscendant: Filing Cabinet threads are locked for posting. No one can post in there. These are old discussion threads. All threads that are over two weeks old with no new posts, get moved into the filing cabinet for reference.

You can post in question threads in response to a post there or if you have a question, post a new thread in the main area of the forum.

CoolCatElly

01-08-2010, 13:38

Treacle_Heart

01-08-2010, 14:15

Hi there

I requested to join the PI guild on Monday, with my PI number, but havnt heard anything yet. I've already taken on two stories to beta from users on this site through perfect imagination. How long is the wait usually for group memberships? I really want to join the guild so that I can show people a thread instead of redirecting them to my PI profile.

Thanks a million
CoolCatElly

As you know, our mods can be incredibly busy at times, and they're not always on. Just wait a little bit, and remember to check your profile-- you don't get notified if you've been let in or not.
If you have any other questions, I'll be glad to help you. :)

--Julia

CoolCatElly

01-08-2010, 14:29

As you know, our mods can be incredibly busy at times, and they're not always on. Just wait a little bit, and remember to check your profile-- you don't get notified if you've been let in or not.
If you have any other questions, I'll be glad to help you. :)

--Julia

thanks julia, so I just keep checking my group membership page - I would also know if I'd been rejected, righ? Just for future references... Yea I don't even want to know what sort of chaos the server swritch caused for the poor mods. Haha I'll just be patient :)

NikkiSue

01-10-2010, 12:06

I'd also like to point out that the site has been fickle. The majority of the memberas have been unable to log on in almost a week. So far so good today so the key is patience, hehe.

~Nicole

IckleRonniex

01-24-2010, 07:17

red haired mom

01-24-2010, 09:00

So. Uhm. I've been trying to change my avatar for like, ten minutes but it always says that there's an error or something. Well, it exactly says: "The site cannot be opened." and I was like wth. But I really want to change my avatar and I don't know what to do. I wonder if someone else sees my Sirius avatar, or if it's just me?
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Padfoot Patronus

02-15-2010, 04:45

Hi -

I'm wondering if we have anymore of those threads where we can request about some specific sort of story we'd like to read, and then other members give recommedations based on stories they have read. I can't seem to find anything like that in the Fiction Junction. Can I or can't I make a thread to ask for SSP James/Remus story recommedations?

Thanks,

-Akay-

Edit: Thanks, Spire!

inspirations

02-15-2010, 05:13

Hey, Akay! Yes, the 'What I'd like to see' (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=366) sub-forum in the Fiction Junction is designed for the purpose you're describing I think. :) -squishes- xx

mzap

02-19-2010, 12:23

Treacle_Heart

02-19-2010, 13:30

I might not be the best person to answer this, but I often use avvies from livejournal after asking the maker if it's okay. I s'pose if the bannermaker is okay with you using it somewhere else, it should be all right, myes? (:
Second opinion, modly?

HARRYHARRYHARRYs_twin

02-19-2010, 20:57

I believe Treacle_Heart is correct.

There are no rules against it, but speak to the individual bannermaker. They'll tell you whether or not they are comfortable with you using their work somewhere else, and how they'd like to be credited. I know many of our bannermakers use other sites, some specifically for graphic design, and they may want to be credited with a different username for a completely different website.

--Selina

NikkiSue

02-19-2010, 23:42

I wasn't sure if this was the place to ask this, so please let me know where I should ask this question if this is not the place.

I was wondering: are we are allowed to use our custom banners/avvies (made by the fantastic designers here) on another forum not connected to MNFF/beta boards (with the proper credit, of course)?

Thanks!

- Mercy

Mercy -

You'll need the permission of the bannermaker and you'll need permission from the moderators on that site. MNFF for example does not allow banners for stories on other sites.

~Nicole

PS: Thanks for the quick reply everyone!

mzap

02-20-2010, 00:00

Thanks everyone!

One more question: what if the member is no longer active and I can't get a hold of them?

Thanks in advance. :)

- Mercy

NikkiSue

02-20-2010, 00:05

Thanks everyone!

One more question: what if the member is no longer active and I can't get a hold of them?

Thanks in advance. :)

- Mercy

If it were me, I would refrain from using it at all in this case. Who is to say that the bannermaker wouldn't see it n the other site and object to it being used?

Otherwise, credit them regardless and take care to lock your door at night . . .

~Nicole

crazy_lunalovegood

02-25-2010, 19:18

red haired mom

02-26-2010, 07:32

Hi, some people have told me how to be dorted but I still cnnot figure it out. Can you please tell me what to do to get sorted into a house? Please? HELP! And, thanks, if you can answer the question.

Thanks,
Amanda

Hello Amanda,

What you need to do is:
1. Send a PM to the SortingHat requesting a Sorting Quiz.
2. Then you'll need to answer the questions in the quiz that is PMd back to you.
3. PM your answers back to the SortingHat.
4. Await the reply that tells you what House you've been sorted into.

Did that make more sense?

If you need any more help, please don't hesitate to PM me or post here again with another question.

Good luck on the quiz!
~Wendy

DoxyEggs

02-28-2010, 22:51

red haired mom

03-03-2010, 08:32

So I'm a newbie of the Ravenclaw variety and I've been looking around the boards. However, I can't look at Challenge Prompts, so basically, I can't participate in any type of challenge. All I get is this message:

DoxyEggs, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

I'm not sure who the Ravenclaw HoH is, so I don't know who to contact for help. Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Doxy Eggs

Hi Doxy Eggs!

Our HoH is mugglemathdork.

Sometimes it takes a short time before you are actually added to the House so please don't get impatient. RL has a way of stalling things on occasion.

I'll send her a PM letting her know you are anxious to join the House and get started!

~Wendy

P.S. I sent the PM and was told you haven't been sorted yet. You'll need to send a PM to the SortingHat to get the quiz and then after it's completed and 'graded' you'll be put into whichever House your answers sort you to.