Ask a Moderator -- Part VII [Archive] - MuggleNet FanFiction Beta Boards

Vindictus Viridian

12-06-2006, 10:37

I was sure this was answered around here somewhere, but maybe not.

Usually stories are in the queue for no more than a week. We've had a little trouble with our notice-mailing system, so you can check under "Manage Stories" to see if something has been deleted without the notice coming to you. If it has, find your category mod (That's in the Questions forum here, too) and PM or email her. Otherwise, don't worry unless it's been more than nine or ten days. We try to keep it under seven, but occasionally real life happens.

Using the forums for information and finding a beta-reader or two is a good way to keep that rejection from happening. *gets off handy soapbox, dusts neatly for next person*

Theatregirl

12-06-2006, 15:15

I was just wondering if MNFF needed any additional moderators to help take some of the load off.:)

sirius_rocks

12-07-2006, 00:01

Why do some fics get deleted? One of my favourites In One Breathe is nowhere to be seen and I'm very distraught :P Is it because they aren't updated and thus take up space needed for other fics? (if that's possible...)

babekitty_92

12-07-2006, 06:07

Sorry if it's been asked before, but I just went to edit my signature and it keeps saying that it is over 350 characters. So I checked on Word, and there was 168 characters (including spaces) in it! I refreshed it and all, but it keeps saying the same thing!

Help?

Ahhh, I see, thanks VV!

Vindictus Viridian

12-07-2006, 09:58

Theatregirl, I think we're comfy for the moment -- but thanks! Keep an eye out for announcements; the site does keep growing. Meanwhile, I'm sure you can find lots of ways to stay busy and help out other writers.

sirius_rocks, there was a housecleaning some months ago that removed incomplete fics that had not been updated in a very long time. The authors were forewarned so they could save the fics if they wished. Also, some authors voluntarily remove their own fics from the site, complete or otherwise.

babekitty, I'm getting a much higher count of 293 with spaces, and that's without the HTML tags you're using. If you un-bold, un-underline, and don't format your fonts, that'll cut it back, but you have to count the banner's url and things in your total character count.

Lily_Roxy

12-08-2006, 13:59

Is there some kind of glitch in the system? The first chapter of my fanfic was deleted after 5 days in the queue and I recieved no rejection letter:confused: :confused: :confused: :( . I saved it in a Word document, but I'd like to know if there's anything I can do to make sure it dosen't happen again

Thanks!

Wand_Waver2006

12-08-2006, 19:09

How do you put a link inside a banner? I had it once, but then my sig got deleted for being too tall/too wide. I'd also like clarification on how you measure pixels, if anyone can.

Luvs 'n' hugs,
♪Star♪

Marauder by Midnight

12-08-2006, 19:15

Lily Roxy - If you didn't get a letter, visit this page: http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2367

Wand_Waver2006 - Links are put in like this:

[url = linkto website][ img]link to image[/ img] [/ url]

without the spaces. For most browsers, you can right-click an image, go down to properties, and the dimensions of the image will be revealed. Add dimensions of different pictures appropriately to measure your entire signature.

stanshunpike1212

12-08-2006, 22:30

I do not know if this question has been asked and answered before, but I don't have the time to go through every singal thing. Sorry! Anyways my question was how do you close a topic, so you get no new replies? Because I have a topic on the Beta Wanted! thread, and I have one all ready, so I want to close it. So yeah, could anyone help?

Magical Maeve

12-10-2006, 00:41

Make a post in the thread saying you have a beta and ask the mods to lock the thread and someone will come along and do it for you.

Ryosha24

12-10-2006, 18:47

Hi, I'm a new member here and am having some problems navigating the site, could you please help me? For one, when I first became a member, I signed up as part of a poetry thing, I don't quite remember what it was , but I can't find it again. One of my friends thinks it's under "Room of Requirements," but I can't find that either! I'm kind of at a loss here. Can you help me?
Also, I don't know what to do to get started. My main reason for becoming a member was to be a Beta for people while also getting to read some awesome stories, but I don't know how to go about doing that either. Do I just go to one of the Beta threads and post something saying "I'm available to beta your work?" That kind of thing sounded slightly rude, and my friend told me that this a more polite forum than what I'm normally use to. Can you help me, please. If you can, I thank you a million times over...
-Ryosha24

Phoenix5225

12-11-2006, 07:17

Ryosha24, I believe you are looking for the poetry subforum which is located as part of the Room of Requirement. When you are in that forum, at the top of the page there is a subforum called Poetry Anyone.

Second, if you go to the Beta Services for Sale forum, you can post an ad to beta there. Read the "Rules to Read Before Posting" and that will give you a form to fill out listing your strengths and availability and such. You can then post your thread. Also, if you go to the forum where people are looking for betas, you can respond to those threads and offer to beta for them instead of waiting for someone to respond to your ad.

Good luck!

guiding ray of sunlight

12-11-2006, 15:06

If a charcter refuses treatment for a desease and dies as a result, is it called self-harm? (do I have to put on that warning?)

Thankidy!

~Sunray

EDIT: Never mind, thanks, Beth!

Ryosha24

12-11-2006, 16:43

GinnyPotter

12-11-2006, 17:57

I don't know if this counts as a question, but when does the next Gauntlet start? I really want to join again, but I almost missed the 3rd one, so I want to be prepared. Thanks!

-Gin

Lurid

12-13-2006, 04:46

Hello Modlies! *trills*

*decks the hall with bounds of Molly*

So, i was wondering - does the moving rule extend only to avatars, or to banners and avatars in one's signature?

Ron x Hermione

12-13-2006, 17:13

Hi Moddies!

I was just wondering... you know how the queue closes on December 23rd? Well, do you take a break literally, and not even look at the ones in the queue, or do you look at the ones and you can validate/delete any that made it before that mark?

I guess what i mean to ask is, do you still mod fics that are in the queue over the break? Or do they just sit there until it opens back up again?

Sorry if this is quite a stupid question... i know you all have lives as well as being a Mod here on MNFF!

Te he,
Thanks,
~Lindsey :)

myownmuggle

12-14-2006, 08:29

I’ve combed through previous Ask a Mod threads, and while I’ve seen questions relating to HTML tags for image and HTML tags for creating large spaces between words, I’ve not seen a question regarding formatting tabs or indents with HTML tags.

For example, I have a submission for the December Poetry Challenge and I would like to indent alternating lines:

First line of poem
Indented/Tabbed second line of poem
Third line of poem
Indented/Tabbed fourth line of poem

I did some research and have apparently found that there is no specific HTML tag for inserting a TAB, but is there a way to format the submission so it looks something like the example here?

As always, thanks very much for your help!

Snape's Talon

12-14-2006, 19:37

In light of the review brouhaha and MithrilQuill's advise at the end of the comments, I was wondering whether a Mod could delete a duplicate review on one of my stories. It's on Chasing Fireflies, chapter four. Not a biggie, looks like the reader just hit the shiny button one too many times. :p

Thanks much, you Mods are wonderful!

babekitty_92

12-14-2006, 19:54

Just on a note similar, could I have the extremely long spam review deleted please from chapter seven of "Together at Last" it's kinda making the page go hay-wire and it's oput of shape.

Thanks! Abbi :)

Eponine

12-15-2006, 00:20

GinnyPotter- I'm not quite sure, to be honest. *isn't very involved with challenges* I'd ask Mithril or search through the Gauntlet forum for any information.

Lurid- Yeah, it does. Lots of animations really slow down a page -- especially for those folks with dialup.

Rox x Hermione- Mods still mod when the queue is closed. If your fic is in there before it closes, you probably won't have to wait until it opens again for it to be looked at.

myownmuggle- I'm really not that great with html, so I can't suggest some magic code, but have you tried just using a few spaces? That might work...

Snape's Talon- Took care of it. :)

babekitty_92- Is it the "soooooo good" with a thousand O's? I'll take care of it; sorry I can't just edit the O's out and let you keep the review... the edit option doesn't seem to like me.

Lurid

12-15-2006, 08:27

Just a question - what are Slurp spiders?

When you click on the Quick Links> Who's online, it has these "Slurp Spiders".

...

Any idea what they are? Are they harmful?

Magical Maeve

12-15-2006, 08:41

It's Yahoo's web crawler. They use them to build their database. Most search engines do the same.

Don't worry, the slurp spiders aren't going to eat you.:eek:

Ron x Hermione

12-15-2006, 19:11

Ok, sorry for another question. :rolleyes:

But, I wrote a Christmas fic for one of the prompts in the Christmas Challenges. But I have two stories in the queue, and I put one in on Wednesday, and another yesterday. And I know that you are only allowed to have two stories in, if they are submitted to different categories.

So, I guess my question is: Can we have three stories in the queue, if one of them is a challenge?

Thanks!
~Lindsey :)

Snape's Talon

12-16-2006, 04:48

I've got a bordering-on-spam review on the final chapter of my fic Chasing Fireflies. It's the one regarding "Blood and Chocolate", a published book featuring werewolves that has nothing to do with the Potterverse.

I'm a bit torn as to what I'd like seen done with this review. On one hand, I want to go by the rules set in place. On the other, the review presented the opportunity for me to gently remind readers that the review page is not the area to "chat" with the author about other books.

I'll leave the decision in the Mods hands.

wendelin the wierd

12-16-2006, 08:05

What is the maximum number of fics you can have in the queue at one time? (Providing they are all in different categories of course.)

nikkiolapotter

12-16-2006, 09:01

I was looking at the 'Newest Member' list, and I found a rather innapropriate username. I'm not sure if it's aloud, but it is kind of inappropriate for a family friendly site. Link to Profile (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/member.php?u=2970)

:(

Marauder by Midnight

12-16-2006, 09:35

Ron x Hermione - Could your other story wait for the challenge entry to be rejected/approved first? Usually your non-challenge stories don't have a specific deadline.

Snape's Talon - I've deleted the review.

wendelin the wierd - You can have a maximum of two stories no matter what category your submit to.

nikkiolapotter - Thank you. The member has been deleted.

Lipington

12-16-2006, 12:04

What is the ignore list/buddy list thing all about? What I mean is that when you click on a users name it says "add to ingnore list" and "add to buddy list". Does that really do anything?

crazy_purple_hp_freak

12-16-2006, 15:39

This kind of follows on from wendelin the wierd's question...but when you say two stories in two categories, do you mean cats like "contest" and "dark/angst" say, or do subcategories like Winter Tales and School Assignments count separately?

Also, *hides* I was reviewing, and for some reason I must have messed up the html as now all the reviews below mine are in italics. :( Could some lovely mod make it pretty again please? :o
http://www.fanfiction.mugglenet.com/reviews.php?sid=60619

Thank you!

Lily_Roxy

12-16-2006, 16:40

I'm really sorry if this has been asked before but is there a page/list that says which mods moderate which categories of fics:confused: ? If there is, can you please post a link?

Thx a lot;) !

kumydabookworm

12-16-2006, 17:11

-Lipington just informed me my question was asked by her earlier. My delete button isn't working-

So I guess I should ask a DIFFERENT question! :p

Should notes to moderators be included in summaries of stories or in the text of the story itself? (I put one in the summary, and went back to edit into the text of a story. I'm wondering if I really HAD to do that - editing does push a story back in the queue, after all...)

Thank you!

Kumy

Paisa

12-16-2006, 23:24

Hello,

I'd just like to know, where is the thread where there's a list of other words that we can instead of the usual and always repeated 'said'?

Thanks, and please do ask if you didn't understand what I said.:)

Magical Maeve

12-17-2006, 00:51

This kind of follows on from wendelin the wierd's question...but when you say two stories in two categories, do you mean cats like "contest" and "dark/angst" say, or do subcategories like Winter Tales and School Assignments count separately?

You may have TWO stories submitted at any one time. That's to any category or subcategory. This rule was brought in so that you could have one story in queue and still enter a challenge, but it's been relaxed to include all categories.

I'm really sorry if this has been asked before but is there a page/list that says which mods moderate which categories of fics ? If there is, can you please post a link?

http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=774

Should notes to moderators be included in summaries of stories or in the text of the story itself? (I put one in the summary, and went back to edit into the text of a story. I'm wondering if I really HAD to do that - editing does push a story back in the queue, after all...)

I prefer them in the text of the story, that way there is no chance of them being overlooked.

I'd just like to know, where is the thread where there's a list of other words that we can instead of the usual and always repeated 'said'?

You could try using the search function. I'm fairly sure this list cropped up in General Fanfiction Discussion at one time.

sirius_rocks

12-17-2006, 04:16

I was wondering what are the best email server-thingy's. I was told hotmail wasn't that great with rejection letters, favourite updates and acceptance letter.

GinnyPotter

12-17-2006, 09:05

How long does it take for a story to get valilated? I don't want to be rushy or anything, but I'm just wondering. My fic has been in the queue for almost 1 week and I'm getting really worried that it's going to get rejected.

Thanks!

-Gin

Ron x Hermione

12-18-2006, 17:20

Hi, yet again,

I was just wondering why my threads aren't showing up when I do a new topic in the RoR. I have starteda new thread before, and it came right up, but this time, I have submitted it twice, but to no avail. Have you all just started a new rule to have to have your new topics modded before they show up?

Just curious, and if it's just a glitch, then just tell me! :)

Thanks for your time!
~Lindsey :)

Marauder by Midnight

12-18-2006, 17:48

I was wondering what are the best email server-thingy's. I was told hotmail wasn't that great with rejection letters, favourite updates and acceptance letter.

Not all that sure. I used to use gmail which seemed to deliver my email pretty well as far as I know. Have you tried Yahoo! mail as well?

How long does it take for a story to get valilated? I don't want to be rushy or anything, but I'm just wondering. My fic has been in the queue for almost 1 week and I'm getting really worried that it's going to get rejected.

Give your submission seven days. Sometimes, especially around the holidays, traffic in the queue is pretty ugly so you may have to wait up to eight days.

I was just wondering why my threads aren't showing up when I do a new topic in the RoR. I have starteda new thread before, and it came right up, but this time, I have submitted it twice, but to no avail. Have you all just started a new rule to have to have your new topics modded before they show up?

Threads in almost all the forums are moderated, which means the moderator must manually approve of the thread you've posted before it shows up to you and other forum members. Give it time; if the thread is relevant and up to standards, it'll be approved within a day.

AurorGirl101

12-18-2006, 21:29

I have a question about the Moderator applications. Are there any specific requirements you HAVE to have? Can the average user apply, or do we have to do something special? I am really interested, but i don't want to waste anyone's time if I'm not qualified enough.

Thanks so much in advanced!!

EDIT:: Can we send in our applications, as well as refrences for other people?

BlackClaude

12-19-2006, 13:42

Hi mods! If one's chapter has been validated and one immediately sees a formatting error and edits it, sending said chapter back into the queue, would it be considered helpful or pushy to let the mods know that that's the only change and the chapter doesn't need to be re-read?

Unicorngirl22

12-19-2006, 15:24

Ummm, excuse me if this should be asked somewhere else but my story has been in the queue(sp?) for almost two weeks and I'm getting really worried. It's called A Night of Memories and it's in H/G. Is there a glitch in the system or is there something wrong with my fic?

Phoenix5225

12-19-2006, 16:00

AurorGirl101: There are no minimum qualifications to apply to mod. Obviously some of those things, such as PI accredidation are helpful, but we will not reject your application because you are not. The quality of your writing and your ability to appropriately beta/edit/follow guidelines are the most important. Send your application and references to deaninemnff@gmail.com.

BlackClaude, as far as I am aware, you editing your chapter should not send it back into the queue.

Unicorngirl, your story has been in queue ten days. Yes that is more time than we like to see; however, you can be assured that the mods are indeed working hard to get the monster...erm...queue cleared as soon as possible. In case you haven't noticed, our numbers are a little down and the queue is falling behind. That is why we're looking to hire.

BlackClaude

12-19-2006, 16:20

I didn't think it would either, but I just added italics to my author's note and an extra paragraph tag, and it's gone back to the unvalidated message. :(

Magical Maeve

12-19-2006, 16:32

BC, that chapter hasn't been validated yet at all. I'm not sure what the message you are getting is, but it's not an issue with editing a validated chapter. Not that I'm not keeping an eye on that chapter in queue or anything. ;-)

Winged Artemis

12-19-2006, 16:53

About the Moderator thing - when will the new mods be notified if they have been chosen?

Ron x Hermione

12-19-2006, 19:05

Hi, :p

I was also wondering why I can't post in some places. Like, I can't post in the BA. I can post in the Banner Display, for members that aren't of the BA, but i really want to get a banner made, and it won't let me post! It says that I'm not allowed to access the page.

I was just curious. I'm not subscribed to it, because I don't make banners. I am sorted, and can post basically everywhere but there. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks,
~Lindsey :)

BlackClaude

12-19-2006, 22:05

Ok, thanks Maeve! When I looked on the site the first time, it looked like it'd been validated, but I must have misread it. I shall continue to wait patiently then. :)

wendelin the wierd

12-20-2006, 08:50

Is poetry ever featured? I don't think I have seen any featured poem.

fiestazvezda

12-20-2006, 09:38

Just like Ron x Hermione, I can't post on a lot of topics. How do I get access. I tried posting on "Lost & found II", but my post didn't appear. I also try hard to find some info on getting sorted, but nothing so far. How can I receive a Quiz?
How can I start winning points in challenges? What exactly are those classes? I expected some info on the FAQ and now I'm a bit confused. :o

Marauder by Midnight

12-20-2006, 11:01

Winged Artemis - Not sure yet. As soon as we come to an agreement about who we'll pick.

Ron x Hermione - You're not a member of BA. Therefore you can't post in the BA area. However, you can post and request in Banner Request.

Wendelin the Wierd - Poetry should be featured. And A Ghost Story (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=41832) is a poem that has been featured.

fiestazvezda - Your post didn't appear because you are not Sorted and therefore your posts must be manually approved by me or another moderator. Sorting questions are in fact answered in the F.A.Q.

What is sorting and how do I get sorted?

Currently the automated sorting test is unavailable. It is being coded to interface with our new forum software. We do not have an estimate for when it will be up and running. Whining/nagging/asking when it will be ready is not helpful and will not increase the speed of the coders who are volunteering their time.

If you were sorted on the boards before May 2006 and would like to return to your former house, please send a PM to your Head of House.

Gryffindor: Marauder by Midnight, HOH; Mrsgeorgeweasley, Prefect
Slytherin: GringottsVault711 HOH; MithrilQuill, Prefect
Ravenclaw: Magical Maeve HOH; deanine, Prefect
Hufflepuff: PhysicalGraffiti HOH; Potterphile12, Prefect

If you have not yet been sorted and would like to be, you may send a PM to songbook99 requesting a manual sorting test.

Classes questions are answered here: http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3797

Please read the F.A.Q.s thoroughly before asking questions here.

MizzRonWeasley

12-20-2006, 12:35

Hi i actually posted this a while ago but didnt get answered frown and im so sorry if its in the wrong place or has wasted your time but my penname on MNFF is MizzWeasley and i've tried submitting my first fanfic twice now both times a BETA going over it and changing it the first time and not finding anything wrong with it the second. again i didnt recieve an email of validation or rejection and i'm thoroughly confuzed! please help!

Thankyou

Oppungo

12-20-2006, 13:27

Recently I haven't been getting all of my new PM emails. Is this because I use a hotmail account? I switched to Yahoo! for the main site as I knew there were problems with hotmail, but it always worked fine for the forums - has that changed? The funny thing is, I get emails when I have new PMs from some users, but not others! I'm more than happy to change to Yahoo! for the forums as well, but I just thought I'd ask/alert you guys about what's going on :)

SnowyHedwig112

12-20-2006, 19:39

My question: What do the green, yellow, and red dots (that look like traffic signals) next to usernames do? Or what are they there for?

Lipington

12-20-2006, 19:50

How exactly are the moderator applications judged, and after reading them all do you have it narrowed down for who you want?

chislarina

12-20-2006, 23:44

I'm now a mod for the Turnip Tree, in the Ravenclaw part. I'm pleased, but how did that happen? Thanks in advance.
Chislarina

EDIT: Sorry, I found out!

Gin_Drinka

12-21-2006, 06:30

Hi!
Okay, I have a big problem. I can't acess my author's page. My little sister accidentally clicked the lost password button and it said I would be sent a new password at my e-mail, but no. I didn't get anything. I've tried contacting all the head mods, but nothing. What do I do? Can someone help me?

Onbegrepen

12-21-2006, 06:39

Why is it that only mods can have moving avatars? :confused:

Snape's Talon

12-21-2006, 06:41

songbook99

12-22-2006, 00:42

MizzRonWeasley, if you are not receiving rejection emails, you need to post in the 'I didn't get a Rejection letter' Thread with the story information so that the mod who modded your story might recognize it and contact you with the reasons for rejection.

Oppungo, that's the first I've heard of the problem with not receiving emails about new PMs. You may want to consider changing the email to the Yahoo! account, just to be safe.

SnowyHedwig112, the dots that look like traffic signals next to usernames signal the users online status. The green dot is for users who are logged in and active on the boards. The yellow dot is for users who are logged in but are not currently active. The red dot is for users who are not logged in.

Lipington, the current moderators will evaluate the moderator applications. The applicants will be notified of our decisions once they have been made.

Gin_Drinka, if the head moderators have not gotten back to you, it's probably because they are busy at the moment. I'm sure they will look into your problem and let you know once they've managed to figure out how to help you.

Unregistered

12-22-2006, 05:54

MrsRuebeusHagridDursley

12-22-2006, 19:37

This is the 3rd time I've tried posting my question. Does anyone know hat's going on?

My question: Where is the Great Hall? I can't find it and I want to enter the FanFic contests.

MissBean

12-22-2006, 23:44

So I'm new here - and relatively new to fanfiction. I need some advice about a story I'm writing... I have the first chapter written; it takes place at Hogwarts and has all of the teachers and such but I have my own characters (that is allowed, right?). I needed advice about when to post my story. I have the plot all written up and, like I said, the first chapter finished. But I don't know if I want to put the first chap up yet... I'm afraid I might want to change something or I won't write for a while. I do want to get reviews and such. Should I put it up now?

((this isn't a technical issue or whatever, sorry, I just wanted somebody's advice))

Vindictus Viridian

12-23-2006, 10:59

Once a chapter or story has been validated, if an author goes back and edits it (whether for corrections or additions), are the Mods notified? If not, and the correction/addition is substantial, should the author notified the Mods first?

Just curious ...

No to the first question -- but radical changes should be re-validated, especially if it's a sensitive subject or if the writer had trouble getting the chapter validated the first time due to mechanics issues. After all, this is about keeping the site tidy and so on. I know you didn't have that second problem ;) , but this is a post for all and sundry. Thanks for the prompt about the username.

Paisa, I'm going to hope someone reading this thread knows computers better than I do, as I have no idea what's wrong with that.

MsRHD: the Great Hall is not visible until you're Sorted, and you need to be Sorted to enter the Challenges anyway, for all practical purposes. Likewise, that's why your posts weren't showing -- until you are Sorted, your posts have to be hand-validated by a mod and your triple-posts have to be hand-deleted by a mod. That's why our drug-ad 'users' can't leave their spam all over the place in plain viewable sight.

MissBean, this would be a better question for General Fanfiction Discussion. However, my advice would be to work on chapter two while a site-experienced beta-reader works on chapter one, as it will save you stress and time in the queue, and is a good pattern for making sure your readers will always have another chapter coming eventually.

MissBean

12-23-2006, 16:30

Another question... why am I not able to create a new thread?

I write it all up and click "create new thread" and it brings me to a page telling me:

"Thank you for posting! You will now be taken to your post. If the administrator has selected to moderate all posts in this forum, you will be taken back to the forum and your post will be displayed presently. If you opted to post a poll, you will now be allowed to do so."

...but it never shows up.

songbook99

12-23-2006, 20:55

MissBean, all posts in the General Fanfic Discussion forum made by non-Sorted members, such as yourself, must be moderated. Therefore, your posts will not be visible until a moderator has gone through and approved the post. Once you get Sorted, your posts will be visible automatically. Until then, please refrain from posting multiple times just because you don't see your post as this then causes the moderator to delete your multiple posts.

lain

12-23-2006, 22:20

I'm having problems logging-in, I can't be logged in even though I have the right password and all, and even if I'm logged in, I couldn't possibly be logged in always (the 'remember me' service, wouldn't work). What should I do?

-Paisa

Paisa, I'm going to hope someone reading this thread knows computers better than I do, as I have no idea what's wrong with that.

I've been having the same problem over the last few days when I try to log in on the main page. Sometimes I will even show on the user list as being logged in but I can not access the rest of the site. I don't know enough about computers to say what is wrong, but I have found that if I try go to an area where you must be logged in to access (ie, try to send a PM) the other log in screen comes up and I can successfully enter from there. I know this doesn't fix anything, but it may help you until someone who knows more than I comes along.

Hope this helps and I'm sorry if I wasn't supposed to post here...

apollo13

12-24-2006, 07:09

nysuperstarz

12-24-2006, 11:08

Somebody just posted an ad for Sony and Nokia in the Beta Services Board, just thought, you'd like to know.

~Roop

Unregistered

12-24-2006, 14:04

I've searched all over the web site, and I can't find anything on this. When I try to select "poetry" for my story category , it says that the category is locked and to select a subcategory. However, there is no poetry subcategory. What should I do?

Oppungo

12-24-2006, 17:29

I have a rather strange problem - when I tried to PM Jenna a fic, it wouldn't let me. Whenever I clicked 'Sumbit' or 'Preview' it just kept saying that I needed to input both sets of data, and I saw that it had deleted the contents of my PM. Is there a character count on PMs, as mine was really long - the equivelent of about 12 pages on Word. However, it let me PM her the explanation of the fact that I couldn't PM it to her and other smaller sized PMs, if that means anything.

Happy holidays, everyone! :)

babekitty_92

12-25-2006, 04:27

Sorry that this is in the wrong spot but I couldn't remember where I was supposed to post it (whether here or the no rejection letter thread) but My third chapter of "One's Dream's Another's Nightmare" has been in for more than a week (I am pretty sure). I have been checking the "view chapters" thing on my Manage stories area and it's hasn't been deleted, it just says it hasn't been validated.

Would you rather I simply delete it and re-submit when the queues re-open or...? Sorry I'm such a pain, I understand there has been a lot of work for you wonderful mods.

Thanks! Oh, Merry Christmas to you all too!
Abbi :)

Lycanthropist

12-25-2006, 13:03

In my fic there is a girl called Emilie with an accute accent on the E. When I wrote it on word I got it from the symbols box. But when it was posted on Mugglenet Fanfic her name came up as ...milie, which confused me and my readers a lot. I'm assuming this happened because I got it from the symbols box but is there any way I could get it to appear in my story? I've tried C'n'P the symbol into my story but that doesn't work either.

When inputting letters with accents in a story, I believe you need to use the code-alt format to input them on word, rather than using the insert symbol function. For every symbol and letter on a computer, there's a numerical code that can be inputted to display these. Basically, you press down the Alt key then type the numerical code. For example, you want a capital E with an acute accent, press Alt + 0201, and your computer will substitue what you input with an É.

(This will not work on the forums, just for reference, as you can just copy-paste it, but there are times, like on MNFF when you cannot.)

For your code-alt needs, I find this page very useful and saved it to my bookmarks.

Windows Alt Key Codes (http://www.tlt.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codealt.html) If my explanation's a bit fuzzy, here's a usage guide (http://www.tlt.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codealt.html#using). [Index (http://www.tlt.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/index.html#win)]

nysuperstarz & Snape's Talon, we thank you for your vigilance and it is greatly appreciated, but this is a thread for questions. In the future, please PM a moderator. Thank you. :)

Unregistered, that may be because the queue is closed. If you visit the first page of MNFF, you'll see an announcement for that. Try resubmitting after January 1, 2007.

I have a rather strange problem - when I tried to PM Jenna a fic, it wouldn't let me. Whenever I clicked 'Sumbit' or 'Preview' it just kept saying that I needed to input both sets of data, and I saw that it had deleted the contents of my PM. Is there a character count on PMs, as mine was really long - the equivelent of about 12 pages on Word. However, it let me PM her the explanation of the fact that I couldn't PM it to her and other smaller sized PMs, if that means anything.

Hmm . . . It could be that our message system has a hidden maximum character count, though I do find it strange that it told you what it did instead of voicing the character count problem, like it does with anything less than fifty characters. It might of been a minor glitch at that point in time? Unfortunately, I don't have a straight answer, so I'm going to stick with the maximum character count for now.

babekitty_92 - Yes, this is the wrong place for your request, but to answer, if your submission has not been deleted, it is most likely still in the queue. We do moderate during the hols; we just don't accept new submissions once the queue's closed.

When your submission has been in the queue for more than six days, it is recommended that you kindly PM a mod with your penname, story title, and category so that we may check.

Madame Marauder

12-25-2006, 19:07

Do y'all have a policy for redoing and revamping fics? I have one that I am not overly pleased with and am redoing during the holiday. Would you rather that I delete the old one, or simply change the title? The new one will have a bit of the same plot, but on the whole will be a lot better.

nikkiolapotter

12-26-2006, 09:20

Hey, modlies! I was wondering when you're going to be accepting more BA members? I sent my application almost a month ago, and I haven't recieved a reply. Happy Holidays!

Phoenix5225

12-26-2006, 19:29

MM, my opinion is if your story is undergoing a major rewrite, with changes to the plot, the characters, and the sequence of action, you should resubmit it. If there are just a handful of minor changes, don't worry about it. That's my opinion; I'm not aware of an actual "policy" on that.

nikkiolapotter, where did you submit your application? The BA is now officially headed by the lovely Foxy Wolf and forgotten_poems. If you sent your application to QueenHal, it needs resubmitted. If you submitted it to either of the two co-leaders, I'm sure they wouldn't mind a PM following up on your question.

Siriusly Padfoot

12-26-2006, 22:31

Sorry if this has already been answered before, but I am new here.

If your story has been removed from your account area 3 or 4 days after you've submitted it, does that mean the the mod is checking it or that it has been rejected?:confused:

Schmerg_The_Impaler

12-27-2006, 08:03

For quite awhile, I've wanted to move my Gauntlet story, "To Be Or Nott To Be" from the Gauntlet section to general, but for some reason, every time I try, it says "That category is locked. Please try a sub-category." I also tried moving it to Dark/Angsty to see what would happen and got the same results, although I'm quite sure there's no sub-categories in Dark/Angsty.

Naturally, I'm quite confused. And it's not just doing this because the queue is inoperative-- I've tried on at least ten other days to change the category.

Loralie

12-27-2006, 08:41

Hi guys...

I have several stories in my Favorites list ( as I'm sure most of us do :p ) and so I get e-mails whenever they are updated. My issue is that I get anywhere from 3-7 e-mail notifications for one update. While this isn't that big of a deal, it tends to clutter my inbox, and I get alot of e-mails as it is! Is there anyway to fix this?

thanks!:D

Marauder by Midnight

12-27-2006, 08:58

Siriusly Padfoot - Yes. If your story "disappears" after you've submitted, it means it has been rejected and you did not receive the letter. There are some problems, I've heard, about accepting letters with a Hotmail account or some other account. It might help to switch email providers if you still can't receive your letters.

Schmerg_The_Impaler - Even with the moderator option, I can't override the closed category. I do think it has something to do with the closed queue. Can you wait until January 2nd to try again? If you can't move it still, PM a moderator and see if she can move it for you.

Loralie - It's a nasty habit of some people to keep their stories "updated" by submitting junk chapters and deleting right afterward. It shows up as a story being updated (and thus you get your letter). Maybe politely suggest to the authors in question to stop this as it is spamming your inbox =]

Dumbledora

12-27-2006, 12:48

Hello everyone.
I am fairly new to writing fanfiction, and I have several chapters that have been proofed and are ready to go. However I do not know how to put them into the proper format to be submitted. I understand that is HTML.
Can you direct me to a good site, or forum where I can find someone who can help me put this into the proper context? Or better yet teach me to do it myself?

Much appreciated.
Dumbledora

HermioneWeasley1972

12-27-2006, 19:47

Hi all. My name is Sharon and I have been trying to submit one of my poems. I've tried with Firefox, IE, and Opera, and I have the same problem. It won't allow me to select poems - it says that the category is locked.

I was wondering if anyone can help me with this? Thank you!

Sharon

DoublePlusUngood

12-27-2006, 19:51

Sorry to be a bother, but I can't figure out how to be sorted into my "house". I checked the FAQ's, but I couldn't find anything... what now?

Marauder by Midnight

12-27-2006, 20:13

Dumbledora - The Help section is a good place to check out, here (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/tips-formatting.php), more specifically.

HermioneWeasley1972 - Our queue is closed from December 23rd through January 2nd, as stated in our news on the first page of MNFF.

DoublePlusUngood - Actually it's stated clearly in the FAQ. Here's the quote:

What is sorting and how do I get sorted?

Currently the automated sorting test is unavailable. It is being coded to interface with our new forum software. We do not have an estimate for when it will be up and running. Whining/nagging/asking when it will be ready is not helpful and will not increase the speed of the coders who are volunteering their time.

If you were sorted on the boards before May 2006 and would like to return to your former house, please send a PM to your Head of House.

Gryffindor: Marauder by Midnight, HOH; Mrsgeorgeweasley, Prefect
Slytherin: GringottsVault711 HOH; MithrilQuill, Prefect
Ravenclaw: Magical Maeve HOH; deanine, Prefect
Hufflepuff: PhysicalGraffiti HOH; Potterphile12, Prefect

If you have not yet been sorted and would like to be, you may send a PM to songbook99 requesting a manual sorting test.

The last sentence is what you're looking for =]

Lurid

12-28-2006, 18:54

Erm.

*siddles in*

So I may just have been a bit of a dunce, and ... written a new review (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/reviews.php?sid=61752) instead of replying to one.

*sheepish*

Okay. I'd be very appreciative if you could delete my review. >.>

Thanks guys!

pheonixflame

12-28-2006, 20:15

Hi!

I'm having a bit of an issue with my messages. It only lets me store 3 messages total at one time. Say I have one sent message and two received messages. This is my limit. To receive or send messages, I have to delete some of my messages. It didn't use to be like this before. :(

There was a point in time in which I didn't go to the forums for a while, and I had a few messages stored in my inbox from my beta. (Hi Hannah!) When I came back to the forums, after about a month's absence, it started saying that only 3 messages were allowed at a time. Thinking it was a glitch, I let it go on, but now it's really bugging me.

Help? :confused:

Ron x Hermione

12-28-2006, 20:42

How does your story get to be under the "Featured Stories" Menu on MNFF?

Is it just, a mod randomly picks a story? Because I have seen more mod stories than regular member stories... and was wondering if it was just for Mods stories.

Does that make sense?

~Lindsey :)

deanine

12-28-2006, 22:03

pheonixflame - When you get sorted, your PM allotment will go up.

Ron x Hermione - Featured stories are selected by mods in a rotating lineup. One mod story is featured and three non-mod stories each week or so.

Lily_Roxy

12-29-2006, 18:13

The FAQ page on MNFF isn't working for me so I figured I could ask here:o : How do you attach a banner to your story or Author's Page?

plusdracoequalslove

12-30-2006, 21:10

Non of my posts are showing up, nor are my new topics. Why is this happening?

MissBean

12-31-2006, 13:42

I have kinda of a technical problem; I got an e-mail telling me that one of my favorites was updated, but when I go to the story's page with all of the chpters on it, there is no new chapter. :confused: When the chapter was still being validated I could see that chapter too, so I know it's there.

Just Beyond the Veil

12-31-2006, 14:06

On the main MuggleNet site, it says that today is the last day to buy the MuggleNet shirts. Does that apply to the ones in the MNFF store?

Thanks! :D
~JBV

pheonixflame

12-31-2006, 15:00

Hi!

Hmm I have two questions; they're kind of "duh" questions but I'm curious.

What happens to the threads that have served their purpose? When you say "lock and grave" and the thread disappears, where's it go?

And number two... What's it mean if a thread is "Sticky"?

Thanks, and Happy New Year!

Mari :D

magikdude07

12-31-2006, 22:08

Hello mods and bannermakers,

I was wondering how people get chosen to be in the BA and why when I post a thread in the Beta Wanted section when I reply to it it doesn't count as a post.

Marauder by Midnight

12-31-2006, 22:18

magikdude07 - Here's (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24) everything you need to know about BA. PM Foxy Wolf or forgotten poems if you have any questions. Beta Wanted section is moderated, meaning posts must be manually approved before they show up. It's in the FAQs.

pheonixflame - "Finished" threads go into the graveyard or quarantine that is not viewable by usual users. Stick threads mean that the thread stays at the top of the forum no matter what. Only moderators may sticky threads.

Just Beyond the Veil - No. Our store is open still.

Lily_Roxy - FAQ is open for new questions so it won't work =] You put your image in by going to User CP then "Edit Signature." Then you place the following code in the signature:

url to image

To put an image on your Author's Page (we do not allow banners in story summaries or the story itself), you place the following HTML code:

<img src="url to image">

magikdude07

12-31-2006, 23:27

Sorry for posting again with more questions but where can I post to raise my post count.

Marauder by Midnight

01-01-2007, 10:42

magikdude07 - Don't worry about raising your post count. It's quality, not quantity that matters. Posts in your House common room don't contribute to your post count.

chislarina

01-01-2007, 21:02

I think this may be a questionable Username. Correct me if I am wrong
http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/member.php?u=3283

Marauder by Midnight

01-01-2007, 21:06

Questionable usernames/posts should be PMed to a moderator so they can take care of it ASAP. Leave this thread for questions only.

Tinn Tam

01-02-2007, 03:05

"Your story failed to meet the required minimum or maximum word count for story submission on this site. Each chapter must be no less than 100 and no more than 10000 words long."

For coherency, my chapter (12.1k words) must be read as a whole--or at least, assuming I find a way to divide it in two, both parts must be read at the same time. Not one on a day and the second one a week or so later.

But I can't post it as a whole.

And I can't have two chapters in the queue at the same time.

Hence my question; why such a limit in the wordcount? My chapters are always over 5k words (except the early ones), and often bordering 10k words. I am constantly trying to cut bits off them so that they could fit. There are also good authors that I know of, who were considering posting their fic here and changed their mind because of the wordcount limit.

Not asking that you should change the rules. Just wondering. *shrug*

EDIT: Thanks for the answer. I'll just divide it in two then.

Eponine

01-02-2007, 03:20

Actually, the archive has issues with fics that are too big.

All credit goes to WhittyLeah for pointing that out. So clever of her. :cool:

Snape's Talon

01-02-2007, 07:58

Just a quick question about the calendar function. Why doesn't it show January 2007? I've tried clicking on it, but it only shows last month. When I looked at birthdays yesterday (there was one), it showed January 1, 2007 just fine but all other days I clicked were for January 2000. O.o Which was kind of funny since it would appear we had a lot of 6-9 years olds celebrating birthdays here.

Edit: Perhaps the problem is because I'm on a Mac?

Thanks in advance and congrats to all the new lovely Mods!

Lily of the US

01-02-2007, 13:37

ok, i know this question has been answered before, but i'm ummmm... computer-ly challenged, so how do I put a banner on my author page?:confused: :confused: :confused:

Aguamenti

01-02-2007, 16:14

sorry if it has already been asked but what exactly to the public groups DO?:confused:

Aguamenti

01-02-2007, 16:26

why can't there be more mods and applications for mods?:confused: :confused:

Marauder by Midnight

01-02-2007, 16:43

Lily of the US - I answered that question earlier in this thread just two or three pages before. Use the search function to find the answer.

Aguamenti - Public groups let us know who is part of which organization here. There's SPEW, BA, and SBBC along with a few others. We hired only five moderators because we only need five moderators. There will be other opportunities.

I'm going to take this time to remind users to PLEASE read this thread (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=774) before asking us a question.

Aguamenti

01-02-2007, 16:55

how do you find out about the public groups? Because there isn't really a description

songbook99

01-02-2007, 17:07

how do you find out about the public groups? Because there isn't really a description

A public group on these boards is any group which can be joined. Some of the groups require application and acceptance. Therefore, to find a public group, you just have to look for a joinable group.

Ron x Hermione

01-03-2007, 16:29

Hi, I've already asked this before; yet it didn't get answered, really.

I would like to get a banner made by someone in the BA. When I click on "Post Reply" this message pops up and it says that my email is awaiting activation (It's not) or I don't have the authority to post there. I'm not a member of the BA, yet I have seen numerous people that aren't in the BA post for a banner, and it doesn't make any sense in why I can't. Is there something wrong with my account? Thanks to anyone who can help! :D

~Lindsey :)

songbook99

01-03-2007, 16:46

Ron x Hermione, your current user status is Awaiting Email Confirmation. That usually means that you have changed your email address after registering here. So, I'm going to email you. Please PM me and let me know if you receive the email.

Jenn22291

01-03-2007, 19:53

A few others and I have been planning on starting a club in the RoR. I was going to PM RobinMNFF to see if we have her permission since she runs the RoR, but her inbox is full. What should I do? (Sorry if this is a stupid question)

Sly Severus

01-04-2007, 22:04

I was just moving my old contest submissions to their proper category and I ran into a slight problem. What do we do with Christmas Carol Parodies? I was about to put mine in the D/A or humor category but then I was wondering if it had to go into the Poetry category because of its length?:confused:

Magical Maeve

01-05-2007, 02:21

Jen22291 - PM me the details and I'll try to get them to her.

Sly Severus - Anything that is in the form of a song or poem needs to go into the poetry category.

nikkiolapotter

01-05-2007, 16:17

Hello,

There's something wrong with my PM. It says, " Unread: 65530, Total 26"

Is this a glitch?

GinnyPotter

01-06-2007, 14:06

HI! I don't remember this being asked before, but if it is, I'm sorry.

I submitted my application a while ago, about a month, to the BA. I have waited, and then I realized that they accepted new members. But I never got a notice saying I did make it or not.

Anyway,my Question is:
If your PM hasn't been read in a while, is it deleted? Should I send it again?

So when I thought I should send it again, I went to the thread that shows the Questions to PM and who to PM. But when I looked, thier was only what the BA was! I searched all over the BA sub-forum, but I couldn't find it.

Is it supposed to be like that? Or is something wrong with my account?

Sorry if these are stupid Questions, or I'm supposed to ask someone else.

-Gin

EDIT: I have another question. Kal told me if I want to join the SBBC again, I have to PM her becasue then she needs to talk to me or something like that. But her inbox is full! Do I just wait 'till she cleans it up?

Sorry if this is more stupider than the others!

Roxy Black

01-06-2007, 14:53

GinnyPotter - The joining information for the BA has now been moved to it's own thread. You can find this thread in the BA forums rather than any of its subforums. Here is the link: Joining the BA (http://www.fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5585)

The BA now accepts four new members each month so you need to keep applying every month if you would like to be considered. There is nothing wrong with your account.

If a member's PM inbox is full and you have no other way of contacting them (either through an email address or other means) then yes, you will have to wait for their inbox to be cleared. I'll pass on the message that you are trying to contact her.

Magical Maeve

01-06-2007, 14:57

Hello,

There's something wrong with my PM. It says, " Unread: 65530, Total 26"

Is this a glitch?

Yep, this is a glitch. We've seen it many times. Try clearing out your inbox or at least moving some of your PMs. It will go away.

AurorGirl101

01-08-2007, 14:08

This is in refrence to word count of chapters. Can "previously in..." words count? EXAMPLE:

Previously in What Hurts the Most:

Three to four sentences from the previous chapter

and then the current chapter begins. Can those words be counted in the word count of the chapter?

Celtic_Jewel

01-08-2007, 14:17

I'm really sorry if this question has been asked before, but I can't seem to find a link to actually PM someone. I looked in the FAQ and I couldn't find it there either. my question is:
Is there a link to PM someone without going on their profile?
If yes where is it?
I'm sorry if I'm not being clear or if this question has been asked before.
Thank you!
:) Celtic_Jewel

Vindictus Viridian

01-08-2007, 14:40

AurorGirl101 -- I wouldn't if I were modding it and likewise any other A/N in the body of the text, song lyrics, and all that other stuff that is not your fic. In general, if a chapter is under the minimum, there's plenty of room for it to grow, and if it's over the maximum the site doesn't care what words put it over, so since the vast majority of your readers will be coming to the story once it's done, I'd say leave that note out altogether.

Celtic_Jewel, you can PM from the "Private Messages" up there in the upper right if you remember the username with all the correct spaces, underlines, etc., or use the user profile. There's also a path from User CP, in with usergroup control and other such functions.

Soggney

01-08-2007, 16:34

Celtic_Jewel, you can PM from the "Private Messages" up there in the upper right if you remember the username with all the correct spaces, underlines, etc., or use the user profile. There's also a path from User CP, in with usergroup control and other such functions.

Mod edit: Please allow only Mods to answer questions in this thread.

I also have a question:
I have posted several posts but only one came through.
I figure that I may have violated a forum rule.
But I wondered if I could have some feedback from the moderator/administrator because if I make a mistake, I would like to know what I did wrong, so I can mind it in the future.

harryforginny

01-08-2007, 17:17

I submitted chapter 5 of my story, Losing Each Other, on January 2, the day the queue opened up. I heard nothing, and it was not listed with the rest of the chapters as pending. Then, about 3 days later, someone posted a review for the story in which he asked where chapter 5 had gone, he thought it had been approved; I don't know where he got that info from.

I sent 2 emails to staff@fanfiction.mugglenet.com, but received no answer. So, I re-submitted it. Then, late yesterday, I checked the story again and, lo, chapter 5 was there. However, it is not listed in the Most Recent listing.

What's happening? BTW, I just subitted chapter 6 for validation.

Tate

01-08-2007, 23:06

Hello, mods! Just a quick question - is there anywhere on the forums where posts don't go towards your post count? Thanks.

WhittyLeah

01-09-2007, 01:07

Tate: Do not worry about your post count. It is about making helpful posts, not increasing your post count.

Post counts only increase by posting in the Hospital Wing and in certain clubs on the forum (example: The BA and SPEW).

Vindictus Viridian

01-09-2007, 11:58

Soggney and harryforginny:

Posts don't appear in certain forums until a moderator validates them, and in others until you are Sorted. This was how we dealt with a mass of people advertising various inappropriate things by posting ads in our lovely forums.

I'm referring the update question to an admin for further examination.

Edit for questions past, present, and future: PLEASE USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION before you type your question. We do take points from your House if something has been answered three times already, especially if one of them was on the previous page of this thread!

joybelle423

01-09-2007, 20:06

I noticed that the Spring Term Points thread is up! Yay! But I have a question, since I haven't been here long enough to know what happens ...

What happens to all the lovely, helpful posts made in the Hospital Wing between terms? Do they apply towards Spring Term? Or are they just ... not tallied?

I'm not scrounging for points or complaining or anything, so I hope it doesn't sound that way! I'm just curious! *see avvie* Thanks, and sorry if this was the wrong place to ask ...

~ Abigail

Edit: Well, I was just drifting off last night when I remembered that I had a couple more questions. I really could use a Remembrall! (Aren't you glad I'm editing my post instead of double-posting?) ;)

1. I've noticed that in the calendar, the year 2007 doesn't exist yet! Will that be fixed?

2. Which off-site links, exactly, aren't allowed? The FAQs say none at all, but I've seen some for LJs and some for resource-y type pages that seem to be okay ... I've tried checking through the other "Ask" pages, but I couldn't find anything ... sorry if this has been answered already!

Thanks again!

songbook99

01-10-2007, 11:46

joybelle423, each individual moderator in charge of a forum can make the decision about whether or not they would like to award points for the Spring Term based on good posts made during the break. They can either count them or not.

As for the calendar question, it is being looked at.

If you go to the FAQ ~ Mugglenet Fan Fiction Beta Boards (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=774) thread, you will see that offsite fanficion links and other inappropriate offsite links are not allowed in posts. Reference links are okay, but LJ and other, similar websites, should only appear in signatures and not in posts.

King Kylus

01-11-2007, 05:31

I am working on a HP fan fiction which covers a story of a new set of characters who study at Hogwartsm so the main characters won't have any involvement..

I've looked round the rules but maybe its because i read them wrong or something but this issue was clear enough.

Can you just clarify if this is okay.

Thank you.

hogwartsduchess

01-11-2007, 08:33

King Kylus: It is perfectly okay to set a story at Hogwarts that does not include Harry or the others in any way (though if it does take place when they are there, you might want to at least mention them for believability).

AurorGirl101

01-11-2007, 10:42

Since the "Ask'' Thread isn't up for the Spring Term (For classes) I don't know where else to ask this. Can I sign up for two of the classes in Madame Puddifoots? Or should I pick just one? Thanks in advance!!

Onbegrepen

01-11-2007, 13:45

I was just wondering if someone could expalin the classes thing to me, i don't really understand what it's all about but it sounds intresting. Also how do you sign up?

Thanks!

Vindictus Viridian

01-11-2007, 15:03

*goes to change header on school questions thread*

AurorGirl101: There's nothing to stop you, but you'll probably be covering similar material. The difference is the depth and workload (and, in NEWT Romance, some more challenging subject matter, such as slashfic.) Since the Romance classes have enrolment caps, and look to be very popular, I'd suggest picking just one.

Onbegrepen: The classes are, at core, a set of discussions on a topic that relates to writing fanfic (and anything else, hopefully.) In a sense, they're sequential challenges. For instance, there's usually a topic per week for discussion and at least one writing assignment. Different levels expect different amounts of work; for instance, First-Year classes have most of their material right here on the forums and tackle fairly small-scale problems. OWL level may send you to the archives to search for examples of a fanfic idea, or to the Harry Potter Lexicon to look things up, and may expect higher-quality responses to writing assignments. NEWT level will probably take you off MNFF altogether and/or make you do some serious thinking -- it's usually meant to be closer to university-level classes than the rest, though I have never found a university creative-writing class that focuses on outside topics quite the way Hogwarts does.

Mostly Hogwarts is meant to bring some new material and ideas into the writing processes. If students are learning journalistic style, or psychology, or elements of romance writing, or history, some of that will come through sooner or later in a new and remarkable piece of writing. Hogwarts is also meant as a resource for writers who need work on skills and cannot find that guidance elsewhere.

Ron x Hermione

01-12-2007, 17:11

Well, I was actually thinking about joining one of the classes for the Spring Term, but I can't see even the forum. It just says, "Hogwarts Spring Term" or something or another. I just want to view it; it won't let me, it says that there is nothing there. Is there even any classes there yet to view?

Sorry, one more question. I am trying to submit my fic to the New Year's Challenge cat. It shows up when I am searching for fics on MNFF in the Contest Submissions.. but when I try and submit my own, the New Year's Challenge is not an option. What do I need to do? I would really like to submit this and get it up soon, yet I'm confused! *giggles*

Please help me, and thank you so much for all that you do on MNFF.

Thanks,
~Lindsey :)

jmegray

01-12-2007, 17:16

OK, I have searched the site using the word que and didn't get an answer, I have 3 kids I cant search all day so maybe I can get some answers here.

1. Can we see the que on the site to see where we are on the list?

2. The first time I submitted my story it was rejected because I put it in 2 categories by misteak and it was deleted. I resubmitted and haven't received another notice that it was rejected or accepted. It is still on my account page and it let me add 7 chapters to it today, does that mean it was accepted?

3. I was also able to add my story to my favorites page and all 8 chapters show up. Why then if I search the authors does my name not come up nor does my story?

4. Sorry this is my first fanfic and I have actually almost finished writing it. Last question, After your story is accepted does it take just as long to validat each chapter before it is available to the public or is it faster?

Thanks,
Kristy

songbook99

01-12-2007, 17:33

Ron x Hermione, you should be able to view the Classes forum. All of the classes are listed under that forum. If you cannot see that at the moment, you may want to log out and log in again to see if that helps. If not, please PM me and I'll see if I can figure out why you can't see the forum.

jmegray, I'll answer your questions in the order you have them.
1. Users cannot see the queue. Only moderators can view the queue.
2. It can take between seven and ten days for a modertor to get to your story. As this is only the eleventh day the queue has been open, the fact that you haven't heard about your chapter yet probably means a moderator hasn't gotten to it yet. Adding chapters does not mean that your original chapter has been approved. Also, if you had read the Submission Rules on the archive, you would know that you are only allowed to submit one chapter of one story to the queue at a time. All additional chapters will be removed from the queue without moderation.
3. Your name does not come up when you search through the authors because your submission has not yet been approved. Only after your submission has been approved will your username come up using the search option.
4. It takes just as long to moderate each chapter of your story.

Ron x Hermione

01-12-2007, 17:34

Sorry, one more question. I edited my last post, but I was too late!

I am trying to submit my fic to the New Year's Challenge cat. It shows up when I am searching for fics on MNFF in the Contest Submissions.. but when I try and submit my own, the New Year's Challenge is not an option. What do I need to do? I would really like to submit this and get it up soon, yet I'm confused! *giggles* Do I need to submit it to the Monthly Challenges?

I will log back in and out right now to see if I can fix the first problem.

EDIT: The problem is NOT fixed. I logged in and out twice, and I still cannot see it. Does this still have something to do with the email validation? Gr... I'm so sorry, thank you so much for helping me! :)

~Lindsey :)

Phoenix5225

01-12-2007, 17:46

Lindsey -

Log out of the main site, then clear your cache of all temporary files. Log in again, and you should be able to submit there. When choosing, select contest submissions. Release the button, wait a moment, then click the drop down arrow again. It should then have the challenge subcategories.

As for the other issue, have you tried to join the Students usergroup? If not, try doing that and then you should be able to see it. To do that, click on User CP, and then down at the bottom left there is a link called Group Memberships. There should be a School Students group, and you need to click the button by Join this Group.

shihtzu71894

01-12-2007, 19:26

How do you get placed in a house? I have asked this question multiple times and it has never been answered. please answer

Phoenix5225

01-12-2007, 19:34

Shihtzu, as stated in the beginning of the thread, you should read the FAQ of the site first. Had you done so, you would have found the answer to your question here (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=27205&postcount=3).

babekitty_92

01-14-2007, 07:49

Um, I don't think this was in the FAQ, so I was wondering...

With the Ballad challenge in "Poetry Anyone" section, do you have to be a member of the group to enter or not?

Thanks!
Abbi/Grinch :)

DarkSun

01-14-2007, 17:54

Sorry to be such a noob, but, well, I am one.

I'm wondering what exactly the Beta Readers do. Do they just give input on the story and what they think of it, do they fix grammatical/spelling mistakes, or what? I would very much like to become a beta reader, and I'm not quite sure where to being.

I'm sure I'll discover the answers in a FAQ five minutes after I post this....

Anyway, any help would be very appreciated.

MissBean

01-14-2007, 18:34

Heyy- how do I get a banner on my author page? normal [img] tabs aren't working... are banners not allowed there? I can swear I've seen one before.

Thanks!

pheonixflame

01-15-2007, 19:24

Ooh, yet another question by me.

Kay so, how come that when I try to submit a story, and try to attach a file instead of sticking the text into the box, it won't load right and says the word count is 1? It's been like this forever! Is this because it's a .wps file? If it is, then darn you, stupid Word Works Processor! (It causes much trouble, believe me)

The ever-curious,
Mari

Magical Maeve

01-16-2007, 02:21

With the Ballad challenge in "Poetry Anyone" section, do you have to be a member of the group to enter or not?

You don't have to be a member of the group. The challenge is in that forum just for convienience's sake.

Dark Sun - this is really not the place for that kind of question. Information on beta readers and their role is avalaible all over the place, not least in the beta forums. I always use Google as a first resort if I don't know something.

Heyy- how do I get a banner on my author page? normal [img] tabs aren't working... are banners not allowed there? I can swear I've seen one before.

You need to use HTML, so the image tag is <img src="insert image URL here">

Kay so, how come that when I try to submit a story, and try to attach a file instead of sticking the text into the box, it won't load right and says the word count is 1? It's been like this forever! Is this because it's a .wps file? If it is, then darn you, stupid Word Works Processor! (It causes much trouble, believe me)

That function doesn't work and never has. *rolls eyes at the software* You need to copy and paste into the text box.

Moonysgirl79

01-16-2007, 12:40

Mrsgeorgeweasley

01-16-2007, 13:06

okay, so first, i think i'm doing this wrong. i pressed the reply but i have a feeling i'm not meant to reply. was i meant to add a new thread and if so, how? Sorry, but i'm a newbie and have no idea what i'm meant to be doing.
My other question is how it is that some authors seem to know how many people have read their stories when not everyone reviews? Sorry if this has been asked before but I'm not sure how to check if it has. Thanks.:confused:

If you want to ask a question then hitting reply was the right button to press. If you're looking for help on the basics of using the forums then you should visit the Forum Usage Help Page Here (http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/forum/faq.php?faq=vb_faq#faq_vb_board_usage).

The reason that some people can tell how many reads they have is because prior to the archive upgrade there was a feature on the Manage Stories page that told you how many people had read each chapter. However, other modlies correct me if I'm wrong, I think that feature was lost when we upgraded.