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| The Concept |
| What are poetrywars? Poetrywars is a little different from your average contest. Instead of letting a select, small group of individuals decide the winners, we let the general public vote on them. We do that by setting up a page with two poems on it and letting everyone decide who moves on to the next round. After a few rounds of competition, the contest winner is decided by the person with the most votes in the final round. Back to top |
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| Contest Entry |
| How do I register an account? On the top right part of the main page, you'll see a link that says 'Register.' Click on that link and fill in the necessary fields to complete your profile. When you're done with that, you'll have to login using your new username and password to post messages on this site. Back to top |
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| I'm getting an error message when I register! If you get an error message that says you've had too many registration attempts, wait about 30 minutes before you try to register again. This happens whenever you try to register more than 5 times unsuccessfully. If you have any other problems with the registration, you can contact the administrator of this site by going to the front page and clicking on the contact link. Back to top |
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| How do I enter the contest? To enter the contest, click on the appropriate forum with the date you want to enter. Once you're in that forum, you'll see a drop-down menu with the names of the poems in your library. Highlight the one you want to enter and click on the "enter this poem" link. To add poems to your library, click on the MyLibrary link at the top of each page. Back to top |
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| What are the submission guidelines? There are no limitations of length, style, or content. The only rule on content is that it can't contain anything derogatory about the other members here. Profanity is even allowed as a form of artistic expression as long as it isn't directed at another member. Back to top |
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| Do I retain the rights to my poem? Yes, you do. You retain full rights to your poem. It may not be recreated or reused without your written concent. Back to top |
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| When does the contest start/end? The contest officially begins once all the necessary poets have entered to fill the contest. Once the contest is filled, the exact dates for each of the rounds will be posted and all the polls will be setup for the voting to begin. Back to top |
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| Is there a minimum amount of posts to enter? No, anyone can enter the contest. You just have to register an account and find the appropriate place to post your poem. Back to top |
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| How many poems do I need? You only need one poem for each contest, unless it's for a specifically themed contest. Themed contests will be announced in advance with the details of that contest and the amount of poems needed. Back to top |
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| Are there any fees? No, use of this site is completely free of charge. Back to top |
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| What's the award for winning? The only award given for winning the contest is getting a little recognition. Most of the poets here, just do it for exposure and to get some feeback on their writing. Back to top |
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| I can't find my poem! Once you're logged in, you can go in your profile and find the area that says 'view all posts by user.' From there, you should be able to find your poem unless it was in a previous contest. All poems are erased from the forums after the contest. Back to top |
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| I forgot my password! On the front page, you'll see a link that says "forgot password." Click on that to have your password emailed to you. You also need to know your username to have your password sent to you. If you can't remember your username, try going to through the memberlist to look it up. Back to top |
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| I don't see any openings! If you don't see any openings in the current contest, you're welcome to post in the next one. Back to top |
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| Can I resubmit? Yes, as long as your poem hasn't won a previous contest on this site, you are welcome to resubmit your work to one of the current contests. Just keep in mind that it can only be submitted to one active contest at a time. And make sure to look your poem over for any errors before resubmission. Back to top |
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| Voting |
| How do I vote? Once the contest is filled, look in each thread for a poet's name. You should see it at the top of the thread (along with the name of their poem). Beneath each person's name is a button used to vote for that person. Once you vote for the person you want, you should see the results from those polls immediately after you vote. Each poet is allowed to vote for themself throughout the contest, once in each round. Politicians vote for themselves. This is no different. Back to top |
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| Can I vote for myself? Yes, voting for yourself is perfectly within the rules. You may vote for yourself once in each round that you're in. Back to top |
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| When does each round begin and end? The voting begins once all poets have entered the contest. After that, the voting polls will be setup in each thread and the contest will officially begin. Each round ends at midnight (EST). For more details, check the Contest Schedule forum. Back to top |
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| What if there's a tie? In the event of a tie, the contest will be extended to allow more time for a deciding vote. Back to top |
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| Profiles |
| Can I change my username? Yes, just click on the link that says profile. Then go into Edit Profile and at the top you'll see an option for that. Just click submit when you're done. Back to top |
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| How do I setup a profile? Once you're logged in, visit the profile link. It can be found near the login button. Once you're in there, you should see a link that says Create My Profile Space. That should create a default profile for you but you can also use the Easy CSS Tool to customize it to your personal preferences. Just make sure you fill out at least one thing in the interest field, such as Movies, before you submit. All accounts created after 2007 are automatically given default profiles. Back to top |
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| How do I show an image below my username? To use an avatar with your profile, look for the Profile link at the top-right part of the page. After you click on that, click on avatar. There, you'll see three options for uploading avatars and there are also four pages in the gallery that you can use. Back to top |
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| Can I use layouts? Yes, most Myspace layouts will work on this website. You just have to go to Edit MPS Profile and place that code in the Profile Music Code area. If you're putting a video or music player in there as well, just put the layout code above your other coding. Back to top |
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| Where can I find layouts? Here are two of the better sites we've found for layouts, but there are plenty of others you can find through search engines such as google. Just copy and paste the address to view the site. The first one is at http://www.freefever.com/myspacelayouts/myspacelayouts.php And the second one is here http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?tag=black&page=3 Back to top |
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| How do I add a video, music, etc? Once you have the code, go into your profile by clicking on the Myspace Profile Space Link. Then go to Edit MPS and place that code in the area called Profile Music Code. Make sure that you've also filled out all the required fields before you submit. Back to top |
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| How do I add friends? Just click on the user's name that you would like to add as a friend. Inside their profile you'll see a link that says Add To My Friends. When you click on that link, it brings up a box for you to input a message to go along with your friend request. Back to top |
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| How can I change my top 8 friends? A feature for changing your top friends is still in development. Right now, it's automatically arranged by the date the member registered, from oldest to newest. Back to top |
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| Can I change my top 8 friends to a different number? Yes. Just go to the profile link at the top, click on the Edit MPS button, and adjust the max friends to diplay, to any number between 1 and 30. Back to top |
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| Can I post html in someone's comments? Yes, to post html in friends' comments you have to use [IMG] tags. Those can be found at photobucket.com, imageshack.com, or similar websites. Below each picture should be an option with [IMG] tags. Copy and paste that in the comments box. Back to top |
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| Photos |
| Can I post images in the forums? Yes. When you hit the button to start a topic or add something to a topic, you should see a box that says Upload Pictures. From there, you can upload pictures to your personal gallery to be used anytime you're on the website. You can also visit sites like photobucket.com for pictures. Just look for the IMG tags under each picture. Then copy and paste that anywhere inside your message for it to appear in your post. Back to top |
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| How can I add photos to my profile? You can do that by going into the profile link at the top, go to Edit Profile, and at the bottom you'll see options for uploading a profile picture. Currently, you can only add one picture to your profile but the ability to add more is in development. Back to top |
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| Blogs |
| How do I create one? After you've logged in, you'll see a link at the top right part of the screen that says Blog CP (Control Panel). Just click on that and fill out the required fields to start your own blog. Back to top |
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| Can I edit my blog or delete it? Yes, you should see a place at the top of each blog post where you can edit or delete your entry. It always looks different depending on which template you use, but the edit button should generally look like a pencil icon and the delete button is marked with an X. You can also delete your blog entirely if you want. Similar icons for that are found inside your blog. But if you need help, just contact one of the administrators. Back to top |
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| Can I make my blog private? Yes. Inside the Blog CP (Control Panel) you'll see a drop-down menu called Blog Accessibility. From there, you can decide which kind of users can view your blog. There's an option for guests, registered users, friends only, and one option that keeps everyone except yourself from viewing your blog. Back to top |
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| How do I change my blog template? Click on the at the top that says Blog CP. Then go down to the part for blog templates. Once you find that, use the drop-down menu to select the a template, hit Switch Template, and submit. Back to top |
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| Posting |
| How do I create a poll? When you post a new topic you should see an Add Poll form below the main area you post in. First, enter a title for the poll and then at least two options. When you're finished, just click on the submit button. You can also set a time limit for the poll, 0 being an infinite amount. Back to top |
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| How do I post a topic in a forum? Easy - click the relevant button inside the forum that you want to post in. But you do have to register before you can post a message. The website is setup that way to minimize any spam from outside users. Back to top |
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| How do I edit or delete a post? You can edit a post by clicking the edit button or delete it by clicking the X button inside your posts. If you have any problems deleting with that, just let a moderator or an administrator know which one you'd like to edit/delete and they'll make sure it gets taken care of. Back to top |
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| Can I use indentions in my post? Yes. Just highlight your message and hit the Pre button before posting. The Pre button preserves the format of your message and can be found at the top of the message box. Back to top |
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| How do I add a signature to my post? Once you create a post, you can check the Add Signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate box in your profile. You can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box on the posting form. Back to top |
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| How do I use Spell Check? When you post a message, you should see a blue link at the top-left of your message that says Check Spelling & Preview. From there, you'll see all the mispellings highlighted and a list of recommendations for changing it. Just make sure you click the link again when you're done and hit submit. Back to top |
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| Can I post images and graphix? Yes. When you hit the button to start or add something to a topic, you should see a box that says Upload Pictures. From there you can upload pictures from your computer to be used anytime you're on the website. You can also visit sites like photobucket.com for pictures. Just look for the IMG tags under each picture for the appropriate coding. Copy and paste that anywhere inside your message for it to appear in your post. Back to top |
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| What are Sticky topics? Sticky topics appear below any announcements in each forum. They are often quite important so you should read them when possible. Back to top |
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| What are Announcements? Announcements often contain important information posted by the admins or moderators and you should read them as soon as possible. Announcements appear at the top of every page in the forum to which they are posted. Back to top |
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| Private Messaging |
| How do I send someone a message? Just click on the user's name you would like to send a message to and look for the pm button inside their profile. Back to top |
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| How do I know when I've received a message? Once you login, you'll see a link near the login button that tells you if you have any messages waiting. Back to top |
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| Can I save messages? Yes. Within each pm, you should see a checkbox for saving certain messages. Just click on that and submit. Those messages will now show in your saved box when you login to your messages. Back to top |
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| I'm getting unwanted messages! If you ever feel like you're being harassed by another member, just inform the board administrator. It will be taken care of as soon as possible. Back to top |
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| Miscellaneous |
| Are your forums accessible as a newsfeed using RSS and Atom protocols? Yes. This site has installed the Smartfeed phpBB modification, which allows access to both our public and private forums. Accessing private forums requires appropriate authorizations. Learn more. Back to top |
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| How can I opt out of emails from the site? All you have to do is go into your profile, click on edit profile, and look for the part that says 'Include me in mass emails.' Click no to cancel emails from PW. Back to top |
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| Is my email address given out to any third parties? No. Back to top |
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| Why isn't this site more politically correct? People say that I do things, which are not correct to do. I do not believe in such talk as this. I am a nice man with happy feelings, all of the time! Back to top |
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| Content Issues |
| Whom do I contact about abusive and/or other matters related to this board? You should contact the administrator of this site, Will, by emailing him at the address in the Contact area on the front page. Back to top |
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