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== Frequently asked Questions for SoFurry 2.0 == | == Frequently asked Questions for SoFurry 2.0 == | ||
| − | * You can still access | + | * Q: I just signed up. Is their a '''[[Getting Started Guide]]''' or anything? A: Yes! It's right [[Getting_Started_Guide|here]]! |
| + | * Q: I just signed up. Why can't I join the chat? A: We have a policy of restricting new accounts from using the chat for 24 hours. For more information see the '''[[New Account Restrictions]]''' article or the '''[[Getting Started Guide]]'''. | ||
| + | * Q: Why does SoFurry think I'm a spam bot when I try to send a private message? A: New users are restricted to 10 PM's in their first week as an anti-spam measure. The '''[[New Account Restrictions]]''' article contains more detailed information on our policy or check out the '''[[Getting Started Guide]]'''. | ||
| + | * Q: I had a question about the age category of a piece of work I would like to submit. Should I submit it as ''All ages'', ''Adult'' or ''Extreme''? A: Details on what falls into each of these categories is in our [[Acceptable_Use_Policy#Content_levels|AUP]]. | ||
| + | * Q: How do I search for a user? A: Their is a [http://www.sofurry.com/user/search/search/ link] at the bottom of the SoFurry page that takes you to the user search function. If you need more help check out the searching section below. | ||
| + | * Q: I think I found a bug or I want to see if anyone has already submitted a bug report. Is their anyplace I can check? A: Yes! You can also get an update with any reports you have filed here: [http://www.sofurry.com/report http://www.sofurry.com/report] | ||
| + | * Q: How do I watch / unwatch a forum thread? A: At the top of each thread page is a '''Watch''' button. Click it and a new post in the thread will trigger a notification. (The button is a toggle style. When you click '''Watch''' it will change to '''Unwatch''' allowing you to switch off notifications for the thread.) | ||
| + | * Q: Can I still access my account with a URL like <nowiki>http://myusername.sofurry.com</nowiki>? A: Yes. Try it! [http://toumal.sofurry.com http://toumal.sofurry.com] <br>'''Protip:''' If the user name has a space in it, replace the space with a dash "-". The same applies if your using the e-mail forwarding system. | ||
| + | * Q: Can I change my username (account name) in SoFurry 2.0? A: Yes! See [[Changing_Your_Username|this]] article on how. | ||
| + | * Q: I was looking for the old FAQ. Is it still around? A: Yes! You can access it [[Old_FAQ|here]]! | ||
| − | == Quick Tour == | + | == The Quick Tour == |
| + | <i>Main article: [[Site Overview]]</i> | ||
| + | == Viewing Media == | ||
| + | * What's Hot? Finding [[Popular_Works|popular works]] on SoFurry. | ||
| + | * [[Favorites_and_Watches|Favoring]] media and [[Favorites_and_Watches|watching]] artists. | ||
| − | == | + | == Special Formating Codes == |
| + | Their are some special codes you can add to your PM's, forum, chat, and journal posts to format your text. Generally referred to as BBC code, you can find a reference sheet in the [[BBCodes_on_SoFurry|SoFurry BBC article]]. | ||
| + | == Tags and Searching == | ||
| + | * The [[All_About_Tags|all about tags]] article explains what tags are and how to use them. | ||
| + | * Looking for something? Learn how the [[Searching_SoFurry|search]] functions work on SoFurry. | ||
| − | == | + | == Uploading Media == |
| − | + | Note: Be sure you visit the [[All_About_Tags|tags]] article so that you understand how to properly tag your submissions. | |
| − | + | * [[Uploading_Stories|Stories]] | |
| + | * [[Uploading_Art_and_Photos|Artwork & Photos]] | ||
| + | * [[Avatar_How_To|Avatars]] | ||
| − | + | == Access Management == | |
| + | You can control who can view any of your submissions here on SoFurry, from allowing everyone to view the work, to groups, friends or even allowing only certain individuals access to a piece. You can use this feature of SoFurry to allow a commissioner to see works in progress or even to allow them access to extremely high quality copies of your finished work. | ||
| + | * The [[Access Management Guide]] details how to set permissions on submissions. | ||
| − | + | == Removing Media == | |
| − | * | + | * Use the edit button on the media you wish to remove. At the bottom of the page under the '''Upload''' link their should be a delete or remove link. |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | == [[Groups]] == | |
| + | <i>Main article: [[Groups]]</i> | ||
| − | + | == [[Chat_Guide|SoFurry Chat]] == | |
| + | <i>Main article: [[Chat_Guide|Chat Guide]]</i> | ||
| − | + | == [[Folders|Working With Folders]] == | |
| − | + | <i>Main article: [[Folders]]</i> | |
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| − | + | ==[[Banners|Custom Banners]]== | |
| + | <i>Main article: [[Banners]]</i> | ||
| − | + | ==[[User_Settings|User Settings]]== | |
| − | + | <i>Main article: [[User_Settings|User Settings]]</i> | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | == [[Copyright_FAQs|Copyright Questions]] == | |
| + | <i>Main article: [[Copyright_FAQs|Copyright FAQs]]</i><br/> | ||
| + | [[Acceptable_Use_Policy|Q: Where is the AUP?]] | ||
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| + | {{Guides}} | ||
| + | [[Category:OutDated]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:16, 24 August 2017
Contents
Frequently asked Questions for SoFurry 2.0
- Q: I just signed up. Is their a Getting Started Guide or anything? A: Yes! It's right here!
- Q: I just signed up. Why can't I join the chat? A: We have a policy of restricting new accounts from using the chat for 24 hours. For more information see the New Account Restrictions article or the Getting Started Guide.
- Q: Why does SoFurry think I'm a spam bot when I try to send a private message? A: New users are restricted to 10 PM's in their first week as an anti-spam measure. The New Account Restrictions article contains more detailed information on our policy or check out the Getting Started Guide.
- Q: I had a question about the age category of a piece of work I would like to submit. Should I submit it as All ages, Adult or Extreme? A: Details on what falls into each of these categories is in our AUP.
- Q: How do I search for a user? A: Their is a link at the bottom of the SoFurry page that takes you to the user search function. If you need more help check out the searching section below.
- Q: I think I found a bug or I want to see if anyone has already submitted a bug report. Is their anyplace I can check? A: Yes! You can also get an update with any reports you have filed here: http://www.sofurry.com/report
- Q: How do I watch / unwatch a forum thread? A: At the top of each thread page is a Watch button. Click it and a new post in the thread will trigger a notification. (The button is a toggle style. When you click Watch it will change to Unwatch allowing you to switch off notifications for the thread.)
- Q: Can I still access my account with a URL like http://myusername.sofurry.com? A: Yes. Try it! http://toumal.sofurry.com
Protip: If the user name has a space in it, replace the space with a dash "-". The same applies if your using the e-mail forwarding system. - Q: Can I change my username (account name) in SoFurry 2.0? A: Yes! See this article on how.
- Q: I was looking for the old FAQ. Is it still around? A: Yes! You can access it here!
The Quick Tour
Main article: Site Overview
Viewing Media
- What's Hot? Finding popular works on SoFurry.
- Favoring media and watching artists.
Special Formating Codes
Their are some special codes you can add to your PM's, forum, chat, and journal posts to format your text. Generally referred to as BBC code, you can find a reference sheet in the SoFurry BBC article.
Tags and Searching
- The all about tags article explains what tags are and how to use them.
- Looking for something? Learn how the search functions work on SoFurry.
Uploading Media
Note: Be sure you visit the tags article so that you understand how to properly tag your submissions.
Access Management
You can control who can view any of your submissions here on SoFurry, from allowing everyone to view the work, to groups, friends or even allowing only certain individuals access to a piece. You can use this feature of SoFurry to allow a commissioner to see works in progress or even to allow them access to extremely high quality copies of your finished work.
- The Access Management Guide details how to set permissions on submissions.
Removing Media
- Use the edit button on the media you wish to remove. At the bottom of the page under the Upload link their should be a delete or remove link.
Groups
Main article: Groups
SoFurry Chat
Main article: Chat Guide
Working With Folders
Main article: Folders
Custom Banners
Main article: Banners
User Settings
Main article: User Settings
Copyright Questions
Main article: Copyright FAQs
Q: Where is the AUP?
| Quick Links | |
|---|---|
| Intro to SoFurry | |
| Getting Started | Site Overview • Core Values • Searching SF |
| Your Profile | Overview • Avatars • Banners • Bios • Likes/Dislikes • Watching/Faving/Voting • Tag Filter • Shouts |
| Uploading Content | Art & Photos • Stories • AUP • Tagging • Folders • Copyright FAQs |
| Other Areas | Forums • Groups • Chat • Discord • Gaming • Reports • Settings |
