Common Questions and Answers
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Thread Topic: Common Questions and Answers
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6. How do I get to my profile page?
To get to your profile page, there are three different ways.
1. Go to a forum. Once you're on a forum (any you choose, it shouldn't matter), click on "Start New Thread Topic". Once you've clicked on that, you should see something similar to
Start a Thread on [Forum Name]
Posting to The Lounge as [Your username] (Click here if you are not [Your username])
Title:
Sub-Title:
Body of your post:
If you click on the first [Your username], it will bring you to your profile page.
2. Go into a thread (any you choose, it shouldn't matter). If you scroll to the very bottom of the page, it'll say "Post a reply as [Your username]: (Click here if you are not [Your username]". Click on the first [Your username] to be led to your profile page.
3. You can also click the link of your name found in quizzes you have made, though this is the least efficient, especially if your quiz is not on the front page.
7. Why has my status bar gone down?
Unfortunately, there are some glitches in the system that have not been fixed, such as this one. At any level (Normally when someone is trying to up their status from Novice to Junior), you will see your bar decrease. It just kind of happens and there is no control over that. :c
Another reason is because you cussed too much. That will cause it to drop as well.
8. How do I log out of my account?
This is similar to the ways you can get to your profile page, however there are only two ways to do this.
1. Go to a forum. Once you're on a forum (any you choose, it shouldn't matter), click on "Start New Thread Topic". Once you've clicked on that, you should see something similar to
Start a Thread on [Forum Name]
Posting to The Lounge as [Your username] (Click here if you are not [Your username])
Title:
Sub-Title:
Body of your post:
If you click on the second [Your username], it will log you out of your account.
2. Go into a thread (any you choose, it shouldn't matter). If you scroll to the very bottom of the page, it'll say "Post a reply as [Your username]: (Click here if you are not [Your username]". Click on the second [Your username] to be log out of your account.
9. Why am I not able to post links or pictures?
You must be at the Junior status or higher to be able to post links and pictures. If you are at a Newbie or Novice status, it will replace the link or picture's link with [no urls]. Also note that when you post links, they cannot read " as the s cuts off the link on GoToQuiz. Make sure that your link reads "
10. Why can't I post an email address?
To help users stay safe, there is a bot that does not allow emails to be posted. This means that directly posting your email will not work. If you post an email, it will be replaced by [no emails]. If you feel the need to post an email, post it in spaces eg. "example @ email.com" or by using a box eg. "example[@]gmail.com" (there are more ways but these are just examples). We highly suggest NOT posting your email(s) here due to the possibility of having your account hacked. -
11. Should I spam?
Yes! -
11. I tried to change my profile picture on my mobile device/other. The picture shows up on my profile, but when I post, it doesn't show up. How do I get it to show up?
Sometimes the picture just doesn't want to show up. Our only solutions for this is to log out and log back in or switch to a different device. For more help on getting a profile picture, see Dark22978's Tutorial on how to Upload a Profile Picture.
12. What are the different statuses, and what do they do?
Newbie: Post time wait of 30 seconds, no benefits
Novice: Post time wait of 30 seconds, able to have a profile picture
Junior: Post time wait of 25 seconds, able to post pictures and links
Experienced: Post time wait of (Either 25 or 20), no benefits
Advanced: Post time wait of 20 seconds, no benefits
Senior: Post time wait of 15 seconds, no benefits
Hotshot: Post time wait of 10 seconds, no benefits
Expert: Post time wait lower than 10 seconds, no benefits
Elite: Post time wait lower than 10 seconds, no known benefits
Ultra Elite: Post time wait lower than 10 seconds, no known benefits
13. How do I get a quiz to make it to the front page?
The quizzes found on the front page are popular quizzes that have interested more than one person. Hence it is advisable to create a quiz that has a popular theme on that will catch everyone's attention. An example would be a quiz titled "What Supernatural Powers Do You Have?". The more people take your quiz, the more likely it is that your quiz will make it to the front page. Remember to be creative! Creativity will get your quizzes up there. And remember that quizzes directed at both males and females will get you more likes and move you to the top of the quiz chain.
14. Why didn't my quiz make it to the "Newest Quizzes" list?
Hundreds of quizzes are made every day for the site to filter into the Newest Quizzes list. The filter is a very busy bot and doesn't always get everything up there in time. Some quizzes may take longer to get on the Newest Quizzes list and others may not get there at all. This could be because the quiz was overlooked by the bot's filters.
Another reason for your quiz not appearing on the "Newest Quizzes" list is that you may have clicked the "This quiz is only for a circle of friends" option when you were finishing off the quiz. By clicking this option, your quiz will not appear on the "Newest Quizzes" list. The best solution for this is to suspend your quiz for a while then reactivate it. If this does not work, you can either let it go or try to remake the quiz.
15. What are all of the forums? Are they all meant for chatting?
The list of all of the current forums are:
The Theater
The Ballroom
The Lounge
The Study
The Wine Cellar
The Garden
The Gym
The Living Room
The Map Room
The Play Room
The Front Porch
The Arcade
The Library
The Stage
The Garage
The Kitchen
The Workshop
The Server Room
Feedback and Updates
The main chatting forum is The Lounge. The other forums are mainly for help, advice, fandoms, friendly debates, criticism, ect. Each forum has a small description telling you what that forum is specifically meant for, so if you plan to make a thread, make sure it belongs in that forum! Logically speaking, yes, they are for chatting or discussing, but please make sure your chat fits the topic at hand. -
16. Where is pepe?
We don't know :o -
16. What are the UBB codes listed at the bottom of my post box? How can I use UBB codes?
UBB codes are codes or tags that can be used within any GTQ forum post. Depending on your Status, you can use different codes.
To bold your text, use the tags [ b ]your text here[ ./b ] (without the period or spaces)
To italicize your text, use the tags [i]your text here[./i] (without the period)
To
quote
text, use the tags [quote]your text here[./quote] (without the period)
Tostrike throughyour text, use the tags < s > your text here < / s > (without spaces)
To post a link with text, use the tags [url=(your URL here)]your text here[/url]
To post an image, simply use the tags [img]your link here[./img]. See Br0wnieBunny's thread to learn how to do so better, as linked in first post!
17. Is there a limit to how many threads or posts I can make?
No. Unlike tumblr or other sites, you are not limited to a certain number of posts a day. However, we the users of GTQ highly recommend not making more than 1-3 threads at a time so your threads are not seen as spam.
18. How do I avoid getting hacked?
Our best solution to this is to have a strong password. Don't use something like "password" or "username". Try experimenting and using upper case letters, numbers, or symbols! Make it impossible to get hacked in the first place. :)
19. People keep on calling me a Newbie, but that's not my status. Why are they calling me such and how can I get them to stop?
While there is a status labeled 'Newbie', and you might have passed it, users cling to the fact that they'd prefer to judge you by your actions and how long you've been on the site vs your status. Do not take it personally; Some users who stand at a high level are called newbies/noobs. While there is no direct way to get them to stop, ask them why they're calling you such and how you can get them to stop. They might think you're acting immature or rude, something not tolerated by users here. Try to act calm about the situation.
20. What are the pictures beside my post box and how can I use them?
The pictures beside your post box are called icons. You might not see them while in a 'Newbie' status, but they will definitely appear at the 'Novice' status and higher. To use an icon, simply click on the picture beside your post or type in the tag of that desired icon. (Ex.: can be used by typing [ smiley-cool ] without spaces.) -
I don't really see the point of listing the forums, I mean isn't it obvious what all the forums are?
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It is quite obvious, yes, but it helps in case one of our special little newbies comes along asking for a link to them. And that question has (surprisingly) been asked many times before.
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21. What is spam? What is gore?
While spam is a type of meat you can eat, that isn't the type of spam you deal with on any forum type. Spam is normally repetitive, insulting, or irrelevant text that is often seen as annoying. Making several threads at once can be seen as spam. Posting things such as "abfjsabdfjabskjg" over and over can also be seen as spam. Please know that if you choose to do this, your posts may be marked by a moderator.
Gore is a reference to injuries, blood, or gruesome scenes that are often in horror or thriller movies. It may come from an act of violence, though where it comes from does not particularly matter. It's often seen as gross and not suitable for children. If something is gory, it is usually bloody and scary to an extent.
22. How long is the average amount of time it takes to level up?
There is no set time to how long it takes someone to level up (their status). For some, it may take a day to get from Newbie to Novice, and then around a week or two to jump up to Junior. For others, it may take a longer amount of time. It all depends on how many quizzes you take, how many quizzes you make, and how many people actually take your quizzes. If you're very active in the quizzing department, you may be at the Experienced status within your first few weeks! However, you need to realize that each status is harder to get to than the previous one. In that way, the forums are very much like a video game and require more "experience points", or XP, if you will. The time it takes to level up all depends on you.
23. How can I make friends?
Click here to become a great friend-maker. c:
24. What's the deal about offensive posts? What happens when a post is marked offensive?
As you may have noticed before, a gray colored link is perched snugly at the bottom right corner of each post. If you click/tap on this link, it will ask you if a post is offensive (yes) or not (no). No matter who you are, if you click yes, you will add to that post's offensive pot. The more clicks it gets, the more likely it is that the said post will be grayed out. Think of the system like this, though this is not at all what it is:
Each post has a sort of pot that is empty. If no one clicks it as offensive, the number representing how offensive it is will be at 0/100. If a person at a Newbie status clicks your post offensive, it gains one mark. That puts it at 1/100. Posts are grayed out at stages, which in numbers would be 25/100, 50/100, or 75/100. The more people that click the post, the more likely it is that the post will be deleted. Your status also weighs the post heavily. Someone at a higher level may add up to nearly the same amount as a moderator's click has. If a moderator marks a post offensive, their 'yes' alone adds a 25 to the pot of 100, and sometimes it may even add 50!
Once a post reaches 100/100, it gets deleted from public sight. This also puts weight on your post times. As seen in answer #12, each status has a different wait time. However, if one of your posts gets deleted, your weight time gets longer. The more posts that get deleted, the longer it gets. Try to not post spam or make offensive posts so this does not happen to you!
25. Can threads or accounts be deleted?
As of right now (5/25/15), threads cannot be deleted. If, for whatever reason, you believe that there's something horribly offensive in there, it may be wise to ask a fellow moderator to delete a post or two for you.
Accounts, however, may be deleted. This can be made possible if you ask the admin, GTQ Guy. The most efficient way to get this done is to email him at admin[@]gotoquiz.com (remove the ['s). However, he usually only deactivates your account. This means it no longer exists and no one can log into it, but it also means your posts will still be around. You may find it easier to keep your account. -
Honest NewbieI think you've put too much thought into this to be honest. I can't imagine many people reading through all of that to find their problem and the answers don't need to be so long either, they should be shorter and more to the point.
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I see your point. However, with my previous thread, what we did was directed people to the number that had their question and answer. There are people who need things to be heavily detailed to understand it. That's the only reason why all of the answers are long. I've had people CONTINUE to ask the same question because they still didn't get it. It depends on the person.
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I have a question:
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Anyone can.
At least I can, and I'm not a mod -
Anyone can mark a post offensive. However, as I said in the long explanation in answer #24, moderators have a heavier weight when they mark. And the lower the status you are, the less weight your mark has. You get to a moderator's level when you get up to the Hot Shot status and above.
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Oh. So anyone who hits the level of Hot Shot becomes a mod, no exceptions?
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Ok, thank you very much
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