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Fonts

CaptainSpaz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:25:38 CST

Font types

These are the types of fonts:

Header	Subheader	Normal

Header

Subheader

Normal

Fonts:

Arial	Size 7 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 18 Size 24 Size 36	Helvetica	Size 7 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 18 Size 24 Size 36	Courier	Size 7 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 18 Size 24 Size 36
Garamond	Size 7 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 18 Size 24 Size 36	Impact	Size 7 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 18 Size 24 Size 36	Times	Size 7 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 18 Size 24 Size 36

Bold	Italic	Underline

Bold

Italic

Underline

Font Color

Click the EasyEdit button to start!

Choose the color pull down on the EasyEdit toolbar. There are eight commonly used colors listed, and an "auto" button, which chooses the font color for you. You can use a custom color by clicking the "custom" button at the bottom of the list.

You may also find these topics helpful:

Help

CaptainSpaz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:14:19 CST

Have questions? Wetpaint Help topics are organized into the following sections:

About Wetpaint Sites

What is Wetpaint and what can I do with it?
Example questions:

What is a Wetpaint site?
Are Wetpaint sites free?
Can I delete my site?

Abuse and Policies

Outlines the legal stuff associated with using Wetpaint.

Privacy Issues
Copyright Issues
Code of Conduct
How to report abuse

FAQ

How to use Wetpaint features.
Example questions:

How do I add pages?
How do I edit a page?
How do I change site settings?

Tips for a Successful Site

Ideas to help get you started and take your site to the next level.

Top 10 tips
Building better content
Encourage participation
Promote your site

Other useful links:
If you don't find the answer you're looking for within the FAQ pages above, try posting your question on the Ask & Answer page in the comments section. Someone in the community or here at Wetpaint will probably know the answer. Not only will we answer your question, but we'll immortalize it on this site for the benefit of all.

Want to know if your browser is supported? Go to Browser Support for more information.

Would you like to know what a term means? Go to the Glossary of Terms section to find out.

Found a bug or have a great suggestion for a new or needed feature? Tell us about it in the Feedback section.

Need help creating a wiki that is built for success? There are some helpful videos right here on WPC that can help you. You can also view videos on this page.

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Browser Support

CaptainSpaz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:42:57 CST

Recommended browsers: (These recommendations may change over time) Windows platform computers - Internet Explorer 7 and 8 from Microsoft Firefox 3.5.x from Mozilla. Current version: 3.5.5 Mac computers - Firefox 3.5.x from Mozilla.	Not Supported: Not supported means that you may be able to use some features, but not all.
Windows platform computers - Internet Explorer 1-6 Google Chrome - WebKit Safari - WebKit Opera - Presto Mac computers - Safari - WebKit
All computers need the most up-to-date version of Adobe Flash to access some features: (Note: This plug-in will only install on a 32-bit browser, if you use a 64-bit system then you will need to install a 32-bit browser) http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Recommended browsers:

(These recommendations may change over time)

Windows platform computers -
- Internet Explorer 7 and 8 from Microsoft
- Firefox 3.5.x from Mozilla.
Mac computers -
- Firefox 3.5.x from Mozilla.

Not Supported:

Not supported means that you may be able to use some features, but not all.

Windows platform computers -

Internet Explorer 1-6
Google Chrome - WebKit
Safari - WebKit
Opera - Presto

Mac computers -

Safari - WebKit

All computers need the most up-to-date version of Adobe Flash to access some features: (Note: This plug-in will only install on a 32-bit browser, if you use a 64-bit system then you will need to install a 32-bit browser) http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

The challenge of getting one's webpages to work in all browsers is daunting. With complex, dynamic, database-supported, software-driven websites such as those offered by Wetpaint.com, it simply isn't possible for websites to work equally well in all browsers.

Browsers differ in several fundamental ways (Warning: Technogarble Ahead!):

Basic Features Offered (Example the Opera browser offers a sophisticated built-in email program);
HTML Processing - How the page formatting language basic to all webpages is converted into a visible page;
CSS (cascading style sheet) rendering - CSS defines a page's layout. It's what gives a site it's "look and feel." Though there technically is a standard for how to render CSS, some browsers (notably Microsoft Internet Explorer) do not adhere to the standard. This makes it very difficult to make a page look good and function well on all browsers.
JavaScript features and performance (JavaScript, a programming language, is built into most modern browsers, but how it is interpreted varies a bit from browser to browser).

The last three considerations particularly impact how well Wetpaint works in a browser.

This is what the EasyEdit toolbar looks like in Opera.

Q & A

Q. I keep getting a clipboard message when trying to edit my page. Why is that?

A. It's a security warning setting that can be changed in Internet Explorer. Here's the fix:

1. At the top of the Internet Explorer window click Tools, then Internet Options.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Under Select a Web content zone to specify its security settings, click Internet.
4. Click Custom Level.
5. In the Scripting section, under Allow paste operations via script, click Enable.
6. Click OK.
That should do it.
If you want to read more on the subject - here's a thrilling microsoft article!

Q. Why can't I use Safari on Wetpaint?

A. Currently, Wetpaint is not able to fully support the Safari browser. When using Safari on Wetpaint, some features will work and others may not. Wetpaint has been working diligently to find solutions for the features that are not currently supported by Safari. We have filed bugs and sent letters to the good people at Apple and the Safari team, but unfortunately we have not received the support we need from them as of yet. We are constantly improving Wetpaint, and we will continue to reevaluate and work towards offering full browser support for Safari users.

In the meantime, if you’re using a Mac, we recommend that you use the Firefox browser. You can download it for free at www.mozilla.com.

This is what you will see if you are using Safari or Google Chrome.

Q. Why can't I use Chrome on Wetpaint?
A. Google Chrome runs on the same technology as Safari.

Q. How do I clear my browser's cache, and cookies?

A. Many minor issues such as problems signing in or accessing a page can be alleviated by clearing your browsers temp files and cookies from time to time. This is especially true when Wetpaint has recently released an update to the site and your browser cache contains old data. Use the processes below to clear your cache and cookies.

For Firefox users on Windows Platform Computers:

Click on "Tools" at the top of the browser window
Select "Clear Private Data" from the dropdown menu
Put a check mark next to "Cache" and "Cookies"
Click on the "Clear Private Data Now" button

For Firefox users on a Mac:

Choose Firefox > Preferences
Click on the "privacy" tab.

Click "clear individual cookies

For Internet Explorer users:

Click on "Tools"
Select "Internet Options" from the dropdown menu
Click on the "Delete" button in the section for Browsing History
Click the buttons to "Delete files..." and "Delete cookies..." or click on the "Delete all" button
Click "Yes" in the confirmation dialog box

Q: Can I use access Wetpaint from my mobile phone?

A: You can read Wetpaint sites from any mobile browser, including OpenWave and BlackBerry Browser. Most mobile web browsers have only limited support for JavaScript, so you will not be able to sign in or use many of wetpaint's features.

The Wetpaint Community

CaptainSpaz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:46:27 CST

If creating a website is a new experience for you, it may seem like there is a great deal to learn. The Wetpaint staff is here to help, however, Wetpaint also has a community of members who have encountered the same questions or challenges as you!

How we Interact
Wetpaint websites are designed to encourage interaction through the use of threads on the bottom of pages or accessed through the discussion forum. Threads are used like a forum on Wetpaint Central to ask questions, comment on features, make suggestions, post tips and tricks, and discuss a wide range of topics related to Wetpaint websites. You can also interact and communicate with other users using friend requests, private messages, and compliments.
Meet Other Users	Finding Answers
If you are looking for a place to tell others about your community or find out what kind of sites other users are building, be sure to check out the Wetpaint Classified ads site. This is the appropriate place to post any "come visit my site" messages. If you have a particular users in mind that you would like to invite, send them a private message. Please do not advertise your site here on Wetpaint Central. Our moderators get tired of deleting them.	If you have a question, begin by browsing the Help section here on Wetpaint Central. If you don't see your question addressed there, try using the "Search this wiki" box in the upper left corner of the page. If you still haven't found the answer to your question, visit the Ask and Answer page and post a comment. You can also browse comments on any page by expanding the list of visible comments. This is done by clicking on "view all" at the bottom of the page.
Other Important Stuff
If you have suggestions, praise, or other feedback be sure to visit the Feedback page. If you come across what seems to be a Bug, be sure to hit the Report a Bug page (Please view the Browser Support page before reporting a bug). Also, be sure to visit the Wiki Code Of Conduct to learn how we roll.

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Wiki Code of Conduct

Baby_Apple — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:20:51 CST

To foster the best possible experience for all, the Wetpaint Central community respectfully requests that its visitors and contributors honor this code of conduct. Failure to follow these rules will result in a deletion of your comment and/or content.

(1) Play nicely with others

Respect your peers — Treat others and their contributions with respect and foster considerate dialogue.
Do not use offensive language — Inappropriate, crude, or abusive language is not only unacceptable, it’s a lousy way to convince anyone of your point.
Remember, there are no stupid questions— Everyone’s input is welcomed and honored. “Flaming” others or demeaning their participation may build your self-esteem but it won’t help build community.
Report inappropriate behavior — Remove and/or report to the moderators disrespectful or provocative content, but refrain from seeking vigilante justice.

(2) Act in good faith

Don’t pilfer material — Don’t publish content to which you have no rights. Copying is bad. Mmm k?
It’s about you, but not about YOU — This site exists to support an organic and communal body of information. Shameless self-promotion and hawking of wares are strictly verboten, not to mention pathetic. See our page on Spam for more details.

(3) Promote the community spirit

Use the Moderators as a resource — Reach out to the Moderators for guidance or advice on how best to leverage the site. They are there to help.
Share the experience — Be an ambassador of the community by enrolling others in the discussion, sponsoring a good debate, and setting a good, collaborative example.

(4) Keep It original

Don't copy content from other sites — It's a violation of the Wetpaint Terms of Use and the owner of the content will find out.
To file a copyright infringement takedown request, use the process listed in section 3 of the Wetpaint Terms of Use.

If your wiki breaks the rules mentioned above, or copies content from another site, the Wetpaint staff may decide to block it. This means that no one will have access to your wiki, including yourself. If your site is blocked, please don't ask the Moderators to unblock it for you. If it very annoying, and sees no results. For a more exhaustive list of legal do’s and don’ts, refer to the site’s Terms & Conditions.

How do I report a site?

Don't post a thread on Wetpaint central. Send an email to info@wetpaint.com. Be sure to include:

The url of the site you are reporting
The reason your are reporting the site (quote the Wetpaint terms and conditions, if possible)

Wetpaint 500

Baby_Apple — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:12:48 CST

Where's the Wetpaint 500?

Wetpaint has heard several ideas from it's community about how to improve our site rankings. We are working on a better way to reward and recognize all the hard work you put into your Wetpaint sites. In the meantime, the Wetpaint 500 list is going on hiatus and will not be updated weekly after Oct. 15, 2009. Please don't ask when the Wetpaint 500 will be back, or what Wetpaint is doing to change it. These questions will be answered eventually, but we know nothing yet.

Wetpaint Central Help and Support

CaptainSpaz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:16:50 CST

Site Format Changes
Wetpaint sites will be transitioning to a fixed/centered page format in next few weeks. This change will impact some preexisting page layouts. Visit Page Formatting Tips for details on how to be prepared for the changes.

Invites from Private Sites
Invitations can no longer be sent on private sites. To join a private site, the site creator or administrator will need to temporarily change the site permissions. Once new members have joined, the site can be made private again. See: Site Permissions Settings.

Tips for a Successful Site

FAQ

About Wetpaint Sites

Abuse and Policies

Premium Services

Custom URL?

No ads?

Ask & Answer

Make a Suggestion

Report a Bug

View Browser Support before reporting a bug

Education Sites & Ads
Wetpaint has discontinued the free advertising removal program. Read more on this issue here.

IE6 Not Supported
If you are using IE 6, you will need to install IE 8 or Mozilla Firefox 3.5 to use Wetpaint normally.

How to Use This Site
Browse the Table of Contents or use the "Search this site" box in the upper left corner to find a topic. Also, consult with the Sitemap for all of the pages on Wetpaint Central. Can't find the answer? Post your question in the Discussion Forum. While you're here, make sure to read the Wetpaint Central Rules.

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Wetpaint Central Rules

CaptainSpaz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:04:01 CST

Rules for using Wetpaint Central.

These rules are presented by the Moderators of Wetpaint Central.
Please read them carefully.
If any of these rules are violated, the consequences range from a warning to a banishment.
If you do not understand English, you can translate using this link: http://translate.google.com/#

First, an important definition:
Irrelevant: Does not relate in any way, shape or form to the topics, material, functions or features of Wetpaint Central.

Note: All rules extend to the News Feeds.

As Wetpaint updates or adds features, more rules may be added and existing ones may be revised.

Absolutely no advertising.

This includes:

Advertising another wiki.*
Advertising a product.
Advertising a service.
Creating a page or thread to do any of the above.
Uploading photos advertising your product/service.
Sending a PM to do any of the above.
Joining with your sales pitch, company name or product name as your username and doing any of the above.
Posting a link to the product or services web page.

If you post any of the above, your content will be deleted and depending on the severity, you may be banned.

There is zero-tolerance for advertising a product or service. If you do, you will be banned with no warning. This rule is retroactive.

*: Advertising of another wiki is permitted on Wetpaint Classified Ads. (This is the only Ad permitted on Wetpaint Central.)

It is also permitted on one's own profile, but not in the discussion forum.
It is also permitted in valid Q&A threads.

1a.

Advertising on one's profile

You are permitted to advertise your other Wetpaint wikis on your profile, but you are not allowed to advertise a product or service. Wetpaint Central is for Q&A regarding Wetpaint services, functions, materials and features, not for advertising.

This includes:

Listing the product or service.
Posting contact information for the provider of the product and/or service. (See rule #8)
Posting pictures and/or brochures. (See rule #5)
Posting the logo of the company advertising the product or service as your profile icon.*
Posting any of the above in a thread on one's own profile.

*You may use a company logo as your profile image as long as you are not advertising.

No Spamming.

This includes:

Anything pertaining to the first rule of the Wetpaint Central Rules.
Sending messages to other members advertising a site, product or service.

Consequences:

One PM warning. If the warning is ignored or disregarded, then you will be banned.
If you continue as an anonymous user, then you may be IP Banned.

No flaming.

This includes:

Starting a thread to spark a war.
Joining a thread and harassing other members by using:

Profanity (This also includes posting profanity in another language)
Racial slurs
Insults
Mocking
Disrespectful comments
Boasting about your wiki in an obnoxious manner
Pro or Anti-religious comments.

Any thread that hosts a flame war will be locked by one of the Moderators.

Consequences:

Locking of threads.
PM Warning.
Three Strikes...you're out. On the third warning, you will be banned.
If you continue as an anonymous user, then you may be IP Banned.

3a.

Flaming in the form of harassment.

For more information, read the page on Harassment and Cyberbullying.

3b.

Do not feed the trolls.

For more information, see Dealing with Flame Wars and Internet Trolls.
If you feed the trolls, you will only prolong the flame war and might potentially make it worse.

The Consequences may be the involvement of law enforcement.

No irrelevant posts and/or pages.

This includes:

Posting a thread with

Gibberish
Small Talk
Randomness
Profanity
Ads (See rules 1 and 2)
Anything irrelevant to the functions, features or materials of Wetpaint Central and/or the page they were posted on.

Creating a page and:

Leaving it blank
Posting irrelevant and/or personal material such as family photos, homework...etc
Posting explicit photos and/or language. (See rule #5)
Posting Spam or Advertisements (See rules 1 and 2)

Irrelevant to-do's

Posting a to-do with any of the criteria for threads.

Creating a page from a thread.
Replying to a thread and forcing it to go off topic by posting anything irrelevant to the original topic of the post and/or to anything relating to Wetpaint Central, it's material, features or functions.

Consequences:

Deletion of threads and/or pages.
PM warning to offender. If the warning is ignored or disregarded, then you will be banned.
If you continue as an anonymous user, then you may be IP Banned.

You are free to post off topic threads on a fellow members profile as long as it doesn't contain Ads, profanity, disrespect or sexual propositions. (See Sweetheart Scam)

If you have an idea for a new page and are not sure if it is relevant, please send your idea to j eremy_wetpaint.

No posting irrelevant photos and/or videos to the Photo gallery and/or Video gallery.

This includes:

Posting personal pictures such as:
- Family photos.
- Self-Portraits
- Personal photos of a fellow member without their permission. (Possible banishment)
- Any photos not relevant to any Wetpaint Central materials, features or functions.
Posting personal videos such as:
- Funny videos.
- Porn. (See below)
- Profanity.
- Home videos.
- Any videos posted in an attempt to flame another member.
- Any videos not relevant to Wetpaint Central material, features or functions.
Posting Pornographic material.
- Note: If you post any pornographic material, you will be instantly banned with no PM warning.
Creating an album and/or collection to do any of the above.

Consequences:

Deletion of photos and/or videos.
PM warning.
Repeat offenders may be banned.
If you continue as an anonymous user, then you may be IP Banned.

You can still post them on your profile, just not in the photo gallery and/or video gallery.

There is an option on the add photo/add video window to add to gallery. It takes milliseconds to uncheck that and then your personal pictures that you may be posting to your profile won't also end up in the gallery.

No scamming.

This includes:

Sweetheart scams.
Money hoaxes
Posts saying that the reader will die after reading it.

If you receive a sweetheart scam or money hoax, immediately notify a moderator and we will take care of it. Consequence: Because of how despicable these scams are, if you send and/or post a sweetheart scam or money hoax, you will be immediately banned from Wetpaint Central.

If you continue as an anonymous user, then you may be IP Banned.

No vandalism.

Although most pages on Wetpaint Central have been locked, some have not so this includes:

Deleting information from an unlocked page and/or replacing it with irrelevant or inappropriate material.
Adding irrelevant or inappropriate material to an unlocked page.

We understand that sometimes a browser glitch can result in the accidental removal of certain elements of a page. If that happens, PM a moderator and we will fix it with no harm done.

For more information, see Site Ruiners.

Consequences:

Reversion of any damages.
PM warning. If the warning is ignored or disregarded, then you will be banned.

No posting personal information.

This includes:

Personal information of someone other than you.
Credit Card numbers from you or anyone else.
Phone numbers
Web addresses other than Wetpaint wikis. (Note: This falls under Rule #1: No advertising)
Home address and/or mailing address. This includes those of yourself and of other members.
Passwords belonging to you or anyone else.
Another member's age, date of birth unless that member has either given permission or posted it on their own profile.

Consequences:

Immediate removal of information.
PM warning.
Depending on the severity, you may be banned.
If you continue as an anonymous user, then you may be IP Banned.

No begging.

This includes:

Posting multiple threads and/or pages requesting to be promoted on Wetpaint Central.
Sending multiple PMs to the Moderators requesting to be promoted on Wetpaint Central. This is considered harassment and will not be tolerated.
Please don't ask to be made a Moderator, unless you match the criteria set out by jeremy_Wetpaint on his profile page.

Consequences:

Locking of threads, possibly deletion.
PM warning.
If PMs and/or threads persist, then you will be banned.
If you continue with anonymous posts, then you may be IP Banned.

10.

You must be 13 years of age to create a Wetpaint Account.

The basic details are thus:

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") specifically protects the privacy of children under the age of 13 by requesting parental consent for the collection or use of any personal information of the users. The Act took effect in April 2000. The Act was passed in response to a growing awareness of Internet marketing techniques that targeted children and collected their personal information from websites without any parental notification. The Act applies to commercial websites and online services that are directed at children. The main requirements of the Act that a website operator must comply with include:

Incorporation of a detailed privacy policy that describes the information collected from its users.
Acquisition of a verifiable parental consent prior to collection of personal information from a child under the age of 13.
Disclosure to parents of any information collected on their children by the website.
A Right to revoke consent and have information deleted.
Limited collection of personal information when a child participates in online games and contests.
A general requirement to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of any personal information that is collected online from children.

This information has been taken from epic.org/privacy/kids/ and more information may also be found there.
More information may also be found at http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/coppafaqs.shtm
We are really serious about this issue, so if you are under the age of 13 you will need to wait until you turn 13.

Congress' intent in passing the Act was to increase parental involvement in children's online activities, ensure children's safety during their participation in online activities, and most importantly, protect children's personal information.

The Child Online Privacy Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506, P.L. No. 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681-728.
FTC's COPPA Regulation, 64 Fed. Reg. 212.

Consequences:
If it is discovered that you are under the age of 13, you will be banned because of the COPPA Act of 1997...no exceptions.

11.

No Forum Necromancy.

The definition of this term is: Posting a reply on a long-dead (at least 2 weeks old) thread when your reply adds no value to the conversation. More information may be found on this useful page: Forum Necromancy. This can be distracting to older members and serves no purpose. If the thread is a featured thread, then this rule doesn't apply.

*Bumping a thread if you haven't had your question answered is fine.

Consequences:

PM warning, and possibly a warning in the resurrected thread.
If the warning is ignored or disregarded, then you will be banned.
If you continue as an anonymous user, then you may be IP Banned.

12.

No posting inappropriate content anywhere on the site, including your own profile.

This includes any and all pornography, racist or supremacist propaganda, virus websites, and/or miscellaneous adult language.
Other offenses can also include:

Inappropriate profile icons
Linking to inappropriate content
Posting any of the above in the form of a keyword tag.

Consequences:
Any instance of this will result in immediate removal of material and/or appropriate administrative action.

Please note that anything posted on your profile can be removed by an Administrator if necessary.

13.

Just because you are anonymous doesn't mean you are safe.

Moderators and up can see the IP Address of an anonymous user instead of the word anonymous. As such, if you break any of the above rules we can click on your IP Address and IP Ban you.

If 5+ of your threads are irrelevant and have to be deleted, you may be ip banned.

14.

No means no!

This includes:

Continuing to post irrelevant comments on another's profile after they ask you to stop.
Coming back under a new and/or different username and persisting in any rule breaking.
Asking Moderators to unban you by posting multiple threads. (Note: If you are banned, it was most likely for a good reason. To see those good reasons, see rules 1-13)

Consequences:

PM warning.
Deletion of offending threads on profiles and locking of threads in forum.
Possible banishment or IP Ban.

15.

Don't be afraid of the Moderators.

Just because we are moderators doesn't mean we don't have to follow these rules too. If a moderator is breaking any of the above rules, particularly rules 2, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 12, please feel free to notify another moderator and/or the Administrator, jeremy_wetpaint.
Remember: We are here to help, not to intimidate.

If you feel that a Moderator responded to a flame war or banned another user unfairly, please notify jeremy_wetpaint in a private message.

16.

No pretenders.

This includes:

People creating an account with a name similar to a Moderator or Administrator, and then pretending to be one. Also, do not pretend you work for Wetpaint or add the _wetpaint extension to your user name if you are not a Wetpaint staff member.
Putting the Moderator badge in your profile icon.

This will result in an instant banishment.

17.

Profiles

Please note that Administrators have the ability to use EasyEdit on another person's profile, so anything inappropriate can be removed.

What you can do:

Post appropriate pictures of yourself
Post fun facts about yourself
Post links to your other wikis
Display trophies and/or achievements

What you can't do:

Post pictures of another member without their permission.
Post profanity, nudity, sexual innuendos, propositions...etc
Post any advertisements for a product or service.

18.

Please be patient.

Sometimes it can take one of us a while to respond to your post. Be patient and don't start constantly posting to make your voice heard.* It is borderline flaming. Furthermore, when you post a thread asking for help on an issue, don't post in an angry way or use INTERNET SHOUTING.

*If your question still isn't answered after a week, send a message to the Moderators with a link to the thread so that they can help you.

19.

Use the Contact Wetpaint feature.

If you are having any of these problems:

Copyright issues
Legal issues
Site Deletion issues
You want to take over an abandoned site

Then use the contact Wetpaint link at the bottom of every page, or http://www.wetpaintcentral.com/contact or info@wetpaint.com

Do NOT post any of the above in threads as they cannot be answered or resolved in threads. Also, do not send any of those issues in the form of a PM...the only way those issues can be dealt with is by contacting Wetpaint.

20.

We are not Gods.

Yes, even as Moderators we do have limits. We can't help out on a site taken over by a hacker and we can't do anything different from what Mods on other wikis can. We have absolutely no authority on any non-Wetpaint Central wiki.

21.

News Feeds.

A relatively new feature of Wetpaint. The rules are:

No posting anything irrelevant to the news feed.
No posting profanity or flaming.
No advertising, scamming or spamming.
No gibberish.

Consequences:
If any comments include the above, it will be deleted. Further consequences include:

A PM Warning. If it is disregarded or ignored, then you may be banned.

22.

To-Dos

The rules are:

To-Dos are only to be posted by Mods and above. If you see something that needs updating on a page, either send a PM or post a thread on the page.
Do not post multiple To-Dos, they are a pain to remove and a waste of the Moderator's time.
Do not post irrelevant to-dos. If you do so, you will be breaking rule #4 as well.

Consequences:
Rule #1-4, 6, 8, 9, 12 & 18 apply to all to-dos, as do consequences.

23.

Do not abuse the Report page or Report photo/video feature.

If you constantly report a page, photo or video that has no questionable content in an attempt to distract the moderators, this will be considered to be a form of harassment.

Consequences:

PM Warning, or depending on the severity, an instant ban.
If the warning is ignored or disregarded, then you may be banned.

24.

Attachments

Only Mods and above may add attachments. Any attachments added by a registered user that is not relevant to Wetpaint Central will be removed.

Consequences:

Removal of attachment
PM warning
If the warning is ignored or disregarded, you may be banned.

25.

Answering questions on the forum

You may help the Moderators answer questions on the discussion forum, as long as your posts have value and are grammatically correct. Posts that contain informal acronyms and abbreviations (e.g. u, idk) will be deleted.

This rule does not apply to you if you are asking a question.

Consequences:

Removal of post

If you break a rule, this is what the PM warning will look like:

If this PM is replied to with understanding and/or apologies, you will be forgiven. If it is replied to with a retort, vulgar language or threats to continue violating the rule then you will bring on a potential banishment on yourself.

The people with authority to give you a warning are listed below. If a person not on the list tries to issue a warning, notify jeremy_wetpaint immediately.

alexberg
Baby_Apple
ben
budde
CaptainSpaz
DerSpanier
DigitalX
edwardandbellafan

eguy
Green-Arrow
jakefpw
jeremy_wetpaint
Kemiwiki
KimberlyB
Madusha
steve

TemlynWriting
Tony_wetpaint
walrusworldstudios
wetpaint
yy10
1#Brave

Note: These rules have been made specifically for Wetpaint Central. They do not apply to any violations on another Wetpaint Wiki, However, don't assume that you can come here with excess baggage and stay for very long.

You are free to adopt these rules for your own wiki, however you may need to reword some of the text to conform to your wiki's title and theme.

Here are some important links:

Your Account

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:25:21 CST

How do I make changes to my account?

Access your profile by signing in with your username and password. Once you are signed in click on 'My Profile' in the upper right corner of the page and then click on 'Profile' where it appears just below your username. See example below:

Wetpaint Central Sitemap

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:24:30 CST

Here are the Wetpaint Central pages. They are:

Home

Quick Links:

Homepage
FAQ
Glossary of Terms
Help Videos

Tips for a Good Profile

CaptainSpaz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:31 CST

Why have a profile?

A profile helps others on the wiki get to know you. On your profile, you can post anything, including photos, videos, polls, music, links and of course, text.

What makes a good profile?

Well, that's highly subjective. Our motto is any profile is better than no profile. Good examples for profiles come from what our awesome users are already doing:

Pimp out your profile with some bling, like Ally5919
Make it relevant to the site, like DarkAngel-X
Add movies and photos, like Darkraptor
Tell the community why you're on the wiki, like kanzis_slave
If you're on a wiki where you can be a character, play it up, like Sparrowheart

How do I add a Profile?

When signed in, you can access and create/edit your profile by clicking on your username in the upper right-hand corner of any page.
Click on "EasyEdit" and you can put anything you want on your profile, just like editing a regular page on a wiki.
Have fun. If you have fun making a profile, others will probably have fun reading it.

How do I add a Picture (Avatar) to my Profile ?

Go to your profile (Step 1 above).
Click on "Edit Image" and you can upload any picture from your computer as your avatar, or get it from the web.

Note: Your avatar image and a link to your profile page coincide with all comments you make across the site.

Tips

Try adding pictures of what you like!

Here is a profile filled with information on a user:

See Also

Signing In

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:19:27 CST

Trouble getting signed in?

Signing into a Wetpaint site requires two pieces of information - your username and your password. If you enter either one (or both!) of these items incorrectly you will see the following message in red letters:

"We could not find an account with the username and password you provided."

What to do:

Check to make sure you are entering the correct username. Look at the "Members" list on your site or check the confirmation email we sent you when you created your site (you always keep those, right?). If you are unable to find your username (or it's a private site) follow the instructions below to reset your password.

You don't need to know your username if you use the password reset process.

Note: If you forgot your username, go ahead and use the password reset process to get signed in as well. You can enter the same password you were using before when you get to the "enter a new password" step. When you complete the process you will be signed in and your username will be shown on the page.
If your username is correct then the only other option is that your password is wrong. You can reset your password by clicking on the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign in page. It will prompt you for the e-mail address you used to register your account and send you a link to change your password.

Password Reset Process

Click on "Sign in"
You'll see the Sign in page appear. Click on the "Forgot your password?" link.
The "Reset Password" page will appear. Enter the email address associated with the account you need to reset your password for and click on the "Send Password" button.
Within a few minutes you should receive an email message from Wetpaint. Click on the link in the email, or copy and paste it into your browser's address bar.
You should be taken to a page on the site that asks you to enter a new password. Enter the password you want to use for your account and click on the "Set Password" button. You should be signed into your account immediately.

Still doesn't work?

If you successfully reset your password and cannot sign in, then try signing in to a different Wetpaint site, such as Wetpaint Central, with the same account user name and password. If you are able to sign in, then you were probably banned.

I can't sign in to any wetpaint site!

If you are using wetpaint from a school or office, ask your information technology department to add "login.wetpaint.com" as a firewall exception.

FAQ

Q. Every time I sign in I have to reset my password. What's going on?

A. You are most likely entering the wrong username. Make sure you're entering the correct username as shown in #1 above.

Q. I'm trying to reset my password but I never receive the email. What should I do?

A. First, make sure you are entering the email address that you originally used when you registered your account. Also, try adding "password_recovery@wetpaint.com" to your safe list so that it does not get filtered out as a spam message.

What is a good, secure password?

Your password should include:

both upper and lowercase letters Z, b, C, r, E, etc.
some numbers - 4, 5, 7, 9, 2, etc.
some non alpha-numeric characters like #,$,%,^,&,*, etc.

See also:

How do I change my email or password?

Hacked Accounts

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:58 CST

What does 'hacked account' mean? When someone says their account has been 'hacked' it generally means that someone else has gained access to their account without their knowledge or permission. The hacker may be doing this as a prank or for more malicious reasons.	How does an account get hacked? Your account is more likely to be hacked if one or more of the following are true: Your account has a weak password that is easy to guess You share your password with someone else You share a computer and forget to sign out of your account before leaving the computer
What to do DON'T share your password with anyone. Change your password - If you believe your username account has been compromised or "hacked", change your password immediately. If you can't sign in because your password has been changed, use the "forgot your password" feature to email yourself a link to reset the password. Use a secure password - The best way to avoid the frustration and embarrassment of having your account hacked is to use a secure password and never ever tell anyone what it is. A secure password should use a combination of UPPER and lowercase letters, numbers, and non-alphanumeric characters such as %, _, &, $, etc. Also, change your password periodically just to be on the safe side. Sign out of your account before you walk away from the computer. Who knows what your little brother will do when you're not looking.	Have you been hacked? Take this poll to help us improve security:

What does 'hacked account' mean?

When someone says their account has been 'hacked' it generally means that someone else has gained access to their account without their knowledge or permission. The hacker may be doing this as a prank or for more malicious reasons.

How does an account get hacked?

Your account is more likely to be hacked if one or more of the following are true:

Your account has a weak password that is easy to guess
You share your password with someone else
You share a computer and forget to sign out of your account before leaving the computer

What to do

DON'T share your password with anyone.
Change your password - If you believe your username account has been compromised or "hacked", change your password immediately. If you can't sign in because your password has been changed, use the "forgot your password" feature to email yourself a link to reset the password.
Use a secure password - The best way to avoid the frustration and embarrassment of having your account hacked is to use a secure password and never ever tell anyone what it is. A secure password should use a combination of UPPER and lowercase letters, numbers, and non-alphanumeric characters such as %, _, &, $, etc. Also, change your password periodically just to be on the safe side.
Sign out of your account before you walk away from the computer. Who knows what your little brother will do when you're not looking.

Have you been hacked?

Take this poll to help us improve security:

FAQ

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:34 CST

About Wetpaint	Abuse & Policies	Tips for A Successful Site	Wetpaint: The company

About Wetpaint

Abuse & Policies

Tips for A Successful Site

Wetpaint: The company

The "How To" section.

Can't find the answer to your question here?

Enter a keyword or two in the "Search this site" box in the upper left
Ask by posting a new thread or replying to an existing thread in the Discussion Forum
Browse the non "how to" Help sections:

Frequently Asked Questions Getting Started Create your own Wetpaint site I created a site, what should I do first? Top 10 Tips Ideas and Inspiration
Browser Support	I use Safari and I can't see many of the features. Why? What browsers does Wetpaint support?	Discussion Forum	How do I start a new thread? Can I reply to a thread? How do I rate a post? How do I delete a thread or post? How do I move a thread to a different page?
EasyEdit	How do I change a page? How do I add a photo to a page? How do I add a link? How do I add a table? How do I spell check a page?	Facebook Applications
Find Content	How do I find content?	News	How do I add a news feed? How do I view a news feed? How do I comment on a news feed? How can I edit or remove a news feed?
Permissions	What can anonymous users do? What can registered users do? What can moderators do? What can site creators and administrators do? Can I ban a user from my site?	Photo Gallery	How do add a photo to the photo gallery? How do create a photo album? How do I report a photo?
Reporting and Statistics	How do I view a summary of the contributions on my website? How do I add a site counter to my site & how do I view site statistics on my website?	Site Communities	How do I invite others to my site? How do I promote new moderators on my site? How does the Top Contributor Cloud work? How do I set up my Site Greeting? How do I create an automatic New Member Message? How do I send a message to other users? How do I send a compliment?
Site Settings	How do I change the settings on my site? How do I change who can contribute to my site? How do I manage templates for my site? How do I apply a custom URL to my site? What size should my header logo be?	Video Gallery	How do I add a video? How do I remove a video? How do I feature a video? How do I report a video?
Widgets (video, music, chat, games, etc.)	What is a widget? How do I add a video? How do I add a poll? How do I add a slideshow? How do I add a RSS feed? How do I add a calendar? How do I add chat or instant messaging? How do I add music? How do I add a widget I found on the Web?	Working with a site	How do I find content on the site? Can I place my own ads or get a Wetpaint site without ads? How do I promote my site? How do I use RSS?
Working with Pages	How do I add and organize new pages? What are the keyword tags and how do I add or modify them? How do I email my page to a friend? What does it mean to watch a page or thread? How do I attach files to my pages? How do I move a page? How do I rename a page? What pages link to this page? How do I lock a page? How do I delete a page? Can I delete a version of a page?	Your Account	What can I do if I'm having trouble signing in? How do I manage my email notifications? How do I create an account? How do I add bio content and images to my profile? How do I change my email or password on my account? How do I use Facebook Connect to sign in?

Still can't find what you're looking for?

Create Account

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:17:16 CST

How do I create an account?

This site is written by people like you for people like you. To make the fullest contribution possible, sign up for a free account.

Registration is fast and easy. Click on the "Sign Up" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page and complete the short form, which includes fields for defining the following basic information:

Your username (which will appear on the site in connection with your edits and profile)
Your account password
E-mail address (It will not be shared unless you select it to be viewed on your Profile.)
First and last name (not publicly displayed)
Verification that you are over 13 years of age

Q: Why does it tell me I'm ineligible?
If you are getting a message that says “Based on the information you have supplied, you are ineligible to create a Wetpaint account” then it means you entered a date of birth that would make you ineligible to join Wetpaint. This precaution helps to prevent children under the age of 13 from registering for Wetpaint. Children under 13 are not allowed to join Wetpaint due to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) laws, which we must comply with. If you say you are underage we temporarily block additional attempts by dropping a cookie in your browser. This helps prevent kids under 13 from trying again and again until they can create an account.

Q: Can I change my username? No, but you can create a new account. Just keep in mind that each Wetpaint account has to have a unique email address associated to it. If you want to ditch your old account and use your favorite email address on a new account, then go to your profile and change your email address. Once you've changed the email address on your old account you can use it on a new Wetpaint account.

Q: Can I change my username?
No, but you can create a new account. Just keep in mind that each Wetpaint account has to have a unique email address associated to it. If you want to ditch your old account and use your favorite email address on a new account, then go to your profile and change your email address. Once you've changed the email address on your old account you can use it on a new Wetpaint account.

Your personal information will not be shared except where explicitly stated or agreed to. (View Wetpaint's Privacy Policy.)

When you visit the site and make edits, you will sign in using the username and password you defined during the account setup process. Don't forget to Customize your profile.

Adding a Profile Image

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:55 CST

As a member of a site's community of collaborators, it's recommended that you invest in adding a profile image. This will make you easier to identify visually and help differentiate you from other users.

When signed in, you access your profile by clicking on 'My Profile' in the upper right corner of the page. When the drop down window appears, click on 'Profile' below your user name.
Click on "Add image" to upload a profile picture. If you already have a profile image click "edit image" to change it. You can upload an image directly from your computer or get one from the web.
Your profile avatar and a link to your profile page coincide with all comments you make across the site.

Note: Administrators can remove your profile image if they deem it inappropriate.

You may also find these topics helpful:

Change Email or Password

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:15:37 CST

To change your email address or password on file with Wetpaint:

Sign into your site with your Username and Password
Go to your profile page by clicking on "My Profile" in the upper right corner of any page and then clicking on "Change Email & Password" in the upper right corner of your profile page.
This will take you to a page where you will see the options to change your email address or password.

Learn how to reset your password.

For more advice on trouble getting signed in see the Signing In page

Report a Bug

CaptainSpaz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:12:20 CST

Feedback	Make a Suggestion	Suggestion List	Report a Bug

Feedback

Make a Suggestion

Suggestion List

Report a Bug

What is a Bug?

	A bug is typically some kind of glitch, flaw, or error in the code that causes an outcome that is different than what is intended by the software design. This basically just means that something is not working the way it was designed to. Keep in mind that a bug is not the same thing as a virus despite the similarity in medical terminology. Avoid leaving comments that that don't include all the information listed below.

A bug is typically some kind of glitch, flaw, or error in the code that causes an outcome that is different than what is intended by the software design. This basically just means that something is not working the way it was designed to. Keep in mind that a bug is not the same thing as a virus despite the similarity in medical terminology. Avoid leaving comments that that don't include all the information listed below.

Please read everything listed below before reporting a bug.

What to Do If you've received an "Oops!" bug page, please try clearing your browser cookies before reporting a bug here. Instructions on clearing your browser cookies can be found on our Browser Support page. Here are an example of one "Oops!" Page:

What to Do

If you've received an "Oops!" bug page, please try clearing your browser cookies before reporting a bug here. Instructions on clearing your browser cookies can be found on our Browser Support page.
Here are an example of one "Oops!" Page:

How to Report a Bug

Please include the following information if reporting a bug:

The URL of the site or page where you encountered the problem.
Your web browser and operating system you used when you discovered the bug.
As much detail as possible (what, where, how, why, when?)

And answer the following questions in your post:

What were you doing right before the problem?
Describe what you saw when the problem happened.
Describe any error messages you received.
What were you expecting to happen?

1. Please sign in if at all possible so we know who you are!
2. Report bugs you've found by posting a new thread below.

Show us a screen capture
If you are able to take a screen capture that shows the problem, you can share it with us by adding to the User Reported Bugs photo album. Be sure to include your username, site info, and a description with the photo.

Common Issues

Site creation process interrupted. Try reloading the page.
Easy Edit menu not loading. Verify that you are using a supported browser and have JavaScript enabled. Try clearing your cache/cookies.
Message pops up "We're sorry, an error occurred." Click OK and ignore the message.
Widget can't be added. Make sure you are using a flash embed or an Iframe code.

If you're having trouble with the content of a particular wiki, that's something to take up with the Moderators of that wiki. Wetpaint cannot control content or comments created by other users. The comments on this page are reviewed daily. While we try to be responsive in a timely manner, we don't comment on future release dates, and it may take us several days to respond to an issue. Including appropriate information makes it possible for us to review the problem - without this information it's really hard to help!
- The Wetpaint Crew

Please view the Browser Support page before reporting a bug

Remove Advertising

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:33:30 CST

For just $19.95*/month you can remove advertising from your site.

Which ads will be removed?

a. Leaderboard ad
b. Medium rectangle ad
c. Skyscraper ad
d. Banner ad
e. Links to other sites

How do I get ads turned off on my site?

To get started, sign in to your Wetpaint site. (You must be the site creator or a site administrator)
Navigate to the Settings area.
Click on the "Upgrades" to see the full menu of Premium Services.
Click the “Remove Advertising” button to start the purchase process.
Complete the checkout to purchase the service. You will need a credit card for this step.
You will receive an email confirmation when your payment is accepted, and your subscription will begin

View the fine print in Wetpaint’s Terms of Service

How will I be billed?
Once you subscribe, your credit card will be billed monthly. If you were one of our beta customers who subscribed using a PayPal account, your rebilling is via PayPal. At this time we do not support PayPal payments for new subscriptions. Wetpaint does not currently support invoice billing.

How do I cancel my subscription to remove advertising?
For most customers, the cancellation procedure is as follows:

Sign in to your Wetpaint site and go to the Settings section.
Click on the "Upgrades" tab, which displays your subscription status.
Click on “Cancel subscription” link.

If you subscribed using PayPal during our beta test, your cancellation steps are as follows:

Sign in to your Wetpaint site and go to the Settings section.
Click on the "Upgrades" tab.
Click the "Go to PayPal" link and login to your PayPal Account
Follow the PayPal instructions for cancellation

Ads will be turned back on following subscription cancellation.

How do I update my card number?
Currently, the only way to update or change the card number used for your subscription payment is to cancel your subscription and then resubscribe with the other card. Follow the instructions in the previous section to cancel, then resubscribe with the new card. Any days left from the previous month and billed to your original card will be applied to the term of your new subscription. For example, if you have 15 days remaining on your subscription and you updated your card (cancel and resubscribe) on August 1, Wetpaint will process your payment, but extend your rebill date to September 16. Future months will be billed on the 16th.

Using Images

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:05:52 CST

Images

(How to add photos?)

Images can really complete a Wetpaint site and you should strive to have at least one on each page of your site (where practical).You may add an image by uploading one from your computer or entering a URL and you can also Search Yahoo images so you don't have to leave the page your on! Images should not be place arbitrarily, but rather with text wrapped around it or in a practical and aesthetically pleasing position. It is probably best to keep pictures small or medium in size. They are meant to complement your content, not take the place of content.

You should always enter a name for your image, as this name will appear when people roll their cursor over it. This is a practical thing to do for visitors, as well as another way to enter a keyword on your page. In addition to naming the image, you can link the image to another related page on your wiki if applicable.

Animated Images

To use an animated image, the process a slightly different.
1.) Find your desired image on the Internet, and right-click it.
2.) Right click and select Copy.
3.) Now go to your Wetpaint site and click the EasyEdit button.
4.) Paste your image into the location, and click Save.

Be sure not to edit any properties of the image or the result will be something other than you probably wanted. Refresh the page and you will find that the image is not a single frame like it would be if you uploaded it from your computer.

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Fonts:

Font Color

Help

Have questions? Wetpaint Help topics are organized into the following sections:

About Wetpaint Sites

Abuse and Policies

FAQ

Tips for a Successful Site

Browser Support

Recommended browsers:

Not Supported:

Q & A

For Firefox users on Windows Platform Computers:

For Firefox users on a Mac:

For Internet Explorer users:

The Wetpaint Community

How we Interact

Meet Other Users

Finding Answers

Other Important Stuff

Wiki Code of Conduct

(1) Play nicely with others

(2) Act in good faith

(3) Promote the community spirit

(4) Keep It original

How do I report a site?

Wetpaint 500

Where's the Wetpaint 500?

Wetpaint Central Help and Support

Wetpaint Central Rules

Rules for using Wetpaint Central.

Your Account

How do I make changes to my account?

Wetpaint Central Sitemap

Quick Links:

Tips for a Good Profile

Why have a profile?

What makes a good profile?

How do I add a Profile?

How do I add a Picture (Avatar) to my Profile ?

Tips

Signing In

Trouble getting signed in?

What to do:

Password Reset Process

Still doesn't work?

I can't sign in to any wetpaint site!

FAQ

What is a good, secure password?

Hacked Accounts

What does 'hacked account' mean?

How does an account get hacked?

What to do

Have you been hacked?

FAQ

The "How To" section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still can't find what you're looking for?

Create Account

How do I create an account?

Adding a Profile Image

Change Email or Password

Report a Bug

What is a Bug?

What to Do

How to Report a Bug

Common Issues

Further Reading

Please view the Browser Support page before reporting a bug

Remove Advertising

Which ads will be removed?

Using Images

Images

Animated Images