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Site Permissions Settings

jeremy_wetpaint — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:29 CST

How do I change who can contribute to my site?

Administrators and creators can change who may contribute to the site. Since changing the permissions setting can drastically alter the amount and quality of contributions made to your site, we recommend doing so only in cases where locking pages, banning users, or adding more moderators have failed either to curtail or generate a desired level and quality of contributions. To change the site permissions setting:

Make sure you are signed in and click on the 'Settings' link in the upper right-hand corner of the site.
Select "Permissions" from the list of options.
Click on the "I want to change this setting" button and follow the steps to assign your new permissions settings.

FAQ

Q. Can I make my site private? I don't want anyone else to be able to see my site.

A. Yes. After you have created a site go into the site "Settings" . Look under the "Permissions" tab on the settings page. Only users that are already members of the site will be able to enter the site once it is set to private status. In order for a new member to join, the site would need to be changed back to public status (at least temporarily).

Q. Why can other people edit my website?

A. Wetpaint sites are openly editable by design! This feature allows people to collaborate as they create content for the site, and brings like-minded people together who share a common passion.

Q. Okay, that’s great, but I still don’t want others to edit my website. How do I change this?

A. As the creator of your site, you have two options to control who has permission to directly edit pages:

Manually “lock” individual site pages. Learn how.

Set your global permissions scheme to “invite-only” mode so that you can control who has access to edit pages.

Note: RSS feeds are disabled when a site is set to private status.

Wetpaint Central Help and Support

CaptainSpaz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:27:06 CST

Contact Wetpaint Privacy Terms of Use
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Help Wetpaint and Earn Money!
Wetpaint needs a few good fans to help fill out some of our TV fansites. Help fill out episode guides, add photos and videos, and write transcripts - get paid by Wetpaint. Visit Project TV Fan Sites for all the details.
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Internet Explorer 6 = No EasyEdit
If you are using IE 6 you will likely find that you cannot access the EasyEdit button. You will need to install a modern browser such as Microsoft IE 8 or Mozilla Firefox 3.5 to use Wetpaint normally.
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Tips for a Successful Site

FAQ

About Wetpaint Sites

Abuse and Policies

Premium Services

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Report a Bug

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Site Format Changes
Wetpaint sites will be switching to a fixed/centered page format soon. This change will impact existing page layouts. Visit Page Formatting Tips for details on how to be prepared.
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Joining Private Sites
Private sites can only be joined if the site creator or administrator makes the site public.

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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Browser Support

jeremy_wetpaint — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:25:52 CST

Supported browsers: Supported means that you will be able to use all the features Wetpaint has to offer. Windows platform computers - Internet Explorer 7 and 8 from Microsoft Firefox 3.x.x from Mozilla. Current version: 3.5.5 Mac computers - Firefox 3.x.x from Mozilla. AOL should work in most cases because it is based on Internet Explorer. However, it may still produce some bugs.	Unsupported browsers: 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/

Supported browsers:

Supported means that you will be able to use all the features Wetpaint has to offer.

Windows platform computers -
- Internet Explorer 7 and 8 from Microsoft
- Firefox 3.x.x from Mozilla.
Mac computers -
- Firefox 3.x.x from Mozilla.

AOL should work in most cases because it is based on Internet Explorer. However, it may still produce some bugs.

Unsupported browsers:

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.
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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. How do I find out what browser I'm currently using?

A. At the top of your browser you should see a menu option marked "Help". If you click on Help you should see "About (browser name)". Here's an example:

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.

Page Formatting Tips

CaptainSpaz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:09:33 CST

Changes coming soon!

Sometime in the next few weeks (date TBA), all Wetpaint sites will be changing from dynamic page resizing to using a standard 1024 pixel width.
Note: A few pilot sites such as the Dexter Wiki, Fringe Wiki, and even Wetpaint Central are already using this new format.

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What does this mean for me?
We're glad you asked. We wanted to let you know about this change ahead of time because there may be some formatting issues for pages that have content that is wider than 1024 pixels. We recommend going through your site's homepage and any other important pages to make sure it will look good with the new format.

Why change to a fixed page width?
Two words: Design and Usability. The main advantage is that pages will be consistent and this makes it easier to design attractive page layouts that look good to all of the site's visitors. With dynamic page width, the page can look very different for users viewing the page with different display settings or browser window sizes. With a fixed page width, you'll probably never have to use a horizontal scroll bar on a Wetpaint site again.

What can I do?
You will want to view your pages with your browser window set to 1024 pixels wide. One way to do this is to go into your computer's display settings and switch to 1024x768 resolution. Then, if your browser window in maximized, it will be at 1024 pixels wide. If you have a scroll bar at the bottom of the window, that means you need to make some changes.

The two main types of page content that can cause formatting problems when the changeover happens are:

Large photos - Be sure to resize any large images that are forcing the page wider than 1024 pixels.
Tables - Use the "fit to page" option or set a fixed pixel width so that the table fits within the fixed page width.

Example of a page with a table that is too wide

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Future Page Layout

Promote Your Site

jeremy_wetpaint — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:38 CST

Why should I promote my site?

Promoting or marketing your Wetpaint wiki will help you get a lot more members and a lot more traffic. After all, what good is creating a great site if no one knows it exists?

Understanding how people find your site and how you can gain their attention can go a long way.

Below are some strategies that will help increase your site's exposure.

Have a clear site name and description Your site name and site description directly impact the way your site is listed and displayed in the search engines. How are the Site Name and Description used? Examples of strong Site Descriptions.	Use Keywords Keyword tags provide users and search engines with a way to judge and navigate to certain pages. What are Keyword Tags How Keyword Tags Help Drive Traffic Where to Use Keyword Tags
Use the Wetpaint Tools Available Wetpaint offers a variety of tools that help you when you start to promote your site. These tools are free to use so take advantage of them. Custom URL Site Tracking	Market Your Site Marketing your Wetpaint site into the broader Web world is a key part of getting external traffic, page views, and new users. Here are some ways to reach out and let people know about your site: Invite Friends Promotion Through Blogs Link and Banner Exchanges Email Signatures Business Cards Social Bookmarking

Your traffic is increasing.. now what?

For tips on how to get users to contribute once they've arrived at your site,

Encourage Contribution

Ready for more advanced tips

If you have done all the above and are ready to move onto some advanced techniques.

Advanced SEO

Note: Remember, nobody likes a spammer. So please don't spam.

FAQ

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:26:08 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find the answer to your question here? Enter a keyword or two in the "Search this site" box in the upper right. Ask by posting a new thread or replying to an existing thread in the Discussion Forum Browse the non "how to" Help sections:	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?

Help

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:23:41 CST

Homepage	FAQ	Term Glossary	Help Videos

Homepage

FAQ

Term Glossary

Help Videos

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.

Feedback

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:50:41 CST

Feedback

Make a Suggestion

Suggestion List

Report a Bug

Tell us what you think! Your feedback is crucial to helping us improve our products.

Report a bug
We'll get them fixed.

Make a suggestion
Your ideas help us make Wetpaint even better.

Quick Links:

Homepage
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Help Videos

Minimizing Vandalism

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:37:42 CST

There are several steps to take when trying to minimalize vandalism. Ideally, they should be taken in the following order, as needed:

What is Vandalism?

A vandal is someone who purposely joins a site to mess up all the content on the pages in the site. This generally only happens on sites that allow registered user or anonymous edits. This is called vandalism, but many mistake it as hacking. However, there are many ways to stop vandalism from ruining your site's pages.

How do I stop Vandalism?

There are many ways to stop it. For example, if you want to have a site where registered user and anonymous users can edit, there is an option to lock a page. Locking a page prevents writers or below from editing a page. Only moderators and up can edit on a locked page. By locking the page, you can protect your site from users vandalizing your site. You can lock the important pages or all of them, which ever you please.

Also, you can have an invite only permission setting. This allows only writers and up to edit your pages on the site. This stops registered users and anonymous users from editing any of the pages. Now, you can control who edits, making sure the users editing are responsible for their edit and keeping down vandalism.

How do I prevent flaming?

Flamers are people who engage in heated arguments and make rude or insulting remarks for the purpose of upsetting other users. Often, a warning will prevent future flaming. If a user continues to post mean comments, a ban is necessary. Some flamers will create new accounts if they feel the argument isn't finished. Make your site private for a few days if this is an issue, and they will usually give up.

Create a Volunteer Community

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:33:47 CST

Building on the momentum of his grassroots presidential campaign, President Obama has asked all Americans to give back to their country by carving out some time to volunteer in their community.

The Call to Action from President Obama "As President, I will need the help of all Americans to meet the challenges that lie ahead. That's why I'm asking people like you who fought for change during the campaign to continue fighting for change in your communities...The change we've worked so hard for will not happen unless ordinary Americans get involved, and supporters like you must lead the way. read the complete transcript

The Call to Action from President Obama
"As President, I will need the help of all Americans to meet the challenges that lie ahead. That's why I'm asking people like you who fought for change during the campaign to continue fighting for change in your communities...The change we've worked so hard for will not happen unless ordinary Americans get involved, and supporters like you must lead the way. read the complete transcript

To make it easier for you to make a difference in your neighborhood, Wetpaint has put together a guide to setting up an online volunteer community. Check out the tips and templates below to get started.

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps Create a free Wetpaint site for your community. Build some basic pages with the help of our page ideas and templates (below) Get the word out with the help of our outreach checklist (also below) Page Ideas & Templates Customize your homepage with images and info about your neighborhood. Embed the video. Work together to make a list of volunteer opportunities in your area (see template) Create a page where users can share their volunteer experiences (see template) Build a photo album to capture photos from each volunteer event Outreach Checklist Send an email to your local list serve to invite neighbors to participate Post flyers at local coffee shops, restaurants, and stores, or go door to door. Post a link to your site on your Facebook or MySpace account Contact your local newspaper (or their blog) to make them aware of what you're up to.	Watch Obama's Call to Organize

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

Create a free Wetpaint site for your community.
Build some basic pages with the help of our page ideas and templates (below)
Get the word out with the help of our outreach checklist (also below)

Page Ideas & Templates

Customize your homepage with images and info about your neighborhood. Embed the video.
Work together to make a list of volunteer opportunities in your area (see template)
Create a page where users can share their volunteer experiences (see template)
Build a photo album to capture photos from each volunteer event

Outreach Checklist

Send an email to your local list serve to invite neighbors to participate
Post flyers at local coffee shops, restaurants, and stores, or go door to door.
Post a link to your site on your Facebook or MySpace account
Contact your local newspaper (or their blog) to make them aware of what you're up to.

Watch Obama's Call to Organize

Ideas for Getting Involved (via USAService.org)
• Environment (Non-profits, youth organizations or schools can be partnered with for beach and/or park clean-ups)
• Hunger/Homelessness (Faith-based organizations, charity groups, soup kitchens, etc.)
• Health (Businesses, hospitals, non-profits, or schools can be partnered with for blood drives or volunteering at a hospital)
• Education/Youth (Schools, colleges, or youth organizations can be partnered with for tutoring or volunteering in a classroom or maintenance at a school)
• Civic engagement (Government agencies or elected officials can be partnered with for events such as teaching children civics and civic participation)
• Military/Veterans (Government agencies or hospitals can be partnered with for volunteering at a local veterans’ center; or assisting military families)

Have your own ideas and suggestions for ways to get involved? Add them to a thread below!

Make a Suggestion

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:20:05 CST

Feedback	Make a Suggestion	Suggestion List	Report a Bug

Feedback

Make a Suggestion

Suggestion List

Report a Bug

Got something to tell Wetpaint?

Here at Wetpaint we totally love getting suggestions from our users! Heck, we'll even listen to you non-users. If you have an idea for a way that we can improve Wetpaint, start a new thread below, or chime in on an existing thread. We may not personally respond to every post, but we absolutely do read everything.

On the poll to the right are some of the most requested enhancements we've received. To vote for these features chime in by selecting the three features that you see as being the most important. Want to see if your feature has already been suggested or someone else wants it? Then visit the Suggestion List to see how popular your thoughts are! If you don't see the feature you'd like to have on your Wetpaint site, let us know by posting a thread below. Remember to be as descriptive as possible about what you'd like to see. We read all suggestions. Some features we've added as a result of user suggestions: Custom navigation ordering Live on 5/2/07! Private sites Live on 6/20/07! Attachments Site Backup

On the poll to the right are some of the most requested enhancements we've received.

To vote for these features chime in by selecting the three features that you see as being the most important.

Want to see if your feature has already been suggested or someone else wants it? Then visit the Suggestion List to see how popular your thoughts are!

If you don't see the feature you'd like to have on your Wetpaint site, let us know by posting a thread below. Remember to be as descriptive as possible about what you'd like to see. We read all suggestions.

Some features we've added as a result of user suggestions:

Custom navigation ordering Live on 5/2/07!
Private sites Live on 6/20/07!
Attachments
Site Backup

About Wetpaint Sites

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:17:27 CST

Homepage	FAQ	Glossary of Terms	Help Videos

Homepage

FAQ

Glossary of Terms

Help Videos

Top Questions

Technical

Miscellaneous

Can I sell things on my Wetpaint site? Can I set up a shopping cart? How can I use Wetpaint to promote my business?

Don't see the answer to your question here?

Check out the FAQ section for more frequently asked questions on how to use Wetpaint.
Still can't find an answer? Post a question on the Ask & Answer page.

Abuse and Policies

CaptainSpaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:16:04 CST

Homepage	FAQ	Glossary of Terms	Help Videos

Homepage

FAQ

Glossary of Terms

Help Videos

Sections:

Wiki Code of Conduct First things first. Learn what is appropriate on Wetpaint.
Privacy Policy FAQ Read the Privacy Policy FAQ to learn about how we collect and use personal information.
Site Moderating Guide Dealing with Abusive Users Wetpaint includes features to help deal with abusive users or vandalism. All registered users have the ability to block messages from a specific user. Moderators and up can ban a username account from a site, or delete inappropriate posts from the discussion forum. If you are being harassed by another user, tell a moderator.
Copyright Infringement Copyright and Reporting Infringement Content posted on Wetpaint sites is protected under copyright law. Read through our Copyright Infringement page to learn more about copyright and how to report copyright violations.
Inappropriate Content What is considered "inappropriate" can vary from site to site. It is primarily the responsibility of the site's creator and moderators to regulate the content on their site to their standards. However, sites should operate within the Wetpaint Terms of Use Agreement at all times.
Hacked Accounts How to prevent your account or site from being "hacked" and what to do if it happens.
Spam What it is and how to avoid being a spammer.
Internet Safety Tips An important part of making new friends online is staying safe. Please see the following outside links for useful information on keeping kids safe online: Internet Related Safety Tips for Teens A Parents Guide to Internet Safety

Wiki Code of Conduct

First things first. Learn what is appropriate on Wetpaint.

Privacy Policy FAQ

Read the Privacy Policy FAQ to learn about how we collect and use personal information.

Site Moderating Guide

Dealing with Abusive Users

Wetpaint includes features to help deal with abusive users or vandalism. All registered users have the ability to block messages from a specific user. Moderators and up can ban a username account from a site, or delete inappropriate posts from the discussion forum. If you are being harassed by another user, tell a moderator.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright and Reporting Infringement

Content posted on Wetpaint sites is protected under copyright law. Read through our Copyright Infringement page to learn more about copyright and how to report copyright violations.

Inappropriate Content

What is considered "inappropriate" can vary from site to site. It is primarily the responsibility of the site's creator and moderators to regulate the content on their site to their standards. However, sites should operate within the Wetpaint Terms of Use Agreement at all times.

Hacked Accounts

How to prevent your account or site from being "hacked" and what to do if it happens.

Spam

What it is and how to avoid being a spammer.

Internet Safety Tips
An important part of making new friends online is staying safe. Please see the following outside links for useful information on keeping kids safe online:

Video Gallery

CaptainSpaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:56:16 CST

In the top navigation bar of any wetpaint site, you will find a link to 'Videos.' The Video Gallery is the central area on your site to organize and share YouTube videos with others. Anyone can easily browse the videos in the Video Gallery or Featured Videos section.

Using the Video Gallery features:

Compliments

CaptainSpaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:10 CST

Share your support and appreciation for contributions!

Send a compliment when you see an edit, comment, or profile page you like! Everything you need to know about sending, approving, and deleting compliments can be found via the links below.

Types of Compliments

Name: Thanks for your comment... Default: You have a way with words! I appreciate your input.	Name: Great content additions! Default: You set a high bar for creativity - way to go!
Name: You're an organizational genius Default: You have a knack for creating order out of chaos. Thanks for setting a good example for the rest of us.	Name: Way to wow with widgets! Default: You've made the site fun and fresh. Thanks!
Name: Hey, I think you're super! Default: You are a ray of web sunshine!	Name: Thanks for sharing that video! Default: I really needed some entertainment. More, please!
Name: Fantastic pictures! Default: What a difference your images make! Keep 'em comin'!	Name: Love your profile! Default: Awesome job decking out your profile - it's great to learn more about you.
Name: You are a regular link factory! Default: Thanks for all your linking efforts. Keep up the great work!	Name: Thanks for the invitation! Default: I think I'm going to like it here - thanks for inviting me to join!
Name: Welcome to our site! Default: Thanks for joining our site. We're so glad you're here.	Name: Kudos coming your way... Default: You make working on this site a joy! Here's why:

Sites That Don't Require Registration

CaptainSpaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:43:13 CST

Permissions on a site with anonymous editing allowed

	Anonymous	Registered	Moderator	Admin/Creator
Read	yes	yes	yes	yes
View pages
View page history
Email page
Report page
Invite others	no

Write/Create	yes	yes	yes	yes
Edit page
Add page
Add/modify keywords

Profile Tools	no	yes	yes	yes
Edit watchlist
Edit profile
Add/change profile image
Send/receive messages
Edit email notifications
User preferences
Edit another's profile		no	no

Modify	no	no	yes	yes
Delete page/comment
Rename page
Move page
Lock/unlock page
Edit locked page
Rename home page
Revert/delete version
Undelete version			no

Change User Permissions/Ban	no	no	yes	yes
Promote/demote user
Ban/unban user

Report Access	yes	yes	yes	yes
New pages
Most active pages
Recently updated pages
Recently updated threads
Attachments
Site members
Questionable language	no	no
View/ban IP address
Uncategorized pages
Deleted pages
Banned accounts

Site Settings	no	no	templates only	yes

Photo & Video Galleries	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Report photo/video
Add Photo and/or video	No
Edit photo/video description
Remove Photo and/or video		No
Feature/un-feature photo/video

Discussion Forum	yes, if anonymous posts are allowed	yes	yes	yes
Start a thread/reply
Move/delete a post	no	no
Lock/Unlock post
Feature/un-feature post
Add/remove category

Sites That Require Invitation

CaptainSpaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:44 CST

Permissions on a site that requires invitation to edit (includes private sites)

	Anonymous	Registered	Writer	Moderator	Admin/Creator
Read	yes - invite sites no - private sites
View pages
View page history
Email page
Report page
Invite others	no	no	no - private sites

Write/Create	no	no	yes	yes	yes
Edit page
Add page
Add/modify keywords

Profile Tools	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
Edit watchlist
Edit profile
Add/change profile image
Send/receive messages
Edit email notifications
User preferences
Edit another's profile		no	no	no

Modify	no	no	no	yes	yes
Delete page/comment
Rename page			yes
Move page
Lock/unlock page			no
Edit locked page
Revert/Delete version
Undelete version
Rename home page

Change User Permissions/Ban	no	no	no	yes	yes
Promote/demote user
Ban/unban user

Report Access	yes - invite sites no - private sites	yes	yes	yes	yes
New pages
Most active pages
Recently updated pages
Recently updated threads
Attachments
Site members
Questionable language	no	no	no
View/ban IP address
Uncategorized pages
Deleted pages
Banned accounts

Site Settings	no	no	no	templates only	yes

Photo & Video Galleries	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Report photo/video
Add Photo and/or video	No
Edit photo/video description
Remove Photo and/or video		No	No
Feature/un-feature photo/video

Discussion Forum	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
Start a thread/reply
Move/delete a post		no	no

Sites That Require Registration

CaptainSpaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:22 CST

Permissions on a site that requires registration in order to edit

	Anonymous	Registered	Moderator	Admin/Creator
Read	yes	yes	yes	yes
View pages
View page history
Email page
Report page
Invite others	no

Write/Create	no	yes	yes	yes
Edit page
Add page
Add/modify keywords

Profile Tools	no	yes	yes	yes
Edit watchlist
Edit profile
Add/change profile image
Send/receive messages
Edit email notifications
User preferences
Edit another user profile		no	no

Modify	no	no	yes	yes
Delete page/comment
Rename page		yes
Move page
Lock/unlock page		no
Edit locked page
Rename home page
Revert/Delete page version
Undelete page version			no

Change User Permissions/Ban	no	no	yes	yes
Promote/demote user
Ban/unban user

Report Access	yes	yes	yes	yes
New pages
Most active pages
Recently updated pages
Recently updated threads
Attachments
Site members
Questionable language	no	no
View/ban IP address
Uncategorized pages
Deleted pages
Banned accounts

Site Settings	no	no	templates only	yes

Photo & Video Galleries	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Report photo/video
Add Photo and/or video	No
Edit photo/video description
Remove Photo and/or video		No
Feature/un-feature photo/video

Discussion Forum	yes, if anonymous posts are allowed	yes	yes	yes
Start a thread/reply
Move/delete a post	no	no
Lock/Unlock post
Feature/un-feature post
Add/remove category

EasyEdit

CaptainSpaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:07:15 CST

How do I change a page?

Whether you originally wrote a page or not, you're encouraged to add text to a page or edit what's already there. In fact, that's really the whole idea behind Wetpaint sites.

Click the "EasyEdit" button...

...and the toolbar will appear.
Type in your new text, edit what's there, or paste in text from another document. You can use the formatting buttons in the toolbar to change the alignment and format of the text, just as you would with a word processing program.
When you're satisfied, click on the "Save" button in the toolbar.
A new dialog box will then appear where you can leave an optional short note describing the changes you made to the page.

These notes appear when you click on the "complete history" link in the "Last page update" area of the page. You can opt to disable the edit note in your account preferences.

Report a Thread

CaptainSpaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:06:35 CST

See something that doesn't look like it belongs in a thread? Click on the "Report Thread" link at the top of any thread page.

Then indicate the reason for reporting the thread and click "Report." Moderators will receive a notification that the thread has been reported, and will review the thread and delete or edit it as necessary.

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