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RAWK FAQ - Frequently asked Questions, read this before asking a question!

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Armin:
About this board

This Feedback board is intended for legitimate feedback and suggestions, the mods spend enough time having to deal with stuff on the site and it would be helpful if people don't post silly comments as time is spent reading all of them.  That said, we are always interested in your feedback and suggestions about the site and how it might be improved. 

Before posting any questions or comments on this board all users are strongly advised to make themselves aware of the RAWK FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below this post and the RAWK Posting guidelines. If you can't find an answer in either of these threads then we would also ask you to use the search function to see if a similar question has been asked and answered before.  The moderating team will not look kindly upon users who cannot be bothered to take these simple steps.

Finally, when a topic is locked, it means the issue has been dealt with.  If you disagree with something on a locked topic, please take it up with the mod who locked the topic rather than start a new topic.
Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a custom title?
How do I stop being a 'Park Drinker' and become Anny Roader/Kopite Legend?
How can I get an image in my signature?
How can I get an article on the front page?
How do I upload a picture?
Why have you deleted my post?
Why was thread x locked?
Why are you so strict, I wasn't doing any harm etc.
What does 'No new LFC topics' (NNT) mean'?
How can I regain the ability to post new topics in the LFC forum?
Why shouldn't I refer to the Mancs as Scum?
What's wrong with accessing the forum on someone elses account?
When should I use the 'report to moderator' button?
I want to get onto the ticket exchange forum but it says i cant due to age restrictions?
Why can't I start new topics in the LFC forum?
Why can't I send Personal Messages?
What is the size limit for Avatars?

How do you get a custom title?

The custom title appears just below your username, and above your avatar, if you have one.  Normally only Rawk staff can give you a custom title and the process is entirely random.  Some people get one within minutes of joining the forum, others have posted happily for years without attracting the mischeivous attentions of a moderator.  Recently we've allowed those who have helped sponsor the site to give themselves a custom title, although traditionalists believe that giving oneself a custom title spoils the fun.


How do I stop being a 'Park Drinker' and become Anny Roader/Kopite Legend?

This changes according to the number of posts you've made.  We'll let you discover ust how many for yourself.  There is a Rawk legend concerning a mysterious fifth category which Jonathan Hall has pledged to discover in a quest of Arthurian proportions.

Each level advanced gets an extra star.

How can I get an image in my signature?

You can't.  They've been disabled.  They were getting too large and slowing peoples use of the forum. 

How can I get an article on the front page?

You can email articles to editor@redandwhitekop.net but the preferred route is to post it in the LFC forum and then send an IM to the editor, Rushian, with a link to the post.  Be warned though he doesn't move everything and will often get the sharp editing scissors out if he decides to move it.

How do I upload a picture?

If the picture is on your hard drive you can click Additional options (under the post window) and browse to find the image and then click save.   Allowed file types include: txt, jpg, gif, pdf, jpeg and png.  The Maximum attachment size allowed is: 200 KB, maximum 6 attachments per post.  If the picture is very large please consider reducing it in size prior to posting.

If the image is on the web you may be able to link to it.  The second button from the right above the smileys inserts the img tags.  They look like this: [img]  [/img].  You can insert the link to the web image between these tags, be aware that some sites will not allow such 'hotlinking'.

Why have you deleted my post?

First step, has it really been deleted?  It may have been merged into another thread.  You can check by accessing your profile and viewing your most recent posts.  If it's gone then it's been deleted.  There are a number of reasons why it might have been deleted, be sure to read the RAWK Posting guidelines to check whether it may have contravened one or more of the rules before posting a question in the feedback forum.  Using 'Txtspk', abusing other members or writing potentially libellous comments are all easy ways to get your posts deleted.

Why was thread x locked?

Users who have posts removed or deleted often have the reason explained via IM, or in the case of locked threads a reason may be given by the Mod in question.  Occasionally, (with us all being humans with full time jobs and other activities to take up our time) a Mod may neglect to explain their action. Furthermore, because we are a collection of volunteers rather than paid employees, what one Mod finds unacceptable may be acceptable to another, so inconsistencies may occur. Like I said, we're all human. On these occasions, if you post a polite question in the feedback forum we'll answer it as soon as possible.

Why are you so strict?  I wasn't doing any harm etc...

Are we?  For every person who feels the forum rules are too restrictive, there are others that wish they went further.  Ultimately like any other community we need some rules to ensure that everyone gets along.  If you're not happy remember that no other supporters are as well served with alternatives as a Liverpool supporter.

What does 'No new LFC topics' (NNT) mean'?

As Rawk has become more popular the number of new topics posted continues to grow.  Unfortunately not everyone realises that every time a new topic is started it pushes an existing thread off the front page.  Multiple threads on the same subject lead to a forum that's almost unuseable and extremely irritating for most users.

At a rough estimate 8 out of 10 new threads could have been easily handled in an existing topic.  'New Topic' should be one of the least used buttons on your browser, certainly less than 'Search'.  Reusing old topics gives us the chance to see how a situation has changed, to laugh at the views expressed a few months before and stops users rehashing the same old arguments.

In response to concerns regarding the standards of posts in the Liverpool Forum the moderating team introduced the 'No new topics' user group.  Once this is applied the forum user loses the ability to start new threads in the LFC board.  They can still post new topics in other boards and they can also reply to existing threads in the LFC forum.  The only ability they lose is the right to start new topics in the LFC forum.

How can I regain the ability to post new topics in the LFC forum?

Firstly, the NNT has been applied for a reason.  Check your existing posts and see what topics you've started, were there already existing threads?  In order to regain the ability to post new topics you will have to demonstrate that you have understood the reasons why new topics should be started with caution.  Read (or reread) the forum guidelines and obey them for a period of at least 6 weeks and then ask on the feedback forum for the NNT to be reviewed.  If you want to start a new topic you can send it via IM to a moderator who can post it for you.  If it's a good effort they may restore your ability to post new topics there and then. 
Apply to have No New LFC topics status reviewed here

As the site grows members can expect more and more of these NNT to be applied, it stops the moderating team having to ban people and we hope it will lead to an improvement in the standards on RAWK as a whole.

Why shouldn't I refer to the Mancs as Scum?

You might elsewhere but on RAWK we prefer that you don't.  If you ask people anywhere in the world to name two English clubs the likelihood is that they will name Liverpool and Manchester United : both clubs are world famous. To the outside observer we are similar ! Rivalry is celebrating the differences - including Five real European Champions Cups to Three ! Decent rivalry respects successes and traditions. To the Mancs who paid their respects after Hillsborough should go nothing but respect in return : to call them Scum is a disgrace. And when a club has the song tradition of Liverpool FC it is a sad sound to hear the obsession of the ignorant with insulting, disrespectful songs. It's a sign of ignorance of the traditions of your own club, and let's hope that the presence of so many less-than-regular matchgoers tomorrow does not bring it to the fore. And when rivalry is exaggerated to the point of moronic violence it ceases to be a difference : it's just more unwanted Scum.

This is an abridged version of an article by Bob Kurac, you can read the full version here

What's wrong with accessing the forum on someone elses account?

We've noticed in recent months there's been a couple of incidents of certain people logging into RAWK under other peoples usernames, with the intention of posting thread/topics as if they were the active user themselves.

Whilst this may seem wildly humorous to those indulging in this activity, it seems to have escaped their notice that they are infact potentially breaching the privacy of EVERY user on this forum.

Whilst you've been logging into other peoples accounts, you've had access to their entire Instant Message system. In this part of the forum are PRIVATE MESSAGES, sent from or to other users who are, more than likely, unaware that a 3rd party has access to these communications.

As stated elswhere on this forum today, we take the privacy of RAWK users very seriously and we take a dim view of those who feel they are above such principles.

Think long and hard about what you are doing with regards to other peoples logins and please respect the privacy of others. Those found to be using other peoples accounts, or those knowingly permitting the use of their own accounts to others will be permanently banned, without question.

*Note: This thread is not directly related to this, though hopefully both amply express our commitment to the privacy of personal information held on RAWK.

When should I use the 'report to moderator' button?

The moderating team do their best to maintain order on the site and ensure that the posting guidelines are respected.  However with dozens of active discussions at any one time we can't be everywhere at once. This site can only exist therefore if the members take responsibility for reporting posts which break the guidelines.

As a rough guide, posts which are very abusive, racist, or potentially libellous should be reported immediately, as should abuses of the ticket forum, touting and people trying to fill the boards with spam.  We rely on members taking responsibility on themselves to report these posts and if that doesn't happen the site will become unmanageable.

We take the protection of minors very seriously. For this reason you are not permitted to use the ticket exchange unless you're over 18. If you're over 18 and still not being allowed on the exchange you need to put your date of birth in your profile. If there's no date in there the software will assume you're not old enough to access and block you accordingly.


How can I surf Rawk without my bosses realising I'm a workshy parasite that should be sacked immediately?

If you're using Firefox then blocking images from redandwhitekop should remove the graphics and avatars. 

For those using Explorer Cocteau has come up with a style sheet solution:

Assuming you're using Internet Explorer:

Download (ie right-click and 'Save as...') the attached file http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=85576.0;attach=44476 and go to Tools/Internet Options/Accessibility/User Style Sheet, check 'Format documents using my style sheet', and point it to the file you just downloaded, then click 'OK'. Now go to RAWK, et voila. (You might have to restart Internet Explorer for it to work though).

You'll have to uncheck that option whenever you want to visit a site other than RAWK, otherwise the stylesheet will affect that site too.

PS - this was just a quick attempt, I'm sure a more tidy/elegant one could be put together by someone with sufficient time/inclination...

Why can't I start new topics in the LFC forum?

New members can't start topics in the LFC forum until they've made 50 posts. The restriction was introduced to allow new members to get an idea of the site before they start their own topics. We don't want the site to go the way of .tv's old forums where there'd be 4 or 5 pages of new topics each day with many of dubious quality. Hopefully once a user has made it to 50 posts they've a grasp of the guidelines, what works and what doesn't.

It's unfortunate that the restriction can only be applied universally. However should you wish to start a topic then you can mail it to one of us and we'll do it for you.

Why can't I send Personal Messages?

You need to have made 15 posts before you can send Personal Messages to others.

What is the size limit for Avatars?

Image size limit is 75x75 and File size limit is 50Kb. Avatars >50Kb will be removed.

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