Please read all of the topics listed on this page. If you have any questions or comments after reading them, please feel free to e-mail me.
Congrads! You are now a member. ;)
Click on the "New Topic" button, located on the right side of your browser. Fill in your registered user name and password and post something that relates to what the forum is about. Please do not post any "testing" posts. They will be deleted.
After you are finished typing, you may either click "Add Post" or check the preview box and click "Add Post". Choosing that option will bring you to another screen where you can review your post. If you aren't happy with it, click the "Back" button on your browser. If you are happy with it, click "Add Post" and your message will be displayed immediately.
Logging in becomes much easier after your first posting. Ezboard.com tracks which communities you visit most frequently, so all you have to do is go to: http://pub95.ezboard.com/bwitchnet and click on the word "Login", which is on the left side of your browser. You can also go to http://www.ezboard.com and log on from there.
Type in your user name and passwood and click the "Login" button. Scroll down to "Recently Visited Communities" and click on "Middle Eastern Dance Message Board."
User Status
Underneath a poster's user name, you will see different titles that describe the status level of that user. I've chosen custom titles that have a magickal vibe to them. Please keep in mind that they have nothing to do with role playing games. They are just meant to be fun. :)
The following are all the user status levels and the responsibilities that go along with them.
Queen of the Nile: Means the user is the board owner. This is the highest level and with it comes the most responsibilities and longest hours of work. A Goddess is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the entire message board community. Designing graphics, html, creating forums, so on.
Abilities: Creating Forums / Deleting Forums / Deleting, Editing, & Moving Posts / Giving & Revoking User Status / Opening & Closing Topics / Banning.
In short, complete board control.
Princess of the Nile: Means the user is a Moderator. A Princess of the Nile can be assigned to just one forum, a few forums, or all forums depending on the needs of the board owner and / or the specialties of the user.
Abilities: Deleting, Editing, & Moving Posts / Opening & Closing Topics.
Note: If a Princess of the Nile is assigned to only one forum, that is the only place where they can use their abilities.
Muse of the Nile: Means the user is a Forum Host. Their abilities remain the same as a registered user's.
They are the teachers and / or guides of a particular forum or forums.
On occasion, you may see people with the titles: Princess of the Nile/Muse. That means the user is both a Moderator & a Forum Host.
Now we move on to the Registered Users, which is what everyone becomes the very first time that they post.
Registered User: Can Post New Messages, Respond To Messages & Edit Their Own Messages.
Keeping with the same theme as the above custom titles, a registered user will receive a new title automatically the more that they post. Abilities do not change, however. You can only be granted higher abilities by the board owner, (me).
These titles are my way of telling you how important you are to the Middle Eastern Dance Community and I hope that you enjoy them. :)
Enchantress of the Nile: Automatic after 30 posts.
Vision of the Nile: Automatic after 75 posts.
Please don't feel the need to get these titles all in one day, though. :P Only post and respond when you feel like it.
Now you may be asking yourself, "Can I ever receive more abilities in time?" Well, certainly! :)
Moderators and Forum Hosts (remember, abilities remain standard with being a host) are needed, so you can become either a Princess or a Muse. Here are the rules:
1.) You must have a specialty. Something that you excel in. (Example: Costuming. You would be assigned to a Costuming Forum.) Or, if you have expertise in many areas, you may be assigned to a few forums that I can be create. Suggestions are always welcome.
2.) You must be a Vision of the Nile before applying. After 75 posts, you can e-mail me your application to become either a Princess of the Nile or a Muse of the Nile and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
3.) You cannot abuse your abilities. If you do, they will be revoked.
Note: Rule # 2 only applies to new members. If you have been a member for a considerable length of time, feel free to apply right away because I know your personality already.
In closing, please keep in mind that being a Princess or Muse means more responsibility. It will still be fun, but it's a job that requires dedication, too. If you are up for the task, mail the online application to me and provide your user name.
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Moderator Application
A Princess of the Nile is a Moderator. A Princess of the Nile is not a Forum Host (ie. Muse of the Nile). A Muse of the Nile introduces new topics of discussion for a certain forum or forums and acts as a teacher or guide. A Princess of the Nile (or any user) can always start new topics, but their main responsibilities are: keeping the peace and keeping the board orderly.
As a Princess of the Nile, your abilities would be: Deleting Posts & Topics, Closing Topics & Re-Opening Topics, Moving Posts to Another Forum.
Before being a Titan or Titaness you must either
A.) Be a Vision of the Nile (the title given to those who have 75 or more posts on the board, or
B.) Have been a regular to the Middle Eastern Dance Message Board for a considerable amount of time and posted frequently.
Regarding age, you must be 15 years old or older to be a Princess of the Nile or a Muse of the Nile.
Application Questions
1.) What is your age?
2.) Have you reached Vision of the Nile status yet?
3.) How long have you been a member of the Middle Eastern Dance Message Board?
4.) How often do you post?
5.) Would you describe yourself as a calm and rational person?
6.) Have you been helpful in your postings and show an overall cheerful personality?
7.) Can you dedicate the minimum of 2 days or nights a week to moderate a forum or forums?
8.) What nights are you available to do this?
9.) Which forum or forums would you like to moderate?
10.) Describe why you want this position and why you feel that you would make a good moderator.
Please mail this back to me as soon as possible. I will review it and get back to you shortly.
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Forum Host Application
A Muse of the Nile is a Forum Host. A Muse of the Nile is not a Moderator (i.e. Princess of the Nile). A Princess of the Nile has board control (Deleting Posts, Moving Posts, etc.). A Muse of the Nile introduces new topics of discussion for a certain forum or forums and acts as a teacher or guide. Any users can start a new topic, but the Muses of the Nile are chosen because they: have a specialty (or specialties) and advise on a continuous basis.
As a Mage of the Nile, your abilities would be remain the same as a registered user. If you ever have a problem, please ask a Princess of the Nile, or me for help.
Application Questions
1.) What is your age?
2.) Have you reached Vision of the Nile status?
3.) How long have you been a member of the Middle Eastern Dance Message Board?
4.) How often do you post?
5.) Would you describe yourself as a calm and rational person?
6.) Have you been helpful in your postings and show an overall cheerful personality?
7.) Can you dedicate the minimum of 1 day or night a week to host a forum or forums?
8.) What nights are you available to do this?
9.) Which forum or forums would you like to host?
10.) Do you have a forum suggestion? If so, list:
11.) Describe why you want this position and why you feel that you would make a good forum host.
Please mail this back to me as soon as possible. I will review it and get back to you shortly.
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