Everyone Read Before Posting[11/21/09]

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In this thread there are 3 posts, the first and last one is to be read by all members who wish to request a code. Failing to read those posts will most likely end up with your thread becoming locked.

The second post in this thread is for members who wish to help fill requests.

• Before You Request A Signature or Avatar
  
• For Members Who Are Helping Fill Requests
  
• RD And RR In Topic Title?

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Before You Request A Signature / Avatar

Before you request a graphic to be made, please read this post fully.

Request Limit Per Week: 2

Step 1 - How many requests does that make?
Please keep tabs on how many requests you are making a week. We will only allow a certain amount of requests per person per 7 Day Period. If we spot you have gone over the request limit, then all your requests will be locked. Look out for any updates in this post, as the request limit could change at anytime.

Step 2 - Create your thread
So, you are pretty sure that you have not made more than two requests in the last week?... You may now create your request thread, but before you do, here are a few things to note which will probably help you and the graphics artists have a better understanding of what you want....

1. Create a thread title that is clear. No use in creating a title called "I need a signature!!!", it's more then likely the artists will just ignore the thread. Not all artists have a great deal of spare time so will just browse the threads here to see if there's anything that they fancy doing. They shouldn't have to open your thread just to get some idea about what you want.

In order to make this board more organized and in order to help our artists, Threads with un-descriptive or inappropriate titles may be Locked. If your thread is locked, you may not make another for 24 hours.

2. A good clear description is essential. Explain your request in as much detail as possible. The request posting form has descriptions of what should be placed in each field of the form, read these descriptions to ensure that you fill out the form correctly. This will help the artists get a better understanding of what you actually want, if possible, provide images or links to help. Do not just post one sentence. It likely won't be enough to give them a clear idea about what you would like, unless of course you want to give the artist full artistic license...

Step 3 - Waiting....
After posting your request, you now just need to be patient until someone responds.

What happens if no one responds to my request?

Wait roughly 48 hours. Once that time is up, you may post to your request so that it is bumped up. If you bump well before the time limit is up, then we will just lock your thread, and you will not be allowed to create another request until a further 48 hours is up.

I've bumped quite a few times now, but still, no one is filling my request, what do I do?

There are many reasons why the request might not have been filled, here are the top 3...

- It could be that there is no one good enough to fill your request.
- It could be that your request is too complicated.
- It could be that you haven't described in detail what you actually want.

Best thing you can do is let the thread drop, and then ask in couple of weeks. There might be someone around to fill it.

Step 4 - OMG, my request is done
So, your request has been done, what do you do?
Once your request has been filled by an artist, he/she will most likely post the new graphic into a reply to your thread either as an image or as a link. All that you have to do now is to simple say "Thank you" to the person that filled your request. Might be only 2 words, but they can mean a lot. Nothing worse then an artist filling a request, only to not get a simple "Thank you". Remember, that artist took his/her time to do your request, doesn't matter how small it was.
If you want to earn extra brownie points, edit your first post to include "[RD]" (Request Done) in the thread title. It will help keep the place more organized as we will know which requests are still outstanding. In the long run, it will help others get help sooner.
Under no circumstances are you to delete the first post in a thread. Someone has gone out of their way to help you, the least they deserve is some respect. Besides, we can tell who it was by looking at the 'thread starter' column in the thread listing anyway. All you end up doing is making a fool of yourself.

Step 5 - Oh no, there is a problem with the graphic
There will be times where you will need something changed or fixed, but you won't be able to reply to your request thread, as it will be locked. What you do now is contact the artist directly, he/she might be kind enough to offer to make the changes to the graphic and release an updated version.

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For Members Who Are Helping Fill Requests

Here are a few steps to filling a request.

Active request limit: 2
RD = Request Done
RR = Request Rejected

Step 1 - Has the requester broken the rules?
Before you even consider filling a request, please check to see if the person requesting a code has broke any rules.

1. Has he/she bumped before roughly 24 hours is up?
2. Has he/she requested more then the limit set?
3. Anything else that might apply.

If yes to any of them, then please don't fill the request. Either inform one of the Moderators or politely inform the requester that they need to follow the rules.

Step 2 - Has another artist already replied?
Before you reply to a request, make sure that there hasn't been an artist who has already replied to fill the request. If you repeat what someone has already said, delete your post.

Remember - It's not a competition to see who can fill the most requests.

Step 3 - Can I actually do this request?
If you don't think you can do the request, then please don't reply saying that you will, leave it for a more experienced artist to fill. Otherwise the requester could be waiting days for the graphics, only to find out you couldn't do it, where as someone else could have it done sooner.

Step 4 - The person who requested the graphics is PMing me. Why?
Since you were the person who filled the request, then that person will PM you to get help with it. It could be there is a problem with your graphic, or it could be anything. But it's up to you to provide the help. If you don't want people PMing you, then don't fill any requests.

Thank you

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RD And RR In Topic Title?

RD - These initials stand for 'Request Done' and should be added to the start of your thread title when your request has been filled.

RR - These initials on the other hand stand for 'Request Rejected' and should be added to the start of the thread title in a number of circumstances. For example, if the requested graphic would break Proboards TOS our forum rules, or if the graphic is simply not possible.

Why should I do this? - This system is in place to eventually help you, the person requesting the code. It gives artists at a glance information on who still needs help and who doesn't; meaning that you and others like you will get helped sooner. It will also let you see what is or isn't possible.

How do I add it to my thread title? - Just go to the first post in your thread and click on . Then, at the start of the thread title add the appropriate initials.

Why does my thread already have the initials in the title? - When it seems obvious a request has been completed successfully or that it cannot be done, we will modify the thread for you so that the artists will know the status of your request at a glance.