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ATRL's Next Top Member Cycle 11 | EP6: The Entries

EPISODE 6: QUICK GUIDE
WHAT TO DO WITH THE ENTRIES:
I want each of you to PM me a ranking of who did best (1) to worst (3).
You cannot say your team!
I would like the ranking into me by
Sunday April 20, 2014
@ 10 PM US Central Time
(45 hours and 3 minute from the time this was posted)
THE ENTRIES
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Originally posted by Jax & Hugamari
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Jax & Hugamari
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Originally posted by keris#1fan<
After hours and hours of hard work, me and Hugamari are finally done with this group effort. Here are my contributations:
- Typed up paragraphs used in Prezi
- Created&Designed the Prezi
- Brain stormed ideas for what to include in entry
Created entry layout
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Originally posted by Hugamari
My contribution to the entry
Filmed, edited, and uploaded video tutorials for:
• Profile customizations
• Sub-forum basics
• General Rules & Guidelines
• Making and posting in threads and blogs |
Compiled facts for fun features of ATRL |
Contributed to text of Prezi presentation |
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Originally posted by Sam Jay & Dancehall

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ATRL is a pop culture forum with a rich history! We've come a long way from our humble beginnings as a TRL fan forum. First, there are some things you need to know to ensure your experience is as enjoyable as possible.
We operate on a standard warning point system, with bans occurring after ten points. They're easily avoided by following our guidelines. We don't allow, for example, file sharing, vulgar content, and mangled nicknames. Warning points are given to members by the ATRL Staff Team. Read more about the warning point system HERE.
Before we continue, why don't you tell us a little about yourself? Besides your username, your avatar is one of the top ways of identifying yourself. You can edit it HERE, or by clicking on "My ATRL" on the top right of this page. Along with it, on the drop down you will see Edit Signature, text that can appear beneath underneath all your posts. Traditionally, members link to their last.fm, tumblr, or list their favorite artists here in a variety of creative ways. To introduce yourself formally to the forum, post in the the New Member Orientation thread! |



Music News is the section where
you can discover and discuss
the latest releases in music,
such as new albums and singles,
brand new track previews and
general music-related headlines
and announcements. Be sure to
check back often for new info! | 
Keep up with the performance
of the latest singles and albums
in this section, including sales,
airplay and chart peak positions.
Make sure to keep updated on
overall receipts for your favorite
artists and any records that
they may break or extend. | 
Watch this section closely for
new music videos and previews
for upcoming music videos from
your favorite artists. Also the
place to go for clips and excepts
from television programs, watch
movie or game trailers and
any other assorted videos. |



The Blogs section is the area of
ATRL where you can post about
more personal things. Share how
your day went, hold fan base
awards, ask for relationship
advice, or just have a relatively
free discussion about anything,
keeping within the ATRL Rules. | 
This is the section of ATRL
where you can post your own
personal countdown of top ten
tracks for that week, based on
last.fm plays or however you
chose. You can also view others'
countdowns and even rate or
request tracks too! | 
The Games section is the
area of ATRL where you can
participate in many pop culture
and music themed tournaments.
Notable games include album
survivors and our very own
ATRL's Next Top Member...
the best tournament on ATRL! |
Just a few more things of note!
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Pretty universal to the internet, but especially valued here, are gifs.
You'll soon discover just how quickly a good gif can catch on around the
site. When appropriate, use them thoughtfully to enhance your posts.
Remember that gifs must follow the same rules as all posts have to.
To request a gif, or a gif for an avatar, visit the GIF Request Thread. |
It won't be long before you see our members' rather unique way
of posting. Some essential words to know and their translations are:
receipts (proof), shade (a subtle jab), and slay (succeed or impress).
Oh, and don't be surprised if you're called any variant of "sis", many
members use it and other feminine adjectives as gender neutral. |
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One of the most cherished things on the forum by our members is
our vast smiley collection. Just look at them, we even have a smiley
called gaycat! To view all our smilies click HERE. To the left are some
of the most frequently used, their codes from left to right are: :rip: ,
:jonny: , :dancehall: , :gaycat: , and :deadbanana: , to name a few. |
To enhance your experience on ATRL, you may purchase ATRL+ for
additional features. Such features include user name changes, better
quick reply options, and future updates, including the chance to beta
test the new forum update. By purchasing ATRL+ you are also then
contributing to keeping ATRL online and supporting future updates!
Purchase ATRL+ for 6 months, for a one time basis or recurring, HERE. |
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Dancehall & Sam Jay
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Originally posted by Sam Jay
Sam Jay's Contributions:
My main contribution to our Quick Guide to ATRL was the "Our Forums:" sections. I created the text background, formatted it (double depth, fonts, colors, links, etc.) and wrote the text for the nine categories of ATRL. Initially I created the category headers too with a different font, but it was looking a bit out of place, with it being obvious that two people had worked on the one guide, so I asked Dancehall to redo them in his font, and now they look seamless.
My other contributions were somewhat more minor ones. The main concept of our entry, based around the New ATRL, was something that both of us were instantly very keen to explore. I helped tweak the logo a little as Dancehall tried a few different ones until we found the one that was just right. I suggested the addition of the "Lingo" and the "ATRL+" sections towards the bottom. Finally, I proofread and tweaked all of the other text, fixing any typos throughout the guide, made sure the texts all aligned relatively nicely with one another, adjusted the fonts, changed a few words around to make sentences flow better... just little bits to ensure finesse within our guide, but I think that sometimes the little things can make all of the difference.
Ultimately it's hard to single out the parts that I contributed to, as Dancehall and I worked really hard to make sure that we both had some input on almost each and every element of our final product, even though we were in different timezones, and I think that really shows. I'm quite happy with my contributions and how it turned out.
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Originally posted by Dancehall Queen

The process was very collaborative, with back and forth discussion proving vital
to achieve its present form, but to type out what I typed and did in Photoshop:
I made the background + header, the Professor Gaycat gif, as well as the intro
paragraphs (with revisions from Sam Jay latter on.) I also did all the titles and
headings. The bottom piece of the entry's (Gifs, Lingo, Smilies, atrl+) formatting
(the base of it, Sam Jay polished it in the end), images and content was also
my contribution.
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Fierce and Love
- Matty
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A mother trucking prezi 
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ATRL Senior Member
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ATRL's Next Top Member Cycle 11 | EP6: The Entries

EPISODE 6: QUICK GUIDE
WHAT TO DO WITH THE ENTRIES:
I want each of you to PM me a ranking of who did best (1) to worst (3).
You cannot say your team!
I would like the ranking into me by
Sunday April 20, 2014
@ 10 PM US Central Time
(45 hours and 0 minute from the time this was posted)
THE ENTRIES
Quote:
Originally posted by MMMinaj & MiMiLamb
SETTING UP
The very first thing a member should do when they join is get themselves set up! Click here to go the edit profile page. Here you can edit everything about you on ATRL. Other options are available in the sidebar to the left. Your custom user title is a title that can be found under your username when posting in forums. Make it funny, creative, deep, sad, or relatable, it doesn't matter. It makes you look like a more active member if you do have one, rather not having one at all. You can also add your location for all members to see. Your now playing section can give other members an idea of your musical taste and interests. Adding your birthday will ensure a happy birthday greeting from ATRL-o-matic in this thread.
AVATARS
Your avatar is the first thing another member will notice about you. Making sure you have an avatar which people will appreciate is important. Avatars can either be
A. Primary - Seen Everywhere or B. High Quality - Seen In Forums; Allows gifs
It's always great to have both a primary and an HQ avatar. Also the maximum size is 125x125 pixels. Each of the following avatars were made in free, easy to use programs for beginners. Click on each example for download links
YOUR SIG
Your sig is slang for signature. You better get used to it because very few actually uses the full word. Your sig will appear underneath all your posts. You can put whatever you want here, who you stan for, a quote, whatever floats your boat. Here is an example of what a sig looks like.
Quote:
ONIKA * MARAJ
Frank Ocean|Kanye west|Beyonce Amy Winehouse, The Weeknd, Lauryn Hill, Drake, Jay-z,
M O T H E R - C O S G R O V E
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MUSIC NEWS - Singles, albums, new tracks and music news.
CHARTS - Discussions on charts, statistics and sales. Only 100% facts are allowed to be posted here.
VIDEOS- Here you'll find music videos, interviews and even videos that have nothing to do with pop music!
CELEBRIA - Celebrity news & photos are includes here. Things in this section often revolve around celebrities personal lives rather than their music. TV and movie threads are also currently included here.
BASE - This is often the most popular section. Discussions, speculations and predictions are all allowed here. There is also threads dedicated to fanbases. Additionally the very popular SYG (Stand Your Ground) thread is included in base. Share your harsh opinions, you cannot get reported! (To an extent).
LOUNGE - Nothing about pop music here baby! Get away from all the fanbase drama. Any news story is allowed to be posted, as well as random discussions.
BLOGS - Write some blog entries. This in an amazing place to vent to ATRL as only members can see this section.
YOUR TOP TEN- Countdowns by ATRL members.
GAMES - Includes a vast variety of playable tournaments and music related games.
ENTERTAINMENT - Coming Soon!
PERSONAL - Coming Soon!
Meet the ATRL community. There will never be a day where you won't laugh or at least smile on ATRL. Members here are FUNNY! They come up with most creative and silliest threads and posts. Memes such as "looking 16", ridiculous titles such as "Fashion Icon Rita Ora", hilarious .GIFs and image edits such as gaycats and blinds.
ATRL has a wide variety of stanbases ranging from the major pop girls to the "indie" artists, from video game stans to film stans. ATRL has become more than a pop music forum.
Overall, the ATRL community is a fun, diverse bunch. There is a comradery between members and the cat fights are reminiscent of those from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Emotions can run high. The board is fast paced with thousands of different active members to interact with. The ATRL community is everything a pop culture forum could ask for.

If you don't want to get banned, follow the rules. Simple as that.
Make your posts look presentable. Avoid those pixelated avatars and unpleasant signatures. Get a well made avatar (you can request one to be made here), prepare a clean signature and maybe change your user title. You can also choose to leave those blank! Sometimes less is more.
If you're planning on customizing your font, pick a color and/or font that's easy on the eyes.
ATRL is not for the weak. Unless if you plan on only using Your Top Ten, you will need to grow thicker skin if you already haven't. With that said, ATRL has a plethora of positive, laid back members and places where you can unwind if you choose to escape the mess.
Don't be too discouraged if you get dragged or if many people disagree with something you said. It happens to everyone. The most iconic and beloved members have been dragged to hell and back at one point. Don't take anything too seriously and enjoy yourself.
Too many new members make the mistake of trying too hard to be iconic. Don't be that member. If you want to stand out, bring something new to the table. Be different, be funny, be witty, but don't be obnoxious.
ATRL is an experience. You will encounter many different people, some outrageous, some optimistic. You will learn different lingo, slang and crafty new ways to drag and shade. There is no place else like ATRL. Enjoy your stay.

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MMMinaj & MiMiLamb
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Originally posted by MMMinaj
What MMMinaj contributed!
Hey ATRL cuties. In this challenge i provided all the information for both the "profile" and "ATRL sections" categories. The gifs i made were specifically for this challenge, using easy methods that a new member can follow! I did all the formatting and url linking for my respective categories. I also made the title using the new ATRL homepage logo from the update. I came up with the idea to add "entertainment" and "personal" to the sections category in light of the new update coming up. I also combined myselfs and mimi's parts and made sure it looked as uniform as possible (resizing the background, getting the same font color, etc,)
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Originally posted by MiMiLamb
I wrote and formatted 'The ATRL Community' and 'How To Survive'
We both wanted the guide to resemble the look of the new ATRL
We each came up with the sub topic that we wrote
I tried to avoid long paragraphs because it's a quick guide and I myself hate lengthy **** like that
I formatted to make it easy to read and newbie friendly

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Originally posted by Latch & Bey_Rihstan
ATRL is home to some of the biggest pop music fans on the planet. Here, you can get updates on all the hottest pop culture news and discuss a wide variety of topics.
The site was originally created to be a board for fans of the MTV series TRL, (named Absolute TRL). Over the years, the audience has broadened and the site has slowly become the hottest pop music forum on the web. |  |

 
The Music News section is the 'It' area for the newest releases. This is where you wanna go for the latest info on new singles, albums, & new tracks. (Also the perfect place to go for a hit thread, assuming you get the news first  )

This is where you'll find yourself discussing sales, chart listings, stats, & stations.

If you're looking for music videos, live performances, TV clips, funny videos, etc.,
this is the ideal section for you.

One of the more popular sections on the forum if you want to discuss headlines from major publications, (such as Billboard, MTV, etc.) celeb photos, TV shows, & movies. (Don't be surprised if you see a title with a completely false age stamped at the beginning of it, that's just your fellow ATRLer's at work.)

Arguably the most popular section of ATRL, this is the PERFECT place to go if you want to associate with other deranged stan members. Here you'll find Fan Bases of your fave artist.
It's the perfect place for you to introduce yourself accordingly. While it's the perfect place to bond with your Stanbase, it's also the ideal place for discussions & comparisons. Don't be too messy, because the mods have no problem dishing out warning points if need be  .
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The lounge, without a doubt, is the most diverse & eclectic part of the forum. Here, you'll discuss ATRL Related topics, world news, sports, art & design, video games, & technology.
You'll also notice ATRL HQ. This is will you will vent your problems around the forum to mods, & help other members with theirs.

Although it's often branded as the messiest section of ATRL, it might just be the most intriguing to you. If you have a thread or topic that doesn't fit the criteria of other topics, this is where you'll post it.

This is the perfect place for you to post your own personal charts, personal countdowns, and request countdowns & charts.

The games section has a wide range of different tournaments, & survivor type games for you to participate in. It's a great way to meet new people.
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The ATRL community is truly what sets it apart from the other forums. It's a very diverse group, consisting of hardcore stans of every artist from Britney Spears to Beyonce to Tiziano Ferro.
It's a pop music melting pot.
The audience is always growing and the site is active at all times of day, so socializing and meeting people it's very easy to do. You can community with other users in threads or via wall posts and private messages. You can feel free to discuss a wide variety of topics, but there are limits to what you can and can not post on ATRL.

Part of having an enjoyable ATRL experience means following the rules.
These rules are put in place to keep fighting and offensive content to a minimum.
Failure to comply with rules and regulations will result in warning points.
Members are banned for one month when they accumulate 10 warning points.
Each violation has a set amount of warning points associated, however, in some extreme cases the moderators may choose to give points and/or bans as they see fit. You can view all the rules and read more about warnings here
To enhance your ATRL experience even further, you can pay to upgrade to ATRL+.
Plus members gain access to exclusive features like increased PMs, name changes,
custom profiles and more formatting options in quick reply.
Plus members also get the plus icon and title beneath their username.
To subscribe to plus and read more, check out the ATRL+ page here |  |
Like with all things, getting the hang of posting on ATRL and learning everything about the site means you'll need to get in and test the waters!
Post on ATRL as often as you can and in as many sections to get the full experience and make the most of your stay.
Don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have to other members or in ATRL HQ
Join the party! 
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Latch & Bey_Rihstan
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Originally posted by Bey_Rihstan
I was responsible for text (summaries of the sections) and overseeing/critiquing the final product (a creative director tea)
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Originally posted by Latch
I was responsible for submitting different design ideas to Bey_Rih and putting all the coding together
I also helped a bit with some text
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Fierce and Love
- Matty
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Originally posted by MMMinaj
A mother trucking prezi 
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is dat good or bad
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Originally posted by keris#1fan<3
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this were you slayed or do you think we're trash
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Originally posted by Hugamari
this were you slayed or do you think we're trash
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Ooh, yalls interest made me decide to keep it oblivious. 
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Originally posted by MMMinaj
Ooh, yalls interest made me decide to keep it oblivious. 
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please let me know so I can know if I'm going to drag you in my ranks or not. this is a need for me to know
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Originally posted by MMMinaj
Ooh, yalls interest made me decide to keep it oblivious. 
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sdolkfnflf the anxiety. 
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Anyone else having problems with images not showing on their submissions?
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Originally posted by Dancehall Queen
Anyone else having problems with images not showing on their submissions?
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Nah Jax & I's is looking good.
Sucks about the image thing; I can't see the images in your entry, either. 
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ATRL is a pop culture forum with a rich history! We've come a long way from our humble beginnings as a TRL fan forum. First, there are some things you need to know to ensure your experience is as enjoyable as possible.
We operate on a standard warning point system, with bans occurring after ten points. They're easily avoided by following our guidelines. We don't allow, for example, file sharing, vulgar content, and mangled nicknames. Warning points are given to members by the ATRL Staff Team. Read more about the warning point system HERE.
Before we continue, why don't you tell us a little about yourself? Besides your username, your avatar is one of the top ways of identifying yourself. You can edit it HERE, or by clicking on "My ATRL" on the top right of this page. Along with it, on the drop down you will see Edit Signature, text that can appear beneath underneath all your posts. Traditionally, members link to their last.fm, tumblr, or list their favorite artists here in a variety of creative ways. To introduce yourself formally to the forum, post in the the New Member Orientation thread! |



Music News is the section where
you can discover and discuss
the latest releases in music,
such as new albums and singles,
brand new track previews and
general music-related headlines
and announcements. Be sure to
check back often for new info! | 
Keep up with the performance
of the latest singles and albums
in this section, including sales,
airplay and chart peak positions.
Make sure to keep updated on
overall receipts for your favorite
artists and any records that
they may break or extend. | 
Watch this section closely for
new music videos and previews
for upcoming music videos from
your favorite artists. Also the
place to go for clips and excepts
from television programs, watch
movie or game trailers and
any other assorted videos. |



The Blogs section is the area of
ATRL where you can post about
more personal things. Share how
your day went, hold fan base
awards, ask for relationship
advice, or just have a relatively
free discussion about anything,
keeping within the ATRL Rules. | 
This is the section of ATRL
where you can post your own
personal countdown of top ten
tracks for that week, based on
last.fm plays or however you
chose. You can also view others'
countdowns and even rate or
request tracks too! | 
The Games section is the
area of ATRL where you can
participate in many pop culture
and music themed tournaments.
Notable games include album
survivors and our very own
ATRL's Next Top Member...
the best tournament on ATRL! |
Just a few more things of note!
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Pretty universal to the internet, but especially valued here, are gifs.
You'll soon discover just how quickly a good gif can catch on around the
site. When appropriate, use them thoughtfully to enhance your posts.
Remember that gifs must follow the same rules as all posts have to.
To request a gif, or a gif for an avatar, visit the GIF Request Thread. |
It won't be long before you see our members' rather unique way
of posting. Some essential words to know and their translations are:
receipts (proof), shade (a subtle jab), and slay (succeed or impress).
Oh, and don't be surprised if you're called any variant of "sis", many
members use it and other feminine adjectives as gender neutral. |
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One of the most cherished things on the forum by our members is
our vast smiley collection. Just look at them, we even have a smiley
called gaycat! To view all our smilies click HERE. To the left are some
of the most frequently used, their codes from left to right are: :rip: ,
:jonny: , :dancehall: , :gaycat: , and :deadbanana: , to name a few. |
To enhance your experience on ATRL, you may purchase ATRL+ for
additional features. Such features include user name changes, better
quick reply options, and future updates, including the chance to beta
test the new forum update. By purchasing ATRL+ you are also then
contributing to keeping ATRL online and supporting future updates!
Purchase ATRL+ for 6 months, for a one time basis or recurring, HERE. |
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Can you see them here, Huga? Same code but it shows for me here.
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is there supposed to be a header or something? Or is that big blank space supposed to be there?
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^now that doesn't work..
Minus is bitchy sometimes and stops showing my avi sometimes, so if it doesn't show for you now please wait a few hours before you judge it, guys. 
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