This thread is going to act as a replacement to the
old thread we had. It will be maintained by all moderators so if you have any inquiries then feel free to post them here. During the past week or so there has been a breakdown in communication between members and moderators, hopefully this thread will be able to bridge the gap. In the past if people had issues with moderators / warnings etc. they posted in NHB, you now have an alternative so please avail of it.
• Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You may be critical but please keep it respectful.
• This thread may be used as an alternative to the help request feature. If you’re unsure of something or require the assistance of a moderator then comment accordingly in this thread and a moderator will help as soon as possible. All comments with regard to the functioning of the forum may be directed here.
FAQs
Posting, Wall & PMs
Why can't I see my sent messages?
You need to click on the box that says "save a copy of this message" when you are writing the PM.
Why do I get to create a poll only after making the thread?
That is how the forum software (vBulletin) does it. The thread has to exist before the poll. No way around it.
Can we send download links through private messaging?
No. But if you did, nobody would find out. PMs are for people you trust. Use them wisely.
Can I make a new reservation if my survivor has started?
Yes, once your survivor actually starts, you're free to make a new reservation for something else.
Why can’t we use nicknames for artists/celebrities?
Nicknames got out of control and had to be stopped. Typically, the only "nicknames" allowed are straight-up abbreviations. Nothing ridiculous like putting "-sus" onto somebody's name. Please.
Is there a way to make categories in my PM mailbox for specific types of PMs, making it easier and more organized?
You can make a folder (go to your Inbox and then Edit Folders on the left) for certain PMs but there aren't going to be any automatic rules to filter messages into those folders automatically. That's just plain not possible in vBulletin. That's like something Microsoft Outlook would do for legit e-mail.
ATRL Features
Can we get a reputation/Karma system?
No (Reasons cited: It's shady; useless.)
How does someone become a Senior Member on ATRL?
It's not a formal title; it's a category of people who can see some internal site data because they used to be on the staff in the past and/or I want them to see it. I needed something to label the category so that's what I chose.
Is there any chance that we can have an IM like tiny chat embedded at the bottom of the site?
Not gonna happen.
Is there a way for us to order the threads from the ones that we replied the most to the ones we replied the least?
The forum software does not allow that kind of sorting.
Is there a way I can view more than 25 posts per page?
I don't think this is gonna happen, sorry. To change the number of expected pages per thread on a member-by-member basis might screw up some other hard-coded things.
Is there any way to go into a thread and press a button to find your last post in that thread?
On the top of the thread, click the “Search” button and at the bottom of that pop up, click “Posts by me”. It will display your posts from newest to oldest, so your last comment will be at the top.
How come new posts in No Holds Barred and Stand Your Ground don’t display at the top of the page?
This is, as they say, by design. Two reasons. 1) Seems like half the time at least one of those threads was taking up that space. 2) These threads are unmoderated, and they have potentially NSFW material, so it's not good for our visitors if we essentially advertise that stuff at the top of every page.
Why does the "light blue" color tag not work in my posts?
The "light blue" color is not supported, due to technical limitations. Use the HTML code, "#ADD8E6", instead.
[COLOR="#ADD8E6"]
Light Blue Text [/COLOR]
Did the TRL archive disappear?
The TRL Archive still lives! It’s under the copyright and next to the banner ad.
Account & Profile
How can I delete albums in my profile?
My ATRL > Edit Photos > go into the album > Edit Photo Album (top right) > Delete Photo Album button.
Is there any reason why I get logged out every 30 minutes or is that a problem with my browser?
Try clearing the cookies in your browser and make sure you check "Remember Me" when you sign in.
Will ATRL ever allow images in signatures?
No. They make websites look so unprofessional and out-of-control. We will never, ever allow it
Is there a way to change my username?
No.
ATRL’s Layout
How can I switch from the Mobile layout to the regular one?
At the bottom of every ATRL page, there’s a button that says “Switch to Desktop Layout”.
I switched to the regular layout on my mobile device. How can I switch back to the Mobile theme?
If you are not signed in, it will switch back automatically upon navigating to the next page.
If you are signed in, the link "Switch to Mobile Layout" should appear at the very, very bottom of the page.
Why would I want “Color Scheme” under my name? Who needs to know what I'm using?
Joe invented that like 5 or 6 years ago to help raise awareness about the different color schemes at ATRL, which were new at the time. It's one of those things that has just been around forever now.
Why does the site only switch halfway when I turn my mobile device horizontally?
It's too difficult to get the mobile layout to work correctly in landscape mode.
Is it possible for the multi-quote feature to be available for the mobile layout, or if it is already available, how can I find it?
Switch to the desktop layout (at least temporarily) to get multi-quote.
FAQs Last Updated: 3/5/11
Explaining ATRL Warnings
Warnings on ATRL are a way of keeping members in check for breaking our
Terms of Use. Instead of instantly banning members out of nowhere, we give them warning points, which accumulate over time.
If you accumulate
10 warning points, you're banned for 30 days. If you accumulate
20 warning points, you're banned permanently. Warning points expire after 30, 60, or 90 days, even if you're banned for a month and then come back later. That means if you accumulate 20 points too quickly, then
na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye.
Recently, lots of members have said they don't know when to expect a warning, so the system has seemed unfair. Let me set the record straight today with this master list of everything you can get warned for.
Moderators on ATRL decide to give warnings
subjectively on a case-by-case basis, sometimes based on reported posts and help requests, and sometimes based on their own findings. Our moderators have the sole judgment to give warnings for anything they wish. They also have the right
not to warn members if they don't feel the need to.
You can check your warning status by clicking your user name at the top of the page and then the "Warnings" tab.
Note: ATRL has 2 threads that are not moderated (
Stand Your Ground in Base, and
No Holds Barred in The Lounge), which may be exempt from these warnings at the discretion of the moderators.
Annoying — 1 point, expires in 30 days
One of our moderators has gotten annoyed or frustrated, subjectively, at your post.
Flamebait — 1 point, expires in 30 days
You have started a thread or posted a reply that just seems to be fishing for an argument.
Insensitive — 1 point, expires in 30 days
Even if you might not realize it, what you said was mean to a particular group of people.
Nicknames — 1 point, expires in 30 days
You have mangled an artist or celebrity's name into a stan name or a hater name.
Off Topic — 1 point, expires in 30 days
Either you posted something irrelevant to the thread, or posted a thread in the wrong forum.
Pointless — 1 point, expires in 30 days
There's no point to your post, or you're only using an unrelated image/GIF as your reply.
Fighting — 2 points, expires in 60 days
Arguing with someone in a thread instead of taking it to one of our argument threads.
Ignorant — 2 points, expires in 60 days
Say something racist, homophobic, or otherwise ignorant, and you'll be hit with this warning.
Insult — 2 points, expires in 60 days
Personally insulting another member or person in an offensive manner within a thread.
Nonsense — 2 points, expires in 60 days
One of our moderators believes you've posted something stupid beyond comprehension.
Stanning — 2 points, expires in 60 days
Aggressively defending your favorite artist and/or hating on others' favorites in a thread.
Trolling — 2 points, expires in 60 days
Specifically and deliberately posting something with the intent to make people mad.
File Share Request — 2 points, expires in 90 days
You have requested a link to an illegal download or an illegal download website.
Disrespect — 3 points, expires in 90 days
Talking back viciously to a moderator or admin; being really self-righteous and pretentious.
Explicit — 3 points, expires in 90 days
- Posting an explicit image or NSFW content without linking it inside [warning]
and [url] tags.
- Posting overly descriptive content regarding sexual references/depictions
- Avatars and signatures that contain excessively vulgar content
Hateful — 3 points, expires in 90 days
You've said something so ridiculously offensive and hateful that it's almost unbelievable.
File Sharing — 4 points, expires in 90 days
You have posted a link to an illegal download, illegal download website, or you have posted copyrighted material.
Cheating — varies at the discretion of the moderators
You have broken the rules of the Games forum and manipulated/played everyone.
Duplicate — 3 points, never expire & 3 month ban
We've discovered that you have a duplicate account and are carrying on a second persona.
Spam — instant ban, never expires
If you post obvious spam for another website or business, you're out of here, period.