Chatterbox: Chirp at Cricket

CB Ultimate Guide

So I thought about making a CB guide because the other one somehow just disappeared. Here is the new guide!

Getting Started

Viewing Posts

To view a post on the top of the list, click on it, and you will get taken to that post.

Commenting on a post

To comment, find the "Add New Comment" link, fill in your details, in the Body put your comment, then the last step is the CAPTCHA. This is to make sure that you are a human and to prevent spam submissions. Fill in the letters and press submit. If the CAPTCHA was correct, you will be taken to the original post. Otherwise, you will have to enter it again.

When I submit a comment, why does it not show up in the comments right away?

This is to prevent comments with inappropriate or harmful content. Before it is put on the site, the admins have to check it to make sure it is fine for the site. Admins may also edit comments that have some good elements, but also have unwanted stuff. Sometimes this editing power is good, since I have seen CBers ask questions directly to the admins, and the admins edit the post to include their response. All this makes for a safe, non-harmful environment.

How long does that usually take?

Sometimes, a comment can be put on the website in the same day it is posted! However, it can take up to one day.

What should I put in the Name section?

Although it says to put your first name and last initial, many people create screen names that represent themselves. For instance, at the bottom of this post it says it is by GoldenLionTamarin. I chose that name because the Golden Lion Tamarin is my favorite type of monkey! Also, to refer to a name, put @ before the name. So, someone would refer to me as @GoldenLionTamarin. 

Making a post

Simply click on a section and then the button saying Click Here to talk ...

Then fill in your details and the post

Glossary

CBer: any person who is actively on the Chatterbox

RP: Role play

AE: alter ego, a different identity that many CBers use for RPs, for fun, etc. 

CAPTCHA: A test that CBers have to take to clarify they are a human before submitting. 

Thanks for this, GLT. And here's the previous guide:  

http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/chirpatcricket/node/443573

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