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TeafortheSoul 01-03-2019 01:57 PM

Quiz About the Rules
 

Quiz About the Rules!


This is a game aimed to help you familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations here on Snitchseeker and is simply to play. First you must answer the question posed by the poster above you as complete as possible and in your own words. Then, you ask a new question for the next person to answer!
Rules & Guidelines for this thread:
  1. Before posting, please make sure you have read through the Newbie Process, Snitchseeker's Rules & FAQ, and perused the Site Resources forum.
  2. This is a game, if you don't understand something and/or have a real question, go to The Question Thread.
  3. Only ask site-related quiz questions, the thread is called 'Quiz about the RULES' not about Harry Potter or anything else after all. If you need to get an answer to a question, please ask it in the The Question Thread. .
  4. No spam. This means no posting off topic or posting multiple times in a row.
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Now, I'll begin!

How many accounts is each member allowed to have?

Tazzie 01-04-2019 10:22 PM

Just the one!

How many legitimate posts does a Newbie have to make in order to have 'member' status?

AceOfHallows 02-01-2019 01:08 AM

10 posts

Can new members upload their own avatars?

abstract 02-11-2019 10:07 PM

No, it must be selected from the pre-defined ones until Member status.




What is the maximum height allowed for your signature?

Loopy luna 02-18-2019 08:50 PM

200 PIXELS or 11 LINES of size 1 text


What is an Infraction

Student of Dumbledor 02-28-2019 11:49 PM

An Infraction is,

Please respect SnitchSeeker members and staff. Persistent/Rude Flaming (typing in all capital letters - considered shouting), provoking, disrespecting, or offensive behavior towards others will earn you a warning/infraction.

What language should you post in for most forms.

AccioWU 03-01-2019 08:46 PM

The interwebs ate my previous reply I think.
Official language is English.
What happens if you post offensive content in another language?

Harry4emma 03-02-2019 11:50 AM

You would get a warning

How do you get sorted ?

Fireheart 03-20-2019 08:59 PM

You can get sorted before the beginning of an upcoming term on the Hogwarts RPG. When the sorting opens, a quiz link will be posted in the Site News. Once you are a full member of SS, you can take the sorting quiz.

How do you delete a post?

gritandgrace 04-14-2019 01:59 AM

You cannot delete your own post, you can only request a moderator or admin do it for you.

How many posts must a newbie make?

Nosilla 04-17-2019 04:02 AM

10
Are you allowed to argue with the moderators?

Harry4emma 04-20-2019 08:04 PM

No you can not do that

Where on this forum you are allowed to roll play?

Felix_Felicis 04-26-2019 11:52 PM

In the wizarding world RPG and in St Mungos hospital? I've gone over the website to see if there are any other RPGS and can't find any, let me know if I'm wrong though...

Where can you post in another language?

Saturma 06-21-2019 04:32 PM

...Nowhere? ohmygod I don't know ;n; I think you can only post teeny tiny phrases in other languages, but you should primarily use English everywhere?

What should you do if your post has a censored word?

KCSpector 08-17-2019 08:41 PM

You should edit the post to change the censored word to something that's allowed.

Where are you allowed to post fanfiction on this site?

Freyr 08-26-2019 02:41 PM

On the fanfiction forums under which genre your fanfiction is in.

How many ratings are there for the fanfictions on Snitchseeker.com?

malfoygrl 08-30-2019 08:07 PM

There are 5 ratings.

Are you allowed to spam on your own thread?

Lord Al 09-06-2019 07:21 PM

No,

Will you be allowed to be a full member if you post 5 times legitimately?

LiaBia 10-15-2019 09:29 PM

No, you have to post 10 times.


What is "hot linking"?

EveT1991 11-03-2019 04:32 PM

Hotlinking is a internet term. It means displaying an image on a website by linking to the website hosting the image.

How do you do a poll?

Sunflower 12-11-2019 09:57 AM

You can create a poll when you post a new thread.

What should you do if you have an issue with a particular member?

Melanddonny 12-15-2019 11:27 PM

Take it up with admin.

Can your account be deleted?

Egg Mint 12-19-2019 01:38 AM

Accounts are rarely deleted once registered.

What is considered 'indecent language'?

GiveUpYourDreams 02-15-2020 06:27 PM

Swearing, derogatory language or vulgar language.

What is direct linking?

raystark 02-19-2020 12:29 AM

Using bandwidth from another site without permission by directly using their server to post images.

What are some inappropriate topics?

HuffPuff846567 02-24-2020 03:31 AM

Violence, drugs & alcohol, Religion & politics

How many characters are (often) allowed in a signature?

RebelSongs 03-06-2020 11:05 PM

50 characters.

If you have a problem with another player, you should harass them about it constantly.

alimakocnalb 03-15-2020 06:28 PM

No, you shouldn't. "If you have an issue with a particular member do not take matters into your hands or argue with them anywhere on site. Instead, PM a mod or admin with your problem or use the 'report post' option under the member's username. We are all here to have fun and a little common courtesy goes a long way."

What languages can be used to post here?

JasmineHere 03-30-2020 11:15 PM

English!

How many pictures can one have in their signature?

bloomsbloomsi 04-06-2020 02:30 AM

You can have a max of 3 images in your signature.

Where are you allowed to advertise websites?

SiriusRex 04-18-2020 03:32 AM

only through links in your signature or by making use of the 'homepage' field provided in your profile. Websites promoted in this manner must not contain any material which directly violates SnitchSeeker site rules, or a warning may be issued for linked content.

After receiving 10 infraction points, you will be suspended from Snitchseeker

BrotherDoobie 04-25-2020 03:27 PM

True. After getting 10 infraction points, the user will be suspended.

Which tooics are inappropriate to discuss on Snitchseeker?

keepmeclose22 04-26-2020 02:24 AM

Violence or Religion and politics

Which offense is a warning?

Seraph 04-26-2020 06:01 AM

Dodging the censor with symbols

Which languages are you allowed to post in?

GreyMagic 05-27-2020 04:58 PM

English ideally. Although you can post short messages in othe languages, but you might be asked to edit it.


What are the rules about meeting other members offline?

Warlock 06-07-2020 05:01 AM

Cannot belittle or harass another member offline, especially if it's due to an on-site matter.

Isignorance an acceptable excuse for breaking the rules?

nausea 06-28-2020 06:42 AM

No, claiming ignorance is not an acceptable excuse for rule breaking.

Header images or banners can not exceed how many pixels in width and height?

Ravan 08-06-2020 11:15 PM

450 pixels in width and the 200 pixels in height

How many characters are members allowed in their signatures?

Aims 09-24-2020 10:01 PM

50 characters is the limit for signatures.

How many accounts may you have on SS

Harry4emma 09-25-2020 03:21 PM

Only one

Where can you play games on here

FrozenFire 10-02-2020 04:21 AM

You can play games in the Bezoar Buddies section of the SS Forums.

Who should you go to first if you have a problem with another member on SS?

MaisieTheMagical 10-09-2020 07:07 PM

You can PM and mod or admin on SS

Are topics of self-harm allowed in an RP setting?

S.P.E.W. Matters 10-10-2020 12:34 AM

No you are not allowed to use topics on self harming.

Is it okay to post topics that are PG-13 related?

swimdude2113 10-13-2020 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.P.E.W. Matters (Post 12470775)
No you are not allowed to use topics on self harming.

Is it okay to post topics that are PG-13 related?

Nope! The site is a PG, family friendly site!

What are the max dimensions for profile pictures?

StringSamurai 11-24-2020 11:47 PM

Profile pictures dimensions cannot exceed 350X350 pixels

...but what is their maximum allowed size?

clairezabini 12-17-2020 02:18 AM

The maximum allowed size is 100x100 pixels.

Are you allowed to double post?

burnbook 12-22-2020 04:17 AM

you are not allowed to double post

What is the maximum numbers of characters allowed in a signature

Dumblydor 01-14-2021 07:24 PM

50 characters.

For how long do you have to be a member of the site before being able to change your username?

SheridanWylde 01-18-2021 01:26 PM

No less than one year!

What is the official language of Snitchseeker?

Nemesis 01-29-2021 05:23 PM

English.

How many accounts are you allowed to have on SnitchSeeker?

Ghiocei1989 02-24-2021 07:06 AM

One.

Who is the longest member on snitchsneeker.com website? And the most ancient one? :)

Artemis Trickle 05-05-2021 02:18 PM

Not sure if this is a rules question so I'll just pass it without answering since I can't find the answer in the rules etc. If I have missed it, please help me find the place. :)

My Questions: What kind of avatars are newbies allowed to use?

2sweet4me 06-04-2021 04:52 PM

Newbies have to use the avatars that are provided in the Snitchseeker database.

Once you become a full-fledged member (having completed the Newbie process), where else on Snitchseeker can you find avatars?

dharr5 07-26-2021 04:07 AM

You can find avatars in Madame Malkin's graphics and art!

for my question: what is the admin recommended response to hate mail, and what might happen if you attempt something else?

aspoonfulofseverus 11-15-2021 12:16 AM

Forward the message(s) to a mod or admin. You might be warned or receive an infraction if anything else is attempted.

What are the minimum signature requirements? What happens if you go over them?

rockyncharlie 12-05-2021 06:10 PM

Your signature may have 50 characters. If the signature you want to have uses more than 50 characters you will have to submit it to the appropriately named thread: "Submit Your Signature Here" in the Scribbulus Ever Changing Inks forum.

What are the requirements for profile picture?

goldenlinings 01-11-2022 05:25 AM

A file size of no more than 60.5kb, with a size of 350 x 350 pixels.

Can you just declare any Hogwarts house of your choice, or do you have to be sorted into it? Can you get sorted at any given time?

thv 02-06-2022 02:14 AM

There will be another sorting in three months based in one of the threads in Site Rules and FAQ.

What's the minimum posts to have an avatar in your profile?

Potterspotato 03-10-2022 11:38 AM

10 posts, as you can have an avatar once you become a full member

When will you be sorted?

BettyVgRb 03-18-2022 04:03 PM

After reaching 10 points and being a member, When the sorting session is open! Then we can resort but we have to wait until new sorting session is open!

Why sorting sessions are not always open?

greenbeans 03-24-2022 10:07 PM

Sortings only happen before a new term begins.

If you are a newly sorted member, can you change your house?

thv 04-02-2022 12:59 PM

No, I don't think so.

When's the next sorting gonna happen?

JackADew 04-06-2022 06:10 AM

I'm not quite sure, but when a new term begins? ��

Are classes mandatory?

LyrisSerenes 07-11-2022 08:49 PM

No, but they are strongly encouraged!

How do you earn house points?

La_Luna 08-25-2022 04:08 PM

By answering questions, etc

What are the specs for signature?

CunningSilence 10-02-2022 01:45 PM

1.You can have a total of 3 images.
2.Combined size of images can’t be more than 60 kb
3.200 pixels (11 lines of size 1 text) is maximum height of signature
4.450 pixels is the widest a signature can be
5. You can’t use HTML.
6. The graphics must be your own, or you have to have permission to use them.

What are some topics that are off limits for role playing or discussing?

Naruto Uzumaki 10-03-2022 01:37 AM

1. Violence
2. Drugs and alcohol
3. Self harm and eating disorders
4. Religion and Politics

What happens and what do you do when a word you post is censored?

jinnyweasley 10-15-2022 05:08 PM

If your posts contain any censored words, they will be blanked-out like this: . You should edit your post.

What will happen to a member who reaches the level of 30 unexpired infraction points or who has accumulated a total of 25 infractions (whether they are expired or not)?

Kash 10-24-2022 03:24 PM

They'll be permanently banned.

What happens after receiving ten infractions?

SoftBear 11-03-2022 12:31 AM

After 10 infraction points you will be suspended, no matter what the cause of you obtaining them were.

Are you allowed to speak/write in a foregin language on the forum?

Potterhead1987 11-13-2022 03:19 PM

English is the primary language. Those who choose to post in a foreign language may only post in short phrases and should provide a translation somewhere within the post.


Is discrimination allowed on this site?

Shesays 12-12-2022 12:02 AM

No, no discrimination is not allowed on this site.

Are you allowed to have multiple accounts on this site?

cookiecrumble 12-22-2022 10:49 AM

Nope. 1 account per member only.

Are you allowed to use other languages when role-playing with another member?

renmarie 02-14-2023 12:06 PM

English is the main language. Anyone that wants to RPG in a foreign language should only do so in short sentences and a translation should be provided.

What are the specs for a sig?

StonecoldMcNasty 03-28-2023 04:51 AM

Signature specifications
+ Maximum of 3 images
+ Maximum size of ALL images, combined, cannot exceed 60 kb [61,444 bytes]
+ Maximum height: 200 PIXELS or 11 LINES of size 1 text
+ Maximum width: 450 PIXELS
+ No HTML
+ Graphics must be your own, or you must have acquired permission for use.

Where are Newbies limited to posting until they've made the required number of posts?

FelixFen 04-24-2023 04:18 PM

Platform 9 3/4 ! or the Newbies Form,

What do you do if a glitch happens and you cannot post even after an hour?

finch 06-27-2023 04:09 PM

You would report the glitch on the Technical Support thread.

How do you get sorted into a House?

slythief2000 08-13-2023 02:24 AM

To be sorted, you need to be a member and have at least ten legitimate posts.


How do I put on an Avatar?

thestralyew19 08-19-2023 05:11 AM

Newbies are only allowed to have snitchseeker provided avatars. You go into the site settings to apply them in your profile.

How many characters are members allowed to have in their signature?

DigitalOctane 12-28-2023 07:23 PM

Members are allowed to upload up to 50 characters into their signature.

Can I post a direct link?

RavenLeigh 01-26-2024 10:06 PM

A link may be given if requested, or for reference purposes, but if it is deemed advertising or solicitation by site staff a warning or infraction will be issued.

Once you become a full-fledged member (having completed the Newbie process), where else on Snitchseeker can you find avatars?

Ramon Ravenclaw 04-29-2024 07:40 PM

10 posts.

Are advertisement posts allowed on SS.

flowerchild 06-05-2024 04:19 AM

You may not use SnitchSeeker as a solicitation platform to sell goods or services to our members without prior explicit approval from the admin team.

Can members post in a language other than English? If so, what are the conditions?

Kit 10-25-2024 02:17 AM

Yes, but only short phrases and they must provide a translation

Can a member make multiple accounts?

Yodatc 04-11-2025 08:09 PM

No. Only one account per member.

Are posts about drugs permitted?

badger_boy_93 04-28-2025 06:52 PM

No. Posts about drugs are not permitted.

Are symbols or special characters allowed in SnitchSeeker usernames?


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