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Question 7..Where can I find the FAQs?
Question 7..Where can I find the FAQs?
Basically this will be a collection of all the picks asking "HOW DO I- insert basic function here ?" (usually with the options IDK and PLZ tell me in commentz) and my short answer to these inquiries. Now that we have the new answers feature they are usually posted as an answer request but still repeated endlessly.
I usually report these kind of picks/answers and they get deleted as they are effectively spam. The drawback is: all information users leave in the comments is lost.

link seems to only be used by a limited number of fans and though I use it frequently I hate how all information is lost in the multiple pages after a while.
I found the officiallinkdon't cover all the basics as I usually like to refer people there.

Also this is in no way meant to rival the very well writtenlink which is much more detailed.

Who are the Fanpop Four (F4)?

They are the link and run this place.
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Read more on how fanpop started and how things developed link

How do you contact them?

Read link

1a)How do I fan someone?

Read link

1b)How do I delete a user from my fan list?

Go your profile and click on "fans".
You will see a list of icons and the names of the users you fanned. Next to their name you see a little red cross. When you click on the cross the user is deleted from your list of fans.

Note: The person will NOT be informed. But some users keep a close eye on their fancount and might research if they see it dropping. They will however NOT get a message saying they were dropped from someone else's fanlist.


2)How do I compose an article (old name is Soapbox)?

Go to the appropriate club.
SEARCH before writing a new article. Articles are supposed to be written by users! If you find a funny article someone wrote on the Internet post it as a link.
Scroll down to the articles box.
Next to the headline you see the option
"write article".


3)How do I get a medal?

Medals (little dots you get on your profile in green,yellow and red) are awarded by the SITE (unlike props which are awarded by USERS see Question 11) for your contributions. No one knows how it really works. Just know that if you contribute a lot of good content you will be rewarded. The F4 won't tell anyone how or when. You can read more in the site'slink
Also link article I wrote on medals and how they are given oot.



4) How do I get more fans?

Don't make picks, forums etc asking for fans. Instead link

5) How do I make a club (old name spot)?

Search!! See if the club already exists. See if a similar club exists. Search again using other terms to see if you are not making a duplicate club.
Go to the main page.

www.fanpop.com
Scroll down.On the bottom right you will see a box: next to "browse clubs" written in blue
+ create new club

For more information:link
For help with your spot icon and banner:link


6) How do I get people to join a spot I made?

link
Also link

7)How do I find the FAQs?

Scroll to the bottom of the page. See image above

8) How do I change my user icon?
(personal tip from me: DON'T attempt by sending me your password and asking ME to change it for you..that will just result in me having fun BUT your image will never be changed)

Instead save a picture to your link. When uploading you will be asked if the image is supposed to be your new user icon. Check that box!
You can only have images you previously added to your gallery as a user icon. If you want another icon click on the little "person" symbol beneath the image (there is a picture in the article I linked) in your gallery and your icon will automatically be changed.


9)How do I format my text?

Font styles:
[b] Your text between the brackets will be bold when writing it like this[/b]
[i] Your text between the brackets will be in italics when writing it like this [/i]
[u]Your text between the brackets will be underlined when writing it like this[/u]

Hyperlinks:
[url=http://www.fanpop.com/fans/germany123]link text e.g. "germany123 profile page"[/url]

For more details read link

10) How do I delete a spot I created?

In short: You can't delete a spot yourself!

Once a spot is submitted it belongs to the community of fanpop.com.
You can however link a spot you made. Click on the report flag on the top of the spot and choose the reason as to why the spot should be deleted.
Also you can leave a comment in the "notes" box.

Do not overuse this function! THINK before you make a new spot!

10a) How do I delete my profile?
(and haven't people been waiting for this one..thanks, eline, for the info)

Click on the "edit profile" symbol underneath your profile info and scroll to the bottom. Type in your password and click "remove my account".
The content posted to fanpop will remain, for more information readlink
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11) How do I get a prop?

By contributing great content or leaving nice comments on other peoples contributions. Other users on the site compliment you by rewarding you with props and often a nice personal message.

11a)How do I give a prop?

Read more on props and how to award them link
(the FAQs are a little dated there is a quiz/answers prop available)and a little picture guide of how to give them to someone can be found link. (look at the answer i gave)
Read how link
and Katreader wrote link

12) How do I let people know I have an idea for the site?

If you have an idea how to make the site better (or different) you can post it in the link. You wont get an immediate response but the F4 will read it.

You can also use the link found on the bottom of the page


13)How do I use the "Answers" feature?

Read more about "answering etiquette" inlink

Not sure where to ask your question? Here is link on how to distinguish between picks, quizzes, forums and answers.

14) How do I report content?

Look for a little grey flag next to the item you want to report. Clicking that will open options (depending on the content) click the one that suits the most e.g. "spam".
Be sure to add additional information in the little notes box.
e.g.when reporting a quiz question: "The correct answer is "1876" but it is not given." Read my comment link why using the notes box is so important.


Read link
Also -as usual- link
And to quote myself:link.

15) How do I delete a pick I made?

You can not delete a pick you made yourself. Use the report flag and give the reason why it should be removed in the notes section.

16) How do I delete a quiz I made?

See number 15

16a) How do I edit a quiz I made?

Once a quiz has been answered you can't edit the answers anymore. If you made a mistake (marking the wrong answer as "correct" report the question and put an explanation in the notes section. The F4 will then edit it to the correct response (if it's given) and all scores will be recalculated. If the correct answer is NOT given the question will be removed but you can submit it again with the correct answer.

17) How do I change the banner& icon of a spot/club I didn't create?

Read link

18) How do I change the banner& icon of a spot/club I created?

After the spot is created you click on the pencil symbol that says "edit spot" (located on the right, underneath the standard banner, next to the report button). This will take you to the editing page where you can upload both icon and banner.Uploading might take a moment- make sure you wait its completed before hitting submit.

For additional info Read link

Also remember: The spot belongs to the community. You as a spot creator have the power to change the icon and banner but don't drive fans of the spot crazy by constantly changing them.

19) How do I delete my messages permanently?

Read link

20) How do I leave a spot I'm a member of?

Read link

21) How do I block a user from sending me messages?

Open a message they sent you. On the bottom of the message you will find several options: reply, delete, block user,return to inbox. Press "block user". In your message section you can always click "blocked users" on the top line to see people you blocked. They will not be notified of this. Their messages will be sent normally and you will NOT get notified (no envelope and no "new message number". It will however stay in your trash folder until you delete it for good. For more information link.
If people spam you continuously or send abusive messages report them or contact the F4 directly. Don't use this option lightly especially when it comes to personal feuds.


21a)How do I remove a user from my list of blocked users?

Read link

22)How do I change my username?

You can not change your username. Once you have created a profile its there to stay. You can report it and then make a new account but I advise you not to. Once you are a part of the community that's your name, this is how people will recognize you

23)How do I save something to my favorites?

Read link

24)How do I delete an image I posted?

Read link.It is also applicable for videos and links.

Remember: YOU can NOT delete quizzes or picks or forums. You can edit them to a certain extent but if you want them removed you will have to report them (give a valid reason in the notes section).

25)How do I add an image to my answer in a forum or answer?

Read link

26)How do I fan (rate) content?

Read link

27)How do I earn caps for my showcase?

Usually you should get them quite quickly after completing a certain task, e.g. adding a motto.
The good luck charms, holiday caps etc will appear pretty randomly so your best bet is to just.....wait.
Read more on Caps link


28)How do I customize the pop-oot?

Read link

29)How do I stop a user from posting on my wall?

You can customize your wall settings by clicking on "wall" and in the blue bar on the right you will find the preferences. Select how you want to filter your wall.Or, you can reach these settings via your profile settings.Screencap of your options is link.

Other very helpful articles

Why should I bother using keywords?

Read link article.

How does the search work on fanpop?

Read link.

Is there any information on fanpop etiquette?

There is a- sadly not very active- link you can browse for more info and I also wrote this link.
There is many different rants on Fanpop etiquette but one i havent seen is an article on the questions titled
HELP ME!!!1 These questions just put me in a terrible mood as do the questions where you cant understand what they are saying
Me in a terrible mood
Me in a terrible mood

These questions grate on my already fragile nerves so i think it is best if i explain why and maybe others have similar reasons

1

I live in Ireland among the riverdancing leprechauns
Even leprechauns get mad
Even leprechauns get mad
, the sheep and the pixies but unfortunately despite all those wonders I have terrible internet connections.When i wish to help...
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    I try to add a lot of quality content to this site, and I would like to think I succeed. However, there is no way to know for sure without your help. A question that constantly plagues my mind is, "What do you think?"
    There are a couple of different ways to let people know what you think about their content. One is rating, which is definitely the most concise way to show your feelings. However, sometimes just rating isn't enough to get your point across especially if the rating is unusually low.
    In the past week or two I...
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Welcome....To the world of PROPS!
Welcome....To the world of PROPS!
Props.

Certainly one of the minor cooler things about Fanpop. They allow users to add a prize alongside a message to friends in eight different and colorful little medals. Awesome, right?

And they are! But since I have to make everything over-complicated beyond belief, today I'm going to show you some statistics regarding the Prop System we know and love.

These statistics will SCIENTIFICALLY show you guys how often certain props are picked, judging by my collection of props.

My Prop Showcase :3 (WHICH IS ALREADY OUTDATED DAMN)
My Prop Showcase :3 (WHICH IS ALREADY OUTDATED DAMN)


Whether it be for popularity, aesthetic appeal, or the prop itself...
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Source: i would've claimed some of these once...
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posted by Dundiechampion
What do you want to add? You're free to add anything you desire.
What do you want to add? You're free to add anything you desire.
I made a new spot about anything. The Motto is "This spot is about anything that's important to you". It just came to me when I was hanging out with my friend James (WWEchamp) and I realized, I thought it would be cool if I could put anything I wanted on one spot. I thought it would be cool to just do anything I wanted to add. NO LIMITS! so I made a spot called the anything spot. So you if you want to you can now add no specific content. Movies, Sports, Politics,
TV shows, cooking, add anything you want. If you think i'm sounding like an a-hole right now that's your opinion, but I think I really have a good thing going here. So please take a look at the anything spot if your even romotely intrested at all.

so just type "anything" the fanpop search engine and your there. (obviously I know)
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posted by laurensman
crude icon :(
crude icon :(
as many of you noe i was almost bannished of fanpop forever! this is due to my bad behavior towards otha fanpoppas and makin rude picks. i have apologed to the fanpop lord and he is a very very forgivin man let me tell you unda one condition: NO MORE CRUDE BEHAVIOUR!! i mean it! i use to go round n about actin as if i had no concirn for yo feelins buh i really do.. very much! i have been thinkin n thinkin.. layin dere.. and it has come to my attention i must be sent here by da fanpop lord. dis means i must be nice to every1 n be a fan of every1 here on fanpop.. dis i am workin on rite after...
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Source: aholic
posted by JulieL44
I wasn't sure where to post this article so I decided to put it on this spot.

One year ago, the lives of many people around the world (especially of the people in Quebec) were turned upside down because of the death of Anastasia De Sousa. She was an innocent victim of the shooting that occurred at Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec exactly one year ago on September 13th, 2006. I just wanted to give her one moment of silence on this very sad anniversary and I was hoping you would all join me in this. I was completely devastated when I first heard the tragic news about this shooting last year...
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Holy Batman I have not been on in forever (slightly longer hiatus than I planned D:) But I am now back and frightened more than ever.

When I was last here things were quite good, there was a lot of fandom going on over the kiddies, good for them :) don't start stuff. I come back and what do I get in my face BOOBS! ASS! SEX! What? Last I thought this was a site accessed by children and adults. When I think of Fanpop I don't think of it as a smutty site for people to enjoy in a different inapropriate way.

Adult magazines are restricted only to over 18 people, this website is accessed by people...
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posted by megloveskyle
I have noticed recently that ratings on very great material are extremly low. I can understand videos that are of poor quality but links like IMDb or fansites are being rated as low. These are what I have been calling "petty rates". If you have a problem with someone on Fanpop don't take it out on their ratings. Add your own content that you think is better.

When you write a soapbox or find a great image, it can be really disappointing to get a low rating. Personally, it makes me not want to add content. Why spend so much time adding great content when people are going to rate is so low and...
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posted by Dundiechampion
I'm just here to tell you about a new spot I made. It's called the rising stars spot. For musicians and groups who have a good sound to their music. a good example would be one republic. So if you know some kind of artist that you think should be heard post something about them on this spot.I personally like a band called The Hush Sound. They are an indie rock band who songs are joy to my ears. I put some of their songs on the spot check them out. And remember there will always be a new hit artist.
posted by want2watcheroes
I Was Thinking About Ways Fanpop Could Be Better (Not That It Isn't Good How It Is) And I Thought That More Personalized Would Be Great. I'll Explain What I Mean.

Profile Info

I Thought It Would Be Good If You Had An Option To Write More About Yourself On Your Profile Page.

Profile Design

It Would Also Be Good If You Could Give Your Profile Different Skins Or Themes Or Something Around Them Lines, But Made By Fanpop So That Bad Un-Neat Pixelated Skins Don't Get Put Up.

Applications

Having Applications Would Be Great, They Should Be On The Page The App Is Linked With e.g For The Fanpop Spot, There...
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