Updated by 4jpz (02 February 2008) and duly approved by Lance
FAQ stands for Frequently-Asked-Questions encountered in AmpedAsia forums. It is advised for ALL AmpedAsia members and users to check the AmpedAsia FAQ before posting any questions regarding the registration, technical and other related problems. FAQ for subforums are also available.
Contributors for the FAQ are the following Forum Staff namely: Krazoom, 4jpz and Hollinaz. The contents of the FAQ might be modified whenever necessary by any of The Forum Staff. These FAQ are duly approved by Lance, AmpedAsia’s administrator. Note to The Forum Staff: if you updated the FAQ, kindly post an update on this thread so that the rest of the Forum Staff and the AmpedAsia members will be notified of the modification. Kindly add your name on the contributors, as well.
If you have questions that haven't been included in the FAQ, post it here and the Forum Staff will try to answer the question(s). The questions and the answers might also be included below.
Here are some of AmpedAsia's FAQ in (BOLD) and the answers in Italics.
REGISTRATION PROBLEMS:
Q: How do I sign-up / register?
A: Click the "Register" button and follow the procedures indicated. Provide your account details such as username, password and email address. You can also indicate your referrer, if you have any. You can also personalize your account by choosing your account preferences, time zone and language settings.
Q: Why do I need to register at all?
A: Guest can still access the forums but has limited access. Registration allows you to download movies, music, and full TV series for free and you gain access to parts of the site that are hidden to many non-registered members. Furthermore, registered users can win prizes and enter contests.
Please read Registration Agreement to know more.
Q: What should I do when I forgot my password?
A: If you have forgotten your password, just click on the "Lost your password?" link upon logging in. Then provide your email address. After a few moments, you will receive an email informing you of your new password. Please note that passwords are case sensitive. Once logged in, you should change your password by going to your User Control Panel.
Q: My previous account was banned, am I allowed to create another account?
A: Creating another account is not allowed especially if a banned status is given.
PROFILE/USER PREFERENCE PROBLEMS:
Q: How do I change my username?
A: To change your username go to your "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel click "Change Username." You'll need to provide your current password for confirmation. This feature is disabled.
Q: How do I change my user title?
A: User Titles vary depending on your status in AmpedAsia. It ranges from the Lurker, Newbie, Junior Member, Senior Member, AmpedAsia Site Staff, Supermoderator, Ascended Moderator, Premium Member or Administrator. These are the default user titles unless you customized it.
To customized your user title go to your "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel click "Edit Profile." Under the Custom User Title, provide the necessary information needed to change the user title.
Q: How do I make my username invisible in the online user listings?
A: To make your username invisible, go to your "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel click "Edit Options," and then tic the "Hide me from the Who's Online list" under "Login, Cookies and Privacy" portion.
Q: How do I change my settings?
A: To change your settings, go to your "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel click "Edit Options," and then tic the options you want for your settings.
Q: How do I change the timezone?
A: To change your settings go to your "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel click "Edit Options." Locate the "Date and Time" options.
Q: How do I show an avatar below my name?
A: To edit your Avatar click the "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel, click "Change Avatar." Avatar size is limited to 150x400 pixels and 200kb file size only.
Q: Are there any restrictions on my avatar?
A: Vulgar, prejudice, and Sexually explicit pictures are prohibited
Q: How do I change my rank?
A: AmpedAsia group names are based either on number of posts or position. Consecutively, stars are given based from the number of posts/threads you have created.
0 star: Banned
1 star: Lurker; from 0 to 14 posts and most posts are located on specific threads
2 stars: Newbie; from 0 to 50 posts
3 stars: Regular Poster; from 50 onwards
4 stars: Moderator
5 stars: Site Staff
6 stars: Supermoderators /Ascended Moderators
7 stars: Administrator
Q: How do I get Good/Bad Reputation?
A: Reputations are based on the perception of AmpedAsia members, staff, supermoderators and administrator to you. GOOD reputation will be given through a positive vote and has a green color; NEUTRAL reputation has a neutral vote and will give no change in reputation and color; and BAD reputation is in red color and is given through a negative vote.
FORUM USAGE PROBLEMS:
Q: How do I post a topic in a forum?
A: Before posting a new topic please use the Indexes or the Search Tool to see if the topic has already been created. To create a new topic, simply click the button on the left hand side of a thread that reads "New Topic." Give the thread a subject and a description. Other selections are optional.
Q: How do I edit or delete a post?
A: Once you have posted your reply, there’s an "Edit" button on the lower right corner of your post. Click this button and choose between "Quick Edit" or "Full Edit" options. Quick Edit means you are just editing the message while Full Edit means you can edit the title, title description and your message. The toolbars are also shown in this option.
Q: How do I add/change a signature or avatar to my post?
A: To change your signature, go to your "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel, click "Change Signature." On the space provided, write a short message or provide the img code for your chosen image, which will automatically be appended to the bottom of your posts.
In a like manner, to change your avatar, go to your "User Control Panel (User CP)" located at the top next to the Logout button. On the right hand panel, click "Change Avatar." You have a choice of uploading from your computer files or providing the img code for your avatar.
Q: How do I create a poll?
A: To create a poll, click the "“New Thread" button. Above the "Post Thread" button, tic "I want to post a poll" and then click the "Post Thread" button. You will then be redirected to the "Poll Creation" and provided the information for your poll like the question, number of options, poll options and poll timeout.
Q: How do I edit or delete a poll?
A: To edit or delete a poll, click the "Edit" button and choose "Full Edit." From there you can edit or delete your poll.
Q: How come when I post 2 or more replies consecutively, they get merged?
A: Posting a reply one after the other is considered as DOUBLE POSTING. You need to wait for another member to make a reply on the thread to post again. If you need to add more info, simply click the EDIT button to modify your post. If double posting occurred, the moderators or administrator will merge your double posts, and you will be warned or even get banned depending on the severity of your offense.
Q: How come some of my posts have no equivalent Amped points?
A: Amped points system in some sections are disabled. Samples of these sections are the "Anything Forum" and the "Downloading Tips and FAQ." More sections have this feature so you better be observant if your goal is to earn amped points.
Q: How do I donate to AmpedAsia?
A: There are many ways to support AmpedAsia, click here for the latest info.
Q: Can I use HTML codes?
A: Of course. You can use a simplified version of HTML, in your posts to create certain effects. Please click myCode for more info.
Q: Can I post Images?
A: Of course. You can use the img code to post your images may it be in .jpeg or .gif formats. Make sure that you uploaded these images in image sharing sites like photobucket, imagevenue or the like. If you took the image from another site, make sure to give proper credit.
Hotlinking to sites similar to AmpedAsia is prohibited. Such an activity might jeopardize the status of AmpedAsia.
Q: What are Sticky topics?
A: Sticky topics are useful topics. These topics will be located at the top of the thread for as long as they are deemed helpful. They are considered "Important Threads."
Q: What are Pinned topics?
A: Pinned topics are important topics usually containing guidelines or forum rules. These topics will always be located at the top of the thread.
Q: What are Locked topics?
A: Locked topics are topics that were locked by either the Moderators or the Administrator because it was either a duplicate, unimportant, offensive, or contained hate speeches, advertisements or spam. These topics are usually moved to the Trash thread and reviewed by our Administrator.
Q: What are private messaging?
A: Private messaging is a system outside of the threads. It enables you to have a private conversation with other members of Amped Asia to discuss things that can not be discussed over the forums. Private Messages are not moderated but please remember to be respectful to all members of Amped Asia.
Q: What should one do when one received abusive PMs/emails?
A: Abusive acts either in posts, PMs or emails is prohibited. When you received such abuse, report it to the Administrator with proper documentation of the act. The Administrator will be the one to take actions concerning the matter.
Q: How come the thread that I created can not be found?
A: When a newly created thread is considered a duplicate of an existing thread, the newly created thread will either be merged to the existing thread or be deleted by the Moderators and/or Administrator. Another factor could be that your newly created thread is moved to its appropriate section.
Q: How can I close my thread?
A: Only Moderators and/or Administrator can close threads. Threads will be closed for a number of reasons 1) A thread with similar topic already exists; 2) Inappropriate or irrelevant topic; or 3) Spam.
Q: How do I edit my thread?
A: There’s an "Edit" button on the lower right corner of your post. Click the “Full Edit” option. This option enables you to edit the title, title description and your message. The toolbars are also shown.
TERMINOLOGIES and FUNCTIONS TO KNOW:
Q: What is an administrator?
A: The administrator is the one who oversees the forums. He is responsible for the overall design and implementation of the different features of the forums. Lance is AmpedAsia’s administrator and he is also the owner.
Q: What are Moderators?
A: Moderators are responsible for maintaining the interest and/or activity on the forums. They are also responsible for moderating the threads or posts of members based on the forum rules
AmpedAsia has two types of moderators: Ascended Moderators and Supermoderators. Ascended Moderators are seasoned moderators who has been maintaining the forums for a while now. Supermoderators, on the other hand, are the so-called newbies of moderators. If the supermoderators have proven their worth, they might be promoted to Ascended Moderators.
The need for more moderators arises as the forum activities rise.
Q: What is a Site Staff?
A: Site Staffs are the ones responsible for providing feature articles, graphic arts, celebrity profiles, movie reviews and interviews in AmpedAsia’s webpage.
Q: What are User Groups?
A: User Groups are the categories of members depending on their forum activity. AmpedAsia’s user group are the following: Administrator, Ascended Moderator, Supermoderator, Site Staff, Downloaders, Registered, Banned
Q: How do I become a supermoderator?
A: Additional supermoderators will be advertised by the administrator as per needed. The chosen ones are chosen based on their posting habits and the quality of their posts. Wait for announcement(s) from the administrator for possible vacancies.
Q: How do I become a Site Staff?
A: The answer is the same with the supermoderators.
RULES AND POLICIES:
Q: Why does it say 'BANNED' under my name?
A: Members who violated the forum rules are banned based on the moderators' violation reports and administrator’s assessments on the reports.
Please read the forum rules before posting to avoid such a feat. To see the Ban List and other banning concerns, click here.
Q: How can I remove my banned status?
A: If you deem that your banned status is unjust and should be removed, you can post your sentiments here.
Q: What are Amped Points?
A: Amped Points are earned for posting, making threads, and adding polls. You will earn 2 points per reply as well as 4 points for every thread made. The catch is that only posts that are 40 characters long will earn points. So simply posting things like "WOW amazing" will not earn anything.
Also there are several forums that do not earn points. The anything forum, help forum, and requests forum will not earn points. This is because these forums are not really discussion forums, and it is easy to spam to get a lot of points in these forums.
User reviews will still earn 15+ points, but there are new rules for them which can be read at
New Rules for User Reviews. Please read Writing Reviews FAQ, too.
Amped Points Can Be Taken Away - This will occur in the case of spam/double posts. Any meaningless posts will result in point deductions. A penalty of a minimum 5 points will be taken away in the case of this. More point penalties will be assessed later.
Q. Why did my post end up getting deleted?
A. We will delete all inappropriate posts and threads when it is neccessary. This means you'll lose your amped points and your post count which are required to access our download and language sections. All one word posts and multiple posts of same words are included in this rule.
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