| FAQ Table of Contents |
|
The moderators reserve the right to edit these rules at any time, based on policy decisions made during the ongoing running of this site. You are free to challenge any rules that you feel are unreasonable or unfair, and the moderators will give careful consideration to each case. The publisher's decision is final in any disputes. Failiure to comply with these rules can and will result in the locking of your account or in extreme cases, a complete ban from the V-Flyer site. The moderating team reserve the right to delete any post from V-Flyer without notice.
|
 Registering |
|
Registration is not required to view current topics on the Forum; however, if you wish to post a new topic or reply to an existing topic, membership is required. Membership of V-Flyer is just £2.99 per month - or even cheaper if you select our quarterly, annual or even 5-year plans. The only required fields are your Username, which may be your real name or a nickname, and a valid e-mail address.
You are not allowed to maintain multiple active user accounts (known as 'Sock puppets'), in order to mislead others on the forum; for instance 'Good Hand, Bad Hand' accounts. It is, however, permissable to open multiple accounts if these are for your spouse or other family members.
The information you provide during registration is not outsourced or used for any advertising by V-Flyer.
If you believe someone is sending you advertisements as a result of the information you provided through your registration, please notify us immediately. |
| Smilies |
|
You've probably seen others use smilies before in e-mail messages or other bulletin
board posts. Smilies are keyboard characters used to convey an emotion, such as a smile
 or a frown
 . This bulletin board
automatically converts certain text to a graphical representation when it is
inserted between brackets []. Here are the smilies that are currently
supported by V-Flyer:
|
smile |
[:)] |
 |
big smile |
[:D] |
 |
cool |
[8D] |
 |
blush |
[:I] |
 |
tongue |
[:p] |
 |
evil |
[}:)] |
 |
wink |
[;)] |
 |
clown |
[:o)] |
 |
black eye |
[B)] |
 |
eightball |
[8] |
|
|
frown |
[:(] |
 |
shy |
[8)] |
 |
shocked |
[:0] |
 |
angry |
[:(!] |
 |
dead |
[xx(] |
 |
sleepy |
[|)] |
 |
kisses |
[:X] |
 |
approve |
[^] |
 |
disapprove |
[V] |
 |
question |
[?] |
|
|
| Creating a Hyperlink in your message |
|
You can easily add a hyperlink to your message.
All that you need to do is type the URL (http://www.v-flyer.com/forum/), and it will automatically be converted to a URL (http://www.v-flyer.com/forum/)!
The trick here is to make sure you prefix your URL with the http://, https:// or file://
You can also add a mailto link to your message by typing in your e-mail address.
This Example:
registration@v-flyer.com
Outputs this:
registration@v-flyer.com
Another way to add hyperlinks is to use the [url]linkto[/url] tags
This Example:
[url]http://www.v-flyer.com/forum/[/url] takes you home!
Outputs This:
http://www.v-flyer.com/forum/ takes you home!
If you use this tag: [url="linkto"]description[/url] you can add a description to the link.
This Example:
Take me to [url="http://www.v-flyer.com/forum/"]V-Flyer[/url]
Outputs This:
Take me to V-Flyer
This Example:
If you have a question [url="registration@v-flyer.com"]E-Mail Me[/url]
Outputs This:
If you have a question E-Mail Me
You can make clickable images by combining the [url="linkto"]description[/url] and [img]image_url[/img] tags
This Example:
[url="http://www.v-flyer.com/forum/"][img]http://www.v-flyer.com/furniture/topbar_logo.jpg[/img][/url]
Outputs This:
|
| How to format text with Bold, Italic, Quote, etc... |
|
There are several Forum Codes you may use to change the appearance
of your text. Following is the list of codes currently available:
Bold: Enclose your text with [b] and [/b] . Example: This is [b]bold[/b] text. = This is bold text.
Italic: Enclose your text with [i] and [/i] . Example: This is [i]italic[/i] text. = This is italic text.
Underline: Enclose your text with [u] and [/u]. Example: This is [u]underline[/u] text. = This is underline text.
Aligning Text Left: Enclose your text with [left] and [/left]
Aligning Text Center: Enclose your text with [center] and [/center]
Aligning Text Right: Enclose your text with [right] and [/right]
Striking Text: Enclose your text with [s] and [/s]
Example: [s]mistake[/s] = mistake
Horizontal Rule: Place a horizontal line in your post with [hr]
Example: [hr] =
Font Colors:
Enclose your text with [fontcolor] and [/fontcolor]
Example: [red]Text[/red] = Text
Example: [blue]Text[/blue] = Text
Example: [pink]Text[/pink] = Text
Example: [brown]Text[/brown] = Text
Example: [black]Text[/black] = Text
Example: [orange]Text[/orange] = Text
Example: [violet]Text[/violet] = Text
Example: [yellow]Text[/yellow] = Text
Example: [green]Text[/green] = Text
Example: [gold]Text[/gold] = Text
Example: [white]Text[/white] = Text
Example: [purple]Text[/purple] = Text
Headings: Enclose your text with [hnumber] and [/hn]
|
Example: [h1]Text[/h1] =
|
Text
|
|
Example: [h2]Text[/h2] =
|
Text
|
|
Example: [h3]Text[/h3] =
|
Text
|
|
Example: [h4]Text[/h4] =
|
Text
|
|
Example: [h5]Text[/h5] =
|
Text
|
|
Example: [h6]Text[/h6] =
|
Text
|
Font Sizes:
Example: [size=1]Text[/size=1] = Text
Example: [size=2]Text[/size=2] = Text
Example: [size=3]Text[/size=3] = Text
Example: [size=4]Text[/size=4] = Text
Example: [size=5]Text[/size=5] = Text
Example: [size=6]Text[/size=6] = Text
Bulleted List: [list] and [/list], and items in list with [*] and [/*].
Ordered Alpha List: [list=a] and [/list=a], and items in list with [*] and [/*].
Ordered Number List: [list=1] and [/list=1], and items in list with [*] and [/*].
Code: Enclose your text with [code] and [/code].
Quote: Enclose your text with [quote] and [/quote].
Images: Enclose the address with one of the following: - [img] and [/img]
- [img=right] and [/img=right]
- [img=left] and [/img=left]
|
| Language of the Forum |
|
The language used on this site is English (although Decker has been known to slip into Latin on occasion). For the sake of clarity, please check your spelling and grammar - badly composed posts are difficult to make sense of and are easily misinterpreted. We do not use 'Text Speak' in the forums - you are not entering a message on a mobile phone, so use of extreme abbreviations is unnecessary. Members who ignore this rule will be politely directed to this FAQ, and members who continue to ignore this rule will be politely asked to try a different forum. |
| Moderators |
|
Moderators control individual forums. They may edit, delete, or prune any posts in their forums. |
| Cookies |
|
These Forums use cookies to store the following information: the last time you logged in, your Username and your Encrypted Password. These cookies are stored on your hard drive. Cookies are not used to track your movement or perform any function other than to enhance your use of these forums. If you have not enabled cookies in your browser, many of these time-saving features will not work properly. Also, you need to have cookies enabled if you want to enter a private forum or post a topic/reply.
You may delete all cookies set by these forums in selecting the "logout" button at the top of any page.
|
| Active Topics |
|
Active Topics are tracked by cookies. When you click on the "active topics" link, a page is generated listing all topics that have been posted since your last visit to these forums (or approximately 20 minutes).
|
| Editing Your Posts |
|
You may edit or delete your own posts at any time. Just go to the topic where the post to be edited or deleted is located and you will see a edit or delete icon (  ) on the line that begins "posted on..." Click on this icon to edit or delete the post. No one else can edit your post, except for the forum Moderator or the forum Administrator. A note is generated at the bottom of each edited post displaying when and by whom the post was edited. |
| Attaching Files |
|
For security reasons, you may not attach files to any posts. However, you may cut and paste text into your post. |
| Searching For Specific Posts |
|
You may search for specific posts based on a word or words found in the posts, user name, date, and particular forum(s). Simply click on the "search" link at the top of most pages. |
| Editing Your Profile |
|
You may easily change any information stored in your registration profile by using the "profile" link located near the top of each page. Simply identify yourself by typing your Username and Password and all of your profile information will appear on screen. You may edit any information (except your Username). |
| Signatures |
|
You may attach signatures to the end of your posts when you post either a New Topic or Reply. Your signature is editable by clicking on "profile" at the top of any forum page and entering your Username and Password. You are not allowed to use your signature to advertise other websites. You are welcome to put links within the body of a post directly related to your message, and you can also add your own website or favourite links to your profile; but you are not allowed to use your signature for advertising purposes. The moderators also ask that you refrain from long, multi-line signature files. Please also restrict your Countdowns to 3 lines in order to keep your message length reasonable.
NOTE: HTML can't be used in Signatures. |
| Censoring Posts |
|
The Forum does censor certain words that may be posted; however, this censoring is not an exact science, and is being done based on the words that are being screened, so certain words may be censored out of context. By default, words that are censored are replaced with asterisks. If you engage in "flamebait", sometimes known as "Troll" (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll) your account will be locked without notice. The V-Flyer forums are designed for people with a genuine interested in flying, not as a place to play Internet mind games. Trolling is not tollerated in these Forums. This also applies to ad hominems (personal attacks to invalidate someone's argument). We strictly enforce a non-discrimination policy on V-Flyer, and any posts which are blantly racist, sexist, homophobic or discriminate against others in any way are likely to be deleted and your account may also be suspended, following review by the moderation team. The V-Flyer forums have some restrictions on what is considered appropriate. The Moderators reserve the right to delete posts which are off-topic, offensive or blatant advertising. It is ok to include links to related sites in your posts, but simply posting 'visit my webpage' is blatant advertising. Continual abuse of the forums will lead to your account being locked. This may seem harsh, but the quality of these forums must be maintained for the enjoyment of others. The use of a member of staff's real name is forbidden in the forum unless they have given their permission to use it, and fully understand that this will appear in a public forum. A moderator may edit your post if you use a real name, and permission hasn't been provided. Please note that the rules that apply to public posts also apply to the use of the Private Messaging system, which may not be used to engage other V-Flyer members in personal attacks of a racist, sexist or homophobic nature, nor do we tolerate use of the Private Messaging system for spam, phishing, fraud or harassment. If you have received a Private Message that you believe breaches these rules, please forward it to a moderator an we will deal with it as a matter of priority. |
| Allowed Posts |
|
In order to maintain the quality and value of the site, all discussions of Tier Point and Upgrade strategies are limited to the members-only Clubhouse forum. Note that if you make a post about this subject one of the moderators may move it into the Clubhouse. You will require a membership in order to access topics stored in the Clubhouse. |
| Lost Password |
|
Changing a lost password is simple, assuming that e-mail features are turned on for this forum. All of the pages that require you to identify yourself with your Username and Password carry a "lost Password" link that you can use to have a code e-mailed instantly to your e-mail address of record that will allow you to create a new password. Because of the Encryption that we use for your password, we cannot tell you what your password is. |
| Can I be notified by e-mail when there are new posts? |
|
Yes, the Subscription feature allows you to subscribe to the entire Board, individual Categories, Forums and/or Topics, depending on what the administrator of this site allows. You will receive an e-mail notifying you of a post that has been made to the Category/Forum/Topic that you have subscribed to. There are four levels of subscription:
- Board Wide Subscription
If you can subscribe to an entire Board, you'll get a notification for any posts made within all the forums inside that board.
- Category Wide Subscription
You can subscribe to an entire Category, which will notify you if there was any posts made within any topic, within any forum, within that Category.
- Forum Wide Subscription
If you don't want to subscribe to an entire Category, you can subscribe to a single forum. This will notify you of any posts made within any topic, within that forum.
- Topic Wide Subscription
More conveniently, you can subscribe to just an individual topic. You will be notified of any post made within that topic.
Each level of subscription is optional. The administrator can turn On/Off each level of subscription for each Category/Forum/Topic.
To Subscribe or Unsubscribe from any level of subscription, you can use the "My Subscriptions" link, located near the top of each page to manage your subscriptions. Or you can click on the subscribe/unsubscribe icons (  ) for that Category/Forum/Topic you want to subscribe/unsubscribe to/from.
Unfortunately the Subscription feature is now unavailable due to technical issues. |
| What is COPPA? |
|
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and Rule apply to individually identifiable information about a child that is collected online, such as full name, home address, e-mail address, telephone number or any other information that would allow someone to identify or contact the child. The Act and Rule also cover other types of information -- for example, hobbies, interests and information collected through cookies or other types of tracking mechanisms -- when they are tied to individually identifiable information. More information can be found here. |
search this site
