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Hey, I'm new here. I can't wait to start this RPing thing in International Incidents, it looks really awesome. But I was wondering, what do "bump" and "tag" mean? I saw a couple posts were the only thing the person said was either bump or tag.

Hey, I'm new here. I can't wait to start this RPing thing in International Incidents, it looks really awesome. But I was wondering, what do "bump" and "tag" mean? I saw a couple posts were the only thing the person said was either bump or tag.

Welcome to the asylum! :D

BUMP is to bump the thread to top of forum (for attention).
TAG is like putting a tag on the thread for future reference.

There's an NS FAQ around here somewhere.

Cool thanks, I just wanted to make sure what those meant so I could use them properly.

Prepare for a heaping helping of what I like to call "social entropy".

Just keep scanning the General threads and you'll soon see what I mean.

Welcome!

Jubal Harshaw,
Magister of Intangelon,
UN Delegate for Greater Seattle

Remember that there are a huge group of people on general who wont go near the RP forums.

And the other way around.

Remember that there are a huge group of people on general who wont go near the RP forums.

Yeah, like me.

Anyway, welcome to NS General, enjoy and have fun!

Read the "Stickys" on the forums before posting.
Each has it's own unique rules.

:)

I spend most of time in NationStates (NS) and sometimes in International Incidents (II). When I'm bored, I am in General.

Prepare for a heaping helping of what I like to call "social entropy".

Just keep scanning the General threads and you'll soon see what I mean.

Oh do enlighten us as to the meaning of this scintillating new phrase of yours, oh Great One! :D

Tags are generally frowned upon in RPs. You can avoid them by clicking on "Profile" (top left-hand corner). This takes you to User Control. You then click on "Edit Options", then look at the second box ("Messaging and Notifications"). At the bottom of it you will find a bit called "Default Thread Subscription Mode". If you choose "No e-mail notification", from then on you will find all threads in which you have made a comment listed in your Subscription box. If you want to be e-mailed whenever there's a new post in a thread you've posted in, you choose one of the other options.

It's also possible to subscribe to threads that you just want to read without taking part. The easiest way is to use the "Thread Tools" function at the top of the forum. If that's not working (thanks a lot, Jolt), then go here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9873195&postcount=8) and follow the instructions.

Tags are generally frowned upon in RPs. You can avoid them by clicking on "Profile" (top left-hand corner). This takes you to User Control. You then click on "Edit Options", then look at the second box ("Messaging and Notifications"). At the bottom of it you will find a bit called "Default Thread Subscription Mode". If you choose "No e-mail notification", from then on you will find all threads in which you have made a comment listed in your Subscription box. If you want to be e-mailed whenever there's a new post in a thread you've posted in, you choose one of the other options.

It's also possible to subscribe to threads that you just want to read without taking part. The easiest way is to use the "Thread Tools" function at the top of the forum. If that's not working (thanks a lot, Jolt), then go here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9873195&postcount=8) and follow the instructions.


o cool, thanks.


Thanks to everyone else, this site is pretty friendly.

o i got one more question, under the persons name their is like a random comment or something, is that like a rank? How do you get one?

Post away, it changes after your amount of posts.

Ok thanks, so it depends on your posts.....

Hello new man, I hope you enjoy everything! Smiles all round.

Thanks to everyone else, this site is pretty friendly
That's because you haven't attempted to start an argument about one of the hot topics. ;)

But welcome to NS. Enjoy your stay and don't take us too seriously.

Remember that there are a huge group of people on general who wont go near the RP forums.
Yep. That place is just plain weird.

Jolt categories are explained at the bottom of the first post: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=392208

o i got one more question, under the persons name their is like a random comment or something, is that like a rank? How do you get one?
It's based on the number of posts you've written.

Hello new man, I hope you enjoy everything! Smiles all round.


Thank you, I think I will, this place seems like it's gonna be a lot of fun.

Thank you, I think I will, this place seems like it's gonna be a lot of fun.
Especially if you're into Chuck Norris, Ninjas, Pirates and Zombies. Those seem to be frequently discussed subjects here.

Especially if you're into Chuck Norris, Ninjas, Pirates and Zombies. Those seem to be frequently discussed subjects here.

I'm already sick of that chuck norris thing. It's already worse than the Myrth fad.

Thank you, I think I will, this place seems like it's gonna be a lot of fun.
*Smiling through gritted teeth* Thats right, just keep smiling and everything will be alright. Just keep smiling...

*Smiling through gritted teeth* Thats right, just keep smiling and everything will be alright. Just keep smiling...


haha


yeah thanks to everyone else above....


as for the zombies, pirates, and ninja's, those are all pretty cool, but chuck norris? Im not gonna ask...

Greetings!

You want to RP? Well, I do that sometimes.... :::evil grin::: I must be one of the rare few who post regularly both in RP and General. A lot of Generalites never RP, and vice versa (for example, I believe there are one or two RPers who have no fewer than three posts on the General forum and more than 8,000 elsewhere)...

as for the zombies, pirates, and ninja's, those are all pretty cool, but chuck norris? Im not gonna ask...
I didn't either and I still have no idea who he is.

*prepares for the inevitable roundhouse kick to the face*

Thank you, I think I will, this place seems like it's gonna be a lot of fun.
Oh, it is. XD

;)

Tags are generally frowned upon in RPs. You can avoid them by clicking on "Profile" (top left-hand corner). This takes you to User Control. You then click on "Edit Options", then look at the second box ("Messaging and Notifications"). At the bottom of it you will find a bit called "Default Thread Subscription Mode". If you choose "No e-mail notification", from then on you will find all threads in which you have made a comment listed in your Subscription box. If you want to be e-mailed whenever there's a new post in a thread you've posted in, you choose one of the other options.

It's also possible to subscribe to threads that you just want to read without taking part. The easiest way is to use the "Thread Tools" function at the top of the forum. If that's not working (thanks a lot, Jolt), then go here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9873195&postcount=8) and follow the instructions.

Indeed, tagging is viewed as spam anywhere. Please subscribe to threads you want to read instead.

-- your friendly game moderator

Indeed, tagging is viewed as spam anywhere. Please subscribe to threads you want to read instead.

-- your friendly game moderator


thanks.

I'm already sick of that chuck norris thing. It's already worse than the Myrth fad.
who the hell is Chuck Norris?!:confused:

who the hell is Chuck Norris?!:confused:
There's a whole thread about him here.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=453944

There's a whole thread about him here.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=453944
that really doesn't help much

that really doesn't help much
He's a martial artist/actor who appeared in numerous action films like Delta Force and Missing in Action as well as sharing the screen with Bruce Lee.

There's an NS FAQ around here somewhere.
yeah, here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9648084&postcount=11)

welcome to the newbie. enjoy your stay and if you post at all here in General, please remember to check your sanity at the door ;)

He's a martial artist/actor who appeared in numerous action films like Delta Force and Missing in Action as well as sharing the screen with Bruce Lee.

Then he must be awesome if he shared the screen with BRUCE LEE!!!!

yeah, here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9648084&postcount=11)

welcome to the newbie. enjoy your stay and if you post at all here in General, please remember to check your sanity at the door ;)


thanks, this looks helpful....

Greetings. :)

I am the Lunatic Goofball. It's best to imagine me as a somewhat less homicidal version of John Wayne Gacy. After a diet. :D

Hey, I'm new here. I can't wait to start this RPing thing in International Incidents, it looks really awesome. But I was wondering, what do "bump" and "tag" mean? I saw a couple posts were the only thing the person said was either bump or tag.

Weclome to the angry debating place:p Its only half the time so don't worry, at least with me it's half the time. The rest of the time we hate each other or put :fluffle: smilies to make fun of each other's saying something goofy, dumb or just to tease somebody.

BUMP means they're lifting the thread to the top on the board and

TAG means they're they're referencing or whatever:rolleyes:

who the hell is Chuck Norris?!:confused:
Oh, you mean Myrth? :p