8. How to Use the MLP Trading Post forums

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Welcome to the My Little Pony Trading Post! We are happy to have you as a part of our pony community! :ponylove:

This forum contains a wealth of pony history and information, as well as amazing members of the MLP community who are kind, helpful, and wonderful to interact with.

Need a little help getting started? Keep on reading! ;)



I. Quick Links​

  • Site Rules can be found here: MLPTP Rules & Terms of Service
    • Please note that pinned to the top of each sub-forum, you will find specific rules or guidelines that apply to that forum.





II. Making a Post or Comment
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The great thing about our forum software is that your posts (the first message in a thread) and your comments (your replies to a thread) can be as simple or as creative as you'd like, thanks to the multitude of formatting options. These can give your posts a bit of colorful flair, provide tables to organize your data, insert cute pony emoticons, and much more.

You are always welcome to create your posts and comments in plain text, but for those who are curious as to what all of those little buttons do:


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Advanced Tips:

Feel free to experiment with your formatting as much as you'd like to in the Site Help & Testing Forum.

Want to get even MORE creative? Check out the complete guide to BBcode here: BBcode Guide

Want more colors than the color palette offers? Simply write
Code: 
[color=colorname]your text[/color]
and pick the perfect color here to replace "colorname" in the code: HTML Color Codes Both hex codes and name codes are acceptable!




Tips for Great Posts and Comments:​

Posts:
  • Make your Subject specific to your thread--ie, try to avoid vague titles like, "I Have a Question" or "Has Anyone Seen This?" Instead, try titles that indicate what your post is about, such as "I Have a Question about So Soft Ponies" or "Has Anyone Seen the New Sunny Starscout release?"

  • Choose a Prefix that fits your Subject type. Note: This is not required, but it can help your posts to be seen by others.

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  • You are welcome to start games, polls, and other fun activities if you'd like to. Please contact a moderator before doing any kind of contest, swap, or raffle.

Comments:
  • Always be courteous and respectful of others.
  • Keep each thread on topic.
  • Do not make back-to-back comments--instead, edit your previous comment to include the new content.
  • Always use the Multi-Quote function instead of commenting one after another in response to each person who commented before you:



The Multi-Quote Function​

This function is a great way to respond to multiple people in the same thread, in one single comment!


1. To respond to comments in a thread, click the +Quote button at the bottom right of each person's comment that you want to respond to:

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2. In your comment, click Insert Quote at the bottom of your comment box:

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3. Now you can reply to each person in the same comment!

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Please refer to the examples below:

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III. Using Reactions
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Hovering over or clicking the Like button at the bottom right of anyone's post or comment will present you with a number of different "Reactions" you are welcome to use, similar to those on social media:

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Here are the different reaction icon meanings:
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  • While these reactions are fun and easy to use, please remember not to over-use them. ie: Please refrain from reacting to every single post or comment you see, lest they lose their meaning over time.

  • Reactions are a special message to the commenter or poster that is best accompanied by a comment supporting your reaction, and should not be used simply as an indication that you have seen the thread/etc.
 
IV. Managing Your Avatar and Signature
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One of the fun ways to personalize your experience here at the MLPTP is with the use of an avatar and a signature.

Below, the small image on the upper left is Skybreeze's avatar. You can upload your own avatar here:

The picture and text in the middle beneath the horizonal line is Skybreeze's signature. It will automatically add to every comment she makes. You can set your own signature here:

Please make sure to follow the Signature and Avatar Guidelines.


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V. How to Send a Private Message
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The Private Message (or PM) system is the way in which you can privately correspond with any member of the MLPTP, including moderators.


1) Click the envelope icon next to your username from any page on the site:

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2) Click "Show All" at the bottom of the drop-down menu to see your entire mailbox:

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3) Click "Start Conversation" to send a new PM to another TP member:

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4) To reply to a message, simply type your reply and click "Post Reply"

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You can also send a new PM from any member's post by clicking their name, and "Start Conversation":

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Do you want to be notified via email when you have a new private message?
Customize your preferences here: http://mlptp.net/index.php?account/preferences
 
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VI. How to Upload Photos from your Phone or Tablet
(by @Skybreeze)​

  • Most devices and computers allow you to edit a photo. One of the easiest ways to get a photo you want to upload is to crop it down some using your devices photo editing features.

  • Easy to use photo editors are also available in iOS/android/online stores and are frequently free to download.

  • For instructions for your specific device, you may have the most luck by searching Google.


Here’s simple steps to follow from any Apple (iOS) product:

A) Select “Attach File”
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B) Select where you wish to upload from.
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C) Select the photo you wish to upload. Click where it says “Show Selected” in the bottom bar.
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D) Then click “Select Size”
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E) Then choose what size you’d like to upload.
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F) Be sure the correct size is chosen, then click “Done” (if the grid comes up again select “Add” in the top right corner).
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G) Then click “Insert” and choose either “Thumbnail” or “Full image”
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Volià! You have successfully uploaded a photo. :)


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VII. How to Upload Photos from your PC

1. Attach Image method
2. Copy & Paste method
3. URL method



1. Attach Image Method​

1) Click "Attach files" at the bottom left of any post you are writing:

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2) Choose the photo you want and click "Open"

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3) You can then click "Insert" to insert the image into your post as a Thumbnail (small version of the image that someone can click to enlarge) or as Full Image, which is the full size image:

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4) Once the image is in your post, you can click on it and drag a corner of the image to change its size:

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5) If you receive an error that your photo size is too large, refer to Skybreeze's post above or to the one following this one.






2. Copy & Paste Method
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1) Find the image you want to include in your post, right-click, and select Copy or Copy Image:

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2) Right-click in your post and select Paste or Paste Image:

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3. URL Method​

1) Find the image you want to include in your post. Right-click and select "Copy Image Address"

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2) Click the canvas icon, then "by URL":

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3) Type Ctrl + V or Right-click and select "Paste"

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4) Tada! This is also how you would use your own image hosting (Photobucket, etc) and insert it into your post.

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VI. How to Resize Photos Using Windows Paint
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1) Open your image in Paint:
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2) Find and click the Resize button:
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3) Select "Pixels" and select the pixel size you want. You can always Edit --> Undo to try a different pixel size. Click OK.
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4) When you're happy with your new image size, Save your photo as a new file (so that you do not lose the original size file)
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VII. Troubleshooting
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Having technical problems with the site?

The MLPTP forum software is kept constantly up to date and checked for errors. With rare exceptions, technical problems usually occur on the end of the site user. So, before you contact a moderator for assistance, try these troubleshooting tips:

  • Check your Site Preferences settings here: https://www.mlptp.net/index.php?account/preferences

  • Log out of the TP and log back in

  • Make sure your browser/OS is up to date

  • Restart your device

  • Clear your cookies/cache from your browser

  • Check your email spam/junk folder if the issue involves email
Bear in mind that as devices reach the end of their functional lifespan (which is getting shorter all the time..), their ability to function properly has a tendency to go downhill. If you continue to experience issues with your device, we suggest consulting customer support for your particular device or visiting the store from which it was purchased.
 
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VIII. Where to Find Help
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Have questions about using the MLP Trading Post? Contact a moderator for help:

MLPTP Moderator Contact

MLPTP Moderator Contact Admin: MustBeJewel MLPTP Moderators' Profiles: CJFullmer Gingerbread cannibalcow Skybreeze Sassarazzmadazzles Should you have any questions or need help with anything at all, please don't hesitate to PM any of our Mods, or email Admin@mlptp.net . If you do...
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