Rules and FAQ
Here are the rules and FAQ. Please make sure you've read them, and feel free to post any suggestions, questions or corrections here. Thank you!
If you're a new member, you can apply for a team here after you have read the rules. Thank you.
Rules:
1. Please be respectful of other people and other viewpoints. Be polite. If you disagree, keep it civil, or don't say it at all.
2. Please use correct capitalization. Capslock is okay in moderation, but save it for social/party posts. dOn'T tOgGle PlEaSe.
3. Please use correct spelling, to the best of your ability. We're not going to ban you or even reprimand you for misspelling a word, but try to include your vowels, (for exmpl, dnt typ lyk ths,) and keep chatspeak down to an occasional "lol."
4. Follow all of the rules of the contests. If something is unclear, ask a question. We reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not follow the rules. We'll try to let you know if there's a problem before the deadline, but we can't promise that we'll be able to.
5. Please listen to the moderators. If you feel like something is unfair or doesn't make sense, feel free to explain what you think in a calm, respectful way, but don't argue once your opinion has been heard and a decision has been made.
6. Keep it about PG-13, please.
7. Don't berate team members for not entering challenges. If their lack of participation becomes a problem, the team leader will take care of it.
8. DON'T BLINK.
9. Remember we're all trying to have fun here, so please keep the competition friendly. This means no team bashing, name-calling, etc. It's okay to joke around, just be careful that we can tell you're joking.
10. If you have a problem, go to a mod. If it's within your team, try your team leader. If it's bigger than that, try circury .
11. We reserve the right to punish you for breaking these rules. That includes disqualification from a competition, reduction of points, or temporary or permanent ban.
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FAQ
Or maybe this should be called "Potential Frequently Asked Questions," since we made this before they were asked...
What is this place?
The Internet. drwholand is a challenge or land community, where members compete in different kinds of challenges to earn points for their teams.
How do I join a team?
You can apply for a team here.
Can I be a mod?
We may be able to use your help if you'd like to be a regular challenge contributor. Send a PM to circury if you're interested.
Can I change teams?
You may be able to do that at the end of the round. We may post an entry asking if anyone would like to. If not, PM circury or crumplysnorkack when the round ends.
I have a suggestion for a challenge.
We'd love to hear it. Post it here.
I have a suggestion for something other than a challenge.
Same place as challenge suggestions. Please post it here.
When does the round end?
Two months after it starts. Check the sidebar for the dates of the current round.
Why is there a pancake in the silverware drawer?
You mean, "Why is there silverware in the pancake drawer?"
Can challenge hosts and mods participate in challenges?
Yes, Mods and challenge hosts can participate in challenges. We want to be able to participate too. Mods will not participate in puzzles that they know answers to, and they will not be allowed to inform their teams on the participation of other teams, or on any piece of information that comes from being a mod that they haven't shared with the entire community.
I have a comm. Can we affiliate with you?
Sure. Here is our affiliates post. Comment if you're interested in affiliating, and please add us back.
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About our sub-communities:
We have three challenge sub-communities:
station_5 for games
platform_1 for graphics and visual media
dw_thelibrary for writing
Challenges will always be posted at one of these members-only sub-communities, so you must be a member of them in order to participate.
We also have theleisurehive for social things. (No points.) It is not required that you join, but recommended. All members can post entries there, so if there's anything you'd like to share with your fellow members that you think they might like--a video you found, something you made, etc.--feel free to share it.
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Moderators
circury (Maintainer, No Team)
Team Leaders
Team Donna: havlockvetinari
Team Jack: haces222
Regular Challenge Hosts/Comm Mods:
Graphics at platform_1 : klingonlady
Writing at dw_thelibrary : circury
If you're a new member, you can apply for a team here after you have read the rules. Thank you.
Rules:
1. Please be respectful of other people and other viewpoints. Be polite. If you disagree, keep it civil, or don't say it at all.
2. Please use correct capitalization. Capslock is okay in moderation, but save it for social/party posts. dOn'T tOgGle PlEaSe.
3. Please use correct spelling, to the best of your ability. We're not going to ban you or even reprimand you for misspelling a word, but try to include your vowels, (for exmpl, dnt typ lyk ths,) and keep chatspeak down to an occasional "lol."
4. Follow all of the rules of the contests. If something is unclear, ask a question. We reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not follow the rules. We'll try to let you know if there's a problem before the deadline, but we can't promise that we'll be able to.
5. Please listen to the moderators. If you feel like something is unfair or doesn't make sense, feel free to explain what you think in a calm, respectful way, but don't argue once your opinion has been heard and a decision has been made.
6. Keep it about PG-13, please.
7. Don't berate team members for not entering challenges. If their lack of participation becomes a problem, the team leader will take care of it.
8. DON'T BLINK.
9. Remember we're all trying to have fun here, so please keep the competition friendly. This means no team bashing, name-calling, etc. It's okay to joke around, just be careful that we can tell you're joking.
10. If you have a problem, go to a mod. If it's within your team, try your team leader. If it's bigger than that, try circury .
11. We reserve the right to punish you for breaking these rules. That includes disqualification from a competition, reduction of points, or temporary or permanent ban.
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FAQ
Or maybe this should be called "Potential Frequently Asked Questions," since we made this before they were asked...
What is this place?
The Internet. drwholand is a challenge or land community, where members compete in different kinds of challenges to earn points for their teams.
How do I join a team?
You can apply for a team here.
Can I be a mod?
We may be able to use your help if you'd like to be a regular challenge contributor. Send a PM to circury if you're interested.
Can I change teams?
You may be able to do that at the end of the round. We may post an entry asking if anyone would like to. If not, PM circury or crumplysnorkack when the round ends.
I have a suggestion for a challenge.
We'd love to hear it. Post it here.
I have a suggestion for something other than a challenge.
Same place as challenge suggestions. Please post it here.
When does the round end?
Two months after it starts. Check the sidebar for the dates of the current round.
Why is there a pancake in the silverware drawer?
You mean, "Why is there silverware in the pancake drawer?"
Can challenge hosts and mods participate in challenges?
Yes, Mods and challenge hosts can participate in challenges. We want to be able to participate too. Mods will not participate in puzzles that they know answers to, and they will not be allowed to inform their teams on the participation of other teams, or on any piece of information that comes from being a mod that they haven't shared with the entire community.
I have a comm. Can we affiliate with you?
Sure. Here is our affiliates post. Comment if you're interested in affiliating, and please add us back.
--
About our sub-communities:
We have three challenge sub-communities:
station_5 for games
platform_1 for graphics and visual media
dw_thelibrary for writing
Challenges will always be posted at one of these members-only sub-communities, so you must be a member of them in order to participate.
We also have theleisurehive for social things. (No points.) It is not required that you join, but recommended. All members can post entries there, so if there's anything you'd like to share with your fellow members that you think they might like--a video you found, something you made, etc.--feel free to share it.
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Moderators
circury (Maintainer, No Team)
Team Leaders
Team Donna: havlockvetinari
Team Jack: haces222
Regular Challenge Hosts/Comm Mods:
Graphics at platform_1 : klingonlady
Writing at dw_thelibrary : circury