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**evlpez** · 11-23-2005, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginny7

I want to start a FanFic and I was wondering... What if I want to have lots of spaming in-between each of my story posts, and a bit of criticism too? Can I have that? Thanks!

Well it's not very fair to your readers, who'll have to wade through the spam in order to read your fic. Comments and constructive criticism is FINE! GREAT, in fact. Off-topic or 'short, pointless, annoying messages' or SPAM, is not cool.
SPAM is against site rules and therefore, so forbidden in Fan Fics. So the answer is no. You can't allow spam in your thread, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Fortune_Cookie

Hi
I've read that once a ff has been in the "finished fanfics" section for 3 months, it's deleted. Does that mean that all your posts are deleted too? Like, if you had 845 posts and then your story got deleted, would it decrease by the number of posts you had in your ff?

Thanks!

We don't delete finished stories. We keep those forever (if we can!). When a story hasn't been updated by the author in a month, it's sent to the Inactive Fics forum. If it's not reactivated and updated within 3 months of the last update, the thread is deleted forever. The posts therein are lost from the post counts of the members who made them. We don't go and manually add them back when we delete a thread.

Personal note: I don't get the fascination with post counts. Because Snitchseeker is a well-maintained site, members' post counts are flexible. They count for nothing; you don't earn status, privileges or anything by attaining a high post count.

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Originally Posted by Jonsie B.

alrighty. that was a lot of reading, but i didn't find it. i just accepted a dare, and the ff help site said go to zonkos, but zonkos said go to hogsmeade arithmancy. and i can't find it. i have til Dec. 15, so i'll start writing while i'm waiting for an answer. Also, they said put all my stories in one thread, which is a good idea. But my q to you is, How do i describe that it will be all EEDDF instead of just doing the first one? gtg and thanx.
Brittney.

Don't worry. We have a sub-forum JUST for the Evil Elite threads. It's HERE. Just submit your dare piece in a new thread in that forum and once it's validated by a FF Mod, you'll find it listed among the topics there. After that's up, You'll post all future dares you accept in that same thread. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Moxie

What is slash? I mean, I know it's not allowed, and I know it's really bad, but what is it? I'm confused.

"Slash" refers to homosexual pairings in fan fiction. Slash is not 'really bad'. It's just not allowed at Snitchseeker because slash fics very often contain content which is more mature than that which we're willing to allow here. That being said, we do NOT make exceptions for writers who 'promise to keep it clean'. It's just not allowed, end of story.

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Originally Posted by Daniellovesemma

I was thinking to ask this: where do i post my FF in Actor Stories?? I posted it by clicking on New Thread...but its not being posted...is there anyother way that i don't know??

No, you did the correct thing. Unfortunately you have not read the Fan Fiction Rules which tell you that all FF threads are moderated and your new thread will not show up until a Fan Fiction Mod or admin validates it.

I've just checked the control panel and your thread is not in there. So either another staff member deleted it because it didn't follow the rules or it didn't post correctly. Don't forget to hit the 'submit' button. Try again please, after you read the Fan Fiction Rules.

EDIT 05-01-06: Actor Stories are no longer allowed on Snitchseeker.

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Originally Posted by skool hater

ok how do i rate my thread? do put it in my title ? plz help me!!!!!!!!!!!

skool hater

To rate your Fan Fic, you must read the Fan Fiction Rules. All of the ratings used here at SnitchSeeker are described in detail. Once you decide upon a rating for your Fic, you must determine the forum you would like to post in, and submit there with the rating in your title. No Fan Fics are approved without a rating! So, please read the rules before submitting.

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Originally Posted by susanpotter

Ok! I've read the ff rules. I think i rated it right. But how come i can't fine my fan fic in Romance?

It says in the FF Rules thread that all new fan fiction threads must be validated by a moderator. They don't just show up in the forum when you post them. This may take up to two days, if mods are busy, but that is rarely how long it takes. A half an hour is a bit too fast to expect though.

It sometimes happens, but it's not guaranteed. Your thread has been validated since you posted this question.

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Originally Posted by squibby

Hello,

I'm working on a translation project of a fanfiction a friend of mine (who doesn't speak English very well, therefore is not registered here) wrote and I beta-read. I have her official permission to do so and to publish it. The first chapter contains a porper disclaimer.
Should or do I have to contact a mod before sending it to validation, proving her email-address and an (off-site)link to the original so they can verify my claim?

As wonderful as the story may be, it is our policy to disallow members to post stories on behalf of other people. The risk for plagiarism is very high in fan fiction as it is, and while I do not doubt your sincerity or your honesty, we cannot in good conscience bend this rule for you. I'm sorry. If your friend wishes to become a Snitchseeker member and post a story, that would be great. But we don't allow ghost-posting, nor do we host fan fiction created by non-members.

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Originally Posted by wild_prairie_gal

first... like to point out that having fanfics is a great idea.

the question I have is about my fanfic. It's got no cussing, excess romance or violent scenes. I edited it so the grammer is ok (Even thought it's hard to tell from this). I've put that it's a Sa9+ in the romance section.

but it's been rejected, and I have no idea why, the beta reader that read over it said that everything should be fine. I can't think of anything else I can do to change it.

Thanks very much for your help.
A devoted SS fan.

Recently we've had a technical problem which we cannot explain, wherin a member tried several times to submit a new thread in the FF section and it never reached the Control Panel. It could be that you're experiencing the same problem. It is not in the Mod CP right now, has not shown up in the forum, and the threads I declined yesterday did not comply with the rules (if your beta reader checked it, yours should comply).

I suggest you keep trying once per day to submit the thread, until it shows up. Sorry I can't be of more help. I shall forward the problem to our technical team.

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Originally Posted by chrisd2000

can someone betaread my story: isabella black: Sirius' daughter and tell me what I need to do.

sometimes when I write end missing words or mispelling them completly from any story, poem, and any other thing I have written or anywhere else. I had a problem with that for as long as I can remember so don't criticise me for what I write.

I never had betaread read my fan-fics before so this is the 1st time I am going to ask for one. This story isn't plagarized and it is my story. The plot of it is my own and some of the characters are mine, but the rest is JK Rowlings.

Please don't be too harsh on me and give a hard time on my story on how beter to write.

Sorry, but this thread is only for asking questions about the FF section of Snitchseeker or about the FF Rules. To find a beta reader, please browse the posts of available readers in The Snitchseeker Beta Readers Thread and PM someone to ask them to beta read for you.

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Originally Posted by Pigwidgeon Took

alright, i was just trying to see, the hard way, if my FF had been moved to the restricted section, and it has, but i couldn't even find the link to the restricted section, pathetic i know. could someone please tell me where i could find it? thanks

It's tucked away a bit.
The old location was:
SnitchSeeker.com > Forums > The Hogs Head > The Forbidden Forest (15+) > The Restricted Section (FanFics)

The current location of mature fics on SS is:

SnitchSeeker.com > Forums > Diagon Alley > Gringotts Wizarding Bank (FanWorks) > The Gringotts Vaults > The High Security Vaults
Another way to find your thread is to look at your own profile and choose to see all the threads you've started. It would be there, linked, from that list. Above every page in the forum (in the white box beside your PM Notices) is a string that leads to the location you're in. For example, this Questions thread is located here: SnitchSeeker.com > Forums > Diagon Alley > Gringotts Wizarding Bank (FanWorks) > The Gringotts Vaults > FF Rules & Resources. Find your thread from your profile, look up to the top of the screen and you've found the RS. At least, that's one of the ways I find my way around.

Another thing I do is keep a folder of Just Snitchseeker book marks. I personally find it easier to have all my SS stops bookmarked in my browser's toolbar.

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Originally Posted by haveigotnewsforu

Hi I tried to post an FF a few days ago and a messege came up saying that the website i was trying to view was not responding so i clicked retry and it sent me back to the 'post new thread' page. I tried to post my FF again and it said the message I tried to send is a duplicate of a message I sent in the last 5 mins but now Im not sure if my FF has been sent to be validated, Its called A Lost Soul, did it send? Cheers!!

I don't see it in the control panel, so either it didn't go through or another FF mod declined it. I suggest you review the FF rules and make sure your thread complies, then try again. We'll try to help you get your fic up as soon as possible.

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Originally Posted by missy-dancer-skater

i meant to wright Sa13+ but i forgot the + by mistake will it still become a story or do i have to wright it over again???

As long as the rest of the post complied with the rules, it would have been validated. We generally fix errors in the title for you when we see them.

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Originally Posted by Ellen4Potter

Hi;
I have posted the first Chapter of my sotry named Self Return( Gryffindor's Grandson) in Character stories some days ago. I dont know what was its trouble. I cant see it. can you help me please?
thanks

To find any thread by you, click on your own name from the index page of the site, where the online members are listed. At your profile, click 'view all threads by this member'. If your thread hasn't shown up in that list, then there was something about your post that didn't comply with the FF Rules (Sometimes, it's something as basic as having too many spelling, punctuation or grammar errors for us to take time to fix, so please proof read your post before submitting). Review the FF Rules and make sure your new thread complies, then try again please.

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Originally Posted by DestinyAwaits

One quick question: Would it be okay if say my FF deals with Harry's kids, but really not him? Not sure if it would fit any where.....Thanks.

Absolutely. If you have all original characters in Harry's world, it is still HP fan fiction and still allowed on SS as long as it follows the rules.

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Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^

How will I know when, and if my ff is approved?

Check your own profile by clicking on your name in the member list or beside a post you made. Click on the link to 'find all threads by this member'. If your fic was validated, it will show up in the results. If it hasn't shown up in that list within 24 hours, chances are it was declined validation. Review the FF Rules and your story & title again to make sure everything complies. Then try submitting again.

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Originally Posted by Kira Radcliffe

okay. i have one little question. how do i get the siggie someone made for me to be my signature when it keeps saying that i can only have 50 characters?

i heard somewhere that i need to ask permission from someone (cant remember hu).

Kira

This is Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the Fan Fiction department. You're looking for Madame Malkin's (Signatures and Avatars), third floor and to your right. Please do check out the Site Rules & Frequently Asked Questions on the way. Welcome to Snitchseeker!

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Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^

I posted my ff about 3 days ago. It has not been approved. I checked everything, and there was nothing wrong with it; it abides by every rule. Should I post it again?

Yes please. If you look back in this thread, we were having some trouble with the forum not sending some new threads to the CP at all, even after repeated tries. We're not sure why yet, though we have asked the Tech team to look into it.

As you may already know, our team has been doing lots of work lately to try and optimize the site and server so we can upgrade the forum software, and we're getting timeouts and database errors. Anything like that might have highjacked your post too, so we really really appreciate your patience with this process. We'll try to get your thread up as soon as we can. When in doubt, post again.

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Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^

Okay. Thanks. I just have one more question:
My story is about Fred and George, does it go into the "character" thread, even though it is about two main characters? Or, does it belong in the "Other" category? (sorry for so many questions)

That's completely up to you. If it's more about Fred & George than it is about being funny, then I'd put it in Characters over Comedy.. but the Other category is a hard one. If you're really not sure what genre suits your story best, then it goes in Other. At least if you know it's mainly about the Twins and their personal characters/personalities, it certainly qualifies for Character Stories.

If in the course of writing it you decide it belongs in a different forum than you choose now, we can always move it for you.

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Originally Posted by carmu

hi my question has probably been asked loads of times but i'm not entirely sure what to do!
I tried to star a ff a few weeks back and it didn't appear. then i tried it again and a couple more times recently, but it still hasn't appeared! i don't know what the problem was, but i saw that there was problems with the system or something is it possible that something is wrong or has my ff just been declined? (Soryy if i'm wasting time asking stupid questions!)

My advice whenever this happens is to consult The FF Rules and make sure your thread complies with them. Make sure you have a rating in the title (see the rules for the guide to rating your fic) and that you've proof-read your work and used proper english spelling (US and UK spellings accepted), punctuation and grammar (we do not validate threads written in chatspeak or leet). Make sure your content isn't too mature and that the rating you're giving it is appropriate for the maturity of content.

If you have more trouble, please PM me and I'll try and help you out privately. We'll get your fic up as soon as we can, ok?

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Originally Posted by carmu

thank you for your help, turns out i hadn't put a rating in! silly me. lol.
New question!
How do you advertise your ff in your signature? i can't figure it out!

Head on over to Madam Malkin's forum, where you'll find all you need to know about getting a signature put in.

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Originally Posted by rox_my_sox8674

I'm not sure if this was asked/ answered before, but are we allowed to use html in our fanfics? (Like to put music in it or something.)

You are welcome to post links in your posts, but SnitchSeeker's forums have html disabled in posts for security reasons.

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Originally Posted by Mrs.Lupin

I had sarted a new thread yesterday in one of the ffs and its not up...I was wondering why it wouldnt be up.

Please read all previous answers in this thread before posting your questions.

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Originally Posted by previous answer

It says in the FF Rules thread that all new fan fiction threads must be validated by a moderator. They don't just show up in the forum when you post them. This may take up to two days, if mods are busy, but that is rarely how long it takes.

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Originally Posted by another previous answer

I suggest you review the FF rules and make sure your thread complies, then try again. We'll try to help you get your fic up as soon as possible.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by chrisd2000

I have question about a fan-fiction that I am writing: A Dark Obession and it is about Hermione and Draco. It is Romance fan-fiction, but deals dark subject matter. I would It deals sexual assualt, rape and obession. If I put up here what rating would it be here. I am still working on there and just wanted to know. I had put up a G to PG-13 rating there. Draco has obession with Hermione in the story and how he hunts her down tries to make her his own. This one of better my fan-fics.

PM me with a reply.

Any fic dealing with the issues you mentioned must be carefully written to comply with our ratings guide. Those are mature issues and a story like that should be rated Sa16+ and posted to the High Security Vaults only. I went to the site to browse the fic but it made my computer crash. As always Chris, just follow the rules about content and ratings and you'll be fine. It's your responsibility to know the rules and write accordingly. No one will fault you for choosing somewhere else to post a story that might be too mature for SS.

You might want to use a Snitchseeker Beta reader if you're not sure if you're crossing a line, as they should know our rules and be able to help you comply with them. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Marauder#5

I have 2 questions:

1) So, like, your fanfic has to be validated before you can post anothger chapter or post on it?

Your Fanfic is validated based on your first post. Simply submit your thread with the first chapter of your FanFic. If it is approved, it will appear in the forum you posted to. Future chapters and posts do not go through the validation process, they simply appear in your thread at the time of the post. However, I will point out that all FanFics are moderated individually, so any posts that break SS rules will be found and dealt with accordingly.

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2) Are you allowed to have one chapter in one post?

Yes, one chapter per post is fine and the most common style of posting.

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Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^

Hi! Um, I want to post a 'add-on' fan fic. I'm not sure wether SS.com has a forum for it though...

If you don't know what it is;
A add-on ff is where I write the story-line, rules, and first post of a story. Then other people, and/or me again, come in and post the following parts of the ff.

Is there a place for this? Thanks!

Collaborative projects are welcomed anywhere you can post fiction at Snitchseeker. Start your thread in whichever genre you feel it fits, and make your title something that suggests it's a game or collaborative story. Happy writing!

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Originally Posted by the_white_ferret

I've been reading through the rules for Fanfics, and it says that there must be something in the story that has to do with Hp. Does that mean I could write a story about a girl and her friends in Hogwarts, that become friends with the Trio or something along those lines? Something like, a character who isn't Hp say, dating Harry or something? (Even though, I personally think that that idea is kind of... uncreative in a sense. You know like a crazy fangirl or something writing a love story about her and Harry or something.)

You can make your story about anyone, as long as it takes place in Harry's world. OR, you can write about Harry and Co. as they might exist in another world in the Fandom Crossover Stories forum. It just has to involve Harry Potter or the Wizarding World.

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Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^

Me and my SS comic sisters(<--- see location part of profile ) Want to have a comic thread in the comedy section, is this alright?
~Le

Sounds great to me! But only if it's a comedy comic. LOL Because you know... some are not.

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Originally Posted by chrisd2000

How do you change the rating of story?

Isabella Black: Sirius' Daughter - Sa9+

I want to change the rating of story to Sa13+, but it won't let me. I'm going to putting little of suicide in the near future when Isabella's mom is the who kills herself.

Also I can't change in the poetry section: Chrispotter's poems about Harry Potter characters Sa9+ to Chrisd2000's poems about Harry Potter characters and non-hp. How can I do that?

When I get replies by e-mail it says: either of them when I want to change it the original thread.

Members can only edit the content of their posts. Only moderators or admins may edit thread info, like titles.

I'll be happy to change your title for you. Please make certain that the more mature content to come doesn't exceed the Sa13+ rating, or PM me to rate it Sa16+ and move it to the Restricted Section for you. Thanks.

As for your poetry thread, please review the rules for the Sphinx's Sofa. All poetry must be Harry Potter related. I will not be editing the title of that thread for you unless Sir_Spots authorizes such a change.

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Originally Posted by Marauder#5

What is the longest time it has ever taken for someones story to be validated? cause iv'e been waiting for a week so far now...

Hi Marauder. The Fan Fiction department has a good-sized staff. Your fan fiction thread shouldn't take more than 24 hours at most to be validated. I know that we all try to check the control panel at least once per day for new threads.

Please read The FF Rules and this thread before asking questions.

As mentioned earlier in this thread and the rules thread/FAQ:

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Originally Posted by me

My advice whenever this happens is to consult The FF Rules and make sure your thread complies with them. Make sure you have a rating in the title (see the rules for the guide to rating your fic) and that you've proof-read your work and used proper english spelling (US and UK spellings accepted), punctuation and grammar (we do not validate threads written in chatspeak or leet). Make sure your content isn't too mature and that the rating you're giving it is appropriate for the maturity of content.

Once you're sure your thread complies with the rules, please submit it again and we'll help you get it onto the forums as soon as possible. Happy writing!

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Originally Posted by mione_girlgwp

Oh, thank you so much! I forgot to put a rating with my title, so should I submit agian? Agian thank you

Yes please. Make sure you go over your post and the rules really well so that nothing ELSE keeps it from being validated.

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Originally Posted by Klaus Volka

i just read in the rules: "Slashing is forbbiden" what slashing does mean here?

i ve never heard of it.

'Slash' is fan fiction in which romantic pairings of same-sex characters are used.

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Originally Posted by fluerrox123!

I opened a FF, about an hour ago, and it still hasnt gone up. This is the second time i've tried to create one. The first one was a bit out of the rules, I can understand, but my second one i've been doing all morning!

If you're certain it complied with the FF rules, then there might have been some technical glitch that prevented it from reaching the Control Panel. Remember that all FF threads must be approved by a FF moderator and that the process can take 24 hours, and sometimes but rarely more. It is not in the CP right now, so either it was declined or there was a glitch. Please try submitting again.

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Originally Posted by Durro

How do I make a hypertext link to my EEFFD or other story without cutting and pasting the whole http//www. etc, etc into the post. I've noticed that some EE'ers have a link that says my post can be found "here" and the here is a link to their post.

Thanks

Durro

This info is available in Hagrid's Newbie Hut and isn't really a fan fiction question, but I will answer it for you.

The code you use for hyperlinks is
[*url=http:...location of your EEFFD]The text you want displayed [*/url]
(without the asterisks)

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Originally Posted by SlytherinSissa

I originally wrote a fanfic for Dissendium but I'm not longer active on that site. I was considering moving it over here but the rating system is completely different. They only have one rating system; basically if it's suitable for all ages, it can be posted. Basically, it must have G-rating in order to get by. I was reading the ratings guide and my story fits somewhere in between Sa13+ and Sa16+ but I wouldn't know which area to post it, either GP or the restricted section. It's somewhat of a romance story but it's the darker side of the HP world (ie, Slytherin, Voldemort, etc) and I've created some spells that are a bit intense. I don't know if I should send you a sample or not but I'm mainly just turn because it had a G rating on d.com but here it's a more mature story. If you could help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

If you're concerned about exceeding an Sa13+ rating, I'd say play it safe and open your thread in the Restricted Section (High Security Vaults) with a rating of Sa16+. Remember, everyone can still access the R.S. for mature content whenever they're looking for it. We only separate it so that those who don't want to read mature content don't just stumble across it.

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Originally Posted by RavenSnape

I have a fan fic posted on dissendium. I know I need to post that the story is also on dissendium but I'm a little confused on the rating system. Based on your ratings it would be under the restricted section. But I have many readers under 16. Should I go ahead and post it in the restricted section since I'm in doubt.

And I think I saw the answer to this next question somewhere but now I can't find it. Is there anyone on SS that can beta-read if I need them? Like I said, thought I saw the answer but now I can't seem to find it.

Nevermind on the first question...I didnt see the post before mine. Sorry.

No problem.

We have a thread in the Rules & Resources forum called the Snitchseeker Beta Readers thread. People who have posted it are available to beta read for you.

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Originally Posted by Little Trooper

Hey i submittied my FF yesterday but then read about the update. So did it not get thier cause of the update? Or did it and its just waiting. I've tried twice to submit it. nothings worng with it. SO i was just wondering. thanks

It was declined validation for some reason. Make sure you've read and understood The FF Rules and re-post your new FF thread. (Remember that lack of proper capitalization, spelling and punctuation may have been the culprit. Do another proof-reading or get a Beta Reader to help you before resubmitting.)

11-23-2005, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
evlpez Potterwatch! Momma Acromantula Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bounty Hunting Posts: 10,290	Viva Buymoria! Love you Twin! Quote: Originally Posted by Ginny7 *I want to start a FanFic and I was wondering... What if I want* to have lots of spaming in-between each of my story posts, and a bit of criticism too? Can I have that? Thanks! Well it's not very fair to your readers, who'll have to wade through the spam in order to read your fic. Comments and constructive criticism is FINE! GREAT, in fact. Off-topic or 'short, pointless, annoying messages' or SPAM, is not cool. SPAM is against site rules and therefore, so forbidden in Fan Fics. So the answer is no. You can't allow spam in your thread, thanks. Quote: Originally Posted by Fortune_Cookie Hi I've read that once a ff has been in the "finished fanfics" section for 3 months, it's deleted. Does that mean that all your posts are deleted too? Like, if you had 845 posts and then your story got deleted, would it decrease by the number of posts you had in your ff? Thanks! We don't delete finished stories. We keep those forever (if we can!). When a story hasn't been updated by the author in a month, it's sent to the Inactive Fics forum. If it's not reactivated and updated within 3 months of the last update, the thread is deleted forever. The posts therein are lost from the post counts of the members who made them. We don't go and manually add them back when we delete a thread. Personal note: I don't get the fascination with post counts. Because Snitchseeker is a well-maintained site, members' post counts are flexible. They count for nothing; you don't earn status, privileges or anything by attaining a high post count. Quote: Originally Posted by Jonsie B. alrighty. that was a lot of reading, but i didn't find it. i just accepted a dare, and the ff help site said go to zonkos, but zonkos said go to hogsmeade arithmancy. and i can't find it. i have til Dec. 15, so i'll start writing while i'm waiting for an answer. Also, they said put all my stories in one thread, which is a good idea. But my q to you is, How do i describe that it will be all EEDDF instead of just doing the first one? gtg and thanx. Brittney. Don't worry. We have a sub-forum JUST for the Evil Elite threads. It's HERE. Just submit your dare piece in a new thread in that forum and once it's validated by a FF Mod, you'll find it listed among the topics there. After that's up, You'll post all future dares you accept in that same thread. Good luck. Quote: Originally Posted by Moxie What is slash? I mean, I know it's not allowed, and I know it's really bad, but what is it? I'm confused. "Slash" refers to homosexual pairings in fan fiction. Slash is not** 'really bad'. It's just not allowed at Snitchseeker because slash fics very often contain content which is more mature than that which we're willing to allow here. That being said, we do NOT make exceptions for writers who 'promise to keep it clean'. It's just not allowed, end of story. Quote: Originally Posted by Daniellovesemma I was thinking to ask this: where do i post my FF in Actor Stories?? I posted it by clicking on New Thread...but its not being posted...is there anyother way that i don't know?? No, you did the correct thing. Unfortunately you have not read the Fan Fiction Rules which tell you that all FF threads are moderated and your new thread will not show up until a Fan Fiction Mod or admin validates it. I've just checked the control panel and your thread is not in there. So either another staff member deleted it because it didn't follow the rules or it didn't post correctly. Don't forget to hit the 'submit' button. Try again please, after you read the Fan Fiction Rules. EDIT 05-01-06: Actor Stories are no longer allowed on Snitchseeker. Quote: Originally Posted by skool hater ok how do i rate my thread? do put it in my title ? plz help me!!!!!!!!!!! skool hater To rate your Fan Fic, you must read the Fan Fiction Rules. All of the ratings used here at SnitchSeeker are described in detail. Once you decide upon a rating for your Fic, you must determine the forum you would like to post in, and submit there with the rating in your title. No Fan Fics are approved without a rating! So, please read the rules before submitting. Quote: Originally Posted by susanpotter Ok! I've read the ff rules. I think i rated it right. But how come i can't fine my fan fic in Romance? It says in the FF Rules thread that all new fan fiction threads must be validated by a moderator. They don't just show up in the forum when you post them. This may take up to two days, if mods are busy, but that is rarely how long it takes. A half an hour is a bit too fast to expect though. It sometimes happens, but it's not guaranteed. Your thread has been validated since you posted this question. Quote: Originally Posted by squibby Hello, I'm working on a translation project of a fanfiction a friend of mine (who doesn't speak English very well, therefore is not registered here) wrote and I beta-read. I have her official permission to do so and to publish it. The first chapter contains a porper disclaimer. Should or do I have to contact a mod before sending it to validation, proving her email-address and an (off-site)link to the original so they can verify my claim? As wonderful as the story may be, it is our policy to disallow members to post stories on behalf of other people. The risk for plagiarism is very high in fan fiction as it is, and while I do not doubt your sincerity or your honesty, we cannot in good conscience bend this rule for you. I'm sorry. If your friend wishes to become a Snitchseeker member and post a story, that would be great. But we don't allow ghost-posting, nor do we host fan fiction created by non-members. Quote: Originally Posted by wild_prairie_gal first... like to point out that having fanfics is a great idea. the question I have is about my fanfic. It's got no cussing, excess romance or violent scenes. I edited it so the grammer is ok (Even thought it's hard to tell from this). I've put that it's a Sa9+ in the romance section. but it's been rejected, and I have no idea why, the beta reader that read over it said that everything should be fine. I can't think of anything else I can do to change it. Thanks very much for your help. A devoted SS fan. Recently we've had a technical problem which we cannot explain, wherin a member tried several times to submit a new thread in the FF section and it never reached the Control Panel. It could be that you're experiencing the same problem. It is not in the Mod CP right now, has not shown up in the forum, and the threads I declined yesterday did not comply with the rules (if your beta reader checked it, yours should comply). I suggest you keep trying once per day to submit the thread, until it shows up. Sorry I can't be of more help. I shall forward the problem to our technical team. Quote: Originally Posted by chrisd2000 can someone betaread my story: isabella black: Sirius' daughter and tell me what I need to do. sometimes when I write end missing words or mispelling them completly from any story, poem, and any other thing I have written or anywhere else. I had a problem with that for as long as I can remember so don't criticise me for what I write. I never had betaread read my fan-fics before so this is the 1st time I am going to ask for one. This story isn't plagarized and it is my story. The plot of it is my own and some of the characters are mine, but the rest is JK Rowlings. Please don't be too harsh on me and give a hard time on my story on how beter to write. Sorry, but this thread is only for asking questions about the FF section of Snitchseeker or about the FF Rules. To find a beta reader, please browse the posts of available readers in The Snitchseeker Beta Readers Thread and PM someone to ask them to beta read for you. Quote: Originally Posted by Pigwidgeon Took alright, i was just trying to see, the hard way, if my FF had been moved to the restricted section, and it has, but i couldn't even find the link to the restricted section, pathetic i know. could someone please tell me where i could find it? thanks It's tucked away a bit. The old location was: SnitchSeeker.com > Forums > The Hogs Head > The Forbidden Forest (15+) > The Restricted Section (FanFics) The current location of mature fics on SS is: SnitchSeeker.com > Forums > Diagon Alley > Gringotts Wizarding Bank (FanWorks) > The Gringotts Vaults > The High Security Vaults Another way to find your thread is to look at your own profile and choose to see all the threads you've started. It would be there, linked, from that list. Above every page in the forum (in the white box beside your PM Notices) is a string that leads to the location you're in. For example, this Questions thread is located here: SnitchSeeker.com > Forums > Diagon Alley > Gringotts Wizarding Bank (FanWorks) > The Gringotts Vaults > FF Rules & Resources. Find your thread from your profile, look up to the top of the screen and you've found the RS. At least, that's one of the ways I find my way around. Another thing I do is keep a folder of Just Snitchseeker book marks. I personally find it easier to have all my SS stops bookmarked in my browser's toolbar. Quote: Originally Posted by haveigotnewsforu Hi I tried to post an FF a few days ago and a messege came up saying that the website i was trying to view was not responding so i clicked retry and it sent me back to the 'post new thread' page. I tried to post my FF again and it said the message I tried to send is a duplicate of a message I sent in the last 5 mins but now Im not sure if my FF has been sent to be validated, Its called A Lost Soul, did it send? Cheers!! I don't see it in the control panel, so either it didn't go through or another FF mod declined it. I suggest you review the FF rules and make sure your thread complies, then try again. We'll try to help you get your fic up as soon as possible. Quote: Originally Posted by missy-dancer-skater i meant to wright Sa13+ but i forgot the + by mistake will it still become a story or do i have to wright it over again??? As long as the rest of the post complied with the rules, it would have been validated. We generally fix errors in the title for you when we see them. Quote: Originally Posted by Ellen4Potter Hi; I have posted the first Chapter of my sotry named Self Return( Gryffindor's Grandson) in Character stories some days ago. I dont know what was its trouble. I cant see it. can you help me please? thanks To find any thread by you, click on your own name from the index page of the site, where the online members are listed. At your profile, click 'view all threads by this member'. If your thread hasn't shown up in that list, then there was something about your post that didn't comply with the FF Rules (Sometimes, it's something as basic as having too many spelling, punctuation or grammar errors for us to take time to fix, so please proof read your post before submitting). Review the FF Rules and make sure your new thread complies, then try again please. Quote: Originally Posted by DestinyAwaits One quick question: Would it be okay if say my FF deals with Harry's kids, but really not him? Not sure if it would fit any where.....Thanks. Absolutely. If you have all original characters in Harry's world, it is still HP fan fiction and still allowed on SS as long as it follows the rules. Quote: Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^ How will I know when, and if my ff is approved? Check your own profile by clicking on your name in the member list or beside a post you made. Click on the link to 'find all threads by this member'. If your fic was validated, it will show up in the results. If it hasn't shown up in that list within 24 hours, chances are it was declined validation. Review the FF Rules and your story & title again to make sure everything complies. Then try submitting again. Quote: Originally Posted by Kira Radcliffe okay. i have one little question. how do i get the siggie someone made for me to be my signature when it keeps saying that i can only have 50 characters? i heard somewhere that i need to ask permission from someone (cant remember hu). Kira This is Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the Fan Fiction department. You're looking for Madame Malkin's (Signatures and Avatars), third floor and to your right. Please do check out the Site Rules & Frequently Asked Questions on the way. Welcome to Snitchseeker! Quote: Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^ I posted my ff about 3 days ago. It has not been approved. I checked everything, and there was nothing wrong with it; it abides by every rule. Should I post it again? Yes please. If you look back in this thread, we were having some trouble with the forum not sending some new threads to the CP at all, even after repeated tries. We're not sure why yet, though we have asked the Tech team to look into it. As you may already know, our team has been doing lots of work lately to try and optimize the site and server so we can upgrade the forum software, and we're getting timeouts and database errors. Anything like that might have highjacked your post too, so we really really appreciate your patience with this process. We'll try to get your thread up as soon as we can. When in doubt, post again. Quote: Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^ Okay. Thanks. I just have one more question: My story is about Fred and George, does it go into the "character" thread, even though it is about two main characters? Or, does it belong in the "Other" category? (sorry for so many questions) That's completely up to you. If it's more about Fred & George than it is about being funny, then I'd put it in Characters over Comedy.. but the Other category is a hard one. If you're really not sure what genre suits your story best, then it goes in Other. At least if you know it's mainly about the Twins and their personal characters/personalities, it certainly qualifies for Character Stories. If in the course of writing it you decide it belongs in a different forum than you choose now, we can always move it for you. Quote: Originally Posted by carmu hi my question has probably been asked loads of times but i'm not entirely sure what to do! I tried to star a ff a few weeks back and it didn't appear. then i tried it again and a couple more times recently, but it still hasn't appeared! i don't know what the problem was, but i saw that there was problems with the system or something is it possible that something is wrong or has my ff just been declined? (Soryy if i'm wasting time asking stupid questions!) My advice whenever this happens is to consult The FF Rules and make sure your thread complies with them. Make sure you have a rating in the title (see the rules for the guide to rating your fic) and that you've proof-read your work and used proper english spelling (US and UK spellings accepted), punctuation and grammar (we do not validate threads written in chatspeak or leet). Make sure your content isn't too mature and that the rating you're giving it is appropriate for the maturity of content. If you have more trouble, please PM me and I'll try and help you out privately. We'll get your fic up as soon as we can, ok? Quote: Originally Posted by carmu thank you for your help, turns out i hadn't put a rating in! silly me. lol. New question! How do you advertise your ff in your signature? i can't figure it out! Head on over to Madam Malkin's forum, where you'll find all you need to know about getting a signature put in. Quote: Originally Posted by rox_my_sox8674 I'm not sure if this was asked/ answered before, but are we allowed to use html in our fanfics? (Like to put music in it or something.) You are welcome to post links in your posts, but SnitchSeeker's forums have html disabled in posts for security reasons. Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs.Lupin I had sarted a new thread yesterday in one of the ffs and its not up...I was wondering why it wouldnt be up. Please read all previous answers in this thread before posting your questions. Quote: Originally Posted by previous answer It says in the FF Rules thread that all new fan fiction threads must be validated by a moderator. They don't just show up in the forum when you post them. This may take up to two days, if mods are busy, but that is rarely how long it takes. Quote: Originally Posted by another previous answer I suggest you review the FF rules and make sure your thread complies, then try again. We'll try to help you get your fic up as soon as possible. Thanks. Quote: Originally Posted by chrisd2000 I have question about a fan-fiction that I am writing: A Dark Obession and it is about Hermione and Draco. It is Romance fan-fiction, but deals dark subject matter. I would It deals sexual assualt, rape and obession. If I put up here what rating would it be here. I am still working on there and just wanted to know. I had put up a G to PG-13 rating there. Draco has obession with Hermione in the story and how he hunts her down tries to make her his own. This one of better my fan-fics. PM me with a reply. Any fic dealing with the issues you mentioned must be carefully written to comply with our ratings guide. Those are mature issues and a story like that should be rated Sa16+ and posted to the High Security Vaults only. I went to the site to browse the fic but it made my computer crash. As always Chris, just follow the rules about content and ratings and you'll be fine. It's your responsibility to know the rules and write accordingly. No one will fault you for choosing somewhere else to post a story that might be too mature for SS. You might want to use a Snitchseeker Beta reader if you're not sure if you're crossing a line, as they should know our rules and be able to help you comply with them. Thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by Marauder#5 I have 2 questions: 1) So, like, your fanfic has to be validated before you can post anothger chapter or post on it? Your Fanfic is validated based on your first post. Simply submit your thread with the first chapter of your FanFic. If it is approved, it will appear in the forum you posted to. Future chapters and posts do not go through the validation process, they simply appear in your thread at the time of the post. However, I will point out that all FanFics are moderated individually, so any posts that break SS rules will be found and dealt with accordingly. Quote: 2) Are you allowed to have one chapter in one post? Yes, one chapter per post is fine and the most common style of posting. Quote: Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^ Hi! Um, I want to post a 'add-on' fan fic. I'm not sure wether SS.com has a forum for it though... If you don't know what it is; A add-on ff is where I write the story-line, rules, and first post of a story. Then other people, and/or me again, come in and post the following parts of the ff. Is there a place for this? Thanks! Collaborative projects are welcomed anywhere you can post fiction at Snitchseeker. Start your thread in whichever genre you feel it fits, and make your title something that suggests it's a game or collaborative story. Happy writing! Quote: Originally Posted by the_white_ferret I've been reading through the rules for Fanfics, and it says that there must be something in the story that has to do with Hp. Does that mean I could write a story about a girl and her friends in Hogwarts, that become friends with the Trio or something along those lines? Something like, a character who isn't Hp say, dating Harry or something? (Even though, I personally think that that idea is kind of... uncreative in a sense. You know like a crazy fangirl or something writing a love story about her and Harry or something.) You can make your story about anyone, as long as it takes place in Harry's world. OR, you can write about Harry and Co. as they might exist in another world in the Fandom Crossover Stories forum. It just has to involve Harry Potter or the Wizarding World. Quote: Originally Posted by i m a potter fool ^_^ Me and my SS comic sisters(<--- see location part of profile ) Want to have a comic thread in the comedy section, is this alright? ~Le Sounds great to me! But only if it's a comedy comic. LOL Because you know... some are not. Quote: Originally Posted by chrisd2000 How do you change the rating of story? Isabella Black: Sirius' Daughter - Sa9+ I want to change the rating of story to Sa13+, but it won't let me. I'm going to putting little of suicide in the near future when Isabella's mom is the who kills herself. Also I can't change in the poetry section: Chrispotter's poems about Harry Potter characters Sa9+ to Chrisd2000's poems about Harry Potter characters and non-hp. How can I do that? When I get replies by e-mail it says: either of them when I want to change it the original thread. Members can only edit the content of their posts. Only moderators or admins may edit thread info, like titles. I'll be happy to change your title for you. Please make certain that the more mature content to come doesn't exceed the Sa13+ rating, or PM me to rate it Sa16+ and move it to the Restricted Section for you. Thanks. As for your poetry thread, please review the rules for the Sphinx's Sofa. All poetry must be Harry Potter related. I will not be editing the title of that thread for you unless Sir_Spots authorizes such a change. Quote: Originally Posted by Marauder#5 What is the longest time it has ever taken for someones story to be validated? cause iv'e been waiting for a week so far now... Hi Marauder. The Fan Fiction department has a good-sized staff. Your fan fiction thread shouldn't take more than 24 hours at most to be validated. I know that we all try to check the control panel at least once per day for new threads. Please read The FF Rules and this thread before asking questions. As mentioned earlier in this thread and the rules thread/FAQ: Quote: Originally Posted by me My advice whenever this happens is to consult The FF Rules and make sure your thread complies with them. Make sure you have a rating in the title (see the rules for the guide to rating your fic) and that you've proof-read your work and used proper english spelling (US and UK spellings accepted), punctuation and grammar (we do not validate threads written in chatspeak or leet). Make sure your content isn't too mature and that the rating you're giving it is appropriate for the maturity of content. Once you're sure your thread complies with the rules, please submit it again and we'll help you get it onto the forums as soon as possible. Happy writing! Quote: Originally Posted by mione_girlgwp Oh, thank you so much! I forgot to put a rating with my title, so should I submit agian? Agian thank you Yes please. Make sure you go over your post and the rules really well so that nothing ELSE keeps it from being validated. Quote: Originally Posted by Klaus Volka i just read in the rules: "Slashing is forbbiden" what slashing does mean here? i ve never heard of it. 'Slash' is fan fiction in which romantic pairings of same-sex characters are used. Quote: Originally Posted by fluerrox123! I opened a FF, about an hour ago, and it still hasnt gone up. This is the second time i've tried to create one. The first one was a bit out of the rules, I can understand, but my second one i've been doing all morning! If you're certain it complied with the FF rules, then there might have been some technical glitch that prevented it from reaching the Control Panel. Remember that all FF threads must be approved by a FF moderator and that the process can take 24 hours, and sometimes but rarely more. It is not in the CP right now, so either it was declined or there was a glitch. Please try submitting again. Quote: Originally Posted by Durro How do I make a hypertext link to my EEFFD or other story without cutting and pasting the whole http//www. etc, etc into the post. I've noticed that some EE'ers have a link that says my post can be found "here" and the here is a link to their post. Thanks Durro This info is available in Hagrid's Newbie Hut and isn't really a fan fiction question, but I will answer it for you. The code you use for hyperlinks is [url=http:...location of your EEFFD]The text you want displayed [/url] (without the asterisks) Quote: Originally Posted by SlytherinSissa I originally wrote a fanfic for Dissendium but I'm not longer active on that site. I was considering moving it over here but the rating system is completely different. They only have one rating system; basically if it's suitable for all ages, it can be posted. Basically, it must have G-rating in order to get by. I was reading the ratings guide and my story fits somewhere in between Sa13+ and Sa16+ but I wouldn't know which area to post it, either GP or the restricted section. It's somewhat of a romance story but it's the darker side of the HP world (ie, Slytherin, Voldemort, etc) and I've created some spells that are a bit intense. I don't know if I should send you a sample or not but I'm mainly just turn because it had a G rating on d.com but here it's a more mature story. If you could help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks! If you're concerned about exceeding an Sa13+ rating, I'd say play it safe and open your thread in the Restricted Section (High Security Vaults) with a rating of Sa16+. Remember, everyone can still access the R.S. for mature content whenever they're looking for it. We only separate it so that those who don't want to read mature content don't just stumble across it. Quote: Originally Posted by RavenSnape I have a fan fic posted on dissendium. I know I need to post that the story is also on dissendium but I'm a little confused on the rating system. Based on your ratings it would be under the restricted section. But I have many readers under 16. Should I go ahead and post it in the restricted section since I'm in doubt. And I think I saw the answer to this next question somewhere but now I can't find it. Is there anyone on SS that can beta-read if I need them? Like I said, thought I saw the answer but now I can't seem to find it. Nevermind on the first question...I didnt see the post before mine. Sorry. No problem. We have a thread in the Rules & Resources forum called the Snitchseeker Beta Readers thread. People who have posted it are available to beta read for you. Quote: Originally Posted by Little Trooper Hey i submittied my FF yesterday but then read about the update. So did it not get thier cause of the update? Or did it and its just waiting. I've tried twice to submit it. nothings worng with it. SO i was just wondering. thanks It was declined validation for some reason. Make sure you've read and understood The FF Rules and re-post your new FF thread. (Remember that lack of proper capitalization, spelling and punctuation may have been the culprit. Do another proof-reading or get a Beta Reader to help you before resubmitting.) __________________ Last edited by evlpez; 08-29-2008 at 05:26 PM.