To become a member of the Fan Club, all you must do is go to your User CP. This is located at the top of any SS page. In the left side bar, there will be several links under "Miscellaneous". Click on "Group Memberships." The Fan Clubs will be listed there and you may request to join. The Sponsor(s) of your club will validate your request ASAP. Anyone can join any club and we encourage you to do so.

However, if you are bringing the Club down - we reserve the right to remove you from the Fan Club. No questions asked.

NOTE: You must be a member of a Fan Club in order to post in the Fan Club threads. You have to be a member of the relevant club in order to post in the various forums (for example: if you aren't a member of the Sirius Black Fan Club, you won't be able to post in The Dog House).

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If you would like to start a Fan Club that isn't already made, there are a few things you must do first. Go here for details.


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If your club is interested in a Forum of your own, there are several steps you must take to receive it. No one is guarenteed a forum though.

1. Your Officers must PM the sponsor of your club and tell why they want/need a forum.
2. The club must be deemed active by the sponsor.
3. The club needs to have at least 10 ACTIVE members.
4. Officers must be in place and active.
5. The club must have participated in at least 2 events. (within the club or abroad)
6. The Club must not be given a warning or have the mods called in.


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The Fan Clubs Mods have decided to envoke a discussion system for the Three Broomsticks Fan Club Forum. This new system will apply for Fan clubs that have earned forums only.

What's the point?

Well, it gives all club members the chance to participate and contribute to their respective clubs by hosting their own topics. It gives you the opportunity to be a fan with other fans and have real conversations - other than just playing spam games.

How does it work?


In each forum there will be a “Discussion Suggestion” thread. In the Discussion Suggestion thread, club members need to post a few lines describing the topic they wish to discuss. Club President(s)/Sponspor(s) will then edit each topic request made by members to add a starting date for the topic. Each discussion should be open for at least one month - but may vary a little from club to club. See your club's policy for more details. (Presidents and sponors - try to run discussions for at least a month. Set your dates by a monthly scalet. But, don't sweat it if the discussion goes dry and you need to open another earlier. Just let the next discussion thread starter know in advance that you're moving their date up.)

On the stated date in your topic request, you need to create a new thread for the discussion topic with the following Title:
(Name of FC) Topic # (insert topic number): Title of topic.
In the first post describe the approved topic you wish to discuss in a few simple lines. A new thread will be made for each new discussion topic.


∝ President(s)/Sponsor(s) validate each topic request to make sure it has not been started already and is appropriate with the FC rules & SS rules.

∝ In each discussion thread members need to stick with that specified topic. If they wish to discuss something else - then they need to request it or post it elsewhere.

∝ Discussion topics should not be repeated - each topic has its own thread and thread starter is in charge of hosting it.

∝ Please do remember that everyone is entitled to their opinion. You're welcome to disagree with anyone - but let's not get into any cut-throat debates. It should be no different then talking Harry Potter with a group of friends. Be respectful to your fellow members.

∝ If heated discussions, cursing, or attacks on other members arise in any way - punishments will be served accordingly. If you come across an inappropriate post, please report it(click the icon with an exclamation mark on the botton of the post and follow instructions). Notice that we didn't say for YOU to tell the person above to cut it out or yell at the other member. Do not take matters into your own hands.

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Please make sure that if holding an event within a fan club, that graphics are made only for use within the walls of the fan club only or for avatars and signatures. Posting graphics within the news threads or someone's own thread whom is not interested in the graphics is uncalled for and not a nice thing to do for all members here on SS.

Please make sure to use only your signatures and avatars to promote events or fan clubs.


Breakdown:

1. A Discussion Suggestion thread needs to be made and maintained in each club with a forum.
2. New threads for each discussion should be made and titled appropriately and closed when the discussion is done. (approximately one month)
3. Once discussions are over - they will be moved to an archive forum (to be made at a later date) and a new discussion begins.
4. Please make sure to use only your signatures and avatars to promote fan clubs or events within the fan club of choice.

Since a lot of people are still asking how to join clubs, I thought I'd post the screencaps I made for the TFFC in here. This is a tutorial on how to join the clubs in 4 steps.

1. Go to your User CP. Can be found at the top left corner of every page on the site.


2. Then click on Group Memberships which is in the navigation bar on the left side of the page.


3. Scroll down the page til you find the club you want to join and click on Join Group.


4. Just type a reason you want. It can be anything at all! (ss appropriate, please) and then Send Request. The Club leader will review your request and approve or decline your entry to the club (they'll most probably approve it).


See! Easy as pie! Hope that helps increase club membership. Hehe

The Fan Clubs Mods have decided to envoke a discussion system for the Three Broomsticks Fan Club Forum. This new system will apply for Fan clubs that have earned forums only.

What's the point?

Well, it gives all club members the chance to participate and contribute to their respective clubs by hosting their own topics. It gives you the opportunity to be a fan with other fans and have real conversations - other than just playing spam games.

How does it work?


In each forum there will be a “Discussion Suggestion” thread. In the Discussion Suggestion thread, club members need to post a few lines describing the topic they wish to discuss. Club President(s)/Sponspor(s) will then edit each topic request made by members to add a starting date for the topic. Each discussion should be open for at least one month - but may vary a little from club to club. See your club's policy for more details. (Presidents and sponors - try to run discussions for at least a month. Set your dates by a monthly scalet. But, don't sweat it if the discussion goes dry and you need to open another earlier. Just let the next discussion thread starter know in advance that you're moving their date up.)

On the stated date in your topic request, you need to create a new thread for the discussion topic with the following Title:
(Name of FC) Topic # (insert topic number): Title of topic.
In the first post describe the approved topic you wish to discuss in a few simple lines. A new thread will be made for each new discussion topic.


∝ President(s)/Sponsor(s) validate each topic request to make sure it has not been started already and is appropriate with the FC rules & SS rules.

∝ In each discussion thread members need to stick with that specified topic. If they wish to discuss something else - then they need to request it or post it elsewhere.

∝ Discussion topics should not be repeated - each topic has its own thread and thread starter is in charge of hosting it.

∝ Please do remember that everyone is entitled to their opinion. You're welcome to disagree with anyone - but let's not get into any cut-throat debates. It should be no different then talking Harry Potter with a group of friends. Be respectful to your fellow members.

∝ If heated discussions, cursing, or attacks on other members arise in any way - punishments will be served accordingly. If you come across an inappropriate post, please report it(click the icon with an exclamation mark on the botton of the post and follow instructions). Notice that we didn't say for YOU to tell the person above to cut it out or yell at the other member. Do not take matters into your own hands.



Breakdown:

1. A Discussion Suggestion thread needs to be made and maintained in each club with a forum.
2. New threads for each discussion should be made and titled appropriately and closed when the discussion is done. (approximately one month)
3. Once discussions are over - they will be moved to an archive forum (to be made at a later date) and a new discussion begins.


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Game Rule

In addition to the new Discussion Rule - we'd like to try and make the fan clubs more like fan clubs and less like spam threads. The game threads are out of control in most of the forums. So, since we already have a whole forum devoted to any type of game imaginable, we're going to limit the number of games per forum to 4. I think this is pretty reasonable, actually. We're going to give each club until May to finish up any excess games they may have then move them from the club.

Rules for Fan Club Presidents:

The purpose of these rules is to make sure all Presidents understand what is expected of them and how to ensure their fan club is well cared for.

Fan Club Presidents are chosen by the Sponsor because they were deemed the suitable person for that fan club. Each fan club is different in their own unique way. It is up to the Presidents to make sure their fan clubs are active and well kept so that new members are interested in joining and are welcomed.

Fan Clubs are Moderated not only by the Sponsor but by the President as well. It is the responsibility of those Mods and Presidents to make sure everything is well kept and in their proper place, such as spam. If there is a problem with a particular member, such as spamming, kindly send a friendly PM explaining the rules of the fan club and if there is a chatroom set up just for spam. If the member keeps breaking the rules, your next step is to contact the Sponsor/FC Mod/Admin. Do not handle situations on your own. Remember to treat all members with respect. A president is the key point to each fan club and is watched by the members who have joined.

If for any reason a situation comes up and you cannot be active for any length of time, please PM your Sponsor to let them know you will either, be away from SnitchSeeker for a week, month or not coming back, this way the Sponsor knows that you are away or a new President needs to be found.

Remember that in selecting or replacing officers, contact your Sponsor before doing anything.

Fan Club Presidents need to make sure that not only are all SS Rules followed but the FC Rules are followed as well, such as the Discussion Threads and Games. Each club needs to have an active discussion thread at all times. It is thanks to that Character/Actor as to why they have their own fan club and they need to be respected and discussed by their members, it gives all members a chance to talk about their favorite character/actor.

Remember that everyone has their own opinions and is free to state them. You are welcome to disagree with another member but heated discussions are not allowed anywhere on SS. If there is a problem or a discussion out of hand, make sure to report it by clicking on the icon with the exclamation mark on the bottom of the post and follow the instructions. Remember, do not take matters into your own hands. We have Mods and Admins here at all times to handle these situations.


Also on that note, I want to make sure that all Presidents know that when starting any type of event or something that is bigger than just a single thread, PLEASE discuss things with your Sponsor first and get permission from them before acting on your own accord.


Rules:

• Make sure fan clubs are active and well kept for members to enjoy,

• Treat all members with respect. A president is the key point to each fan club and is watched by the members who have joined

• If you need to step down as a President, make sure and let your Sponsor know so another member is properly placed,

• Remember to contact your Sponsor before selecting or removing Officers within the Fan Club,

• Follow all rules. Remember to set an example to all members within your Fan Club,

• Keep Discussion Threads active at all times and remember only four games at a time for those fan clubs with forums,

• Do not handle situations on your own. Contact your Sponsor, or if there is an inappropriate post, remember to click the exclamation mark in the lower bottom of the post and follow the instructions. SS has Mods/Admins on to handle these types of situations.

• When starting any type of event or something that is bigger than just a single thread, make sure to discuss things with your Sponsor first and get permission from them before starting it up.

New Discussion/Chat Rules:

The purpose for the new rules is to let everyone know what is allowed and what is not. The chat threads in the fan clubs will be changed, if not already, to Discussion threads. The purpose of this is to discuss different things going on with the character/actor, since the fan club is after all about that character/actor. Chatting is still allowed but to a minimum. As long as everyone posts about their favorite character/actor, they can also talk to their friends.’

Presidents have the right to delete a post that does not contain something pertaining to the discussion at hand. So if you see your post was deleted, it was because the rules were not followed.

Minimum chatting is allowed as long as rules are followed. We, the Fan Club Mods, did not want to take it out completely, but it can be removed if rules are broken. Please keep this in mind for those who are asking why this is happening, or why are we doing this. Fan clubs are joined because members like those characters/actors, not to chat with everyone about nothing dealing with the fan club.

Rules

• Chat threads are converted to Discussion threads in all forum fan clubs
  
  
• Presidents have the right to delete post for those members who do not follow the rules
  
  
• Chatting is still allowed within discussion threads as long as the post pertains to the discussion going on