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12-21-2008, 03:00 AM
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Dear members, mods, and SSer's big and small,
This update is far, far over due. Just like all of you, ole Touz and the admins get crazy busy, and busy and crazy... But better late than never, right? I know a few of you have gotten frustrated with me *cough you know who you are cough* for not getting to things in a more timely manner and to you, I am sorry. I assure you that I feel horrible about putting any of you off. I'd rather lick mud than have any of you think the Admins and I are putting you off. I promise, we're working hard and love you ALL so much it's bordering on ridiculous.
With that said, allow me to apologize for the length of this update. It's a big 'un, but all good stuff. So, take your time, read a section or two now, take a break, and finish it up later. Enough rambling from me -- to the updates: 1. Updated FAQ and SS Board Rules
The entire SnitchSeeker staff team split up the FAQ and Rules and updated all the information and rules. They are the rules that members (one and all) will be held to and expected to follow. The SS Board Rules are the law of the land. Everyone should read through the rules.
Notable changes: I wouldn't read those only, though! I know it's a lot to read, but take a day or two and skim through everything. Not knowing is a rule does not exempt anyone from a warning.
------ 2. The Dark Mark
We had a a few requests from members (which sparked a very helpful and interesting discussion) to revive the Charing Cross Road (CCR) forums. For those members that don't remember or weren't around, the CCR was a forum for mature discussions of topics we normally do not allow on our site.
We took in all the suggestions from the members about a mature topic area on the site and have made forum for mature discussions about more controversial issues from the books.
The new forum is called The Dark Mark. Stop in and read the rules first. You can hit up Dainsie if you have any questions. Please take special note that all threads are moderated!
------ 3. User Titles
Even longer ago we had a poll and discussion about how and when "tags" are given out on the site. With half of the members voting to keep the rules as they were, and the other half voting for a change - the admins and I were kind of stuck on the fence. Unfortunately, there is no way to keep the same rules and change them at the same time. Below is an excerpt of the updated SS Board Rules: Custom user titles (aka 'tags') are the words beneath a member's usergroup icon. These words show the section of the site a moderator works in, the position(s) a member holds in a fan club, and/or some are special tags given by an administrator (such as a joke/for fun, winning a contest, etc.) Other tags contain images and designate positions in the School and Ministry role playing sections. The limit is four tags (including title images), except in cases where all four are official titles (this is when we will allow five, but only if it fits).
Unfortunately, tags cannot be requested by members - except during very special occasions. Please do not PM site moderators and administrators asking for a tag - be patient and your tag will come.
The rules haven't changed much, but allow me several...  's in a row because the Admins and myself -- well, we heard you all loud and clear in that thread. Tags are given out much more liberally and.. in a fun way. Not sure if anyone has even noticed yet, but I wanted you all to know that we heard and responded.
---- 4. Movin' and a Shakin'
Lastly, we've had couple of Admin's moving around in their positions that you may or may not have noticed. Allucha has stepped up and taken over the Forum's Manager position. He's been in this slot for a while now and I personally need to make a public acknowledgment to all the help he's been to me and to the great work he's been doing in the Forum's.
Also, at the end of the current school term, Cassirin will be moving from the Headmistress position to the Head of Fan Fiction. For as long as probably most of you can remember, Cassirin has been our Headmistress, so Miss Erin is also much due a huge thank you for all her hard work and dedication through the years. The Fan Fiction section is getting a gooder!
To take over the Headmistress/Headmaster position....
.... well, you just stick around and see.  Muahaha!
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Hopefully we didn't have anyone keel over of boredom and hopefully at least some of you made it through all the updates. If you have questions, feel free to post here and we'll try to get them -- or if you'd be more comfortable with a PM then that works, too.
Love,
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12-21-2008, 03:09 AM
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Ministry Department Head
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: EEEOOOORRRRRRRKKKKK!
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Aaaaah yay for updates! Better late than never, I say! 
I love all the SS Staff but seriously, I'm about to die of curiosity on some things cough Headmaster/Headmistresscough .
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12-21-2008, 03:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: * whistles *
Posts: 12,715
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Department of Mysteries
Diagon Alley Employee:
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Daily Prophet Editor | Eagle Eye [⅓ Badger Trio] ♥ Gilderoy Lockhart <3 [TEAM 947!]
I love Updates! and don't worry about getting them late for us...it's more than alright...
^Yup, I'm curious about many, many things too...
Thanks so much, you guys, for making this site even better every day!... 
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12-21-2008, 03:23 AM
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Minister of Magic
Head Fan Fiction Mod
Leaky Cauldron Mod
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Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Slytherin Dungeons
Posts: 28,022
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Minister's Office
Diagon Alley Employee:
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Dark Witch/KA Assistant | Hiss!Roar | Hermione's Double | | Little Snakette | A ♥'s H
I wasn't here for CCR, so I'm going to head on over there and check it out to see firsthand what it's all about.
Thanks, Admins/Mods for all your hard work. Thanks for your time as headmistress, Ern, and I look forward to seeing you over in the FF section.
Touz...  I got all excited thinking we were about to learn who the new headmistress/headmaster was.  I can't wait to see what surprises the new term will bring. 
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12-21-2008, 03:34 AM
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Gobstones Advisor
Fan Club Moderator
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Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: your brain [GMT-5]
Posts: 47,063
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Professor Josephina Hadley
x11 x8
Ministry RPG Name:
Alexandria June Hadley
Department of Mysteries | Nose Poker! ▪ ⅓ Badger Trio Captain Goggles♥
oooh... things are quite a as usual around here! But yes, thank you for the update and I'm quite curious as well to know of this new headmaster/headmistress 
Thanks Touz (and other SS admins) for keeping us update <3
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12-21-2008, 03:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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Graduated | Miss Sarah Bippity Boppity Boo!
Very interesting updates. I feel so out of loop... or just really old, lol. I misseth you all <3
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12-21-2008, 03:41 AM
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Newbie Mod
Quill Editor Basilisk
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: GMT +8
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Hogwarts RPG Name:
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Fifth Year
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It's going to be so odd without Rae behind the Gargoyle...
Thanks for the update, Touz, I read everything and it wasn't THAT long! *sits on yeh* great work so far, Alibeans!
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12-21-2008, 05:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cloud 9,000
Posts: 19,577
Hogwarts RPG Name:
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Fourth Year | *snortles* MAMA!Shroom
Certainly not as long as some of Kris' updates  *pets her*
Duuuude new Head and Deputy?
and you're making us wait???!?? *dies* 
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12-21-2008, 05:12 AM
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Gobstones Advisor
Fan Club Moderator
Basilisk
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: your brain [GMT-5]
Posts: 47,063
Hogwarts RPG Name:
Professor Josephina Hadley
x11 x8
Ministry RPG Name:
Alexandria June Hadley
Department of Mysteries | Nose Poker! ▪ ⅓ Badger Trio Captain Goggles♥
Okay... so i already commented, but i'm commenting again cause i forgot to ask of something...
Is there a reason that I'm getting the link to the same place for both News FAQ and Ministry FAQ? o.O
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12-21-2008, 05:20 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 12,893
Hogwarts RPG Name:
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Rae is leaving. I still can't believe it. I can't wait to see her successor.
Thanks for the update! We really appreciate it a lot.
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12-21-2008, 05:46 AM
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Madame Malkin's Moderator
Social Groups Moderator
NTFC Mod Centaur
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BUE - Left Coast
Posts: 24,866
Hogwarts RPG Name:
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First Year | Jules says I'm RAD | Booger | Team Men | Chris's SS!BFAM | Big Tuna | Captain Stacked | #Superman
Thanks for the update! I love being in the know. 
And many thanks to Ern for all the work she's done.
Well...many thanks to ALL of you, of course! 
* s you all individually*
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12-21-2008, 06:43 AM
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| | House Elf
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal *sighs*(GMT-8)
Posts: 93,420
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Stella Marie Gardiner
Seventh Year x5 x3
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Magical Law Enforcement
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Madame Malkins | Shoe!Girl │ Rebel Ravie │ Confundus Queen │ RP Addict
* s everyone with Norfie*  Yay updates. And thanks to everyone for their hard work.
A BIG thank you to Ern for being an awesome headmistress. *another individual * *waits with bated breath to find out who's taking over*
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12-21-2008, 07:21 AM
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DP JournalistRunespoor
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In Your Dreams
Posts: 31,087
Hogwarts RPG Name:
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Fifth Year | SS Featured Writer Lovely Lady
Thanks so much, Touz, for the update. It was very enlightening and helpful, I always enjoy reading these things, as well!
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12-21-2008, 07:58 AM
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|   Dan FC Co-PressiePygmy Puff
Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a world with Dan
Posts: 10,677
Hogwarts RPG Name:
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Second Year
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Magical Games & Sports | Keeper of Harry's Smile Guard of Dan’s Curiosity
Thaks for the update. I wasn't here for the CCR so i'm going to half to check that out also.
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12-21-2008, 08:02 AM
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Gobstones Advisor
Scandinavian ModAbraxan
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: [GMT + 1]
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Graduated x3
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Accidents & Catastrophes | Swedish girl Mamma Mia! Gryffie Dreamer!
Thank you so much, Touz for the update. Very enlightning..I am too eager to find out who will be the new headmaster/headmistress and deputy head + who is taking the role of history of magic teacher and Gryffindor head of house?
So many new things to look forward to in the next term.. Can't wait for all the fun to start.
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12-21-2008, 11:52 AM
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*cough*In the siggy requirements... you have Length and Width... lol. I'm pertty sure you mean Height instead of Length... lol. 
It wasn't THAT long of an update... I made it through all of it in one go!!!
Ern... *sniffles* I'mma miss you as Headmistress!!!!
Thanks for the update Touzle!!!!
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12-21-2008, 12:37 PM
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Thank you. It's a nice Christmas present.
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12-21-2008, 01:50 PM
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ooh thanks alot for updating the site and us
edit:
i have a question!
um not sure if its my computer that is messing up, but when i post something and then refresh the page, my post has dissapeared.
When someone posts after me, thats when my post shows up again
could you tell me if its my computer or something lol ? 
thankyou!
~ claudia
Last edited by Luna Laufghudd; 12-21-2008 at 02:16 PM.
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12-21-2008, 02:05 PM
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ooooh, more tagging. How exciting. x]
NEW HEAD?! *spazzes* I wonder... *stares*
Thankyou to all the admins and mods who do an amazing job on snitchseeker. We all appreciate it. <3
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12-21-2008, 02:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PhoenixRising  Okay... so i already commented, but i'm commenting again cause i forgot to ask of something...
Is there a reason that I'm getting the link to the same place for both News FAQ and Ministry FAQ? o.O No idea, Jess... Try the link again? Quote:
Originally Posted by Luna Laufghudd ooh thanks alot for updating the site and us
edit:
i have a question!
um not sure if its my computer that is messing up, but when i post something and then refresh the page, my post has dissapeared.
When someone posts after me, thats when my post shows up again
could you tell me if its my computer or something lol ?
thankyou!
~ claudia That's really weird, but it's not your computer's fault as I can see what you're referring to you. We're looking into it for you.
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12-21-2008, 03:12 PM
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*gasp* a new Headmistress/Headmaster?!
lololol dude, as long as it's not Borr.
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12-21-2008, 03:16 PM
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It's going to be so weird without Rae as Headmistress, but ... I'm willing for a little change to see who is the new headmaster/headmistress. Should I be scared? And Ern, thank you for being an awesome headmistress throughout the years!
Lollipop is a forums manager! *so noticed this ages ago but never congratulated you* Congrats, Ali! *squeezes*
And Touz, that update wasn't thaaat long. I'm sure you'll work on that in the future, right?
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Originally Posted by allucha No idea, Jess... Try the link again? It was fixed! I swear it was the same link before... 
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12-21-2008, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by allucha That's really weird, but it's not your computer's fault as I can see what you're referring to you. We're looking into it for you. haha ok ok, this might help, i noticed that the place that eats my posts is in the new Snowed In forum
i tested it out in the TP and news thread and when i refresh my post is still there, but ive almost spammed in the Snowed In forum and *sniffle* its gone :/
but thankyou for your help
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