OK, here are some examples. Brace yourself for long-ness-itude. You can edit and rearrange things as you see fit. If you give me credit for this, I will be eternally grateful. And if you need anything more, just ask.
When tagging a picture, think of what's in the picture. Let's say you make a wallpaper featuring Kagome of Inuyasha. "Kagome" would be a good tag word. "Inuyasha" may not be the best word to use (unless Inuyasha was actually in the wallpaper). If the series already has a category, there is no need to use the series name as a tag, especially if the name of the series is also the name of the main character. If a user wants a wallpaper with Inuyasha, himself, they might get frustrated if they do a search for "Inuyasha" and then have to look through pages and pages of characters from Inuyasha that don't actually feature the character Inuyasha.
Another thing that's generally looked down upon is to use names of popular characters that aren't in the picture-- or even in the same series. If you want people to comment on a drawing of your original character, using the name "Pikachu" as a tag won't help you. Users who do a search for "Pikachu" want to see a Pokemon. They will probably be annoyed that someone typed in Pikachu's name as a tag just to get attention.
If you want your original character to get noticed, use more than just the character's name as a tag. Think of words that describe the character. If your character is a girl, type "girl". If this particular girl is an elf, you could type "elf". If she's an archer shooting an arrow, "archer", "bow", "arrow", and even "weapon" would be appropriate tags.
All tags should be separated by commas, but multiple words can be used as a single tag as well. All you have to do is remove the comma between the two words. For example, Instead of tagging a card featuring Sailor Moon with "Sailor, Moon", just don't type the comma and the words "Sailor" and "Moon" become one tag. That way, when a user does a search for "Sailor Moon" they'll find your card. If you had added a comma, your card would only pop up if users did a search for the word "Moon" OR the word "Sailor", but not both words at the same time.
Call it karma. Call it luck. Me, I just don't give a... BOUNCE!
I have an idea for a question: How do I use tags effectively? (I actually know the answer, but a lot of people don't.) So, you can explain about separating tags with commas, using two or more words as a single tag by not separating them with commas, and what words to use to describe the picture/wallpaper/whatever and what words not to use. If you need me to elaborate/give examples, I can.
Call it karma. Call it luck. Me, I just don't give a... BOUNCE!
I don't think that at all--I think you are quite bright! XD I've gotten so many PM's about those questions exactly--especially with subscribing! Thank you very much for your input--you're helping the newcomers for years to come!
I remember the first time I joined the Otaku, it took me a long while to figure out how to subscribe to members. But my friends do say I'm not the brightest crayon in the box, so... XD Guest posting, world design editing, the PM and commenting system, and avatars would all be great tips to give to new members. ^^
Hey that sounds like a great idea! :D I will see to feature this idea in my next main post.^^
As for this, let's see... Hm, let's see for some harder and not so common question, like, "When and how do I get promoted?".
I thought about some other ones as well, but I will send them via a PM.
I'm going to guess 8544796
This is a very good idea, and should be really helpful to new members! Some frequently asked questions like how to change avatars, as well as some general things like what to put in tags, and to remember to click reply when replying to a comment etc would be good to include.
Keba Si Rota
Don't Forget 3 Oct (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 07/09/11 | Reply
@1dev13:
OK, here are some examples. Brace yourself for long-ness-itude. You can edit and rearrange things as you see fit. If you give me credit for this, I will be eternally grateful. And if you need anything more, just ask.
When tagging a picture, think of what's in the picture. Let's say you make a wallpaper featuring Kagome of Inuyasha. "Kagome" would be a good tag word. "Inuyasha" may not be the best word to use (unless Inuyasha was actually in the wallpaper). If the series already has a category, there is no need to use the series name as a tag, especially if the name of the series is also the name of the main character. If a user wants a wallpaper with Inuyasha, himself, they might get frustrated if they do a search for "Inuyasha" and then have to look through pages and pages of characters from Inuyasha that don't actually feature the character Inuyasha.
Another thing that's generally looked down upon is to use names of popular characters that aren't in the picture-- or even in the same series. If you want people to comment on a drawing of your original character, using the name "Pikachu" as a tag won't help you. Users who do a search for "Pikachu" want to see a Pokemon. They will probably be annoyed that someone typed in Pikachu's name as a tag just to get attention.
If you want your original character to get noticed, use more than just the character's name as a tag. Think of words that describe the character. If your character is a girl, type "girl". If this particular girl is an elf, you could type "elf". If she's an archer shooting an arrow, "archer", "bow", "arrow", and even "weapon" would be appropriate tags.
All tags should be separated by commas, but multiple words can be used as a single tag as well. All you have to do is remove the comma between the two words. For example, Instead of tagging a card featuring Sailor Moon with "Sailor, Moon", just don't type the comma and the words "Sailor" and "Moon" become one tag. That way, when a user does a search for "Sailor Moon" they'll find your card. If you had added a comma, your card would only pop up if users did a search for the word "Moon" OR the word "Sailor", but not both words at the same time.
Call it karma. Call it luck. Me, I just don't give a... BOUNCE!
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 07/09/11 | Reply
@Keba Si Rota:
I will give you a kitten if you can give me some examples, XD (I know what you are talking about, but I could definitely use examples! :D)
Keba Si Rota
Don't Forget 3 Oct (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 07/08/11 | Reply
I have an idea for a question: How do I use tags effectively? (I actually know the answer, but a lot of people don't.) So, you can explain about separating tags with commas, using two or more words as a single tag by not separating them with commas, and what words to use to describe the picture/wallpaper/whatever and what words not to use. If you need me to elaborate/give examples, I can.
Call it karma. Call it luck. Me, I just don't give a... BOUNCE!
21Emmz12
King of LLamas (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/23/11 | Reply
@1dev13:
No problemo~
I am glad to help ^w^
C yaz!! C:
Alwayz BELIEVE
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/20/11 | Reply
@21Emmz12:
Any suggestion is quite helpful! Thank you for your contribution to le (the) project!
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/20/11 | Reply
@:
Very, very, very excellent pregunta (question). Thank you for helping theOtaku community!
21Emmz12
King of LLamas (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/16/11 | Reply
Oh wow~!!!!!! This sounds cool 8D
Me have a question! 8D
How about this:
How do I change the design on my world???
8D
Hope I was helpful~ ^_^'
C yaz!!
Alwayz BELIEVE
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/16/11 | Reply
@Hulaberry32:
I don't think that at all--I think you are quite bright! XD I've gotten so many PM's about those questions exactly--especially with subscribing! Thank you very much for your input--you're helping the newcomers for years to come!
Hulaberry32
Primadonna (Otaku Legend) | Posted 06/15/11 | Reply
I remember the first time I joined the Otaku, it took me a long while to figure out how to subscribe to members. But my friends do say I'm not the brightest crayon in the box, so... XD Guest posting, world design editing, the PM and commenting system, and avatars would all be great tips to give to new members. ^^
LightFykki
Drachen Herz (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/15/11 | Reply
@1dev13:
I definitely would, during today. Aww, it's nothing. :)
Thank you for saying that. I hope that you will get all questions you need.^^
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/15/11 | Reply
@LightFykki:
I would love it if you featured it--that's so sweet of you!
And you, my friend, are awesome. Those questions are definitely worthy! :D
LightFykki
Drachen Herz (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/15/11 | Reply
Hey that sounds like a great idea! :D I will see to feature this idea in my next main post.^^
As for this, let's see... Hm, let's see for some harder and not so common question, like, "When and how do I get promoted?".
I thought about some other ones as well, but I will send them via a PM.
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/13/11 | Reply
@Nyan Neko:
Excellent insight! Worlds are probably the hardest thing on here, no?
Nyan Neko
Otakuite | Posted 06/13/11 | Reply
Hows about How do I edit the design and introduction of my world?
That one even I had to ask someone about when I was new.
tutcat
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/12/11 | Reply
@1dev13:
It's amazing how many otaku's can be helped by a single question.
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/12/11 | Reply
@tutcat:
Thank you very much--you certainty are helping many Otaku!
tutcat
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/11/11 | Reply
Maybe some stuff about posting like: How do I guest post? Or, How do I create a world?
segunda etapa
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/11/11 | Reply
@1dev13:
You're welcome! I've noticed that a lot of new members don't click reply, and that a few don't know what to put in tags. I was the same once ^_~
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/11/11 | Reply
@segunda etapa:
I guess that number as well! First time I've LOL'd in a while, XD
Thank you very, very much! Those suggestions shall definitely solve newcomer's frustrations!
segunda etapa
Grand Otaku | Posted 06/11/11 | Reply
I'm going to guess 8544796This is a very good idea, and should be really helpful to new members! Some frequently asked questions like how to change avatars, as well as some general things like what to put in tags, and to remember to click reply when replying to a comment etc would be good to include.