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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 01:44 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:39 PM
With thousands of posts and topics, the starwars.com message boards can be a bit overwhelming for even experienced users. This guide will help you differentiate the individual forums.
The reason we provide this guide is to help cut down on redundant topics. When you enter a forum, odds are you'll see several "locked" topics. These are occasionally locked for inappropriate material, or for being in the wrong forum, but quite often they're locked for being redundant.
Why is redundancy so bad?
Because more often than not, it defeats the purpose of discussion. If everybody who saw Episode II posted an individual topic on what they thought about the movie, there'd be a bunch of one or two-post threads cluttering the boards, instead of one unified thread open for discussion.
Here's a simple way to avoid redundancy:
1) After figuring out what you want to talk about, find the most appropriate forum.
2) Almost every forum has a Thread Directory pinned at the top, under "announcement threads". Seek it out and give it a skim, and you're likely to find what you want to talk about.
3) Do a quick glance on the first page to see if your topic is already being discussed. The first page holds the most active discussions. Maybe poke into the next two or three pages too.
4) If after all this, you still can't find your topic, post a new one.
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 01:48 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:30 PM
FORUM FEEDBACK
Forum Feedback is your means of communicating to the Message Board Moderators and Administrators.
It is a moderated forum, meaning that individual posts must be "approved" by the Mods or Admins before they're visible to the public. All posts in Forum Feedback are read by the Mods and Admins, but not all are made public.
One of the main reasons for this is because Forum Feedback allows you to inform us of troublemakers on the boards without fear of recrimination or being branded a snitch. If a user is being abusive or disruptive, you can let us know about it privately, and we won't make that post public.
Another feature of Forum Feedback is that users who have had their accounts locked can post in that forum. If you find yourself banned, you will recieve an error message informing that your account has been "frozen in carbonite." If you think you were frozen in error, or don't quite understand what happened, you can try to plead your case in Forum Feedback.
Please note that Forum Feedback is for the discussion of the message boards, and not any other aspect of Star Wars. If your novel has a misprint, your toy is missing a gun, or your DVD has a scratch, there's nothing the Moderators can do about it.
Forum N-etiquette
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=87041
Forum Feedback FAQ
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=24726
Forum Feature suggestions
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=3899
How to Become a Moderator
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=73755
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 01:50 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:31 PM
BLOG FEEDBACK
Blog Feedback is your means of communicating to the Message Board Moderators and Administrators regarding your blog on http://blogs.starwars.com.
It is a moderated forum, meaning that individual posts must be "approved" by the Mods or Admins before they're visible to the public. All posts in Blog Feedback are read by the Mods and Admins, but not all are made public.
One of the main reasons for this is because Blog Feedback allows you to inform us of troublemakers on the blogs without fear of recrimination or being branded a snitch. If a user is ignoring our guidelines or offending others, you can let us know about it privately, and we won't make that post public.
Another feature of Blog Feedback is that users who have had their accounts locked can post in that forum. If you find yourself banned, you will recieve an error message informing that your account has been "frozen in carbonite." If you think you were frozen in error, or don't quite understand what happened on your blog, you can try to plead your case in Blog Feedback.
Please note that Blog Feedback is for the discussion of the blogs, and not any other aspect of Star Wars. If your novel has a misprint, your toy is missing a gun, or your DVD has a scratch, there's nothing the Moderators can do about it.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY BLOG IS BLOCKED?
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=224180
How to Write a New Blog Entry
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=218787
What is a Blog? Starting and Managing Your Blog
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=218786
Blog Guidelines and Miscellaneous Blog Questions
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=218781
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 01:58 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:31 PM
EPISODE III
This forum is designed for Revenge of the Sith discussion.
Read Before Posting
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=89501
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=97743
EPISODE III Q&A THREAD - FOR ALL YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=185616
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:07 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:31 PM
EPISODES IV - VI
Even after a quarter-century, people can't stop talking about the original Star Wars. The three films of the classic trilogy are consolidated into one thread for discussion purposes. Discuss the originals, the Special Editions, and the Original Trilogy DVD set.
Comparative threads that span both the classic and prequel trilogy may be locked and discussion redirected to the SW Misc. forum.
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=108349
Episodes IV - VI Q&A
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=223451
Special Edition vs. Original Recipe
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=9426
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:15 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:32 PM
EPISODE II
This Forum is designed for Attack of the Clones discussion.
Read Before Posting
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=47437
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=96300
Episode II FAQ
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=65998
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:18 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:32 PM
EPISODE I
This forum is designed for The Phantom Menace discussion.
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=108374
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:23 PM
This message was edited by The Broox on Feb 25, 2009 09:31 PM
OTHER LUCAS FILMS
This is the place to discuss other film productions from Lucasfilm Ltd., including Indian Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull!
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=148654
Indy on DVD
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1305
The Official THX 1138: George Lucas Director's Cut
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=666
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:27 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:33 PM
COLLECTING
Collecting is more than just toys. Posters, stickers, statues, coins, cereal boxes and more ... if you've got a completist passion burning in you, share it with other collectors in this forum.
Please note, however, that this forum is NOT a flea market. It's not for transactions; it's only for discussion of the hobby. Posts offering items for sale will be deleted outright.
Read Before Posting
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=124644
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=125540
Collecting Q&A
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=111332
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:29 PM
This message was edited by The Broox on Feb 25, 2009 09:32 PM
BOOKS, COMICS AND TELEVISION
The Star Wars Expanded Universe just keeps expanding, and keep track of it in this forum. Whether discussing old school Marvel comics or the latest Fate of the Jedi paperback, here's the place for it.
You may notice there's a "questions" thread. This is for simple "one-off" questions that don't really warrant a full-scale discussion. If you're dying to know "what book was it in which Luke and Mara get married?" and don't actually want to have a full-fledged discussion about it, put it in the Questions thread.
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=223870
Welcome some BCaT VIPs
(Meet some of the artists, authors, and editors that make the books and comics happen!)
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=222689
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:31 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:33 PM
ELECTRONIC GAMES
This is for the discussion of Star Wars-related electronic games, whether for the arcade, PC, handheld or console platforms. Discussion of non-SW games or general discussion of platform performance should go in the Cantina.
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=110939
Electronic Games Q&A
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=84045
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:36 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:34 PM
CARDS AND ROLEPLAYING GAMES
Looking for killer deck combos for the Star Wars TCG, Jedi Knights TCG, Young Jedi CCG, or Star Wars CCG?
Looking to discuss the D20 RPG from Wizards of the Coast, the D6 game from West End Games or a homebrew RPG set you've devised?
This forum is for discussion of card games and tabletop dice & paper roleplaying games.
It is NOT for actual roleplaying. That starts to creep on the "fan fiction" borderline which breaches the 'creative submission' clause of the Terms of Use. Threads in which online posters "roleplay" a situation may get locked or deleted.
If you want to discuss your campaigns, your rules interpretations, or your opinions on the latest game books, this is the place to do it. Or if you want to discuss decks, combos, availability of rares, or upcoming card game tournaments, this is the place as well.
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=136486
If you're still itching to roleplay online, though, see this thread:
Other Online RPGS
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=34638
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 02:44 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:34 PM
FAN ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
The Fan Activities & Events forum is to discuss, well, activities and events that fans partake in.
Just liking Star Wars doesn't qualify as an activity -- that's why you're on this site after all! These activities are a bit more hands on. If you like to craft your own costumes, write your own stories, or make your own Star Wars films, this is the place for you.
Also, if you're looking to organize get-togethers with fans in your local area, check this forum, particular the "Fan Clubs" thread, to see if there are fans nearby.
Note that this forum is for unofficial fan activities and events. If you want to discuss the Official Fan Club and its publications, then use that forum.
A word of note: There is a Fan Fiction thread, but it's more to discuss the process and to link to stories rather than actually posting stories. As per the message board Terms of Use, "creative submissions" are frowned upon for various reasons, and may be deleted outright if posted here.
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=121251
Fan Activities & Events Q&A
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=121367
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Date Posted: Sep 09, 2002 03:03 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:34 PM
STAR WARS MISCELLANEOUS
If it doesn't fit anywhere else, but it's still about Star Wars, it goes here.
That's a pretty vague description, but nonetheless accurate. Usually, discussion about the films or about the expanded universe is pretty self-contained, and can go into its own forum. But some topics are so broad in scope that they are better suited for SW Misc.
For instance, if you wanted to ask about favorite characters, and include ALL the movies and ALL the books to choose from, then it should go in SW Misc. This thread is also popular for comparing Star Wars as a whole to other movies, books and characters.
Read Before Posting
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=137767
Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=119311
Star Wars Miscellaneous Q&A
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=80244
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Date Posted: Nov 19, 2002 01:32 PM
This message was edited by Master Mike... on Mar 04, 2007 03:35 PM
OFFICIAL FAN CLUBS
This forum is the place to discuss matters pertaining to Hyperspace - the official Star Wars fan club (both in the USA/Canada and internationally).
Click here for more information on how to join.
Feel free to talk about the magazines, fan club kit, the activities, the benefits, the gatherings, etc.
This is not a place to discuss unofficial fan clubs (Fan Force, the 501st Legion, etc).
Read Before Posting and Thread Directory
http://forums.starwars.com/thread.jspa?threadID=188121
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