Hula the Forgotten
Hula the Forgotten
*Bolded = Latest Update.
•10/1/09: If you haven't heard by now, Hula has chosen to quit Gaia; he'll be gone by the end of October. The giveaway thread is now officially open, so we hope to see you there! CLICK HERE for Hula's Final Farewell Giveaway.
•8/24/09: Thread creator, Hula the Forgotten, is now officially on hiatus; feel free to visit his profile for more information.
•7/20/09: Due to a sudden abundance of drama in the thread, another rule has been added to the list; PLZ READ RULE #13 ASAP. The Mods and Ubers lists have been updated; now known as the Mods and Elders. Rule and Guidelines for Mods/Elders can be found on the 8th post on the first page of GaG. Those who attack rule-breakers when Mods and/or Elders are online posting will be warned.
•6/20/09: Grand Opening!! <3
Hula the Forgotten
Our Mods are here for a reason. They enforce the rules of the thread and are to be treated with the same respect as the thread owner, if not higher. They remind people of the rules, as well as warn those who break them. If you are repeatedly warned by one or more of our Mods, you will be reported to me and will be Blacklisted.
.~[Misty.Muffin]~.
plain old ellen
Boney McCracken
Delinquent Sins
SwordsBlade
Vampiress_Dae
The Infamous Eternal Doom
Gendocide
Brother J Ered
Munificent
D I S C O S T I C K Z
Catfrog28
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Our Elders have been with GaG since our early days (more specifically, earlier threads). They are the few oldbies who continue to post here every now and then. They've been with us long enough to know how GaG is supposed to be run. Though they aren't officially Mods, they are free to intervene and whip rule-breakers into place when necessary. THIS IS NOT THE FULL LIST OF GaG OLDBIES.
firefreak516
Pg-chan
Margaree
Pelvic Inflammatory
Infinite Candy
Penorgasm Xombie
Niji Iro Kouga
Kuragari Ookami
Yan Mi
Madame Lee
CLICK HERE to view the Mods'/Elders' Rules and Guidelines.
DO NOT ask Hula if you can be a Mod.
If we need more, and you're qualified to be one, then you'll be added on.
Otherwise, your question will be ignored.
Hula the Forgotten
Q: Why did you decide to move GaG into a new thread AGAIN?!
A: My main account, Hula the Great, was hacked on 5/25/09. Because of the hacker, that account was banned. I made the former GaG thread w/ my that account, so I no longer had control over it. Rule-breakers could have easily overrun the place, thus causing the thread to become a blocked topic. Now that I've made a new thread, GaG can resume is rightful place, and can be easily taken care of once again.
Q: How exactly do I 'Give-a-Gift'?
A: This can be done in a number of ways. The 2 most well-known methods are sending trades and sending gifts. To start a trade, do the following: Shop > Trade, and continue from there. To give a gift, go to your full inventory, click on an item, and select the 'Give as Gift' option. Fill in the information from there.
Q: Do I have to give gifts/donate to people in order to post in GaG?
A: Gifting is not mandatory here, it is OPTIONAL. Although the spirit of gift-giving is the central idea of this thread, we also encourage users to meet new people and make new friends.
Q: What do I do if Gifting is down/disabled?
A: Resort to sending trades.
Q: What happens if both Gifting AND Trades are disabled?
A: Stick around and chat in the thread. Go about your business as usual. Hoard up more gold for gifting funds, so by the the systems are back up, you'll be ready to Give-a-Gift once again.
Q: So I just received a donation through a trade... do I have to give something back?
A: You don't have to; this is a gift-GIVING thread, not a trading thread. It's always nice to receive something in return, though.
Q: Can I be a Mod/Uber?!
A: Do not ask me this question, EVER. You'll just be ignored. If you're needed as a(n) Mod/Uber, then you're username would've been listed.
Q: I keep getting ignored/my posts are always being overlooked!! What do I do?
A: Jump into any interesting conversations you see; we don't bite. We're pretty much a family, and we're always willing to welcome newcomers. Avoid posting only emotes in your posts, or 'I'm bored', etc. It won't help you here.
Q: So some drama's going down... what do I do?
A: Nothing, let the Mods handle it. If there are no Mods online at the moment to handle the situation, then the Ubers will come in. If none of the Mods or Ubers are online to solve problems, then you are free to attempt to do so in a respectful, civilized manner. This doesn't mean that people aren't allowed to help with problems, just because they aren't Mods/Ubers. Be smart about this.
Q: Can I make a banner for GaG please?
A: Of course you can! Please PM the finished piece to Hula the Forgotten, thank you.
Hula the Forgotten
•If you haven't noticed by now, you don't automatically received gifts/donations in this thread. You've gotta work for it; that means sticking around and chatting. Meet new people and make new friends. The more you linger in the thread, the higher your chances are of actually getting something.
•Wishlists help. Whether they're in your profile, your signature, or your post format, they help out gift-givers a lot. It gives them an idea of what you'd like, so keep 'em posted.
•Begging is a major turn-off. Even hinting that you want something. Your signature/profile/post formats are enough to notify us of your wishes, so don't go overboard.
•If gifts/trades are down, take advantage of the time to get your gifting funds up.
•Sob stories won't help you here, I'm sorry to inform you. Those who complain about being hacked, wrongfully banned, etc. will most likely be overlooked. GaGers usually donate to those who are deserving.
Hula the Forgotten
Don't believe us?
The following are just a few of the hundreds of gifts given/received everyday.
Join the fun!
<3
Hula the Forgotten
Believe it or not, Give-a-Gift has been around for quite some time now. GaG was originally founded on the morning of July 12, 2008, the first day of Gaia's 6th Annual Ball event. It was the first gift-giving thread of that year's Ball; other gifting threads opened literally a couple minutes after GaG officially opened. Due to its amazing success that weekend ( 7/12-7/14/08 ) and by the request of many people who have posted, this thread has been remade time and time again. Feel free to click on the following links to visit our previous GaG threads.
Former GaG thread
GaG, after the 6th Annual Ball
The ORIGINAL Give-a-Gift Thread
Hula the Forgotten
1. Follow thread rules.
2. Respect others and be respected.
3. Keep your emotions to the minimum when taking care of business.
4. Be fair and equal to all who post.
5. Issue warnings to and/or report rule-breakers only when necessary.
6. Know the difference between drama and mere conversations/arguments.
7. File a Gaian Report if the situation needs to be taken to an actual Moderator.
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1. This should be common sense by now. Just because you're a Mod in GaG doesn't mean you're immune to certain rules and/or allowed to bend them whenever you feel the need to. You are obligated to follow our thread rules at all times, just like anyone else posting in the thread.
2. I felt to include this specific rule because I can't emphasize it enough. Every time I see arguments going on in GaG, respect is thrown out the window; DISREGARDING THE RESPECT RULE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Just because you are a thread Mod doesn't mean you have the right to silence people when you don't like what they're saying. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so respect it. Belittling others and making them feel inferior will result in the demoting of your Mod position. It is possible to carry out your Mod duties in a civilized manner, so think before you deal with what looks like a rule-breaker. Keep in mind that those who are being accused of breaking the rules have the right to report you for harassment if necessary.
3. Keep calm when dealing with problems in the thread. The more angry you are, the more reckless your choices are when Modding. Don't make foolish decisions by losing your cool, and don't let your emotions cloud your judgment.
4. Fairness and equality play significant roles in Modding. Trust is built from this foundation, as well as respect. Rules are to be enforced the same way towards everyone; do not let any relationships (friendship, etc.) come in the way of that. There may be times in which your friend(s) break(s) (a) rule(s) in GaG -- you are to enforce the thread rules in the same way you would with any other rule-breakers. Mods are forbidden to bend the rules for themselves, much less friends.
5. You must know when it is necessary to issue-out warnings to rule-breakers, let alone report them to me altogether. Remember to keep rules 2 and 4 in mind when carrying out your reporting duties as a Mod. Scroll down and read rule #6 for more information.
6. There is a fine line between drama in GaG and mere conversations/arguments. Breaking the rules in the thread doesn't automatically cause the matter to be considered as 'drama'. We define 'drama' as 'widespread pandemonium throughout the thread'. If someone happens to be accused of breaking the rules, he/she is free to state their opinion and say what's on their mind. Rule-breakers may cause a commotion and spark arguments, but that doesn't mean that the matter cannot be discussed in a respectful manner. It can take ages for a simple conversation to continue in the thread, yet it only takes a single post to turn it into an argument. Even then, arguments between people who post can be kept under control. Everyone is free to share their opinions and pitch feedback to each other. It is only when these things get out of hand are they considered 'drama'. It all depends on how you look at it... just be sure to keep the respect rule in mind. If you have any questions as to how to determine whether something should be considered 'drama' or not, contact me asap.
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Any art, signs, and/or graphics made for GaG will be put on display in this post.
This does not include banners.
Thank you! <3
Hula the Forgotten
You can help us spread the word by linking us around Gaia.
If you'd like to make a banner for us, you're more than free to do so.
Please PM banners to Hula the Forgotten.
Thank you! <3
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Hula the Forgotten
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Tiny URL codes will automatically be overlooked.
