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• Username - GCD Elf 100
  
• Year you joined - 2009
  
• Old/New Elf - New Elf!

• Lesson 1 Quiz
  
  
  1. How old do you have to be to join Gaia? Thirteen
     
  2. True or False? Gaia actively monitors the messages you post? No
     
  3. Name three types of prohibited conduct on Gaia.
     1. Sexual Conduct
     2. Stalking
     3. Use bots
     
  4. True or False? Gaia can terminate your account and services without prior notice? True
     
  5. Gold is the virtual currency used in the world of Gaia Online...
     
  6. True or False? Gaia may charge fees for certain features. Should you use those features, you WILL pay all applicable fees. True
     
  7. Name the three warnings aka "prohibited uses" on Gaia.
     1. Using gaia in countries where it's not allowed.
     2. Modding Gaia
     3. Botting
     
  8. True or False? When you go to a Third Party Site, Gaia does not assume any risk on your actions. True

• Lesson 3 Quiz
  
  
  1. Name the three types of information Gaia collects?
     1. Member-provided Information
     2. "Cookies" Information
     3. "Automatically Collected" Information
     
  2. Name the six reasons why Gaia collects the three types of information and explain them.
     1. Profiles - so the information can be displayed on your profile.
     2. Notifications - So Gaia can contact you.
     3. Newsletter etc.- To let you know what's happening
     4. Newsfeed - aggregate information for other users to see.
     5. Trends- to improve the Gaia experience.
     6. Cookies - Ease of use.
     
  3. True or False? Gaia does not share personal, identifiable information with other organizations for their marketing or promotional uses without expressed consent. TRUE
     
  4. True or False? Gaia allows third-party advertisers to advertise on the site. TRUE
     
  5. True or False? When you connect to a third-party site, Gaia's rules and regulations do not apply. TRUE
     
  6. Where in your account can you go to so you can change privacy notice options? Edit Profile

• Username - GCD Elf 520
  
• Year you joined - 2009
  
• Old/New Elf - New Elf

Lesson 1 Quiz

How old do you have to be to join Gaia?
13
True or False? Gaia actively monitors the messages you post?
False
Name three types of prohibited conduct on Gaia.
Threaten other members // Posting pornographic // Trolling
True or False? Gaia can terminate your account and services without prior notice?
True
Gold is the ______ currency used in the world of Gaia Online...
Virtual
True or False? Gaia may charge fees for certain features. Should you use those features, you WILL pay all applicable fees.
True
Name the three warnings aka "prohibited uses" on Gaia.
Using Bots // Use Gaia for any reason other than for private, non-commercial use // Using Gaia in a place where it is prohibited
True or False? When you go to a Third Party Site, Gaia does not assume any risk on your actions.
True

• Username - GCD Elf 520
  
• Year you joined - 2009
  
• Old/New Elf - New Elf

* Lesson 3 Quiz

Name the three types of information Gaia collects?
Member-provided Information // "Cookies" Information // "Automatically Collected" Information
Name the six reasons why Gaia collects the three types of information and explain them.

Information for other Gaia members
To operate features and service on Gaia
To send you alerts of special events, opportunities and news can be e-mailed to you
Takes the info you provide and shares it with your Gaia friends
Help them to understand what users like and how to improve the site
Record your preferences // Provide them for customized third-party advertisements // Record your entries, submissions, and status in any games, sweepstakes, and contests // monitor aggregate site usage metrics
True or False? Gaia does not share personal, identifiable information with other organizations for their marketing or promotional uses without expressed consent.
True
True or False? Gaia allows third-party advertisers to advertise on the site.
True
True or False? When you connect to a third-party site, Gaia's rules and regulations do not apply.
True
Where in your account can you go to so you can change privacy notice options?
Edit Profile

• Username - GCD Elf 520
  
• Year you joined - 2009
  
• Old/New Elf - New Elf

Final Quiz

What are the three most common violations in the GCD, and explain what each violation means.

Spamming - we should never post irrelevant replies in GCD
Flaming - No sarcastic, unhelpful, or abusive comments.
Trolling - No posting of material that is inflammatory or intended solely to offend or provoke other members

Please answer the four most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in the GCD below.
Are repeat threads allowed?
Yes, if they are not identical
What is a "Hit and Run" topic?
threads with low content that provoke simple survey-style responses
What are "spoons"?
questions at the end of a topic that help users to join the discussion
Is "namedropping" allowed?
No, if it is negative
What are the three major rules for fan threads?

Must be abouth a Gaian character (except zOMG monsters)
Present a generalized discussion about their subject
Must control their level of off-topic chatter
True or False? Anecdote threads should be moved to the Chatterbox.
True
Name three reasons for reporting a post.

It violates the ToS or forum rules.
It is offtopic
The member who posted it had a signature that violates the rules.

Where in the forum index can you fill out a form and report Hacking, Scamming and Abuse or Harassment?
Report a post
Give two examples of threads that would belong in the GCD.

speculation about coming MCs
EI fan-threads

• Username - GCD Elf 131
  
• Year you joined - 2008
  
• Old/New Elf - Older!

Final Quiz

What are the three most common violations in the GCD, and explain what each violation means.

Trolling: Deliberately annoying other users in the hopes of getting everyone all riled up. For example, posting something like "I hate Gino! How can anyone like him?!" in a Gino fanthread just for kicks. In short, anything that could offend/provoke another person, yup!

Flaming- Going "RAWR! I hate so-and-so! Why don't they just die already, that evil pig!", or something similar. Basically, being verbally abusing to another. One thing that is definitely flaming is asking someone to kill themselves. It will result in your account at least being temp-banned, among other things!

Please answer the four most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in the GCD below.

Are repeat threads allowed? Yes, as long as the threads have their own content, and are not identical in any way, shape or form.
What is a "Hit and Run" topic? Any topic that just makes you answer a question, and therefore doesn't easily prompt discussion among the people posting in it.
What are "spoons"? A list of questions at the end of a first post in a thread. They can help if a thread is too long, but please be aware that spoons do not equal discussion if the thread doesn't have much going on!
Is "namedropping" allowed? It's okay if you mention them off-hand, but making the thread entirely about them, or posting mean things about them is not okay!

What are the three major rules for fan threads?

1. Stay on track, and on topic. 2. It has to be about a character from Gaia (NPC, item, etc). 3. It needs to have its own discussion.

True or False? Anecdote threads should be moved to the Chatterbox.
True! Any anecdotes can, and should, be posted in your journal, yup!

Name three reasons for reporting a post.
It violates the TOS, it is off-topic, or it has a signature which violates any rules of any kind!

Where in the forum index can you fill out a form and report Hacking, Scamming and Abuse or Harassment?

At the very bottom of the page!

Give two examples of threads that would belong in the GCD.
A topic about the recent plot manga, and your own theories on what is going on, and a topic about the new EIs, and how nice they are, with enough material for others to discuss and comment amongst themselves.

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• 2009 -
  
• Old/New Elf -new
  * Lesson 2 Quiz
  
  1. True or False? Gaia staff and moderators will never ask you for your password.....true
  2. What are the twelve rules for interacting with other users on Gaia, and explain them.
  1. Never Ask for Passwords, or Give Anyone Else Yours: Gaia staff members will never ask you for your password. Any attempt in asking for other people's password is strictly prohibited.
  2. No Spamming Outside the Chatterbox Forum: Spam, or posts that are nonsensical or irrelevant to the forum in which they're posted, should only be posted in the Chatterbox forum. Users are encouraged to stay on topic and be relevant to the theme of where discussions are held. Being informative or entertaining are also good ways to get a good conversation going.
  3. Be Courteous: Please be civil and courteous towards your fellow Gaians. We have a very liberal policy regarding language, but overly abusive language is not permitted. If your post is excessively vulgar, insulting, explicit, or hateful, it may be removed and disciplinary actions may be taken on your account(s).
  4. No Trolling: Posting material that is inflammatory or intended solely to offend or provoke other members is called 'trolling', and is not permitted.
  5. No Stalking: Persistent harassment of an individual or group of individuals against their wishes (commonly known as 'stalking') is not permitted. If someone asks you to stop, please leave them alone.
  6. Respect the TOS: Encouraging or endorsing violations of our Terms of Service, or illicit activities in general, is not permitted.
  7. Be Constructive: When commenting on artwork or reviewing web links, please try to be constructive in your criticism or balance criticism with praise. If your comments are excessively insulting or vulgar, action may be taken against your account.
  8. No Cybering: Soliciting or engaging in cybersex (exchanging descriptions of sexual experiences) or mature content role play is not allowed on Gaia Online. Making sexually suggestive or explicit posts can result in them being removed, and action being taken against your account.
  9. No Child Abuse: Discussion, depiction or promotion of child sexuality, abuse, exploitation and/or related topics that may be harmful to or threaten the security of a child or minor is not allowed. Submitting any content or utilizing language or terms meant to imply or insinuate these situations may result in action being taken against your account.
  10. No Pirating: Requesting or sharing material you do not own the copyright to or have permission to share (such as music, software, and anime) is not permitted.
  11. No Banking Services: User-run banking services, such as those providing interest, pawn shop, or other investment and loan services, are not permitted for security reasons. Any banking services found will be removed and may result in your account being banned.
  12. If In Doubt, Ask: If you are submitting content to Gaia Online and you are unsure whether that content violates our Terms of Service or other rules and guidelines, it is best to check with a Gaia Moderator before submission.
  
  
  
  3. What are the four rules concerning signatures on Gaia? Explain all four of them.
  
  1. Signatures: Please keep signatures less than 500 pixels in size in both width and height, and a total byte-size of less than 100,000 Bytes. Your ability to post signatures may be removed if you do not comply with this standard.
  2. Mature material: Any material that is sexually explicit or pornographic, or depicts excessive violence or gore is not permitted. Tasteful nudity in the art forums is allowed on a case-by-case basis, but on the whole, it is a good idea to cater to a range of audiences. Keep in mind that some members may be as young as 13.
  3. Harmful Images: Certain types of graphic images may contribute to or otherwise cause viewers to experience an adverse physical reaction, such as migraine headaches or seizures, and are not permitted. Should your post or signature contain such an image, it may be removed.
  4. Copyright Violation: Posting images that you do not have the rights to may be treated as copyright infringement or art theft if the owner of the image makes a complaint. Claiming art that you did not create yourself, either in the art arena or on the forums, as your own work will be treated as art theft, which can result in legal prosecution in real life. Attempting to use stolen art for profit is considered to be scamming. Additionally, art that you have made yourself, but that was heavily copied or traced from the work of others, or includes images or graphics you did not make yourself, may also be treated as art theft.
  
  4. What are the seven repercussions on Gaia and name their punishments.
  * Botting. Using an automated script, macro, or refreshing feature to post or surf web pages in order to generate Gold is forbidden. The use of any software or codes to generate Gold without the need for you being in front of your computer is generally considered to be botting. Anyone suspected of botting will have their account banned.
  * Scamming. We reward our users with Gold and hard-to-find rare items, but we have no tolerance for people who try to take other users' assets with get-rich-quick schemes or promises of rare items. Running any kind of scam - including but not limited to lottery scams or trade scams - is strictly prohibited.
  * Hacking. Hacking is defined as "unauthorized access to another user's account". This includes accessing an account that does not belong to you, or profiting from items taken from a hacked account. Attempts to hack, such as trying to obtain another user's password, will also lead to your account being banned.
  * Impersonating another user or Gaia Staff Member, including Administrators and Moderators.
  * Gold Buying/Selling. Buying or selling Gaia gold for real-life cash, whether on Gaia Online or on other sites, is strictly prohibited. Attempts to buy or sell Gaia Gold may also lead to your account being banned.
  * Offsite trading. Trading, or attempting to trade, Gaia Gold for non-Gaia related accounts or items (or vice versa) will result in an account ban.
  * Exploiting site glitches for personal gain. No site is perfect, and you will (rarely) run into a glitch while using Gaia Online. When you do, please report it by posting to our Bug Reports and Technical Support forum. However, intentionally exploiting obvious glitches in order to gain more items, Gold, or other benefits can result in your account being banned.
  
  
  
  5. True or False? If you are unsure about something on the site, you can PM a moderator for an answer.,,,true
  
  
  * Lesson 3 Quiz
  
  1. Name the three types of information Gaia collects? Member-provided Information, "Cookies", "Automatically Collected" Information
  2. Name the six reasons why Gaia collects the three types of information and explain them.
  * Member-provided Information: You may provide to Gaia what is generally called "personally identifiable" information (including but not limited to your name, a Gaia Online user name, email address, postal mailing address, home/mobile telephone number, credit card number and billing information, etc.) when you register as a Member and when you participate in certain activities on Gaia Online. In addition, you may choose to send private messages to other Gaia Members or to post certain information to your public "profile" on Gaia Online such as your date of birth, general location, interests, occupation, web site URLs, videos, blogs, IM addresses, and comments.
  * "Cookies" Information: When you visit Gaia Online, we may send one or more cookies -- small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters -- to your computer. Gaia uses both session cookies and persistent cookies. A session cookie disappears after you close your browser. A persistent cookie remains after you close your browser and may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to Gaia Online. Persistent cookies can be removed. Please review your web browser "Help" file to learn the proper way to modify your cookie settings.
  * "Automatically Collected" Information: When you participate in Gaia Online and, for example, if you play games, participate in forums or the Art Arena, spend your Gold, call persons with Gaia's internet calling feature, or open one of our HTML emails, we may automatically record certain information from your web browser by using different types of technology, including "clear gifs" or "web beacons." This "automatically collected" information may include unique "device IDs" (similar to IP addresses), Internet Protocol address ("IP Address"), web browser type, the web pages or sites that you visit just before or just after Gaia Online, the pages you view on our site, and the dates and times that you visit Gaia Online.
  
  
  3. True or False? Gaia does not share personal, identifiable information with other organizations for their marketing or promotional uses without expressed consent....true
  
  4. True or False? Gaia allows third-party advertisers to advertise on the site...true
  
  5. True or False? When you connect to a third-party site, Gaia's rules and regulations do not apply...true
  
  6. Where in your account can you go to so you can change privacy notice options?..profile edit
  
  * Lesson 4 Quiz
  1. What are the three main rules about sensitive topics that should not be crossed and explain them.1. Inappropriate discussion or depiction of child sexuality, abuse, exploitation and/or related topics which promote, endorse or may be seen to promote or endorse child abuse in any form which may be considered to be harmful to or threaten the security of a child or minor is not allowed on Gaia Online.
  
  2. The use of images (real or artistic renditions) and/or text which explicitly promotes or endorses child sexuality, abuse, exploitation and/or related topics is not allowed on Gaia Online.
  
  
  3. Making light of child sexuality, abuse, exploitation and/or related topics through jokes, internet memes, comments or messages is not allowed on Gaia Online.
  
  2. Besides never sharing your password, name three other things you should not share online?full name, your phone number or your home address
  
  3. True or False? You can report Suspicious Members and Inappropriate Content to the moderators. False, you must use the report feature
  4. What should you do if you feel your password has been compromised? change it immediately