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Posted 8/17/2008 5:43:19 PM


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PRB'S TIPS FOR NEWBIES!

Here are some tips if you're new on these boards. Follow them, and you're sure to fit right in.

PART ONE: POSTING TIPS

1. Please don't type "lyk dis kk!!!!" because it really does get annoying. If you can't spell, you're obviously too young to use a computer.

2. Five exclamation points are not neccasary on the end of every sentance. Please remember that.

3. DON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME! <- It sounds like your yelling and distracts us from your post.

4. Keep the text abbreviations (ex. lol, omg) on the down low. It's annoying when your post looks like this: "FYI OMG your horse is lol lol lol lol funnayyyyyyyyyy looking! OMG WTH is on his head? ROFL ROFL LMAO!!!"

5. Don't use the non-text smileys. ( ex. ) Nobody likes them. XD

6. Don't swear so much, as there are younger members on here who may be offended.

7. Don't fight. Just don't.

PART TWO: THE BOARDS AND STUFF

1. Pease post all topics on the appropriate boards. A topic called "How do I fit a Saddle?" does not belong in "Critique Me, Please."

2. Don't bring up old topics, please. They're old news.


PART THREE: CRITIQUE ME, PLEASE!

1. You post it, you ask for it. Don't flip out on members who give you a completly polite critique.

2. " I hate it, you are a terrible rider, and your horse is a fat cow" isn't a critique. Instead, kindly let the member know what they could improve on and how they could do it.

3. Only post banner ctiques once in a while. They clog up the horsey part.

PART FOUR: BANNERS, SIGGIES, AND AVVIES

1. Please keep your signature short. Long ones often slow down computers and keep members from enjoying YR.

2. Don't post siggy shops a ton. They clog the boards. Instead, post in the latest siggy mall. Don't see one? Make one yourself.

3. Don't be offended if you use mybannermaker.com and picnik and blingee and glittershack and nobody wants your banners. They aren't very good, honestly. If you are that interested in making banners, you should invest in a program such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, etc.

4. You should use only ONE banner per signature. I'm sure the banner makers wouldn't mind very much if you didn't use their's right away.

PART FIVE: GENERAL

1. Don't lie. We are magical and can tell your lying, and will get mad at you.

2. Don't post pictures, banners, etc that aren't yours and claim them as your own.

3. Be nice. Treat othersd the way you'd like to be treated.

And that concludes the tips!







Goodbye, Misty. Be good at your new home.



You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart.

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Posted 8/17/2008 6:16:29 PM


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Pure trueness =) I hate it when people bring a topic up from like 3 months ago.

Eat.Sleep.Ride.Repeat

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Posted 8/18/2008 5:34:46 AM


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Thank you PRB.  Hopefully this will help!

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Siggys are pretty simple at the moment.  Once I get my new Photoshop they will be better ^_^
I'm back!  Or, at least for now.  I'm not sure for how long.
I'm srry if I keep leaving or leave for a long time.  I have other things going on in my life.
With love =]
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Posted 8/19/2008 5:15:03 AM


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thank you

Goodbye, Misty. Be good at your new home.



You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart.

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Posted 8/20/2008 8:16:07 AM


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ILY. <33

only here for today :P

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Posted 8/30/2008 5:40:31 AM


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oops. sorry! i guess i haven't followed the rules very well.

 

MISSY- 5 yr old register morgan mare♥

Copy and paste this if you have ever pushed a door that says pull

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Posted 8/30/2008 11:24:35 PM


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Bravo.
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Youtube!

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Posted 9/1/2008 7:15:00 AM


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Thank.You!

                     

 

                                      

                        

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Posted 9/1/2008 7:20:27 AM


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You are amazing!!

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Posted 9/24/2008 10:13:25 AM
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Thanks for posting this!

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Posted 10/13/2008 10:09:31 AM


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Goodbye, Misty. Be good at your new home.



You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart.

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Posted 11/19/2008 5:35:04 PM


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Please do not create masses of threads about breeds that technically do not exist ;o).

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before none of your printed idols do I bend in acquiescence, and
he who saith
"thou shalt" to me is my mortal foe.
Herodias and I have led a phantom cavalcade
Through veiled and pagan history where superstitions reigned
And Christendom sought to pervert, but poets of my name
Sang of penumbral victories that sorcery had claimed
The Graal and mighty Caliburn as votive offerings
To an England rearisen under vast majestic wings


DISCLAIMER: THIS USER POSESSES SENSE OF HUMOUR.


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Posted 11/20/2008 10:09:38 AM


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thanks..oops.. i haven't fallowed the rules on some of that stuff..(ie the smiley thing.)hehe:)

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Posted 12/8/2008 2:10:20 PM
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Okay, well, I kind of have a question...

Why can't we use non-text smilies (ex.)?? Like, what's the big deal? Their just the same as text smilies, except more normal-looking? Why don't people like them?

 


Special thanks to Lovetoride for the awesome banner!

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Posted 12/11/2008 2:52:31 PM


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I was wondering the same thing Whitbug.... (;

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Posted 12/11/2008 5:12:46 PM


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I was wondering the same thing Whitbug.... (;


I actually disagree with the smiley() thing. A lot of people use them.

Proud hater of the Celino and Barnes song

Thanks Shadow93!

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Posted 12/12/2008 9:19:47 PM


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thank you!

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you never know what you have until it's gone


goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again

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Posted 1/14/2009 7:04:08 PM


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Thanks! Those ruse are so true. But I like using non-text smileys. Like when I post a sad topic I use this one: Or when I post a happy topic I use this one: or.

*Cheyanne*

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Posted 1/16/2009 2:54:29 PM


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I like the smileys! They are cute and have a lot of personality. What's the big deal?

I LIKA PIZZA! DO YOU LIKA PIZZA?! I LIKA CHEESE PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!
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Posted 1/19/2009 2:33:52 PM


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Smiley problem: It's fine to use them, just don't overuse them. There's too many topics like

OMG guess wut? i gotta new horsie today!!!!!!

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