Common Questions FAQ

Thanks to CoS Member, Greeney (http://www.cosforums.com/member.php?userid=88447) for kindly putting together these questions for members. I'm sure it'll be a big help for people :)



Closed Thread Related:

Question: Why was my introduction thread closed?
Answer: CoS only permits one thread to introductions, which can be located in the Great Hall (http://www.cosforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3) forum. It is a sticky thread so you shouldn't miss it!

Question: Why can't I see a thread I recently created?
Answer: The thread may have been closed/moved/merged/deleted depending on the content. It is important to do a search (http://www.cosforums.com/search.php?) before you post your thread just to make sure your topic has not been discussed already. Please note that The Department of International Magical Cooperation operates a Moderation Queue, which means your thread goes into a waiting list for approval by a member of staff.

Question: Why are certain threads closed?
Answer: Violation of our Forum Rules (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=120541) can result in threads being closed. Refer also to this link (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=68025) on duplicate threads.

Question: How long before a closed thread is removed from public view?
Answer: We tend to delete as quickly as possible, usually within 24 hours


Picture Related:

Question: Why can't I have an avatar?
Answer: This is a privilege reserved for Hogsmeade members only. To become a Hogsmeade member, follow the guidelines (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=22994) in question.

Question: Why was the picture in my signature deleted?
Answer: Common causes are that you either had more than one picture, or your picture was larger than 300 x 300 pixles. However our rules (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=120541) state other instances of removal, as well as our signature policy (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=22990).


CoS Member Related:

Question: What's the difference between certain name colours on the marauders map?
Answer:

Italicized means - Hogsmeade Member
Italicized Blue means - Auror or Auror Moderator
Bold Blue means - Unspeakable
Bold, Italicized Red means - Administrator

You can find out about staff on the Forum Staff (http://www.cosforums.com/showgroups.php?) page.

Question: What are the stars by peoples' user names?
Answer: They indicate the number of years you've been a member on CoS forums.

The format is:

365 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star.gif
730 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star.gif
1000 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gif At 1000 days the stars turn pink.
1095 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gif
1460 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gif
1825 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star1000.gif
2000 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gif At 2000 days the stars turn green.
2190 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gif
2555 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gif
2920 days = http://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gifhttp://www.cosforums.com/images/reputation/star2000.gif

Thank you