KitMaker Network Forum FAQ
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Do I have to register?
Can I use smilies?
Using HTML
Using BB Code
What are moderators?
Can I change my profile?
Can I customize the bulletin board in any way?
Do you use cookies?
Can I edit my own posts?
Can I attach files?
Can I search?
Can I add a signature to the end of my posts?
What are announcements?
Is there a username/password retrieval system?
Can I be notified by email if someone responds to my topic?
Can I search private forums?
What are the ranks in the KitMaker Network Forums?
Why are icons flaming in the topic view?
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Registering
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Registration is only required on a per forum basis. Depending on the how the administrator has setup his/her forums some may require you to register in order to post, where
some may allow you to post anonymously. If anonymous posting is allowed you can do so by simply not entering
a username and password when prompted.
Registration is free, and you are not
required to post your real name. You are required to post
your actual email address, however it will only be used to email you a new password if you have forgotten yours. You can register by clicking
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Smilies
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You've probably seen others use smilies before in email messages or other
bulletin board posts. Smilies are keyboard characters
used to convey an emotion, such as a smile
:)
or a frown
:(.
This bulletin board
automatically converts certain smilies to a graphical
representation.
The following smilies are currently supported:
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pumpkin
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&:)
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sun
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sombrero
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*-)
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pirate
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*o*
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viking
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0:-)
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angel
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8)
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glasses
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skull
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frown
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:)
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smile
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:-)--<
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dancing
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:-?
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huh?
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:-H
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hello
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:-X
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silent
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:-[ ]
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reading
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:0
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yawn
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:D
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laugh
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:o)
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clown
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:p
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tongue
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:[]--
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off topic
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crying
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oh well
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;)
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wink
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==)
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shooting
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@-)
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alien
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@:)
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idea
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C[ ]
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cheers
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C|:-)
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cowboy
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m:-)
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salute
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X8-)
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jester
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[:::]
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tanker
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[:]
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square
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{:-)
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woman
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party
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Using HTML
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You may be able to use HTML in your posts, if your
administrators and moderators have this option turned on.
Every time you post a new note, you will be told whether BB Code and/or HTML
is enabled. If HTML is on, you may use any HTML tags, but please be very
careful that you proper HTML syntax. If you do not, your moderator or
administrator may have to edit your post.
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Using BB Code
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BBCode is a variation on the HTML tags you may already be familiar with. Basically, it allows you to add functionality or style to your message that would normally require HTML. You can use BBCode even if HTML is not enabled for the forum you are using. You may want to use BBCode as opposed to HTML, even if HTML is enabled for your forum, because there is less coding required and it is safer to use (incorrect coding syntax will not lead to as many problems).
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If BBCode is enabled in a forum, you no longer need to use the [URL] code to create a hyperlink. Simply type the complete URL in either of the following manners and the hyperlink will be created automatically:
- http://www.yourURL.com
- www.yourURL.com
Notice that you can either use the complete http:// address or shorten it to the www domain. If the site does not begin with "www", you must use the complete "http://" address. Also, you may use https and ftp URL prefixes in auto-link mode (when BBCode is ON).
The old [URL] code will still work, as detailed below.
Just encase the link as shown in the following example (BBCode is in red).
[url]www.nukeaddon.com[/url]
You can also have true hyperlinks using the [url] code. Just use the following format:
[url=http://www.nukeaddon.com]nukeaddon.com[/url]
In the examples above, the BBCode automatically generates a hyperlink to the URL that is encased. It will also ensure that the link is opened in a new window when the user clicks on it. Note that the "http://" part of the URL is completely optional. In the second example above, the URL will hypelink the text to whatever URL you provide after the equal sign. Also note that you should NOT use quotation marks inside the URL tag.
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Email Links |
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To add a hyperlinked email address within your message, just encase the email address as shown in the following example (BBCode is in red).
[email][email protected][/email]
In the example above, the BBCode automatically generates a hyperlink to the email address that is encased.
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Bold and Italics |
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You can make italicized text or make text bold by encasing the applicable sections of your text with either the [b] [/b] or [i] [/i] tags.
Hello, [b]KingRichard[/b]
Hello, [i]LadyofDragon[/i]
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Bullets/Lists |
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You can make bulleted lists or ordered lists (by number or letter).
Unordered, bulleted list:
[list]
[*] This is the first bulleted item.
[*] This is the second bulleted item.
[/list]
This produces:
- This is the first bulleted item.
- This is the second bulleted item.
Note that you must include a closing [/list] when you end each list.
Making ordered lists is just as easy. Just add either [LIST=A] or [LIST=1]. Typing [List=A] will produce a list from A to Z. Using [List=1] will produce numbered lists.
Here's an example:
[list=A]
[*] This is the first bulleted item.
[*] This is the second bulleted item.
[/list]
This produces:
- This is the first bulleted item.
- This is the second bulleted item.
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Adding Images |
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To add a graphic within your message, just encase the URL of the graphic image as shown in the following example (BBCode is in red).
[img]http://www.nukeaddon.com/images/tline.gif[/img]
In the example above, the BBCode automatically makes the graphic visible in your message. Note: the "http://" part of the URL is REQUIRED for the [img] code.
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Quoting Other Messages |
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To reference something specific that someone has posted, just cut and paste the applicable verbiage and enclose it as shown below (BBCode is in red).
[QUOTE]Ask not what your country can do for you....
ask what you can do for your country.[/QUOTE]
In the example above, the BBCode automatically blockquotes the text you reference.
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Code Tag |
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Similar to the Quote tage, the Code tag adds some <PRE> tags to preserve formatting. This useful for displaying programming code, for instance.
[CODE]#!/usr/bin/perl
print "Content-type: text/html\n\n";
print "Hello World!";
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In the example above, the BBCode automatically blockquotes the text you reference and preserves the formatting of the coded text.
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You must not use both HTML and BBCode to do the same function. Also note that the BBCode is not case-sensitive (thus, you could use [URL] or [url]).
Incorrect BBCode Usage:
[url] www.nukeaddon.com [/url] - don't put spaces between the bracketed code and the text you are applying the code to.
[email][email protected][email] - the end brackets must include a forward slash ([/email])
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Moderators
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Moderators control individual
forums. They can edit, delete, or prune any posts in their forums.
If you have a question about a particular forum, you should direct
it to your forum moderator.
Admins and forum moderators reserve the right to close or delete any post that does not provide
a clear and purposefull topic. There are many members who still use
28.8 and 56k modems that do not have the time to wade through useless
and senseless topics.
Anyone who posts just to increase their KitMaker Network Forums stats or post topics out of
boredom risk having there topics closed, removed and/or membership revoked.
Try to make the topic wording mirror what is inside the thread. Topics like "Check this out!" and
"~~\\You have to see this!//~~" only attract members to a topic they
may not want to read.
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Changing Your Profile
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You may easily change any info stored in your registration profile,
using the "profile" this link (You will required to login first).
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Customizing Using Preferences
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As a registered
bulletin board user, you may store your username in at our database and participate most of our forums.
By doing this we create a way to keep track of who you are when you visit the forum, therefor you can customize the look of the forum
by selecting from the themes that the administration has provided.
*NOTE: In order to use themes you MUST have cookies enabled.
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Cookies |
This bulletin board uses cookies to store the following information:
the last time you visited the forums, your username,
and a unique session ID number when you login. These cookies are stored on your browser.
If your browser does not support cookies,
or you have not enabled cookies on your browser, none of
these time-saving features will work properly.
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Editing Your Posts
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You may edit your own posts at any time. Just go to the thread where
the post to be edited is located and you will see an edit
icon on the line under your message.
Click on this icon and edit the post. No one else can
edit your post, except for the forum moderator or the
bulletin board administrator.
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Adding Signatures
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You may use a signature on your posts.
If you click on the profile link at the top of most
pages, you will be able to edit your profile, including your standard signature. Once you have
a signature stored, you can choose to include it any post
you make by checking the "include signature"
box when you create your post. This bulletin board's
administrator may elect to turn the signature feature off
at any time, however. If that is the case, the "include
signature" option will not appear when you post a
note, even if you have stored a signature. You may also
change your signature at any time by changing your
profile. Note: You may use HTML or BB Code if the admin has enabled
these options.
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Attaching Files
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For security reasons, you may not attach files to any posts. You may
cut and paste text into your post, however, or use HTML
and/or BB Code (if enabled) to provide hyperlinks to
outside documents.
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Searching For Specific Posts
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This feature will be implemented in the future revision.
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Announcements
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All announcement will be posted in PostNuke News pages and not on this forum.
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Lost User Name and/or Password
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In the even that you lose your password you can click on the "Forgotten your password?" link provided in the
message posting screens next to the password field. This link will take you to a page where you can fill in your username and email address.
The system will then email a new, randomly generated, password to the email address listed in your profile, assuming you supplied the correct email address.
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Email Notification
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If you create a new topic, you have the option of receiving an email
notification every time someone posts a reply to your
topic. Just check the email notification box on the
"New Topic" forum when you create your new
topic if you want to use this feature.
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Can I search private forums?
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This feature will be implemented in the future revision.
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What are the ranks for the KitMaker Network Forums?
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The KitMaker Network Forums have established
methods to classify their users by activity through the number of posts.
The current ranks are as follows:
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| 2nd Lieutenant | 0 | 99 |  | | Captain | 200 | 399 |  | | Major | 400 | 699 |  | | Lt. Colonel | 700 | 999 |  | | Colonel | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Brig. General | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Major General | 2000 | 2499 |  | | 1st Lieutenant | 100 | 199 |  | | Lt. General | 2500 | 2999 |  | | General | 3000 | 4999 |  | | General of the Army | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Stabsfeldwebel | 10000 | 100000 |  | | Oberfeldwebel | 5000 | 9999 |  | | Feldwebel | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Unterfeldwebel | 1000 | 1999 |  | | Unteroffizier | 350 | 999 |  | | Stabsgefreiter | 250 | 349 |  | | Obergefreiter | 160 | 249 |  | | Gefreiter | 100 | 149 |  | | Obersoldat | 50 | 99 |  | | Soldat | 0 | 49 |  | | Airman | 50 | 99 |  | | Airman First Class | 100 | 149 |  | | Senior Airman | 150 | 249 |  | | Staff Sergeant | 250 | 349 |  | | Technical Sergeant | 350 | 499 |  | | Master Sergeant | 500 | 749 |  | | Airman Basic | 0 | 49 | | | Senior Master Sergeant | 750 | 999 |  | | Seaman Recruit | 0 | 49 | | | Chief Master Sergeant | 1000 | 1499 |  | | First Sergeant | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Command Chief Master Sergeant | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Private | 0 | 49 |  | | Private E-2 | 50 | 99 |  | | Private First Class | 100 | 149 |  | | Corporal | 150 | 249 |  | | Sergeant | 250 | 349 |  | | Staff Sergeant | 350 | 499 |  | | Sergeant First Class | 500 | 749 |  | | Master Sergeant | 750 | 999 |  | | First Sergeant | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Sergeant Major | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Command Sergeant Major | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Sergeant Major of the Army | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Seaman Apprentice | 50 | 99 |  | | Seaman | 100 | 149 |  | | Petty Officer Third Class | 150 | 249 |  | | Petty Officer Second Class | 250 | 349 |  | | Petty Officer First Class | 350 | 499 |  | | Chief Petty Officer | 500 | 749 |  | | Senior Chief Petty Officer | 750 | 999 |  | | Master Chief Petty Officer | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Fleet/Command Master Chief Petty Officer | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Soldaat | 0 | 79 |  | | Soldaat der 1ste Klasse | 80 | 199 |  | | Korporaal | 200 | 299 |  | | Korporaal der 1ste klasse | 300 | 499 |  | | Sergeant | 500 | 999 |  | | Sergeant der 1ste Klasse | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Sergeant-Majoor | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Sergeant-Majoor Instructor | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Company Sergeant-Majoor | 5000 | 100000 |  | | 2e Luitenant | 0 | 99 |  | | 1e Luitenant | 100 | 199 |  | | Kapitein | 200 | 399 |  | | Majoor | 400 | 699 |  | | Luitenant-kolonel | 700 | 999 |  | | Kolonel | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Brigade-generaal | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Generaal-majoor | 2000 | 2499 |  | | Luitenant-generaal | 2500 | 2999 |  | | Generaal | 3000 | 100000 |  | | 0 | 100000 | | | Private | 0 | 49 | | | Private First Class | 50 | 99 |  | | Lance Corporal | 100 | 149 |  | | Corporal | 150 | 249 |  | | Sergeant | 250 | 349 |  | | Staff Sergeant | 350 | 499 |  | | Gunnery Sergeant | 500 | 749 |  | | Master Sergeant | 750 | 999 |  | | First Sergeant | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Master Gunnery Sergeant | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Sergeant Major | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps | 5000 | 100000 |  | | 1ste Soldaat | 0 | 49 |  | | Kaporaal | 50 | 99 |  | | Korporaal-Chef | 100 | 149 |  | | 1ste Korporaal-Chef | 150 | 249 |  | | Sergeant | 250 | 349 |  | | 1ste Sergeant | 350 | 499 |  | | 1ste Sergeant-Chef | 500 | 749 |  | | 1ste Sergeant-Majoor | 750 | 999 |  | | Adjudant | 1000 | 1999 |  | | Adjudant-Chef | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Adjudant-majoor | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Младший лейтенант | 0 | 49 |  | | Лейтенант | 50 | 124 |  | | Старший лейтенант | 125 | 199 |  | | Капитан | 200 | 399 |  | | Майор | 400 | 699 |  | | Полковник | 700 | 999 |  | | генерал-майор | 1000 | 1499 |  | | генерал-лейтенант | 1500 | 1999 |  | | генерал-полковник | 2000 | 2499 |  | | генерал-полковник | 2500 | 2999 |  | | генерал армии | 3000 | 4999 |  | | маршал Российской Федерации | 5000 | 100000 |  | | 2nd Lieutenant | 0 | 99 |  | | Lieutenant | 100 | 199 |  | | Captain | 200 | 399 |  | | Major | 400 | 699 |  | | Lt. Colonel | 700 | 999 |  | | Colonel | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Brigadier | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Major General | 2000 | 2499 |  | | Lieutenant General | 2500 | 2999 |  | | General | 3000 | 4999 |  | | Field Marshal | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Private | 0 | 49 |  | | Lance Corporal | 50 | 99 |  | | Lance Corporal | 100 | 149 |  | | Corporal | 150 | 249 |  | | Corporal | 250 | 349 |  | | Sergeant | 350 | 499 |  | | Sergeant | 500 | 749 |  | | Staff Sergeant | 750 | 999 |  | | Warrant Officer Class 3 | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Company Sergeant Major | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Regimental Sergeant Major | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Podporucznik | 0 | 99 |  | | Porucznik | 100 | 199 |  | | Kapitan | 200 | 399 |  | | Major | 400 | 699 |  | | Podpułkownik | 700 | 999 |  | | Pułkownik | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Generał brygady | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Generał dywizji | 2000 | 2499 |  | | Generał broni | 2500 | 2999 |  | | Marszałek Polski | 3000 | 100000 |  | | Soldat 2e Classe | 0 | 49 |  | | Soldat 1e Classe | 50 | 99 |  | | Caporal Brigadier | 100 | 149 |  | | Caporal-Chef | 150 | 249 |  | | PDL Sergent | 250 | 349 |  | | ADL Sergent | 350 | 499 |  | | Sergent-Chef | 500 | 999 |  | | Adjudant | 1000 | 1999 |  | | Adjudant-Chef | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Adjudant Major | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Teğmen | 0 | 99 |  | | Üsteğmen | 100 | 199 |  | | Yüzbaşı | 200 | 399 |  | | Binbaşı | 400 | 699 |  | | Yarbay | 700 | 999 |  | | Albay | 1000 | 1499 |  | | Tuğgeneral | 1500 | 1999 |  | | Tümgeneral | 2000 | 2499 |  | | Korgeneral | 2500 | 2999 |  | | Orgeneral | 3000 | 4999 |  | | Mareşal | 5000 | 100000 |  | | Lieutenant | 100 | 149 |  | | Lieutenant Jr. Grade | 50 | 99 |  | | Ensign | 0 | 49 |  | | Lieutenant Commander | 150 | 249 |  | | Commander | 250 | 349 |  | | Captain | 350 | 999 |  | | Rear Admiral Lower Half | 1000 | 1999 |  | | Rear Admiral Upper Half | 2000 | 4999 |  | | Vice Admiral | 5000 | 9999 |  | | Admiral | 10000 | 100000 |  | | Leutnant | 0 | 49 |  | | Oberleutnant | 50 | 99 |  | | Hauptmann | 100 | 149 |  | | Major | 160 | 249 |  | | Oberstleutnant | 250 | 349 |  | | Oberst | 350 | 999 |  | | Generalmajor | 1000 | 2499 |  | | Generalleutnant | 2500 | 4999 |  | | General der Infanterie | 5000 | 9999 |  | | Generaloberst | 10000 | 19999 |  | | Generalfeldmarschall | 20000 | 999999 |  | | Leutnant | 0 | 49 |  | | Oberleutnant | 50 | 99 |  | | Hauptmann | 100 | 149 |  | | Major | 160 | 249 |  | | Oberstleutnant | 250 | 349 |  | | Oberst | 350 | 999 |  | | Generalmajor | 1000 | 2499 |  | | Generalleutnant | 2500 | 4999 |  | | General der Fliegertruppe | 5000 | 9999 |  | | Generaloberst | 10000 | 19999 |  | | Generalfeldmarschall | 20000 | 999999 |  | |
The adminstrator also has the option of assigning special ranks to any user they choose. The above table does not list these special ranks.
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Why are some post icons
flaming
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Flaming icons signify that there are 20 or more posts in that
thread. It is a warning to slower connections that the
thread may take some time to load.
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