If I ask about complex stuff that only like one or two people would know (don't quote me on that because I'm guessing every member that's been here for like a year would probably know most terms), forgive me for that 'cos I'm kinda new and don't get how stuff works around here. :/
First off, what are the various member groups? Well, apart from the obvious stuff like the admins, I mean all the stuff like Acolytes, Mascots and Yellow Members. What do they mean? :I
Secondly, what does the ''code'' option when you make a post or topic do? It confuses me greatly since trying to do stuff like spoiler tags and encoding videos and images are all seperate things and remembering all the things boggles me like a confused dog chasing its tail. Me no understand.
Thirdly, what's the usual sort of consideration of fun or general activity? I mean, everyone has their own interest in games and hobbies and stuff, but what does everyone here do apart from discuss stuff?
And, how does the ''Happy Birthday'' membergroup work minus the shiny red name and special powers? It looks kinda confusing at first glance to be quite honest.
Last but not least, apparently you have to ask a certain admin to change your nickname? I've been researching it on past threads in here, but I never quite seem to understand.
And does anyone have any advice for a noob to forums like me to get me used to this place? I'm not really used to the atmosphere of this place (I blame certain exposure to some of the other sub-forums) but it seems easy to get comfortable with.
If I could get some answers on these questions, I'd really appreciate it, even if it's just impartial.
Thanks to anyone who finds the time to answer my questions.