Support Center
The Support Center is considered a work in-progress and should be finished very soon. Each page listed below is considered completed unless "incomplete" is listed in the title of the page. The structure is being built before the content is added.
In the meantime, if you are having trouble and need help, the best way to get support is to post your question in the Help & Support forum (check the forum first and see if someone else has already asked your question). Your support experience will help others who come along later with similar questions. It will also help us write additional support documentation as we discover features that require additional documentation.
You may also contact Darius Arunian in Second Life, but IMs may be capped and your message could be lost. Sending notecards in Second Life is preferred.
Your Member Account (incomplete)
Logging Into Your Account (incomplete)
Usernames and Email Addresses (incomplete)
Email Forwarding (incomplete)
Preferred Name (Display Name) (incomplete)
Your Profile (incomplete)
Creating and Editing Your Profile (incomplete)
Displaying Your Twitter Updates on Your Profile
You can display your latest Twitter updates ("tweets") on your me2oh.com profile by entering your username in the "Twitter Username" field that is provided. Your latest tweets will automatically be displayed on your profile along with your Twitter username.
Note that your latest tweets are cached in order to conserve bandwidth, so you may not see status updates appear on your me2oh.com profile for up to 15-minutes after you posted them to Twitter. Have no fear, though. They will appear.
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Creating Content
You must have the proper permissions to create new content. Generally, members who have verified their avatars will have the ability to create most content types. The exceptions are the administrative content types and those associated with the staff-run blogs.
To create new content select "Create" from the main menu of any page on this site. You will be taken to the "Create Content" page. From here, select the content type that you wish to create. Only content types that you are allowed to create will appear on this page.
Note that you can also select the "Create content" item in your account menu in the sidebar. This menu will expand and display all the content types you may create and is intended to be a shortcut method for quickly creating new content.
Each content type will contain various fields when creating content of that type, but there are generally two fields that are very important: the Title field and the Body field. Please see the other support pages for each of the various content types for more information about a specific content type, including additional fields that may be available.
When you are finished editing your post, click the "Save" or "Preview" button at the bottom of the page to either save your new post or preview it before saving.
See below for more information on editing and formatting the content you submit to me2oh.com.
Editing and Formatting Content
When viewing content that you have permission to edit (e.g., content you have created), you will see an "Edit" button above the title of the page. Clicking this button will allow you to edit content. Clicking the "Save" button at the bottom of the page will save any changes you have made. You may also click the "Preview" button to preview your changes before saving.
The WYSIWYG Editor
While editing a post, clicking the "Enable rich-text" link just under (and to the left of) the main content field will allow you to use the WYSIWYG text editor. This editor includes buttons that make editing content easier, such as making text bold, italicizing text, creating bulleted and numbered lists, etc.
Allowed HTML Tags
By default, all members may use the following HTML tags in the content that they post. Additional tags cannot be allowed. Depending on security access and permissions, some users may have access to the full use of HTML in their content.
<h2> <h3> <h4> <h5> <h6> <em> <strong> <code> <del> <blockquote> <q> <cite> <sup> <sub> <p> <br> <ul> <ol> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <a> <b> <u> <i> <table> <tr> <td> <th> <tbody> <img>
» More information on formatting your content with HTML (me2oh.com support page)
» General HTML tutorial (w3schools.com)
Input Formats
When you are creating or editing content, several input formats may be available to you. An input format determines how the content you are creating will be interpreted by this Web site. Generally, it is always best (especially if you do not know or are not sure) to use the "Filtered HTML" input format. This format allows you to use some HTML tags to format your text but generally protects you from unexpected results.
To change the input format for a field in your post, click the "Input format" link under the field you are editing to expand the menu and then select your desired input format.
Deleting Content
If you have the proper permissions to delete content, you will see a "Delete" button when editing a particular post. If you do not see the "Delete" button, you do not have permission to delete the current post.
Using HTML to Format Content
You may use HTML tags to format the content that you post to this Web site. Below is a very simple primer that should answer most of your questions. For more information, see the tutorial from w3schools.com or the full HTML tags reference.
All HTML tags open with a less-than sign: <
...and close with a greater-than sign: >
Generally, most HTML tags are in the following open-close tag format.
HTML: <strong>something between the open and close tags</strong>
Result: something between the open and close tags
As you can see, you open with <strong> and close with </strong>, which is basically the same tag with a forward slash added. You place whatever text you want to modify between the open and close tags. There are a few exceptions, such as <img> (the image tag), which do not have a closing tag.
Learn by Example
Below are some examples of the tags you may use on this Web site and what the output will look like. You can find out exactly which tags are allowed when you are creating or editing content by clicking the "Input format" link under the text field you are editing. Your current input format will be selected in the list and the allowed tags will be displayed. Note that not all text fields have such a link and those without it likely do not support the use of HTML tags, such as Title fields. For more information on Input Formats, please see "Creating and Editing Content".
Make Text Bold
HTML:
You can make some text <strong>bold</strong>.
Result:
You can make some text bold.
Italicize Text
HTML:
You can make some text <em>italicized</em>.
Result:
You can make some text italicized.
Quote Another Source
HTML:
John Smith said:
<blockquote>This text will appear to be quoted as if you were citing someone. You will use the blockquote tag for this and this Web site will properly format it for you.</blockquote>
Result:
John Smith said:
This text will appear to be quoted as if you were citing someone. You will use the blockquote tag for this and this Web site will properly format it for you.
Bulleted (Unordered) Lists
HTML:
<ul>
<li>List Item 1</li>
<li>List Item 2</li>
<li>List Item 3</li>
</ul>Result:
- List Item 1
- List Item 2
- List Item 3
Numbered (Ordered) Lists
HTML:
<ol>
<li>List Item 1</li>
<li>List Item 2</li>
<li>List Item 3</li>
</ol>Result:
- List Item 1
- List Item 2
- List Item 3
Keep Code Formatting in Place
Whenever you want to post source code (i.e., an LSL script), you should use the <code> tag. This tag will preserve the formatting of your code. Note that this is not necessary when you are adding code to the Code Library. The code entered in the special field provided on that content type is automatically formatted for you.
HTML:
default
{
state_entry() {
llSetText("This is hovertext in LSL!", <1.0,1.0,1.0>, 1.0);
}
}
</code>
Result:
default
{
state_entry() {
llSetText("This is hovertext in LSL!", <1.0,1.0,1.0>, 1.0);
}
}Include a Link
Web addresses (URLs) will automatically be converted to links, like this: http://google.com
Using the anchor tag, however, you can create links like this: Go to Google!
This is preferred because your links will look nicer, but there are certain cases where you might instead prefer to simply type the Web address and let it be converted automatically. Use your own best judgement when formatting your content.
HTML:
<a href="http://me2oh.com/about">Learn more about me2oh!</a>
Result:
Learn more about me2oh!
You can also add a title to a link. The title will appear when someone hovers their mouse cursor over the link itself.
HTML:
<a href="http://me2oh.com/about" title="This is the title!">Learn more about me2oh!</a>
Result:
Learn more about me2oh!
Include an Image
Note that image tags are slightly different from other HTML tags because they do not require a closing tag, as in this example.
HTML:
<img src="http://me2oh.com/sites/default/files/sample-image-me2oh-logo.png" />
Result:
You can also add a title to an image. The title will appear when someone hovers their mouse cursor over the image itself.
HTML:
<img src="http://me2oh.com/sites/default/files/sample-image-me2oh-logo.png" title="This is an image title!" />
Result:
Nesting Tags
You can nest tags inside of one another in order to combine the effects.
HTML:
You can make some text <strong>bold and some <em>italicized</em></strong>.
Result:
You can make some text bold and some italicized.
and...
HTML:
You can make some text <strong>bold and some <em>italicized</em> or you can add a <a href="http://me2oh.com" title="This is a link to me2oh.com!">link</a></strong>.
Result:
You can make some text bold and some italicized or you can add a link.
Organization Profiles (incomplete)
Destination Profiles (incomplete)
Groups (incomplete)
Images and Galleries (incomplete)
Staff Blogs (incomplete)
You must be granted the proper permissions in order to post content to each of the staff-run blogs. Generally, posting content to a staff-run blog is very similar to posting content to your personal blog.
The Code Library (incomplete)
Tutorials (incomplete)
Your Personal Blog (incomplete)
Status Updates
Status updates allow you to tell everyone at me2oh.com what you are doing or how you feel about something. They are similar in functionality to Twitter and the Facebook "Wall" feature. Status updates are displayed on your member profile page. The following pages are also important.
- Your own status updates
- Your friends' status updates (learn more about friendship)
- Status updates that mention you by name
- Everyone's status updates
Updating Your Status
You can easily update your status by visiting your member profile page and typing your status update into the field provided to the right of your account picture. Then, simply click the "Share" button to post your update.
Responding and Replying to Others
Responding vs. Replying:
Responding - You can respond to any status update posted by another member. Your response will be posted on your own profile page.
Replying - You can only reply to a status update posted to your profile page by another member. Your response will be posted on their profile page. This is a conversation.
Responding to Others:
If you click "Respond" to another member's status update, it will be posted to your profile with an "@" mention of the other member's name.
You can manually mention another member in your status (or "respond" to that person) using the @ symbol and brackets.
ยป Example: [@Darius Arunian] You are a genius!
Whether you click the "Respond" link or manually enter another member's name (with an @ symbol) in your status update, the effect is the same.
Replying to Updates Posted to Your Profile Page:
Clicking the "Respond" link on a status update that someone posted to your profile page will post your response to their profile page.
Posting Updates on a Friend's Profile Page
You may post a status update directly to a friend's profile page. Any comments or replies will also appear on your friend's page.
You may only post status updates on the profile pages of your friends, and they may post updates to your profile page.
Commenting on Someone's Status
Commenting is different than replying or responding. Comments are posted directly under the status update to which you are commenting on the profile page where the update appears.
To comment on another member's status update (or on one of your own), click the "Comment" link on the status update and type your comment.
Editing and Deleting Status Updates
You may edit and delete your own status updates.
You may delete status updates and status comments posted by your friends to your profile.
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Avatar Verification
Verifying your avatar is a simple process and ensures that each account at me2oh.com is linked to a Second Life account/avatar. This is integral to creating a community where each member's identity in Second Life can be verified (note that your real world identity is never required nor verified and that you are entitled to keep your real world information private).
Please see our verification page for details on how and where to find a terminal and verify your avatar.
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Referral Program FAQ
The me2oh.com referral program allows you refer others and receive credit when they become members. At certain times of the year we run contests for referring others to me2oh.com. You should visit the Referral Program page to find out if we currently have any contests running for referrals and for the rules, requirements and other details.
Below are several common questions that have been answered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I know if there is currently a referral contest?
Check the Referral Program page. The current status of the referral program will appear there along with contest details.Are there official rules?
Yes. Visit the Referral Program page.How do I get credit for referring someone to me2oh.com?
In order to receive credit for referring someone, you can do one of the following.
- Refer people to your profile page at me2oh.com
- Use your unique referral link. [Please log in to view your referral link.]
Your Referral Link vs. Your Profile Page
- Your referral link will automatically take whomever visits it to the me2oh.com registration page and you will receive credit for referring them if they register within 48-hours.
- Your profile page, however, does not redirect visitors to the registration page, so they must click a "register" link somewhere on the site after visiting your profile page.
- Your referral link is useful for things like a banner ad or graphic on your personal Web site or for other times where you might not want to direct someone to your profile page and only want to send them right to the registration page while still receiving credit for referring them to us.
If someone visits my profile or referral page but creates their account at a later time, will I still receive credit for referring them?
Yes, if they sign up within 48-hours of visiting your profile page or referral page.
If someone visits my profile or referral page and visits the profile or referral page for another member before creating their own account, who receives credit for the referral?
You will receive credit if the visitor signs up within 48-hours. If the visitor does not sign up within 48-hours, no one will receive credit unless the visitor visits someone's profile page or referral link before signing up.
If someone visits my profile or referral page with one Web browser and signs up for their member account with another Web browser, will I still receive credit?
No. Because we use a cookie stored in their Web browser to track who referred them, they must use the same Web browser to sign up or their browser will tell us that they never visited anyone's profile or referral link. This is the only reliable way that we have for tracking who referred someone to us but it requires that they use the same Web browser to sign up that they used to visit a member's profile or referral link. This is the same method that nearly all other Web sites use to track referrals and clicks on affiliate links.
Terminals
At the present time, me2oh.com terminals in Second Life are used only to verify avatars and link them to accounts on this Web site. Additional features may be added to the terminals in the future if new features require this.
For a list of terminals, please see our Terminals page.