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The ScribblersCorner Help Page
Please read this help page before contacting us. You can contact the Webmaster or Editor via the links appearing at the top right of every page...
Hopefully the answer to most people's questions can be found in this page. If the answer is not here, please contact the Webmaster or Editor (links appear at the top right of every page), and he will endeavour to help - your question will more than likely appear in this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I login?
If you are having problems logging in (i.e. the site is ignoring your attempts), it's because your browser is not allowing cookies to be stored. You need to check the security settings for cookies in your browser options or preferences (we are not going to give instructions for browsers because each version of IE is different, and each O/S has different browsers).
Why Do I Not Recieve Notifications?
To receive email notification of comments to your writing on the site, you must switch on notification in your profile (via MyScribblersCorner). If you are not receiving notifications of friends adding articles, it's because you need to switch them on for each friend. If you still receive no notifications, it's because you are probably using Hotmail, which sometimes has bars against some email addresses. You can switch these off in your options in Hotmail.
More General Questions...
What is ScribblersCorner?
ScribblersCorner is a community website for writers of all descriptions to post their work and recieve feedback. In return it is hoped they will cast their eye over other people's work and give their thoughts. You will find no commercial advertising in ScribblersCorner..
How do I take part?
Joining ScribblersCorner is free, but to take part you need to 'enable' your account. Once you have joined and logged in, you will notice a link under your name on the left of the screen to 'Enable' your account. This takes you to a form where you can both send and submit a 'code'. The code is sent to the email address in your profile, and when re-typed into the 'submit' box, will switch your account on. It's purpose is to confirm that your email address is real. Once enabled you can add artciles and comments to the site. If you change the email address in your profile, your account will be disabled automatically.
If you are having trouble getting the enabling code, check that your email address was entered correctly. Some email servers such as 'Hotmail' mistake messages that are not personal as Spam and block them. In this case we cannot even respond by email to your complaints about not being able to get an enabling code. You can change the settings in your email account to accept email from scribblerscorner if you wish to enable your account.
What are the 'Memberships'?
Membership is free until we become swamped by postings. You can post articles and comment as much as you like until we hit our limit.
How do I know when somebody comments on my work?
If you look in 'My ScribblersCorner', at the foot of the 'Profile' tab there is a checkbox to switch on comment notifications. This means when somebody comments on your work, the site will send you an email to let you know. Your account must be enabled for this to happen.
What is the 'Friends' system?
If you regularly watch out for another author on ScribblersCorner, you can mark them as a 'friend' - this can either be done from the friends tab of their author page, or at the foot of one of their articles. This then lists them in the friends tab of your own author page, and in MyScribblersCorner - where you can switch on notification for each friend. This means whenever your friend posts a piece on the site, you will be sent an email letting you know.
How do I get a picture next to my name in the site?
The little pictures are called 'Avatars', and you just need to edit your profile (in MyScribblersCorner). If you click on 'change' avatar, a form will pop up showing you the available avatars. Remember to submit your change or nothing will happen.
What if somebody leaves a nasty comment?
If you recieve a comment on your work that you feel is unwarranted, you can remove it. The header of the comment will remain, but the body will be replaced by a notice that you removed it. The original comment will still be available to read in the commenting user's Author page.
What if I find a really horrid article?
If you object strongly to an article posted on ScribblersCorner you should always notify an administrator (either the webmaster of the editor). Never take action yourself. We have the power to remove articles, comments and users from the site in extreme cases.
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