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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Before you waste everyone's time by contacting me for an answer, check out these FAQ's!



Frequently Asked Questions:

Why can I only see my comments? Has no one else entered and/or voted?

Comments are screened on the entry and poll posts. This means you'll only see your comments and mod responses to your comments.

Why is everything screened?

Well, not everything is screened. The winners entry will not be screened, that way you can congratulate them! However the other two are screened to maintain anonymity of the iconers, that way the challenge is fair, and no one knows who made what icon until the winners are announced.

Can I change my submissions?

Sure! No problem, just make sure they still follow the rules, that they're in on time, and that you delete your old submissions.

What if I already posted one icon and want to post another?

That's okay too, unless it is stated that only one icon is allowed. Just don't make two seperate comments. Delete the previous comment and then post a new one containing two icons.

Can I change my vote?

Nope, once you fill out the poll it's done. You can only vote once and the first is the one which will be counted.

Can I email my submission?

No. There's no reason to do this. Just upload your icon and post in in a comment on the challenge entry like the rules say.

Can my icon get disqualified?

Yes, it can. If you do not follow the rules of the challenge, your icon will be disqualified. I'll try to give you warning that this would happen if there is still time to submit icons.

Can I submit an old icon?

You may only submit an old icon if it is made by you, hasn't been posted ANYWHERE, you've never used it, and it fits all the challenge criteria. So as you can see, this would be rare.

I'm pretty sure I followed the rules but I may have misinterpreted. How will I know if I've done something wrong?

I will try to keep track of the new entries, and answer questions and point out problems that could get an icon disqualified. However there may be times when there isn't time for you to change icons, and there's nothing that can be done.

Do you use spoiler pictures in your challenges?

This will try to be avoided, but obviously it will happen sometimes. Generally everything will have aired in the United States before being used in a challenge. However if it was only in a trailer, it's still fair game. Also promotional pictures and appearances by cast members. If there is spoiler pictures I will be sure to mark the challenge.

Can I suggest a challenge?

Currently no, but in the future, maybe.

Can I post my icon past the deadline?

If it's up before the voting poll goes up, then you're golden. However know that I am extremely punctual.

What if I just miss the deadline?

Sorry, too bad. Once a poll is made, it's made, it can't be edited. That's a LiveJournal thing, not a me thing.

YOU FORGOT MY ICON!

Whoa, easy. Maybe I didn't forget it, maybe it was disqualified. If I did indeed forget it then it will be rectified. If the icon was not available at the time of creation of the poll, I'm sorry but that's how it is. Which is why I suggest using photobucket. 'Cause if that's down, your icon is down, the challenge is down, and there's no fear of it being missed.

My link broke, what do I do?

Well the easy solution is to fix it. As I said in the previous response, this is why I recommend Photobucket. If Photobucket is down, the challenge is down, and the challenge will remain down until Photobucket is back up. Depending on the length of down time and when during the challenge the site goes down there may be extensions.

Can I use the icons created in this challenge?

I have no say in that. The icons belong to those who made them. Ask them.

Can I have posting access?

No, there is no need for you to have posting access. All submissions and voting are done through comments and polls, you do not need posting access for that.

aaah! I missed last night’s episode! What happened?

Take it elsewhere:

the WB
Supernatural Fans
supernatural_tv

Will you advertise my community?

Maybe. It really depends on what the communities about and how well organized it is. If it's appropriate we can affiliate. I will expect the same in return.

My icons suck, what can I do?

PRACTICE! Practice. practice. Seriously. I used to suck, now I win challenges, sometimes, you can too. Just keep it up. Be original, and try new things.

Can you point me to some tutorials?

Aboslutely!

savaa's tutorials
lauranobaka's tutorials
isabel0329's tutorial
teh_indy's tutorials
desuete's tutorial
dtissagirl's tutorial links
silent_scream19's tutorials

Where can I find pictures for challenges when you do not supply them for us?

Supernatural Fans
The WB
WB 11
Yahoo

What program(s) can I use to make icons with?

Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro are probably the two most used programs.

Can I friend you?

If you wish to friend the community go ahead, just remember you will not be able to participate in challenges unless you are a member. If you wish to friend me, well, can't stop you, just know that I may not friend you back.