Info. and How To Tips For All Members

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Forum Rules and Guidelines (please read)


Links, Images, and Signatures

New registered members cannot post web links until they have at least 10 posts under their belts.
This feature has been installed to help cut down on SPAM.

Also, no signature links or images allowed for new registered members until they have 10 posts.


How to Give Trader Feedback Using iTrader:

The iTrader Rating, commonly referred to as Trader Feedback, is located in every member’s information area on the left side of their posts.
You can also go to any member's Profile page and click the top folder labeled iTrader Rating.

Giving Feedback:

Option 1:
1. On a member's post, you’ll see a number next to “iTrader Rating. Click it.
2. You'll see option folders at the top. Click one.
3. Over on the right you’ll see Trader Rating Statistics and under it, in the first box, you’ll see Submit Feedback for (member). Click that.
4. This will open up a page where you can input all the information about your transaction with the other party.

Option 2:
On the members Profile page, click the folder labeled iTrader Rating and you can submit your trader feedback there.

Note: Trader Feedback can be used for all transactions including buying, selling, and trading, as well as Contests, Passes, Wishes, PIFs, etc. ..anything really that involves an exchange.

iTrader (Trader Feedback) however, doesn't apply to Bombs.


How to Report a Post:

On a member's post, you'll see their information on the left. Down at the bottom is a Triangle Icon. Running your cursor over it reveals the "Report Post" notice. Click it to Report a Post.

Doing this alerts the "staff that somethings going on in the thread. You should use it for Spammers, offensive and objectionable posts, undesirable conduct as well as reporting "flamers", "trolls", and illegal discussions. Basically, anything you feel should be brought to the staff's attention.

We hope that all members help "police" their forum; and bring situations to the attention of the Team when necessary.



How to use Likes, Thanks, and Ring Gauge (Reputation)

There are several ways to acknowledge someone’s activity on the forum.

Like this post:

If someone posts something that you “like”, you can let the members know by clicking "Like this post" underneath their post.

Thanks for the Post:

You can also thank a member for posting information that you found helpful by clicking "Thank for this post".

Ring Gauge (Reputation):

What is Ring Gauge?

Cigar Bum uses a system known a Ring Gauge or "RG". Very simply, it’s a "ready-reference" for how a member is perceived by his community. The system allows you to give another member "point" credit for the quality of their posts and their overall activity and contributions to the forum.

How do you give Ring Gauge?

To give RG, click on the "Star" icon (Add to this user's Ring Gauge) in the relevant post. You'll be directed what to do on the new page. The system limits you to the number of times you can use RG within a given time period.
RG is commonly referred to as “a Bump”.

How much Ring Gauge can I give out?

The amount (# of points) of Ring Gauge you can give out will depend on your own Reputation Power. You can see the power amount in your Settings.

Reputation Power is determined by several factors:

Members receive 1 point of reputation-altering power for every:

A. 180 days past his join date.
B. 500 posts.
C. 50 points of reputation (Ring Gauge).

Note:

*All new members begin with 10 reputation points and 1 reputation-altering power point.
*A member must have 50 posts before his reputation “hits” count on others.
*A member can give 10 reputation hits during a 24 hr. period.
*A member must spread reputation to 10 other members before giving it to the same member again.


Where can I see what Ring Gauge I have received?

You can view the reputation that you have received in your Settings as well as your User Profile- in a folder named Ring Gauge. Here you’ll find who gave you RG and your total RG points.
Your total reputation will also be under your username in your posts.


What do I do if I notice that someone gave me Ring Gauge points?

There aren’t any specific rules for responding to an RG "bump", but members often send a “thanks” by PM or on the member’s Visitor Message board.


If you like someone’s post, want to thank them for a post, or want to let someone know, using RG, that you appreciate the things they’re contributing to the forum, go ahead and take advantage of these features.

Important Announcement:

Los Habanos Forum

03/05/2015 created by Herf N Turf

Fellow Bums,

In an effort to both respect as well as protect our members, the Los Habanos is a locked and restricted forum.

Those of you who are already members of Cigar Bum will continue to enjoy the privilege of participating in this forum. However, those registering beyond this moment will need to "acquire" membership.

From here on, any member wishing to gain access to Los Habanos must apply for membership. This will be by way of request to any Moderator. This is intended to be a process as you would find in ANY "Club". Send a request to a Moderator, stating one's desire to become a member. Of course, any "endorsement" one can attach will help.

For example:

Hi, my name is Don and I'd like to join the Los Habanos Forum. If you don't know me, please contact the following members:
tww915
Tobias Lutz
dj1430
Otherwise, I would be happy to answer any of your questions."

One may also attach any prior endorsement from another vetted member.

Based upon what everyone's said in previous discussions on the issue, we feel this the best way to satisfy everyone's requirements. The Mod Team represent the most vetted members of the community and are completely committed to making our Habanos Forum the best, most secure, yet open community on the forums.

We sincerely believe this is the best way to satisfy the concerns of all, while maintaining a free and open discussion.

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New update: see Links, Images, and Signatures above.