FAQ - 2.6 Usergroups

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2.6 Usergroups

Description: Usergroups is the term that the software (vBulletin) running at BuckeyePlanet uses to define our community. Everyone that comes to BuckeyePlanet is a members of one usergroup or another (sometimes multiple usergroups). The vast majority are members of the usergroup "Registered", but some are included in other usergroups, which gives them some additional control of the features found at BuckeyePlanet. Membership in these usergroups defines or limits or expands the features you have access to at BuckeyePlanet.

2.6.1 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, but have not responded to an automated E-mail response that allows them to activate their account. Folks in this usergroup can still 'lurk' at BuckeyePlanet, but as unconfirmed members, several forums are not visible to them, nor can they post or take advantage of the vast majority of features at BuckeyePlanet.

2.6.2 Registered

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. This usergroup accounts for the vast majority of members and they are the backbone of the 'community' you often hear spoken of at BuckeyePlanet. Their interests and desires have driven the evolution of this site.

2.6.3 Banned

Description: Members of this usergroup have been banned from their account at BuckeyePlanet. They can no longer access the standard set of features at BuckeyePlanet.

2.6.4 Bloggers

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. In addition, they have access to one of the "In-House" forums that is invisible to the general (Registered) membership. They may use that forum to work collaboratively on articles and blogs for eventual posting at BuckeyePlanet. These are the folks who donate their time and expertise to bring you the infomative piees written for the front page at BuckeyePlanet. Like many of the usergroups to follow, this designation is generally a 'secondary' or 'additional' usergroup. That means that most of these folks have a primary usergroup of Reigistered or Moderator and hold the title of Blogger as a secondary designation.

2.6.5 Bookmaker

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. In addition, they have access to the controls of the bpBook. This allows them to set up betting events and perform admistrative function inside the bpBook (such as pay outs or setting the betting odds). Like many of the usergroups, this designation is generally a 'secondary' or 'additional' usergroup. That means that most of these folks have a primary usergroup of Reigistered or Moderator and hold the title of Bookmaker as a secondary designation.

2.6.6 Rumor Miller

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. In addition, they have access to the controls of the Rummor Mill forum. At one time the Rumor Mill forum was a restricted forum and a member needed permission for access. At that time the Rumor Miller would grant access or bar access based on a member's past history. Since that time, the Rumor Mill has been 'opened' to all members at BuckeyePlanet. While the Rumor Miller's duties have been greatly curtailed with the 'opening' of the forum, several still hold this position to oversee the Rumor Mill forum. Like many of the usergroups, this designation is generally a 'secondary' or 'additional' usergroup. That means that most of these folks have a primary usergroup of Reigistered or Moderator and hold the title of Rumor Miller as a secondary designation.

2.6.7 Millers

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. At one time the Rumor Mill forum was a restricted forum and a member needed permission for access. Persons granted access to the Rumor Mill became part of this usergroup (Millers). Since that time, the Rumor Mill has been 'opened' to all members at BuckeyePlanet. Currently the usergroup "Millers" affords members no additional features over and above the standard set available to Registered members. Like many of the usergroups, this designation is generally a 'secondary' or 'additional' usergroup. That means that most of these folks have a primary usergroup of Reigistered or Moderator and hold the title of Millers as a secondary designation.

2.6.8 Paint Chip Party

Description: Members of this usergroup (not that there are any) have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup (not that there is one) enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. At one time the Paint Chip Party had it's own forum and was restricted to members of the Paint Chip Party. Persons granted access to the Paint Chip Party became part of this usergroup. Due to some technical problems with the Paint Chip Party forum (very few could actually post in it), it was closed until a solution could be found. The Paint Chip Part is a loose collection of BuckeyePlanet members that gain membership through request and then permission. Their actions are shrouded in mystery and are generally motivated by the consumption of lead based paint chip. Currently the usergroup "Paint Chip Party" (not that there is one) affords members (not that there are any) no additional features over and above the standard set available to Registered members. Like many of the usergroups, this designation is generally a 'secondary' or 'additional' usergroup. That means that most of these folks have a primary usergroup of Reigistered or Moderator and hold the title of Millers as a secondary designation.

2.6.9 Pick'em Boss

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. Who are we kidding here? The Pick'em Boss is (and always has been) gbearbuck. He runs a weekly "Pick'em" contest throughout the football season and awards a 'trophy' to the season long winner. Some efforts have been made to incorporate a standalone system for the Pick'em game, but mixed results have left gbearbuck to tabulate the weekly (and yearly) results by hand. Thanks gbearbuck, hopefully an automated system will be forthcoming. Like many of the usergroups, this designation is generally a 'secondary' or 'additional' usergroup.

2.6.10 Photog

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. Who are we kidding? The Photog is hawaiianbuckeye (former Buckeye Scott Terna). This usergroup designation gives him greater access to the Gallery function at BuckeyePlanet. Scott has been very kind to download many of his pictures/photos from recent Buckeye games. Like many of the usergroups, this designation is generally a 'secondary' or 'additional' usergroup.

2.6.11 Moderators

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. In addition, they have access to the "In-House" forums that are invisible to the general (Registered) membership. They use that forum to discuss staff issues involving BuckeyePlanet. The Moderators also have access to an expanded set of features at BuckeyePlanet. This feature set allows them to (among other things) edit/move/delete/merge posts, issue warnings, etc. A Moderator can only access those additional features on forums where they are specifically listed as a moderator. These folks donate significant amounts of time to help in the daily operation of BuckeyePlanet. They often have a tough and thankless job, as one can never please everyone. They are often the first level of 'staff' that members will interact with at BuckeyePlanet. Many thanks for all the hard work. Moderator is generally the 'primary' usergroup for these folks, although they often belong to multiple usergroups.

2.6.12 Senior Moderators

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. In addition, they have access to the "In-House" forums that are invisible to the general (Registered) membership. They use that forum to discuss staff issues involving BuckeyePlanet. The Senior Moderators are generally promoted from regular Moderator status. They are usually very seasoned members with a good grasp of all the forums and their operation at BuckeyePlanet. As such, they enjoy an even greater set of features than the Moderators and they are not constrained by forum designations. A Senior Moderator can use their additional features on all forums at BuckeyePlanet. These folks donate significant amounts of time to help in the daily operation of BuckeyePlanet. They often have a tough and thankless job, as one can never please everyone. They are usually the second level of 'staff' that members will interact with at BuckeyePlanet. Many thanks for all the hard work. Senior Moderator is generally the 'primary' usergroup for these folks, although they often belong to multiple usergroups.

2.6.13 Administrators

Description: Members of this usergroup have registered at BuckeyePlanet, and have activated their account. Folks in this usergroup enjoy the full standard set of features and functions at BuckeyePlanet. In addition, they have access to the "In-House" forums that are invisible to the general (Registered) membership. They use that forum to discuss staff issues involving BuckeyePlanet. The Administrators are generally promoted from Senior Moderator status. They are highly seasoned members with an excellent grasp of all the forums and their operation at BuckeyePlanet. As such, they enjoy the full set of features at BuckeyePlanet and are not constrained by forum designations. An Administrator can use their additional features on all forums and can edit or alter many other aspects of BuckeyePlanet. These folks often donate overwhelming amounts of time to help in the daily operation of BuckeyePlanet. They often have a tough and thankless job, as one can never please everyone. They are the last level of 'staff' that members will interact with at BuckeyePlanet. Administrator is generally the 'primary' usergroup for these folks, although they often belong to multiple usergroups.

Here is a link to the "Forum Leaders" list at BuckeyePlanet. It shows a current list of moderators, senior moderators, administrators, bloggers, bookmakers, and the pick'em boss:

http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/showgroups.php