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On
this page you will find some of the frequently asked questions
that we get about the Online Region. Feel free to scroll through
the whole list or to jump to a particular category by clicking
on that heading in the blue table. Hopefully these will answer
some of your questions. If you are still unsure, feel free to
use the e-mail links on the left to contact us.
General
So what's
NAME? NAME is the National Association of Miniature Enthusiast.
We're a group that love and promote dollhouse miniatures. See
the MAIN NAME page for further details and for an application
to join.
So
what's this Online Region? NAME is normally divided into regions
based on geography. This region's boundary is cyberspace. Check
out the Regional Coordinator's message and see the listing at
the left for various things that we offer. You have to be a member
to get into those areas marked member only.
Application
Process & Log-on
How can I join? You need to be a current member of NAME and
then fill out our sign-up form.
So
why do you ask for my city and state on the application form?
We need to verify your name on our master membership list. This
helps us to do that process. This information is not shared.
Why
don't I get on instantly? The application process is not done
by a computer. We physically check your name against our master
list and then place you on the password list. This takes time.
I've
forgotten my username, what do I do? Your username is your
e-mail address that you used when you signed up IN LOWER CASE.
I've
forgotten my password, what do I do? Send an e-mail
to Shannon and she will send you password.
I
never received an e-mail with my username and password,
what do I do?
E-mail Shannon and explain your problem. There are
several things that could have happened. You may not have filled
out the form properly or you may not have set your e-mail to
receive e-mail from us. We need that to send you your password.
So
how do I log-on? Click on any of the areas in the left hand
column marked members only. A log-on box marked NAME Online Region
will appear. Type in your username and password in the appropriate
lines.
I don't
find a log-on box. I'm sorry but we don't know how to solve
that one. There is something on your machine that is hampering
the log-on process. You will have to try from a friend's machine
or get a helper.
If
I forget my log-in information, can't I just rejoin? Sure
you can but it means more work for us and duplication on the membership
list. It's best to just send an e-mail to Pat or Shannon and they
will send you the information.
Privacy
Will you publish my name and address on the site? No, we value
your privacy. We ask if you post to the forum that you give your
name. If you don't want to do that, you can use a pseudonym. If
you choose to join the mailing list, your e-mail address shows
only if you post. Also the mailing list is only accessible to
other Online Members.
Chat
I can't get the chat to work, what's wrong? The chat program
uses java. If you don't have java installed or you are having
problems on other sites with java applications, you will need
to first enable java on your browser. If that doesn't work, you
will need to update your browser (such as IE, Netscape, etc)
The
chat directions say chose a nickname. What's that? A nickname
is just that, what you will be known as during that chat session.
You can just use your first name or you can chose something inventive.
It should be one word.
I go
to chat and there's no one there. What's wrong? You are welcome
to come at any time but you really need at least two people to
chat. E-mail a buddy if there isn't a time set aside. Also be
patient when you are there. If the other person has been waiting,
sometimes they step away or are doing other things and don't realize
someone is there.
Classes
Are there going to be more classes? Yes, but we need volunteers
who are willing to teach. Talk to one of our cyberreps if you
can or know of a good project that others would enjoy.
Are
the classes going to be there all the time? As we get
more classes, the classes will be rotated. So if you see
a class that you like, do it now as it might not be around
forever. Some classes also have a limited registration.
Can
I share the classes with others? We prefer that the classes
are for our Online Members. If you have a question about sharing
them, PLEASE contact the instructor and get permission.
What's
wrong, I can't get to the class page? The main Class
page can only be viewed by
Online Region members. Furthermore, there are certain classes
that are for pay that only those Online Members who registered
for THAT class can see. It will be noted by the link that
these are for Registered Class members only.
Clubs
What about clubs? If you would like to start your own cyberclub,
that's great! We encourage it. Presently we consider this to be
one big club and as such we have things for all our members.
Forum
What's a forum? To some people they may know this as a message
board. Questions are posted and others reply to those questions.
Why
have a forum and a mailing list? We've provided both so that
you may choose. Some people don't want to be contacted by others,
they just want to seek out information on their terms. Others
want to be kept up-to-date without having to check in to this
site on a regular basis so they choose to be contacted by the
mailing list.
Mailing
List
Why don't you allow advertising on the mailing list? We wanted
to keep the mailing list focused on miniatures. We felt that advertisements
and ebay announcements detracted from this focus.
Why
is the mailing list at yahoo.com? We just didn't have the
expertise or manpower to take care of all the problems associated
with bouncing messages etc. and we also needed a place that didn't
charge so we chose yahoo.
Why
do I have to sign-up for a mailing list too? We didn't want
to automatically subscribe you as some people don't want to be
bothered with e-mail. Again it is that choice issue.
What's
this yahoo groups thing anyway? It's confusing. Yahoo
has in addition to the mailing list set aside an area for
each of its mailing lists. They let you have the ability
to share files,
pictures, a calendar, and other things. Additionally
if you join the "group" part you can manage your own
subscription (change your address where you receive the mailing
list, get it in digest or individual or just read it through
the page for that group). If you join a group, you sign-up through
yahoo and have a yahoo-id / password with them. We don't have
access to your yahoo password.
Can
I get just the mailing list without going through all that yahoo
groups stuff? Yes, there is a link on the mailing list page
for you to do that. The mailing list will come in individual messages.
You can have the messages sent in digest but we have to change
it for you manually. (The mailing list, at the moment, does not
generate a lot of e-mail.)
Pictures
Will the picture shows always be on the site? These will be
rotated out as time goes by. We will need to delete some of the
older ones, to make room for the newer slide shows.
Why
only certain times to submit pictures? If we have a
certain time, we can be on the lookout for attachments
with pictures. The webmaster can also make sure that her
mailbox is checked frequently. This is a time consuming
process so we can only post pictures on special occasions.
Roommate
Finder
What's the Roommate finder anyway? This is a simple matching
service for those interested in sharing a room at NAME regionals
and nationals. You post your name and a simple comment and then
as others look at the list they can e-mail you. Once a match has
been found, you need to e-mail the webmaster so your name can
be removed from the list.
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