Why Do My Post(s) Require Moderator Approval?
"Pre-Moderation" causes your post to initially go to a holding queue for moderator approval (should be approved within 24 hours). This can happen for any of several reasons:
New users can now create threads in addition to posts, but all threads and posts will be pre-moderated. Once you have been registered for two (2) days and have made two (2) posts the pre-moderation requirement will be lifted.
Additionally there are a variety of hot button keywords, often related to divisive political topics, which can trigger pre-moderation for most users. These will be updated over time, so the keywords will not be listed here but if you avoid extremism and language which will inflame other users, then the odds are good that your post will not have to wait for approval.
New users can now create threads in addition to posts, but all threads and posts will be pre-moderated. Once you have been registered for two (2) days and have made two (2) posts the pre-moderation requirement will be lifted.
Additionally there are a variety of hot button keywords, often related to divisive political topics, which can trigger pre-moderation for most users. These will be updated over time, so the keywords will not be listed here but if you avoid extremism and language which will inflame other users, then the odds are good that your post will not have to wait for approval.
How do I get a custom title on my user name?
User Title:
The user title is the title line of text that displays right under the user name.
We have 4 options on APC:
"New Hire", "On Reserve", "Lineholder", and "Gets Weekends Off" are system-provided custom titles that change (advance) as a user's post count increases.
Post requirements for user titles are:
New Hire: 0-9 Posts
On Reserve: 10-24 Posts
Line Holder: 25-99 Posts
Gets Weekends Off: 100+ Posts
At 500 posts, users can add their own custom title by selecting "Edit Your Details' under the User Control Panel (User CP in the upper left of this screen).
The user title is the title line of text that displays right under the user name.
We have 4 options on APC:
"New Hire", "On Reserve", "Lineholder", and "Gets Weekends Off" are system-provided custom titles that change (advance) as a user's post count increases.
Post requirements for user titles are:
New Hire: 0-9 Posts
On Reserve: 10-24 Posts
Line Holder: 25-99 Posts
Gets Weekends Off: 100+ Posts
At 500 posts, users can add their own custom title by selecting "Edit Your Details' under the User Control Panel (User CP in the upper left of this screen).
What Account Permissions Do I Have on AirlinePilotForums?
Usergroups and Promotions
A usergroup controls the permissions you have on the forums, such as the number of PMs you can store, your attachment settings, the places you can post, and the signature file size you can have.
We are updating our Usergroups so that new members who join are able to participate in all the forums right away, and so that older members get new features for being so dedicated. Find the list o changes for these new groups below.
Flight Student
- New users who just join APC are placed into this usergroup.
- Will stay in this group until they have been registered for 2 days and have made 2 posts.
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Threads and Posts will require moderator approval, this should happen automatically within 24 hours.
- Will not be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Will get 100 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 1 person at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures but will be limited to two lines, 250 characters, BB Code and smilies. No images or links.
- No use of attachments.
- Can use a generic avatar.
Flight Instructor
- Usergroup assigned after an account has been registered for 2 days and has 2 posts.
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Will be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Wwill get 100 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 1 people at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures, with five lines, 500 characters, BB Code, images (500 x 100 pixels) and links.
- Can use of attachments.
- Can use a custom avatar 75x75.
Puddle Jumper
- Usergroup assigned after an account has been registered for 30 days and have 200 posts.
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Will be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Will get 500 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 5 people at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures, with five lines, 500 characters, BB Code, images (500 x 100 pixels) and links.
- Can utilize attachments.
- Can use a custom avatar 100x100.
Mainline Skygod
This will be a special usergroup for our members who are very active!
- Users must have 2000 posts in order to get into this usergroup
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Will be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Will get 1000 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 10 people at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures, with 7 lines, 1000 characters, BB Code, images (600 x 150 pixels) and links.
- Can use a custom avatar 125x125.
A usergroup controls the permissions you have on the forums, such as the number of PMs you can store, your attachment settings, the places you can post, and the signature file size you can have.
We are updating our Usergroups so that new members who join are able to participate in all the forums right away, and so that older members get new features for being so dedicated. Find the list o changes for these new groups below.
Flight Student
- New users who just join APC are placed into this usergroup.
- Will stay in this group until they have been registered for 2 days and have made 2 posts.
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Threads and Posts will require moderator approval, this should happen automatically within 24 hours.
- Will not be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Will get 100 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 1 person at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures but will be limited to two lines, 250 characters, BB Code and smilies. No images or links.
- No use of attachments.
- Can use a generic avatar.
Flight Instructor
- Usergroup assigned after an account has been registered for 2 days and has 2 posts.
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Will be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Wwill get 100 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 1 people at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures, with five lines, 500 characters, BB Code, images (500 x 100 pixels) and links.
- Can use of attachments.
- Can use a custom avatar 75x75.
Puddle Jumper
- Usergroup assigned after an account has been registered for 30 days and have 200 posts.
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Will be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Will get 500 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 5 people at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures, with five lines, 500 characters, BB Code, images (500 x 100 pixels) and links.
- Can utilize attachments.
- Can use a custom avatar 100x100.
Mainline Skygod
This will be a special usergroup for our members who are very active!
- Users must have 2000 posts in order to get into this usergroup
- Will have full access to the site, without posting limitations unless otherwise noted (IE, password forums for specific members.)
- Will be able to post links anywhere in the forum.
- Will get 1000 stored PMs and will be able to send messages to 10 people at a time.
- Will be able to use signatures, with 7 lines, 1000 characters, BB Code, images (600 x 150 pixels) and links.
- Can use a custom avatar 125x125.
Can I change my username?
The short answer is no. The forum registration process is clear about the username you select will also be the screen name attached to all of your posts. Our best suggestion is to choose wisely. Site Admins can change screen names in extreme cases, however, these cases do not include a poorly selected screen names by forum users.
Why can't I edit my post?
Post edits are available for 15 minutes after the post is made. After 15 minutes you'll need make clarifications in a new post with the thread.
