Blogomania

Frequently Asked Questions
Howdy! Having trouble? Merry fellow, Bombadillo knows everything -

Q : I don't know how to copy-paste the link. When I do, it doesn't hyperlink automatically and stays the same jargon. How do I set it right?
Ans : The ideal way of pasting the link is to paste it in the HTML Mode. Some sites like Blogger do not mind if you paste it in "Compose Mode" too but sites like Wordpress are rather notorious and won't convert the lines automatically to hyperlinks. All popular blogging sites provide HTML Editing. For example, when you edit a post in WordPress, just above the textarea where you write, you have an option of choosing between "Visual" and "HTML" mode.
It is recommended that you switch to the HTML Mode while editing the post and then paste the link at the end of post.
Example : If you are doing it right, your link should look as on this post.

Q : I had pasted the link that said "Buy from over 5 millions books" already but the content seems to have changed. Do I need to change it?
Ans : No, you don't need to change the already pasted lines. Yes, the content has changed but you do not need to change the already pasted lines. Please ensure that all subsequent posts have the new lines.

Q : Oops, I forgot to paste the link and closed the browser window. Am I doomed?
Ans : No! You are very much alive. Just visit your profile to see the link again :).

Q : I got porn!
Ans : No Thanks. Bombadillo grew up watching porn. He's got enough of it already. Posting advertising campaigns, pornographic links or any other abusive/irrelvant material will lead to the blocking of that user from Blogomania. Take note of this very seriously. Offenders shall not be spared if they tresspass their moral boundaries.

Q : I submitted a post but a "Thank You" message and the line to paste did not appear
Ans : Don't worry. Your post was probably successfully submitted. Your internet connection may be slow or a paranormal technical error occured in your browser. Simply go to your profile. If the post is not being shown there, please resubmit.

Q: What is the difference between Post Rating, User Rating and Overall Rating?
Ans : Hmmm...
Post Rating : It is the average of the ratings that your post has been given by other users.
User Rating : It is the average of all your post ratings.
Total Rating : w1*(User Rating) + w2*(Total votes to you/Maximum total votes)*5 + w3*(Number of posts by you/Maximum number of posts by any user)*5 where w1, w2 and w3 are constant weights.

Q: I fell in love, I regretted. I submitted a post, I am regretting. Can I delete it?
Ans : Sadly, God didn't code it. A post once submitted cannot be deleted. In the battlefield there is no turning back.

Q : I voted her a 3 but she deserves a 5. Can I change my vote?
Ans : No. That is not possible.

Q : Can I post in the ancient Elven or Dwarf tongue?
Ans : You can post in any language/script you want but unfortunately Blogomania website supports only Roman script. Please enter all details in Roman script (English) only.

Q : I voted her a 2. If she gets to know, we'll break up. Help me!
Ans : Don't worry. All votes are confidential and she'll never know how you rated her. Lord Bombadil will never disclose votes however pretty the bribe is.

Q : Can I play if I am not a student?
Ans : Anyone. Repeat - Anyone can play Blogomania. You must only register for Cognizance.

Q : When can I start playing?
Ans : You can start playing anytime before the 26th of March 2010 when Cognizance starts and Blogomania ends. The earlier, the better, of course.

Q: Pink Floyd > God ?
Ans : Yes.

Q : Life, Universe and Everything?
Ans : 42.