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Site FAQ

The following is the site frequently asked questions for the Lowerdecks.com domain. Please check back to this page often for additional entries.

Who runs Lowerdecks.com?

Lowerdecks.com is maintained by Lowerdecks.com staff.

Can I submit news to Lowerdecks.com?

Of course. To submit news, simply send an email to news@lowerdecks.com. If you have an account in our forum, there's a forum that you can post any items you wish to report. Please make sure you include the link to the story, and what name you would like to be credited with.

I submitted a news article, but it was not posted?

Sometimes news articles aren't posted because it's not immediately relevent, doesn't appear reputable, or else something similar was recently reported. If your item isn't posted, do not take it personally. We also ask that you continue to submit any news you feel is important.

Can I submit written material to be included in the site's content, such as reviews or articles?

Yes, contact the writing department at karma@lowerdecks.com for further details.

Can I use the Ranks used on the BBS for my own site?

Yes, but within reason. Firstly you MUSTcontact the creator, Paul Pytlik, at morbo@lowerdecks.com to ask for permission. Secondly, you must provide credit to him and Lowerdecks prominently, in the appropriate location. We also ask that you do not take every set have available. Lastly, all images MUST be copied to your own server. Do not link directly from the image source.

Can I use your BBS smilies on the BBS for my own site?

Yes, the following smilies were created by Paul Pytlik and may be used with permission from Paul. Email him at morbo@lowerdecks.com to ask for permission. Secondly, you must provide credit to him and Lowerdecks prominently, in the appropriate location. We also ask that you do not take every set have available. Lastly, all images MUST be copied to your own server. Do not link directly from the image source. These are all original to this site:

Can I use your video caps on my site?

You cannot use any original screencaps from this site on another site without prior expressed written permission. If you would like to use our screencaps on your site, send an email to morbo@lowerdecks.com. Also we ask that you include credit to Lowerdecks.com and provide a link on any pages our content is used.

Where do you get your news from?

We have an extensive list of sites we visit everyday for news items. We always place links to the source so you can probably obtain a list from clicking on those sources. We also have original sources for some stories, and accept user submitted stories.

Can I place a link and banner on Lowerdecks.com?

Yes, we currently have a link page which consists of fan sites, official sites, actor/actress pages, and other useful pages. To submit a link, you must email Lowerdecks.com a request to be placed on the links page. Please include your name, site URL, a brief description of the site content, any banner images you require. If we add your site, we ask that you add Lowerdecks.com to your links page as well.

Can you record episodes or movies for me and mail them to me?

No. That is illegal, and we do not support this practice.

Do you allow advertising on Lowerdecks.com?

At this time we have no need for advertisements.

Will you sell any personal information I submit to Lowerdecks.com?

No. Any personal information submitted to this site or the Observation Lounge BBS will not se sold or seen by anyone else outside Lowerdecks.com.

Will you take donations for Lowerdecks.com?

We appreciate your desire to help out Lowerdecks.com, but at this time we have no need for donations. Any need for donations will be announced if the time comes.

Can I join Lowerdecks.com staff?

We routinely post staff applications for staff positions at the Observation Lounge. When we are looking for staff, we look for talented people with certain skills such as HTML/PHP, Flash, artists, and writers. All work on Lowerdecks.com is on a volunteer basis.

 

 

 

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