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    My Uniform ideas to meet 501 standards?

    in The Officer's Lounge

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    Looks like you are off to a great start. Remember we are here to help, so feel free to ask questions. Here are some pointers to get you rolling.

    1. CosplaySky has come a long way. But there can still be issues. Take LOTS of measurements. not just the ones they ask for on the website. Particularly the neck. They have a tendancy to make them too small if you don't say anything. I know this first hand! lol

    2. Start a build thread in the appropriate section so we can all see your progress. Pictures. Pictures. Pictures. :) An experienced member may see you heading for a problem and be able to save you time and money.

    3. Use the search function. Everything you will be building has already been made by others. And they have made mistakes and learned from them. Many of those lessons are here somewhere for you to learn from. Browse the forum and use the search function. Not only will it save you grief, but you will get more ideas.

    That being said, it is not necessary to create a "character." It is fun, and by all means go nuts, but since we are a costuming club and not a cosplay or roleplaying group it is not needed. Have fun and good luck!

    What are Jackboots?

    in Costume Questions - Ask Here!

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    question... are the Wehrmacht boot acceptable?

    What are "Wehrmacht boots"? If you are referring to the standard German Army 1944 pattern boots found all over the internet and in many military surplus stores than, yes. Those are fine, even without the strap for approval. I even took a pair of those and recreated the top strap to make them Level 3.

    Do you have a pic of the ones you are referring to?

    J.J. Abrams Star Wars, What are your thoughts?

    in The Officer's Lounge

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    Despite the overuse of lens flares and the use of a director from the enemy camp (just kidding) I am very optimistic. Lets face it. For over 30 years we have built an Empire (pun intended) on a meager 6 films. And only about half of them were really all that good! Imagine the explosion of new material with a new movie every year for the foreseeable future? The new canon will broaden our hobby by incredible margins. Lets say we are stuck with the current ratio of "good" flicks and only about half of them are any good? If they make 12 new movies over the coming years that is still a win for us with 6 good ones. Which is twice as many as we have now. Add to that new books, TV shows, cartoons, toys and a literal crap-load of other swag I know I will waste my hard-earned jaja on and I am sure I am going to be a happy Trooper.

    Forum Etiquette

    in IOC Guidelines

    Posted · Edited by winterg

    By Steve Thompson

    Yahoo! Contributor Network

    Mar 5, 2007

    The Internet has given rise to dozens of new forms of communication, one of which being Internet forums and message boards. There are forums and message boards for just about every topic, some of which require membership to a site, while others have free registration just for the forums. Some forums are visible to the public and others require registration, but whatever the case, Internet forums and message boards give everyone a voice. One of the problems that springs from this convenience, however, is the question of etiquette. What exactly is appropriate behavior on Internet forums and message boards?

    Review the Forums to Avoid Duplicate Posts. One of the common problems with etiquette on Internet forums and message boards is the duplication of posts. One person will post a question or raise an issue and a new user will pose the same topic on another thread three days later. Not only is this a waste of your time, but it can also irritate veteran members of the forum who are tired of seeing the same issues raised over and over again.

    Never Use ALL CAPS. One of the pitfalls of Internet communication is that people can't read your tone of voice or intention beyond what you say on the forum or message board. When you type in all CAPS, reader interpret your tone as yelling because that is common for people who fail to use sentence case. So put in the extra effort to create sentences in sentence case or, if you don't have the time or inclination, write in all lowercase letters instead. This is still annoying but it won't make people as angry as all CAPS.

    Use Correct Spelling and Punctuation. Your postings on Internet forums and message boards don't have to be ready for publication in a novel, but they shouldn't be riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, either. Proper etiquette entails that you make an effort to write correctly, if only so that other forum members can understand what you're saying. "NetSpeak" ('u' for 'you'; 'k' for 'okay'; 'cuz' for 'because', etc.) is also becoming less acceptable as Internet forums and message boards become more sophisticated and draw more professional users.

    Ask Before You Attack. In many cases, a seemingly offensive post is not meant the way it sounds due to the lapses in communication on the Internet. Before you dig in with both claws to provide a snappy and nasty comeback, consider asking the original poster to clarify what he or she meant. If it turns out that you were correct in your original interpretation, you can feel free to speak your mind; however, if you weren't correct, people will respect you for having an open mind.

    Ignore Spamming. One of the great things about Associated Content's forums is that there are very few instances of spamming. When it does happen, the members of the forum ignore whoever is creating the ruckus and everything is back to normal in a few hours. Don't encourage spamming by drawing attention to it; instead, pretend it doesn't exist or notify a moderator so that the offending post can be removed. Likewise, don't provide your own spam; keep self promotion to a forum section that allows it, if any.

    Don't Include All Previous Posts. There's nothing more annoying in a forum or message board than people who copy all previous posts into their own. If you have a specific passage on which you want to comment, feel free to copy it in your post, but don't include them all. Internet etiquette dictates that you make reading as easy on everyone else as possible. If they have to scroll through twenty posts in which all previous posts are quoted, no one will want to return to the thread. The rule of thumb for this form of etiquette is to never quote more text than you intend to write yourself.

    Use Topic-Specific Titles. Many people read threads based on their titles, so try to be as specific as possible. Don't say that your topic is one thing when you plan to talk about several other things. This doesn't mean you can't expand on your topic, but try to keep it as relevant as possible.

    Take Personal Issues Off the Forums. Internet forums and message boards are for public discussions which bear relevance to more than a few people. If you have a personal issue with someone else, take it off the forums. If the message board offers a private message function, use it. If not, exchange e-mail addresses and continue the discussion in private.

    Avoid Power Posting. Some Internet message boards and forums offer prizes or awards to the people who contribute the most to discussions. This leads to "power posting", which involves replying to threads with empty messages or with nothing more to say than "LOL" or an emoticon. If you don't have anything useful to say, don't reply.

    Avoid Trolling. A troll is someone who posts topics on message boards with the sole purpose of instigating argument or debate. It is definitely an etiquette no-no and will earn you the disrespect of everyone on the forum. It is usually easy to identify a troll after they've been on the boards a few weeks, and you could easily wind up with a suspended account.

    Don't Flame the Staff. Many message boards and forums are run by a company or service provider, such as Associated Content. Flaming the staff on their message board is akin to going to someone's house just to insult them; it isn't proper etiquette, and is just plain rude. If you have a legitimate complaint, post it with courtesy and decorum. If necessary, wait until you've calmed down to post a message about it in the forums.

    Post Under the Proper Categories. It is never enjoyable to find a post about politics under a forum category called Job Opportunities for Web Designers. Keep your threads consistent with the topics that govern them and ask if you aren't sure where to post a particular subject. The moderators don't want to spend all their time rearranging threads.

    Avoid Hijacking a Thread. Hijacking involves posting a new idea or topic on someone else's thread. Sometimes, if the topic is related, this is okay, but try to post new threads if you need to start a different discussion. People who are interested in your topic can go to your thread and you won't offend anyone else this way.

    Use Your Words. Finally, I encourage you to "use your words". Did your mother ever tell you that when referring to general etiquette? This means finding better words than cuss words or inappropriate comments. If you can't post without cursing or otherwise being offensive, move on and post on a different thread.

    Obviously, this isn't an exhaustive analysis of Internet forum and message board etiquette, but it should get you started. The most important thing is to be polite and civil whenever possible.

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