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    Arrow Ozformers Forum userguide, and how to register.

    Hello and welcome to the Ozformers Transformers Collectors (Australia).

    PLEASE NOTE - Ignore Nigerian Scam postings (claiming to sell computers and phones, or include strange website links). DO NOT click on them or contact them. Board Staff will remove them as soon as we can.


    Our full Userguide and rules are listed in the next posting, which you have to agree to when registering, and is a condition of your continued participation here.

    But the short version for guests and newbies:
    1 - - - Please use sensible, respectable, legal and moral behaviour, and keep in mind that children do read this forum, so content needs to be G-rated.
    2 - - - Consider treating others in a way that they would want to be treated.
    3 - - - And try not to be a party pooper, spoiling the fun for others. This is a place of entertainment and enjoyment, so it should be a fairly relaxed environment for you and others to play in.

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    If you are new, and want to register:

    The only conditions to being a member here are, that you are a Transformers fan (or a general toy fan), that you are old enough to interact with the mostly-adult membership here (15 is a recommended age), and are not currently Banned from this board. It is also recommended that you live in or near Australia, as the focus of interaction is Australian, and doesn't try to cater for fans outside of this region of the world.

    Registration to this forum at this time requires the following steps:
    - Fill out the registration form - http://www.otca.com.au/boards/register.php
    (You will need a valid email address, and it is recommended to include your city/state or country as your location)
    - An email will be sent out to you with details on how to activate your registration.
    - Click on the activation link and you will be registered as a 'Rank 1 - New/Inactive', allowing you to interact here straight away, with only a few restrictions to prevent scammers and spammers from doing too much damage. It also means we don't waste extra, costly resources on people who register and never return.
    - This will also automatically send out an email to you with details on your membership status. Most fans are then fully activated within several posts, which proves they are here as fans who intend to interact as fans. Otherwise, if you are referred by a senior member, have them vouch for you to the Admin.

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    Why join here?

    - We are a Transformers Fan community/club for fans in the Australian region of the world, run by fans since 1996 (20 years already! )
    - At least a couple thousand members have joined over that time, with about 2-3 hundred currently interacting at least once a week here.
    - Hasbro gave permission for us to exist as a Club back in 1997.
    - This board is a source for news, sightings, games, sales and any helpful info for Australian fans.
    - Occasional access to Hasbro AUS for upcoming news and info.
    - Countless hours and dollars spent every year by various fans for activities like competitions, meets, conventions, and this website.
    - Dozens of meets organised around the country every year.
    - Making friends with those who share the same interest and passion. Fan meets are always full of fun.
    - Helping identify Counterfeit (KOs) Transformers, instead of promoting them.
    - A place to show off the creative efforts of Fans, and new stuff bought by members.
    - An outlet for fans to express their interests in other toylines as well.
    - We are very welcoming to newbies that introduce themselves to the board.
    - And we have exclusive stuff for active, long-time fans who contribute here in the News and Discussion sections.

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    What are the different Ranks, and how to earn them?

    Rank 1 - New/Inactive
    This is the rank everyone starts with. You don't have access to some sections of the board, or the PM (private messages) system. You need to interact here a little first for us to be sure that you are a Transformers fan, and we will activate your full Basic membership.

    Rank 2 - Distant Member
    For fans that are beyond our region of the world. Many don't interact here for long so won't start off with access to some parts of the board. If they do end up sticking around for while and interact here a fair bit, they will be upgraded to Rank 5 Dedicated Member.

    Rank 3 - Basic Member
    When someone has interacted here a little, or posted an introduction, it helps us see that they aren't a spammer/scammer, and they gain this ranking, which gains access to the Meets and Sales sections, plus the PM system.

    Rank 4 - Special Guest
    Allocated to people involved in an official capacity within the Transformers brand, or license-holders and Retailers who want to promote products without needing to interact as a fan.

    Rank 5 - (nothing at this time)

    Rank 6 - Dedicated Member
    Upgraded Basic Members after a few hundred posts or significant contributions to the sightings, news and info sections. It increases PM mailbox quota and possibly some preferential treatment with events or promotions that have limited availability.

    Rank 7 - (nothing at this time)

    Rank 8 - Deluxe Member
    Only offered to dedicated fans who can be verified that they are over the age of 18, for continually contributing to the community as a fan. They are rewarded with a greater PM mailbox quota, Ozformers exclusives, a bonus "adults only" section of the board (hence the "over 18" requirement), and priority access to other exclusives or limited things... but it is also a position of responsibility, as they are expected to represent the standards of this site and community.

    Rank 9 - Board Staff
    Moderators of the board.

    Rank 10 - Admin
    The owner(s) and anyone else who has operational access to the board.


    Rank 8 and higher is only given to people who have agreed to certain conditions, and are deemed an asset to the community. The priority is on quality over quantity, with a person's interaction here. So the offer is only earned and offered once to a member who is seen to be here for the long-term, with the majority of their participation being in fan-related sections (News, Discussion, Sightings, Meets, Creative stuff, and Games).

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    What happens if a member loses interest?

    Everyone grows out of their hobbies eventually, and this fandom isn't any different.
    A Deluxe, Dedicated and Basic Member who has not logged in for 6-12 months, will be progressively reverted in their ranking until they are Newbie/Inactive status. This is for security reasons, but also allows them to come back later if they choose to, without having to start from scratch.
    A Newbie who has not logged in within 6-12 months after registering, will be deleted, so that popular names aren't taken and never used.
    A Basic Member who has made less than 5 posts and not logged in for 6-12 months, may also be deleted, especially if they are sitting on a Character Name.


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    When you first join us:

    It's recommended (but not required) that you post an introduction about yourself and your hobby in the intro section:
    http://www.otca.com.au/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=3

    Also, to help out other fans, post toy sightings here:
    http://www.otca.com.au/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=11

    If you have any problems, just contact one of the board staff, who are listed in the next post below this one.

    If the board is offline for an extended period of time, it will be noted on our Facebook page:
    https://www.facebook.com/ozformers/
    Last edited by griffin; 12th July 2019 at 10:05 PM.

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