Chameleon
09-29-2008, 10:03 AM
A Newbie's Guide to the TVKeyz Forums
The TVKeyz forums are a useful resource for those who are interested in FTA and Provider based satellite testing. The following guidelines will help a new Forum member navigate the resources that are available, communicate with others with respect and courtesy, register opinions, and find answers to questions related to all things satellite. For those not acquainted with Internet jargon, a NEWBIE is a new user. There is a list of other abbreviations and acronyms at the bottom of this Guide.
Read the Forum Rules and Policies. They are located here. (http://www.tvkeyzforums.com/showthread.php?t=1630)
If you want to help financially support the TVKeyz Forums, simply buy your gear from our site sponsors located on the site. They allow TVKeyz Forums to be 100% free. For yours and our security, TVKeyz Forums does not accept donations of any kind.
Learn how the Forum is organized. Go to the main Forum menu using the main entry point http://www.tvkeyzforums.com (http://www.tvkeyzforums.com/). The Forum has several areas that allow you to home in on categories of topics that pertain to the different aspects of satellite testing. READ THE MAIN FORUM MENU CAREFULLY. There is a link for each area and a description of the types of topics that are appropriate for that area. Take a moment and read what type of info each area is intended to include. Note: Forum Guests have access to all areas of the site EXCEPT the files areas. If you are looking for files, you must register and log into the site.
Post new topics in the appropriate area. There are moderators for each area and they will move topics that you post in the wrong area. These moderators are volunteers and they would prefer that you get it right the first time.
Many of your questions have already been answered -- often MANY, MANY TIMES. Learn to look before you ask. You may still want to ask again, but you may find exactly what you're looking for without rehashing an old, tired subject. The following are ways to research a question before you ask:
Learn to use the SEARCH (http://www.tvkeyzforums.com/search.php) function. At the main menu and each of the Forum areas, there is a link near the top of the page that says 'Search'. When you click on that link, you will see a search dialog. Enter any word or combination of words or phrases in the 'Search Words' box to select posts you are interested in learning more about. Select a Forum area to be searched using the pull-down menu. You may search entire message contents or subjects by choosing the appropriate entry labeled 'Search In'. Searching the entire message contents may take longer than searching the subjects. You may also search within a date range by using the 'Search by Date' option. If you want to search for posts that were initiated or contributed to by a certain Forum member, you may enter a user name in the 'Search by User Name' box. You may also specify whether to search for an EXACT User Name or a PARTIAL name. The SEARCH function is a very powerful way to research a topic related to the steel guitar. Practice using SEARCH and you will open the door to a wealth of information that is not available anywhere else.
Learn where other TVKeyz.com related information is located. There are links at the top of all Forum pages that lead to valuable information. For example:
Satchat will take you to TVKeyz real time chat area.
Keys will take you to the current satellite keys
Last, but not least, Softcams will take you to real-time, updated key files for major receiver brands and more.
RESPECT EACH OTHER AND THE FORUM MODERATORS. Our online community includes diverse personalities. Each is entitled to an opinion.
This is not an 'adults only' website. Children or others who might be offended by off-color language and subject matter may read the Forum.
Do not verbally attack other Forum members. Even if you strongly disagree with something someone has said, respect their right to speak their mind and avoid insulting remarks. Feel free to disagree with someone's statement or opinion, but refrain from personal attacks. Keep it civilized and remember that respect is a two-way street.
Remember that your posting privileges may be revoked by the moderators at any time for violation of the Forum Rules and Policies. Membership in the Forum is a PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT.
Private conversations should be carried out by Private Message or in The Lounge Chat. "Hey, Joe, how's the wife and kids?" "You going quail huntin' with me next week?" Stuff like that -- of a personal nature, not really related to the satellite testing, OR any sensitive opinions expressed among friends should be done via private communication. In each post or reply, there are several links on the top line, next to the date, that can be used to find out more about the poster. 'profile' shows whatever the poster chose to include in his/her profile (see below) -- occupation, personal interests, website address, and Private Message link.
Use your Profile to tell folks about yourself. Your profile consists of your
Password
Homepage (if you have your own website)
Occupation
Location
Devices you test with
ICQ Number (if you participate in Internet chat)
Signature (which you may edit to include at the bottom of your posts - whatever you type in that box will appear if you check 'Show Signature' at the bottom of a post)
Friends List
Profile Messages
Editing your posts - Requires your username and password. It is not necessary or appropriate to add a new reply to say 'oops, I misspelled something in my last post'. You may fix spelling or grammar, add to or edit anything you typed in a post or response. The Forum software will add a comment at the bottom indicating that the post has been edited. If you edit several times and don't want a bunch of 'This post was edited by . . .' messages at the bottom, you can delete them when you edit a post. If you DO NOT delete the entire 'This post was edited by . . .' section, it may come out looking strange. Use with caution if you don't understand what you're doing.
Abbreviations - Sometimes, Forum members will use a 'shorthand' or abbreviation of common phrases that have become popular on the Internet. Below is a table of some commonly used acronyms or abbreviations.
AAMOI = As A Matter Of Interest
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
AFAUI = As Far As I Understand It
AIUI = As I Understand It
AKA = Also Known As
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By The Way
CFD = Call For Discussion
FAQ = Frequently Asked Question
FUBAR = F'd Up Beyond All Recognition
FWIW = For What It's Worth
FYI = For Your Information
GTBOS = Glad To Be Of Service
IANAL = I Am Not A Lawyer (But...)
IDK = I don't know
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
IYSWIM = If You See What I Mean
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
OTOH = On The Other Hand
PITA = Pain In The A**
PMFJI = Pardon Me For Jumping In
PMJI = Pardon My Jumping In
RFC = Request For Comments
ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
RTFM = Read the F*@%ing Manual
SNAFU = Situation Normal; All F***ed Up
SNAIL MAIL = The speed of postal mail
SOHF = Sense Of Humor Failure
SPAM = Stupid Person's AdvertiseMent
SWALK = Sealed With A Loving Kiss
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TPTB = The Powers That Be
TTFN = Ta-Ta For Now
WRT = With Respect To
WB = Welcome back
WYSIWYG =
What You See Is What You Get
The TVKeyz forums are a useful resource for those who are interested in FTA and Provider based satellite testing. The following guidelines will help a new Forum member navigate the resources that are available, communicate with others with respect and courtesy, register opinions, and find answers to questions related to all things satellite. For those not acquainted with Internet jargon, a NEWBIE is a new user. There is a list of other abbreviations and acronyms at the bottom of this Guide.
Read the Forum Rules and Policies. They are located here. (http://www.tvkeyzforums.com/showthread.php?t=1630)
If you want to help financially support the TVKeyz Forums, simply buy your gear from our site sponsors located on the site. They allow TVKeyz Forums to be 100% free. For yours and our security, TVKeyz Forums does not accept donations of any kind.
Learn how the Forum is organized. Go to the main Forum menu using the main entry point http://www.tvkeyzforums.com (http://www.tvkeyzforums.com/). The Forum has several areas that allow you to home in on categories of topics that pertain to the different aspects of satellite testing. READ THE MAIN FORUM MENU CAREFULLY. There is a link for each area and a description of the types of topics that are appropriate for that area. Take a moment and read what type of info each area is intended to include. Note: Forum Guests have access to all areas of the site EXCEPT the files areas. If you are looking for files, you must register and log into the site.
Post new topics in the appropriate area. There are moderators for each area and they will move topics that you post in the wrong area. These moderators are volunteers and they would prefer that you get it right the first time.
Many of your questions have already been answered -- often MANY, MANY TIMES. Learn to look before you ask. You may still want to ask again, but you may find exactly what you're looking for without rehashing an old, tired subject. The following are ways to research a question before you ask:
Learn to use the SEARCH (http://www.tvkeyzforums.com/search.php) function. At the main menu and each of the Forum areas, there is a link near the top of the page that says 'Search'. When you click on that link, you will see a search dialog. Enter any word or combination of words or phrases in the 'Search Words' box to select posts you are interested in learning more about. Select a Forum area to be searched using the pull-down menu. You may search entire message contents or subjects by choosing the appropriate entry labeled 'Search In'. Searching the entire message contents may take longer than searching the subjects. You may also search within a date range by using the 'Search by Date' option. If you want to search for posts that were initiated or contributed to by a certain Forum member, you may enter a user name in the 'Search by User Name' box. You may also specify whether to search for an EXACT User Name or a PARTIAL name. The SEARCH function is a very powerful way to research a topic related to the steel guitar. Practice using SEARCH and you will open the door to a wealth of information that is not available anywhere else.
Learn where other TVKeyz.com related information is located. There are links at the top of all Forum pages that lead to valuable information. For example:
Satchat will take you to TVKeyz real time chat area.
Keys will take you to the current satellite keys
Last, but not least, Softcams will take you to real-time, updated key files for major receiver brands and more.
RESPECT EACH OTHER AND THE FORUM MODERATORS. Our online community includes diverse personalities. Each is entitled to an opinion.
This is not an 'adults only' website. Children or others who might be offended by off-color language and subject matter may read the Forum.
Do not verbally attack other Forum members. Even if you strongly disagree with something someone has said, respect their right to speak their mind and avoid insulting remarks. Feel free to disagree with someone's statement or opinion, but refrain from personal attacks. Keep it civilized and remember that respect is a two-way street.
Remember that your posting privileges may be revoked by the moderators at any time for violation of the Forum Rules and Policies. Membership in the Forum is a PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT.
Private conversations should be carried out by Private Message or in The Lounge Chat. "Hey, Joe, how's the wife and kids?" "You going quail huntin' with me next week?" Stuff like that -- of a personal nature, not really related to the satellite testing, OR any sensitive opinions expressed among friends should be done via private communication. In each post or reply, there are several links on the top line, next to the date, that can be used to find out more about the poster. 'profile' shows whatever the poster chose to include in his/her profile (see below) -- occupation, personal interests, website address, and Private Message link.
Use your Profile to tell folks about yourself. Your profile consists of your
Password
Homepage (if you have your own website)
Occupation
Location
Devices you test with
ICQ Number (if you participate in Internet chat)
Signature (which you may edit to include at the bottom of your posts - whatever you type in that box will appear if you check 'Show Signature' at the bottom of a post)
Friends List
Profile Messages
Editing your posts - Requires your username and password. It is not necessary or appropriate to add a new reply to say 'oops, I misspelled something in my last post'. You may fix spelling or grammar, add to or edit anything you typed in a post or response. The Forum software will add a comment at the bottom indicating that the post has been edited. If you edit several times and don't want a bunch of 'This post was edited by . . .' messages at the bottom, you can delete them when you edit a post. If you DO NOT delete the entire 'This post was edited by . . .' section, it may come out looking strange. Use with caution if you don't understand what you're doing.
Abbreviations - Sometimes, Forum members will use a 'shorthand' or abbreviation of common phrases that have become popular on the Internet. Below is a table of some commonly used acronyms or abbreviations.
AAMOI = As A Matter Of Interest
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
AFAUI = As Far As I Understand It
AIUI = As I Understand It
AKA = Also Known As
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By The Way
CFD = Call For Discussion
FAQ = Frequently Asked Question
FUBAR = F'd Up Beyond All Recognition
FWIW = For What It's Worth
FYI = For Your Information
GTBOS = Glad To Be Of Service
IANAL = I Am Not A Lawyer (But...)
IDK = I don't know
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
IYSWIM = If You See What I Mean
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
OTOH = On The Other Hand
PITA = Pain In The A**
PMFJI = Pardon Me For Jumping In
PMJI = Pardon My Jumping In
RFC = Request For Comments
ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
RTFM = Read the F*@%ing Manual
SNAFU = Situation Normal; All F***ed Up
SNAIL MAIL = The speed of postal mail
SOHF = Sense Of Humor Failure
SPAM = Stupid Person's AdvertiseMent
SWALK = Sealed With A Loving Kiss
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TPTB = The Powers That Be
TTFN = Ta-Ta For Now
WRT = With Respect To
WB = Welcome back
WYSIWYG =
What You See Is What You Get