Niners Nation FAQ

by Fooch on Feb 23, 2009 12:42 PM PST Comment 78 comments

Over the last two months we've had a pretty sizable increase in traffic here in Niners Nation. That's certainly a good thing and given the new folks, I think it's time to develop a general FAQ for the site.

First, though, I wanted to generate questions that people have had in the past and either figured out themselves, or still aren't sure about. Thus, this FanPost. The FAQ would be a "special page" sort of like our mock draft database, which means you can't leave comments.

So, even if you know the answer to your question, I strongly encourage people to post questions that they think any new visitor to the site might have. It could range from "what's a Fanpost?" to "how do I register?" to "how do I do a search on this site?"

I'm posting this as a FanPost so we can leave it near the top to accumulate questions. I'm moving it to the front page for today just to get some face time for it. Again, I'd appreciate any contributions to this little project.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors.

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FAQ

Can anyone post a fanpost? How do you post a fanpost? What is the proper fanpost etiquette?
What’s the difference between a fanpost and a fanshot?
How do I include a link or an image in my comment?

by Rocktopus on Feb 23, 2009 2:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

FAQ

What’s the deal with Howtheyscored? I mean, does he do anything besides comment on NN and McCC? Does he have a job? Is it true that he does, indeed, live in his mom’s basement? Are his claims that he has a gf real or just a fabrication?

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 23, 2009 2:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

1) The deal with howtheyscored is that he is sexy.

2) He does a few other things.

3) SBNation recently got blocked at his work (that might have been his fault). That’s why he hasn’t been commenting lately during the day.

4) Grandma’s couch.

5) The proof is in the MySpace.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What the [site decorum] is your profile picture?

I thought it was a ninja at first, but then I got a bigger view of it… And I’m confused

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 23, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s me and my cat … doing something.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

you're blocked at work?

dude that’s awful! my condolences. These communities might never be the same.

and thanks for the candid answers. “the proof is in the myspace” – hilarious

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 23, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So Fooch...

Tell me again, about the Rec (or recommendation) feature.

Also, how does one properly make a link show up as anything they want… like this?

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 23, 2009 2:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Rec Feature

The Rec(comend) feature is a pretty sweet part of SBNation. Basically, at the bottom of a Fanpost or Fanshot, but before the comments, there are a couple links – Email, Print, Flag, and Rec. The Email and Print links are pretty obvious, and the Flag feature is basically used to report inappropriate content. The purpose of the Rec feature is to “pin” that Fanpost to the top of the Fanpost list. As an example, check out Athletics Nation which always has a bunch of Rec’d posts. You’ll see an entire “recommended fanposts” section, and fanposts that are Rec’d three times or more automatically go to the top and stay there regardless of age.

As more and more fanposts get created, the oldest ones fall off the bottom of the list. The Rec system is a way of keeping “hot” topics around, regardless of age.

Creating Hyperlinks

There are 2 ways to do this. First off, you can simply click on the button, paste in your hyperlink, click OK, and then type in the text you want to show up inside the HTML brackets.

Alternatively, if you know HTML, you can just create a link using the proper HTML code (the link button does that for you, IIRC).

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Feb 24, 2009 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

or

you can type the words you want, highlight them, then click the link logo and paste in the url, and hit submit

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 24, 2009 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

FAQ

when can we stop talking about Michael Vick?

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 23, 2009 2:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Starting....

NOW!!

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 23, 2009 5:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Please..

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 24, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

FAQ

1) What’s a fanshot?
2) Why not just make a fanpost instead of a fanshot?
3) Seriously, I have to scroll THAT far down to see the fanshots? Just let me make this a fanpost!
4) If I don’t see that someone made a fanshot of the same topic that I made a fanpost of, will everyone make fun of me?
5) Who does the Nation think is the toughest QB EVER?

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Feb 23, 2009 3:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

FanShot

So I figured out how to move Fanshots up so they’re right below FanPosts.

I’ll address it in the FAQ, but just for your own info, FanPosts are meant for opening up a broader discussion. If you see a youtube video of the 1980s 49ers rapping, that’s perfect for a FanShot. If you want to give a detailed analysis of a potential 7-round 49ers mock, that would be a FanPost.

by Fooch on Feb 23, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know, I’m just being (not) funny.

Like I always say, if nobody laughs, it wasn’t really a joke…..

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Feb 23, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

gotcha

I thought you might, but wasn’t 100% sure. The Internet is a pain that way.

by Fooch on Feb 23, 2009 4:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Shoot, even off the interwebs, my wife is always afraid people are taking me seriously.

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Feb 23, 2009 4:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fooch is a Young fan!

So there you have it!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 10:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He's..

My #2 hands down..

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 10:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

how many fanposts, by one person, in a 24 hour period is too many?

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 23, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

how many fanposts, [about QBs], by one person, in a 24 hour period is too many?

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 23, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lol

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 23, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So perfect

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 23, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I posted 4 yesterday..

..No one got too upset.. maybe it’s 5?

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 10:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

I’m sure there was intense internal grumbling and consternation!

by Fooch on Feb 23, 2009 10:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I always have that affect..

..get used to it!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 10:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Besides..

I got a rec.. on one? maybe it was what you ate for breakfast?

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 10:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sure there was intense internal grumbling and consternation!

I think that was last night’s curry, Fooch. I’m the same way. I got a bum like the Japanese flag.

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Feb 24, 2009 10:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Gross

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 25, 2009 5:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Gracias!

I'm thinking but nothing's happening.

by JRPhillips on Feb 25, 2009 10:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

if a game is played in the oakland coliseum

and nobody is there to watch it, did it make a sound?

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 23, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Does noise escape a black hole?

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 23, 2009 3:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is there a black hole?

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 23, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not on local TV, at least.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

only the queit doldrum..

..of staph infection, slithering through the turf..yuck.. absolutely no 49ers/ raiders stadium!, I’m starting a fanpost right now!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 23, 2009 11:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you considered a noob if you don't have a UID?

Are you considered awesome if you have a sub 100 UID?

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 23, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

2006

I’d say if you joined in 2006 (the one week we were around then) you’re on a whole other level of awesomeness.

by Fooch on Feb 23, 2009 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I am awesome

Since Dec 23, 2006 – UID: 47

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 23, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I think this might deserve it’s own front page post. I actually might roll something like that out tomorrow. Inquiring minds definitely want to know.

by Fooch on Feb 23, 2009 4:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

mention their record

of consecutive 10 loss seasons. or is it 11 losses. someone find that stat

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 23, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

2003-2008

6 seasons –
2003: 4-12
2004: 5-11
2005: 4-12
2006: 2-14
2007: 4-12
2008: 5-11

At least we got to 7-9 three times during that span!

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 25, 2009 5:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

nice, thanks

6 straight 11 loss seasons. ouch.

also, we never moved to LA.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Feb 25, 2009 9:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

also, we never moved to LA.

At least not yet…

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 25, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I just threw up a little in my mouth. Thanks…

I'm thinking but nothing's happening.

by JRPhillips on Feb 25, 2009 10:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is there any way to watch this past season's games again?

Assuming you don’t already have them recorded. Even an NFL Replay type thing where they just show the majority of plays would be great.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 23, 2009 5:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

How do the other website sections work (i.e., the mock draft database or the Year-by-Year posts), and where do I find them?

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2009 6:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I know obscene language is frowned upon on this site, but what if someone’s really stupid. Then it’s cool, right?

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Feb 23, 2009 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

iirc

cursing is allowed in game threads!

At least there’s one reason to look forward to the upcoming season.

by shlecko on Feb 23, 2009 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

correct

I’ll include it in the FAQs, but the general reason for the difference is this: in game threads it’s people posting in virtually real time as things happen. You wanna get the comment out quick and I can see swearing happening. It’s not preferred, but it’s understandable. However, when commenting otherwise, it’s not quite the same real time nature and you can take a moment to think before saying something. Just the difference I see.

by Fooch on Feb 23, 2009 10:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ohhh

I already miss football! :-(

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 24, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

.already?

..I missed it the day after the pro bowl..

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 24, 2009 12:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't watch the pro bowl

This is the dark ages for me. No football or baseball. Only like 35 more days until MLB starts though…

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 24, 2009 12:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

are you...

..in Guantanamo?

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 24, 2009 12:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hm?

I don’t understand.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 24, 2009 12:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So no basketball..

..or hockey either? sounds like a sentence.. j/k.. it’s late trying to be funny, sorry!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 24, 2009 12:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh haha sorry!

I’m half asleep myself!! Basketball is okay but hockey is boring to me. I need something more exciting to watch!!! :-)

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 24, 2009 12:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

college basketball

I’m a huge college basketball fan so I can buy some time until baseball starts, thankfully.

by Fooch on Feb 24, 2009 7:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You're lucky

I can’t even watch college basketball, not even the Final Four. Pro basketball is somewhat entertaining, but the college guys just aren’t talented enough for me to be interested.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 24, 2009 8:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

College BB > Pro BB

College basketball is acutally more like real basketball than what the pros play which is more of a glorified slam dunk contest. Although with that said, outside of the college tourney I rarely watch either.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 24, 2009 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree

And what’s “real basketball”?

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 24, 2009 9:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You wouldn't want to know

It’s boring, as it doesn’t involve anything to do with windmills, tomahawks or hanging from the rim and is ultimately team oriented.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 24, 2009 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah thank god for college basketball

or i might be in hibernation until baseball starts

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Feb 24, 2009 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The only reason college basketball players don't do those dunks

is because they can’t, they’re not athletic enough. it not like they play better defense, nba players could score 200 points on a college team.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 24, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i dunno..

I think James couldve scored 200 on the warriors when he was in college, and I’m a warriors fan..

Mulin.. Berry.. yeah baby.. no really I hardly watch BB, but I really am a warriors fan..

Mulin.. Berry.. yeah baby.. no really I hardly watch BB, but I really am a warriors fan..BB is no fun ontv, you have to go to the games, like hockey, and soccer?

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Feb 24, 2009 11:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs