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Noticing Newbies: February 24, 2010 Issue [#3553]

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Table of Contents

1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

My name is Crys-not really here Author IconMail Icon. I'm excited to be guest editing the Noticing Newbies Newsletter this week!

Today, I will talk about using WDC's content rating system. This information is useful for new members, as well as members who may need to brush up on their content rating skills, so read on!


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Letter from the editor

All portfolio items on Writing.com have two ratings: an intro rating and a content rating. Rating your items appropriately is important because it allows each member to set their own comfort level for what they read on the site. For example, some people may not want to read stories rated GC or XGC. Others may feel uncomfortable with stories rated 18+. The beauty of Writing.com is that all writing is welcome so long as it’s properly rated!

So why two ratings? An Intro Rating applies to the Title and Brief Description only. This information is shown around the site in areas like public listings, so it’s important that it’s correct. When you do a search on Writing.com, the Title and Brief Description of your results pops up. Titles with Non-E rated intro are only displayed to members who have their rating preferences set to include GC and above.

A Content Rating applies to the entire content of your item. Think of it as the Writing.com equivalent of the MPAA Movie Rating System.

E : Everyone
ASR : Adult Supervision Recommended
13+ : Recommended for Readers 13 Years and Older Only
18+ : Recommended for Readers 18 Years and Older Only
GC : May Contain Graphic Content
XGC : May Contain Extreme Graphic Content

"Content Rating System (CRS)" Open in new Window. explains each rating in detail.

*Exclaim* Don’t worry if you get some of your ratings wrong at first. The system can be tough for those not yet familiar with it. Moderators are on the lookout for improperly rated items. From time to time, you may receive an automated e-mail saying that the Intro or Content Rating of one of your items has been changed by a moderator. Don’t freak out! You aren’t in trouble and won’t be kicked off the site because you’ve improperly rated an item.

*SnowMan* Most improper ratings are accidental or due to the fact that the member doesn’t fully understand the content rating system. Moderators are here to help you understand the ratings.

"Content Rating Support" Open in new Window. is a very useful forum to have saved in your favorites. It can be used for the following things:

*Snow1* To ask questions about the ratings of your items
*Snow1* To ask questions about notices you may have received about rating changes
*Snow1* To report items you see that may be improperly rated

As with anything else, properly rating your items gets easier with practice. Don’t get discouraged; just ask questions!


Editor's Picks

Helpful Items About Ratings:

 Content Rating System (CRS) Open in new Window. [13+]
Detailed information regarding our Content Rating System, its guidelines and rules.
by The StoryMistress Author Icon

Content Rating Support Open in new Window. [18+]
The official Writing.Com Content Rating Support forum: questions, rating adjustments, etc.
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon


Useful Newbie Stuff:

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A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
by The StoryMistress Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

The illustrated guide to linking Open in new Window. [ASR]
Confused about how to link? Exactly what to type? Click here!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

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by A Guest Visitor

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by A Guest Visitor


Support Forums:

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Technical Support Forum Open in new Window. [13+]
Members help other members with technical questions and problems using Writing.Com!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

 
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Non-Technical Support Forum Open in new Window. [13+]
Members help other members with non-technical questions and problems using Writing.Com!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon

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Site News & Announcements Open in new Window. [ASR]
Announcements pertaining to Writing.Com!
by Writing.Com Support Author Icon


 
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Ask & Answer

This is my first Noticing Newbies Newsletter, so I have no feedback today. I would love to hear if this newsletter was useful for you!

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