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Robyt: Robot: Cosmetic changes

2013-03-10T17:29:18Z

Robot: Cosmetic changes

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	=== General ===		=== General ===
	* Tell something. People make up there mind about you from your profile as they don't have any other information untill you meet in real life.		* Tell something. People make up there mind about you from your profile as they don't have any other information untill you meet in real life.
	* If you have habits or needs, that could cause trouble mention them (or note them in your [[~~How_to_write_a_Request~~\|request]] / reply to a request).		* If you have habits or needs, that could cause trouble mention them (or note them in your [[How to write a Request\|request]] / reply to a request).
	* If you're a member of a hospex network most people would already guess you're openminded, want to meet people and like to travel. Writing this down is redundant information (although it tells something about you).		* If you're a member of a hospex network most people would already guess you're openminded, want to meet people and like to travel. Writing this down is redundant information (although it tells something about you).

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	* [[Brand New Members]]		* [[Brand New Members]]

	[[~~category~~:Etiquette Guides]]		[[Category:Etiquette Guides]]

Midsch: /* Empty profiles */

2011-04-17T15:56:17Z

Empty profiles

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	=== Empty profiles ===		=== Empty profiles ===
	If a member ~~has~~ an profile, i.e. no pictures, no description, ask him or her to fill in some more info into their profiles. If the person has ~~a problem~~ filling in the profile, you could offer some help if you're geographically close. At [[couchsurfing]] you can pre-emptively block couch requests from members with empty profiles ("Edit my profile" page, "Privacy" tab: choose "Yes" for "Contact by complete users only?" Members with empty profiles will then be unable to get "Couchsurf with.." or "Contact" links when they reach your page.)		If you stumble upon a member with an empty profile, i.e. no pictures, no description, ask him or her to fill in some more info into their profiles. If the person has problems filling in the profile, you could offer some help if you're geographically close. At [[couchsurfing]] you can pre-emptively block couch requests from members with empty profiles ("Edit my profile" page, "Privacy" tab: choose "Yes" for "Contact by complete users only?" Members with empty profiles will then be unable to get "Couchsurf with.." or "Contact" links when they reach your page.) Additionally, a note on your own profile explaining that only members with completed profiles will be able to contact you, may (one hopes!) encourage people to fill theirs in.


	Additionally, a note on your own profile explaining that only members with completed profiles will be able to contact you, may (one hopes!) encourage people to fill theirs in.

	=== Copyrights ===		=== Copyrights ===

Midsch: /* Privacy */

2011-04-17T15:54:49Z

Privacy

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	=== Privacy ===		=== Privacy ===
			* It's the internet. So be careful.
			* Explore the privacy settings of the hospex site. Some may allow you to show your profile only to other logged in users. Very often mandatory fields from the registration can be set to hidden as well.
			* Sensible information does not belong on a public page. (It's your decision what's sensible and what not.)

	=== Pictures ===		=== Pictures ===

Midsch: /* General */

2011-04-17T15:51:31Z

General

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	=== General ===		=== General ===
			* Tell something. People make up there mind about you from your profile as they don't have any other information untill you meet in real life.
			* If you have habits or needs, that could cause trouble mention them (or note them in your [[How_to_write_a_Request\|request]] / reply to a request).
			* If you're a member of a hospex network most people would already guess you're openminded, want to meet people and like to travel. Writing this down is redundant information (although it tells something about you).

	=== Privacy ===		=== Privacy ===

Midsch: /* Pictures */

2011-04-17T15:44:17Z

Pictures

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	=== Pictures ===		=== Pictures ===
			* Some people have a simple rule: no real picture, no couch.
			* Some networks allow to block profiles without a picture (or you simply need to upload one).
			* People definetly look at the pictures, so choose wisely.
			* Pictures tell different stories than (profile) text and a lot of people prefer them.
			* It's the internet. Once released, you can't get it back. Some networks protect pictures from searchengines, but you'll never know.
			* Unfortunately pictures of blond females tend to generate a specific kind of unwanted mails. ("Hiding" your real picture in your gallery and using a non-blond image for your profile helps in most cases.)
			* If a picture offends you, click on too another profile. Don't cry for the authorities and start a flame war.

	=== Empty profiles ===		=== Empty profiles ===

Midsch: /* Copyrights */

2011-04-17T15:36:00Z

Copyrights

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	=== Copyrights ===		=== Copyrights ===
			The networks claim very different rights for the stuff you upoad or create on the pages. Usually you agree by accepting the terms of use to this. From plain stealing to open licences you could find everything. So it's a good idea to inform yourself about the actual status. In anycase think twice before giving away valuable pictures, text an other stuff.

	=== Also see ===		=== Also see ===

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2011-04-17T15:07:07Z

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			Profiles are the main point of information about each other. So it's an important task to fill out "YOUR" profile.

	===Empty profiles===		=== General ===
	If a member has an ~~'''empty [[CouchSurfing]] [[~~profile~~]]'''~~, i.e. no pictures, no description, ask him or her to fill in some more into their profiles. If the person has a problem filling in the profile, you could offer some help if you're geographically close.
			=== Privacy ===

			=== Pictures ===

			=== Empty profiles ===
			If a member has an profile, i.e. no pictures, no description, ask him or her to fill in some more info into their profiles. If the person has a problem filling in the profile, you could offer some help if you're geographically close. At [[couchsurfing]] you can pre-emptively block couch requests from members with empty profiles ("Edit my profile" page, "Privacy" tab: choose "Yes" for "Contact by complete users only?" Members with empty profiles will then be unable to get "Couchsurf with.." or "Contact" links when they reach your page.)

	If you wish, you can pre-emptively block couch requests from members with empty profiles. Go to the "Edit my profile" page, then click on the "Privacy" tab. In answer to "Contact by complete users only?" choose "Yes". Members with empty profiles will then be unable to get "Couchsurf with.." or "Contact" links when they reach your page.

	Additionally, a note on your own profile explaining that only members with completed profiles will be able to contact you, may (one hopes!) encourage people to fill theirs in.		Additionally, a note on your own profile explaining that only members with completed profiles will be able to contact you, may (one hopes!) encourage people to fill theirs in.

			=== Copyrights ===

	== Also see ==		=== Also see ===
	* [[Freeloaders]]		* [[Freeloaders]]
	* [[Brand New Members]]		* [[Brand New Members]]

	[[category:Etiquette Guides]]		[[category:Etiquette Guides]]

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===Empty profiles===
If a member has an '''empty [[CouchSurfing]] [[profile]]''', i.e. no pictures, no description, ask him or her to fill in some more into their profiles. If the person has a problem filling in the profile, you could offer some help if you're geographically close.

If you wish, you can pre-emptively block couch requests from members with empty profiles. Go to the "Edit my profile" page, then click on the "Privacy" tab. In answer to "Contact by complete users only?" choose "Yes". Members with empty profiles will then be unable to get "Couchsurf with.." or "Contact" links when they reach your page.

Additionally, a note on your own profile explaining that only members with completed profiles will be able to contact you, may (one hopes!) encourage people to fill theirs in.

== Also see ==
* [[Freeloaders]]
* [[Brand New Members]]

[[category:Etiquette Guides]]