The Ultimate Guide to getDare! [updated with mini chat guide]

[LilAngel]

This IS an add-on to several stickies/ threads, and is a guide to specifically help new members blend in. I've also decided to post each category separately, so I can link to them in the Table of Contents. Mods, feel free to edit this if you think something is wrong.

Oh! And one last thing, if I mentioned certain uhh... members, please don't take it personally. I love you all.

Ngggh. ONE MORE THING. If a mod wants, they can move this. But depp says it should be here. (Shhh! It's ALL DEPPS FAULT. xD)

ULTIMATE NEWBIE'S GUIDE TO GETDARE (by Angel)

Table of Contents
1. The Forums
2. The Chat
3. Protecting Yourself
4. Does it really matter?!
5. Avoid being annoying.

The Forums:

(This is a general add-on to THIS STICKY. )

Truth: Only post truths that you want OTHER PEOPLE TO ANSWER in this section. If you have more than one, put them on the same thread. There's no need to clutter up the front page.

Dare: Only post dares that you want OTHER PEOPLE TO DO in this section. Do not request dares. If you can think of more than 6 NEW and/or IMPROVED dares, I would suggest that you make a dice and ost it in the DICE DARE section instead.

Truth or Dare Stories:
Main: For stories related to TorD, D/s, etc.
R18: Mature Stories: Stories of taboo, incest, rape, blackmail or anything potentially offensive. 18+ only.
The Author's Cafe: A place where writers and/or general gD members chat about stories, writing, books or to share non-sexual/ tord related literature.
Trial: getArt Gallery: A place for people to illustrate stories, post artwork, etc.

Slave/Master Area:
Main: Place for people over 18+ interested in D/s to post personals. Post as much information as you want. The more the better. *SPECIAL NOTE TO NEW MEMBERS: Please DO NOT expect replies straight away. People like to know they can trust you, before trying anything.*
Punishment & Ideas: Post ideas for punishing slaves, ideas of how to submit, dominate, and examples of scenes etc. DO NOT ASK FOR ANY IDEAS HERE. They go in TORD ONLINE section. And don't come in here if you get freaked out easily.
Slave/Master Lounge: Anything related to BDSM, D/s etc., that wouldn't fit in the other sections. General talk about the world of fetish, kink, etc.

Lounge: Off topic chat and conversation about various topics. Forum rules still applies here, so do not post porn, pictures with nudity etc. Do not post personal rants and/or vent in this area. These go in YOUR BLOG. Depp doesn't like it when people are unhappy about his site. But he'll pretend to listen anyway.

Tord Online:
Post here if you want to request truths, dares, ideas, punishments etc. You should always post your gender, age, limits, likes etc.

Elite Member Area:
If you're under 18, don't bother trying to get in here. Unless you become super-dooper-uber-cool. And make sure you can run fast. If you don't smell good enough, the cougars might come and get you!

getDare.com:
This area is not used often. Only post here if depp screwed up something. Or you have problems with a certain part of the site.
Suggestion Zone: Post nifty suggestions for the site in here. Just make sure you check if it's been mentioned before first.

Best of the Forums:
What the title says. But the moderators never remember to update this section. But if you ever happen to see a very very good post, then by all means, PM a mod.

Trashcan:
The funniest section to read, the hardest section to post in, and the worst place to have a post end up. Yep, it stinks.