Alpha Mysteries

Here are a few mysteries about the Alphas to ponder over:

What is Cosmo's staff's origin/use?
Why does he have a flower on his hat?
Do the blue swirls have any significance?


What does the ring on his paw signify/where is it from?
What are the cuffs around his paws?
Why is his beard braded?
What does the red cape signify?

What are the ribbons hanging from her ears?
What is the origin/purpose of the earring?


What is the key for?
What are the goggles he is wearing?
Where do they come from?
Why does he wear a sundial watch/where does it come from?
What is the meaning of the green jewel?


What are his bracelets for/what are their meanings?
What is the brace-type thing on his tail?
What are the spots under his eyes?


What are her earrings for/what do they symbolize?
What do the gold arm band and her ring mean?
What are her pouches for?
What is her staff for?
What is the ribbon around her paw?
What are the stripes under her eyes?


I hope you find those useful!

:)

Happy Jamming!

Post This, Not That!

Hey Jammers!

I was thinking and reading blogs (I was just thinking, not thinking blogs :P), and I came up with the idea for this post...

It seems like when people post certain things, they tend to get certain reactions...for example, by accusing someone of scamming, that person may turn up and deny it, as will his/her buddies and such.

So, here is a quick guide for new bloggers, as well as old bloggers (if they find it helpful), on what is good to post, and what not.


POST THIS:

Daily Update blogs:

• The new item, as frequently as you can
• Big posts on Update Day
• Little mysteries and things, after the daily item, to interest your readers
• Contests! Draw in new readers!

Random Stuffz blogs (like this one):

• Covering drama and tings (ONLY if you do it in an unbiased way. That is one of the key points of reporting...)
• Cool graphics, if and when you find them
• Contests! Everyone loves a good contest!
• Cool things you have found in Jamaa
• Fun events that you held in your den (fashion show, trivia contest, party, etc.)

NOT THAT:

Daily Update blogs:

• A two-line post (as it shows up on the Blogger Dashboard should NOT be a regular thing. Only if you don't have much time, are sick, need to make a quick announcement, etc. If your regular post looks something like this "Today's new item is the _____. Comment what you think about it!" probably needs to have some stuff added to it. 
• A huge, long explanation of why you didn't post, and then one line saying the new item.

Random Stuffz blogs:

• Detailed explanations of why you are rare, or rarer than _______. Doesn't look good.
• The new item, just because you are bored or are out of ideas for what to post.

Here are some tips in general:

• Don't remove comments unless they have swearing, or inappropriateness in them. If it is a hate comment, calmly reply, countering their argument, or something similar. Example: Hater: "Ok, that is SO not what happened. (Blah-blah-detailed explanation of what they think really happened in the drama story.) So shut your mouth. So-and-so is a super nice person. >:(" You: "Well, so-and-so scammed my Beta Old Blanket before, and she swore at me in comments, so (moar stuff)" If you get what I'm saying. :)
• If you are doing a report on a drama story/fight/scam story, try and stay unbiased, unless you were involved. This means:
• Don't state your opinion, unless you clearly stated above that it was an opinion post. Example: Covering vms915 vs. SecretiveUnicorn (a made up person, although that is a sweet username :P): "Here's the story: SecretiveUnicorn, a well known blogger, supposedly accused vms915 of being mean and saying mean things. Vms defended herself by saying that Secretive was talking to her impersonater, vms9I5, who was dressed exactly like her." Get the idea? Do NOT do something like this: "OMG SecretiveUnicorn, my idol cuz shez soooooooo rare, was sworn at by vms915, a huge jerk-face #!(#&!@$&!@#($&#@!$*@#*$&#&$@!" I know that was a stupid example, but anywhoo...:3
• Try and include screenshots/videos, if possible.
• Don't start drama to get pageviews and comments. More often than not, you will get pageviews, but not comments, or, at least, positive ones, if you are accusing another person of something without proof.
• Don't make stuff up. I'm not talking about a made-up name or birthday, but making up things that didn't really happened, similar to above. Example: "vms915 scammed my tan carpet!!!!" This does get you attention for many reasons (not the least of which is that I have never seen a tan carpet, much less had one. Not the good kind,  though.
• If you do Daily Posting, try and post every day. Posting once or twice a week sort of ruins the whole point of Daily Posting.

I hope that helped!

:)

~QuinnTheCat~

Commissions

Hey Jammers! As you probably guessed by the title of the post, I have decided to start doing commissions!

My main focus for commissions will be on blog improvements. I apologize to BlueGecko/Pumaa, who had this idea originally  but I have done blog improvements for other people before, and it is probably one of the only things I'm good at (that is commission-worthy).

I will also do banner/signatures, for those who are interested.


Now, when I decided to do commissions, I was thinking about the cost. I don't like the idea of charging rares (or, at least, rare-rares like gloves, top hats, and such). I came up with the idea of charging Silver bricks. That way, non-member bloggers can buy and send them, and they don't have to part with an item that is possibly their favorite.

Here is the little menu-thingy I made for the different things you can "purchase":

Banner = 2 bricks
Signature = 1/2 brick
Custom graphic = 1/2 brick
Background image = 1/2 brick

New cursor = 1/2 brick
Falling objects = 1 brick
Color-changing links = 1 brick
Blog music = 1/2 brick

1/2 a brick equals a Bronze Brick.


Now, for the packages, I will charge rare(s). I am not picky as to what they are :).

Template Customization: I will design your very own blog theme, colors and all! Includes background image and banner. Only 2 rares!

HTML package: Includes your own cursor, falling objects, color-changing links, and your very own blog music! Only 2 rares!

Personal package: Includes one custom graphic, one signature, and one banner. Only 1 rare!


Procedure for a commission:

1. Email me what you want! I will add a page for commissions, and make sure to fill out the forms on there for what you want.
2. I will complete your request. We will probably email back and forth (if that's okay) for corrections, suggestions, etc. 
3. Once I have finished, I will notify you. Please send the payment to vms915.
4. When I have received payment, I will either send you the thing, do the blog work, or post it on here. (your choice)
5. Yay! You're happy! (I hope :P) If you are not, I will make any changes you want to the product.

I hope you don't mind that you have to pay first. 

For the items that are 1/2 brick, you can buy two items from the list that are 1/2 brick and pay one whole brick. I didn't want to overcharge for the simple things!

So, if you are interested in any of the things above, fill out the form on the "Commissions" page!

SPECIAL DEAL-THINGY!

If you are a follower, the first item you want (not including package) is free!

If you like this idea of commissions, I will add some more stuff to the menu! :)



~vms915