Here is some info I have compiled about the process:
If you have a file that looks like it should be added to drugs-forum, it should be added to the archive, I have outlined the procedure:
Search for it using the search for files, videos, & audio button in the search thing
here If it is not already there go to quick links add file
here...
For the title, I just use the title of the article or whatever thing you are uploading
Adding keywords can be helpful,.
Also be sure to upload the file
The very last thing is the Category:
For files you should just look through the different categories and see what most the makes sense, sometimes these files can fit in more than one. For example, if you were adding a file a journal article about the pharmacology of LSD you would add this to both the LSD drug section and the pharmacology section. This can be done by holding control and clicking on all the categories you wish to add it to. This will then get sent off to a mod for approval, if it is not already in the forum it will be added and a discussion thread will be made for your post. If it is good then it will stir up discussion and should earn you rep. (EDIT, for the last part I am not sure if threads made for files or not, but they probably should be)
For files thumbnails could be used if there is a picture or something in the file but 98% of our files don’t have thumbnails.
More info for you:
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Originally Posted by Alfa
Every now and then I get questions from members that have difficulty finding things to post about, while they do want to up their member status. If you do not have extensive experience or knowledge on drugs, things seem to get more difficult. So this thread is dedicated to tips on what to post.
Here is a quote from the rules for gold membership:
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Originally Posted by BA
POSTS THAT ARE VALUED
1.) Posting your experience of a drug:
When posting your experience with a drug or multiple drugs, please consider to make your description as complete as possible. To do this you
can describe:
What drug(s) you took.
How much you took.
In what setting, environment you took it.
The time after you first noticed effects. (also called onset)
The duration of the main effects.
The duration of the secondary effects.
If there where any side effects, mentally or physicially.
Time when effects where gone.
Aftereffect, like afterglow, etc.
Overall conclusion and rating of the experience.
We are not expecting you to write a lengthy dissertation, just a short summary of experiences.
2.)Posting drug information:
How to process a particular drug
-Materials( tools and supplies)
-Preperation;
-Process& ;nbs p;&nbs p;
-Application;
-Trouble-shooting& nbsp;& nbsp;
-Resources and reference data
Cultivation Information
Information on drug laws
Information on drug culture
Upcoming drug-friendly events
etc. ...
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Aside from adding posts to the forum, there are more ways to contribute: - Uploading files(documents, music, video, pictures, etc.) is another way of contributing to this site. Drugs Forum's file archive
- Adding drug related events(fairs, festivals, marches, etc. Large music festivals are also welcome.) to the calendar.
- News videos are highly valued. Becoming a newshawk is a quick way to a higher member status. So if you see a news report about drugs on TV, go to the TV channel's site and find the video. Post it here: Drug news coverage video's
- Drug related videos can easely be found on
Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/)
vSocial (http://www.vsocial.com/)
iFilm (http://www.ifilm.com/)
MetaCafe (http://www.metacafe.com/)
DailyMotion (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/)
CurrentTV (http://www.current.tv/studio/)
Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/)
Sharkle (http://www.sharkle.com/video/)
FreeVideoBlog (http://video.freevideoblog.com/)
MyVideoDe (http://www.myvideo.de/) http://video.yahoo.com or elsewhere on the net. Post movies here: Movie files You can also use these sites to upload your video's to and then link them from the video archive.
- Posting news articles is quick and easy. Some sources for news articles: Your local news paper's website. www.reuters.com www.alertnet.com www.mapinc.org dea.gov/pubs/news_releases.htm www.drcnet.org
- Another nice idea on what to write about is writing a book review. The book needs to be about drugs or have a subject related to drugs. I am sure many members will enjoy reading a book review and might get motivated by you to read the book as well. Please post your book review here: Drug culture
- Writing an article is one of the most valued things you can do. Although helpfull, vast knowledge on a topic is not needed if you research your post well. The internet is full of knowledge. You can simply use google, wikipedia, erowid, etc. to compile an article on the topic of choice. If you have books on drugs they will help as well. An article can be small or extensive. The more info it contains, the more positive ratings you will recieve. You can also just find a question posted and research the answer.
There will surely be things I have forgotten here. Feel free to post additions, questions and remarks.
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You can up your reputation and add to the forum at the same time!