User Groups Probie, Newbie, Cavy Slave etc? - Guinea Pig Cages, Care, Store, Photos of Guinea Pigs and More Forum!

**PiggyGal** · #1 06-09-09, 05:01 pm

What are all of the things like probie, newbie, Cavy slave called? And what are they in order... doesn't really matter I guess.. but I wanted to know! And how do you move up?

P.S. Sorry if my 'prefix' is wrong I didn't know what to call this!

**Seonta** · #2 06-09-09, 05:06 pm

You should read the policies and guidelines section of the site. That's where I found this: http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/...es-titles.html

That should answer your question.

**Froggirl009** · #3 06-09-09, 05:58 pm

That doesn't explain what a probie is though.

**Seonta** · #4 06-09-09, 06:07 pm

I just searched the word probie: http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/...at-probie.html

**Paula** · #5 06-09-09, 06:23 pm

Indeed, sometimes a forum search can clear up all of the forum's little mysteries.

**Ly&Pigs** · #6 06-16-09, 09:47 pm

This is at the bottom of the main forum page:

Unconfirmed have email confirmations pending and can't post yet;
Cavy Caged must have their posts approved by moderators & can't vote on posts;
Cavy People have been excluded from posting in the Kitchen and Veg Forums and can't vote on posts;
Newbies are new members: under 30 days or 10 posts (can't thank posts, create social groups, blogs or submit tips yet);
Probies are like Newbies, only their posts are moderated because they registered with a generic email.
All new members start out as Probies until proven that they are not a troll or spammer.
Cavy Slaves are full members;
Cavy Stars have donated $10 a year and have extra privileges;
Cavy Champions donate $10 a month and have even more privileges!

http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/...tml#post218616

**wonderwhiskers** · #7 07-02-09, 09:22 am

I'm still a Newbie, but I've been able to 'Thank You' Posts.
Sorry, I did'nt realise I should'nt have.

**CavyLuver516** · #8 07-02-09, 10:45 am

Oops...I didn't know either. Your not the only one, Wonderwhiskers! But...I just realized I'm a 'Cavy Slave'!

**wonderwhiskers** · #9 07-02-09, 11:51 am

Cavieluver . . Congrats on being a Cavyslave!

When did you join?

I'm still a newbie hehe!

**Ibbet** · #10 07-02-09, 12:05 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwhiskers

I'm still a Newbie, but I've been able to 'Thank You' Posts.
Sorry, I did'nt realise I should'nt have.

I didn't either.

I did it once, sorry.

**Pulsepoint129** · #11 07-02-09, 12:44 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ly&Pigs

This is at the bottom of the main forum page:

Unconfirmed have email confirmations pending and can't post yet;
Cavy Caged must have their posts approved by moderators & can't vote on posts;
Cavy People have been excluded from posting in the Kitchen and Veg Forums and can't vote on posts;
Newbies are new members: under 30 days or 10 posts (can't thank posts, create social groups, blogs or submit tips yet);
Probies are like Newbies, only their posts are moderated because they registered with a generic email.
All new members start out as Probies until proven that they are not a troll or spammer.
Cavy Slaves are full members;
Cavy Stars have donated $10 a year and have extra privileges;
Cavy Champions donate $10 a month and have even more privileges!

http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/...tml#post218616

Is there a way (other than PayPal) that one could give donations? My boyfriend's tried explaining the whole concept and set up of PayPal and I still can't get it on my own. I suppose I can just have him set it up for me, but what if I never used PayPal again, other than to donate? As it is, I still have yet to ever make an online purchase with even my credit card, with the exception of an airline ticket. Was just curious, that's all.

**Paula** · #12 07-02-09, 01:14 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwhiskers

I'm still a Newbie, but I've been able to 'Thank You' Posts.

It's actually something that's only recently been enabled for newbies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pulsepoint129

Is there a way (other than PayPal) that one could give donations?

If you send a private message to the site's owner, CavySpirit, I'm certain she could answer this question for you. I believe she does accept donations other than through PayPal. You could also check out the iGive link to the left of the forum index for a really cool way to support her efforts.

**wonderwhiskers** · #13 07-02-09, 01:35 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibbet

I didn't either.

I did it once, sorry.

I've done it a few times since posting on this without thinking.
Sorry again,
I promise I wont do it again until I get the heads up

**wonderwhiskers** · #14 07-02-09, 01:36 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by paula.m.moore

It's actually something that's only recently been enabled for newbies.

If you send a private message to the site's owner, CavySpirit, I'm certain she could answer this question for you. I believe she does accept donations other than through PayPal. You could also check out the iGive link to the left of the forum index for a really cool way to support her efforts.

The site should set up an Ebay account .. people from around the world coiuld safely and easily give donations ..
I'm in England, don't have, and will not set up a Paypal account.

**wonderwhiskers** · #15 07-02-09, 01:38 pm

Paula M.Moore, for some reason I'm having trouble quoting sorry!
But does that mean we are allowed to Thank?

**Peggysu** · #16 07-02-09, 01:46 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwhiskers

But does that mean we are allowed to Thank?

If the option is available to thank then I don't see why you wouldn't be allowed to thank. The thank option just wasn't enabled before for newbies, but now it is.

**Paula** · #17 07-02-09, 01:52 pm

It's not a matter of being allowed or not - if the option is available to you, you can use it if you choose.

**wonderwhiskers** · #18 07-02-09, 02:30 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by paula.m.moore

It's not a matter of being allowed or not - if the option is available to you, you can use it if you choose.

Oh Brilliant

In that case...thank you!

**daftscotslass** · #19 07-06-09, 02:35 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwhiskers

The site should set up an Ebay account .. people from around the world coiuld safely and easily give donations ..
I'm in England, don't have, and will not set up a Paypal account.

PayPal is perfectly safe and ebay is for selling items rather than giving donations. PayPal is owned by ebay, anyway

**CavyMama** · #20 07-06-09, 04:50 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwhiskers

The site should set up an Ebay account .. people from around the world coiuld safely and easily give donations ..
I'm in England, don't have, and will not set up a Paypal account.

What's your hesitation with Paypal? Bad experience?

As people have said, Paypal is perfectly safe. I've used it for years without incident.

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