Posting Guidelines

The following are some guidelines for posting articles, topics and photographs on HairCrazy.info. If you haven't already read the user agreement please do so before proceeding.

Adding an article

Getting it published

The best way to get an article published is to ensure that it is of a similar quality to the rest of the articles on the site. Primarily this means that you should write in plain English and clearly explain the technique you are trying to put across.

Check your Spelling

You should check your spelling before submitting your article. if there are a lot of mistakes to correct it's likely that the site moderators will not approve your article and move on to another submission that requires less correction.

Use Product Names

If you're referring to a particular product in your article make sure you use the full name of the product so that our readers can locate the products to try out your advice. Don't assume that everyone will know "Pimpin' Purple" is a Special Effects colour.

Avoid Scripts & Linked Images

Security is a priority for us and for this reason we will remove any scripting or links to external images posted in articles. We also like to keep a standard look and feel to the site so there's no need to format your text using html.

Leet, Txt & Other Nonsense

Articles containing leet, sms abreviation, internet slang e.g. "lmao", etc. will not be considered for publishing.

Posting Images

Image size and format

When submitting an image as part of a forum topic or article quality is important so that all users can clearly see your image.
Your image should be at least 400 pixels (px) in width and if scaling you should retain the original aspect ratio to avoid the image being skewed. Don't worry if it's a large image as it will automatically be resized to a more reasonable size.
Any images you wish to be uploaded should be in jpeg format (.jpg). Avoid using bitmaps (.bmp) as they do not display well on all browsers. You should also avoid using gifs on all images other than your avatar as the quality is insufficient for photographs.

Submit unprocessed images

To keep a consistent look and feel we request that you do not upload images that have been significantly altered. Resizing and some minor cropping are fine. Photographs where borders, text, drawing, artistic effects or recolouring has been applied are not suitable for the gallery or articles.

Good Quality Images are best

For articles or gallery submissions we recommend that you don't use webcam photographs due to the lower image quality. If you are trying to capture a hair colour try taking the photograph outside in natural light for the most accurate colour result.

Appropriate vs. Inappropriate

When you post a photo bear in mind that younger viewers may see it.
Be fully clothed for your photos, do not post anything obscene, for example.

Have the right permission

Before you post a photograph ensure you have the full ownership of the image. It's also good to ask any other people in the photographs if it's ok to post their photo online.

Posting on the Forum

The forum is a part of the site where you can chat informally about hair related issues. We have a few stipulations to ensure that it's an enjoyable place for all users.

Write in English

When posting please keep your posts in plain English bearing in mind that many users are not native English speakers. By this we mean avoid leet and sms abbreviations which make it difficult for most people to read.
Get to the point! Sentences like "So yeah... whatever." in your posts serve no purpose but to annoy your audience so you're much less likely to get a reply. If you have a hair problem put it across as clearly and concisely as possible.

Be Respectful

Respect the other users of the site. If you have a problem with a particular user please bring it to the attention of the site admin or one of the moderators.

Moderators Exist for a Reason

As mentioned above moderators can help you if you have a problem with another user. They're also there to help you with technical problems, questions about posting and keep the message board running smoothly. They're also able to approve or disapprove posts and articles so it's a good idea to keep them on side. A moderator's word is final and should you have a problem with a moderator please contact the site administrator.

Comments, Private Messages & Email Correspondence

You should be respectful to other users at all times. Content of an obscene or offensive nature either posted on the web site through the forum, comments or otherwise or privately through private messages, email etc. is forbidden. Please report all abuse to the site administrator.