Hello Everyone! On behalf of the Staff here at phenohunter.org, we want to THANK YOU for joining our growing 
community. With your support, we will be able to build this into something really special for all of us. If you haven't already, please take a moment to read the Site Rules & TOS - pHenohunter.org.
This thread will be updated periodically with various info, from basic site functionality and tips, to upcoming plans for site growth (including upgraded performance/functionality, enhanced features, etc).
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Functionality
Most of you are familiar with the forum software and can navigate fairly easily. The following is some basic functionality that could be of reference:
- Profile - Make sure to set your user Account Details. There are very important settings that you can customize to your needs. Of special consideration - make sure the settings to display your profile is set according to how you want to share info. Example: You set your birthday but you don't want to show your age. You can uncheck that particular piece of info to not display on your profile to the public. Make sure you go through all of the settings to ensure they are to your liking.
- Site Theme - You probably have noticed the Dark Theme of the forum. It has pros and cons just like everything, and not every user prefers them. There is an option on the bottom left corner of the page where you can toggle between the "Default Theme" (White Background, Black Letters) and the "XenDark Theme" (Black Background, White Letters). Keep in mind that we may change the color schemes at any time as the site evolves (or for seasonality/events/etc).
- Private Messages (PMs, aka DMs) - You have the ability to PM multiple people in one group chat. This could be helpful to chat with several of your growmies at a time about things that don't need to be stated in public such as trades, meetups, etc. Be mindful of who you engage, and the potential risks involved. After all, this is the internet; along with the beauty of freedom and anonymity, there is the other end of the spectrum to be wary of as well. *** Please note - PMs are just that. Private. We do not and will not monitor any PMs unless there is an extremely dire life or death type of situation (and we mean EXTREME). If that is not safe enough for you, then go outside of the site and use a different service for such communications. ***
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Performance
The site is run on a robust server network that has private, dedicated (unshared) storage space with a hearty amount of bandwidth. We want you to enjoy your experience here, and in order to deliver that, we need to have a solid foundation to work with. As the site grows, we will be assessing server settings/needs and adjust/upgrade as needed to maintain optimal performance.
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Upcoming Features
- Reactions - The "like" emojis you see are from the default settings. We are in the process of procuring new designs and artwork, as well as restructuring the point system (example: increased points for an "extra high like" vs. just 1 point for every type of like).
- Badges - We will be piloting a "Badge" system where badges can be earned in accordance with a point system or on an ad-hoc basis, similar to the trophies that are already present. The difference is that not only can we award badges based on points earned, but we can also award for certain accomplishments (we can get really creative here folks).
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Once again, we appreciate you joining us and being a part of our growing community!
...the Hunt is on
community. With your support, we will be able to build this into something really special for all of us. If you haven't already, please take a moment to read the Site Rules & TOS - pHenohunter.org.This thread will be updated periodically with various info, from basic site functionality and tips, to upcoming plans for site growth (including upgraded performance/functionality, enhanced features, etc).
=================
Functionality
Most of you are familiar with the forum software and can navigate fairly easily. The following is some basic functionality that could be of reference:
- Profile - Make sure to set your user Account Details. There are very important settings that you can customize to your needs. Of special consideration - make sure the settings to display your profile is set according to how you want to share info. Example: You set your birthday but you don't want to show your age. You can uncheck that particular piece of info to not display on your profile to the public. Make sure you go through all of the settings to ensure they are to your liking.
- Site Theme - You probably have noticed the Dark Theme of the forum. It has pros and cons just like everything, and not every user prefers them. There is an option on the bottom left corner of the page where you can toggle between the "Default Theme" (White Background, Black Letters) and the "XenDark Theme" (Black Background, White Letters). Keep in mind that we may change the color schemes at any time as the site evolves (or for seasonality/events/etc).
- Private Messages (PMs, aka DMs) - You have the ability to PM multiple people in one group chat. This could be helpful to chat with several of your growmies at a time about things that don't need to be stated in public such as trades, meetups, etc. Be mindful of who you engage, and the potential risks involved. After all, this is the internet; along with the beauty of freedom and anonymity, there is the other end of the spectrum to be wary of as well. *** Please note - PMs are just that. Private. We do not and will not monitor any PMs unless there is an extremely dire life or death type of situation (and we mean EXTREME). If that is not safe enough for you, then go outside of the site and use a different service for such communications. ***
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Performance
The site is run on a robust server network that has private, dedicated (unshared) storage space with a hearty amount of bandwidth. We want you to enjoy your experience here, and in order to deliver that, we need to have a solid foundation to work with. As the site grows, we will be assessing server settings/needs and adjust/upgrade as needed to maintain optimal performance.
=================
Upcoming Features
- Reactions - The "like" emojis you see are from the default settings. We are in the process of procuring new designs and artwork, as well as restructuring the point system (example: increased points for an "extra high like" vs. just 1 point for every type of like).
- Badges - We will be piloting a "Badge" system where badges can be earned in accordance with a point system or on an ad-hoc basis, similar to the trophies that are already present. The difference is that not only can we award badges based on points earned, but we can also award for certain accomplishments (we can get really creative here folks
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Once again, we appreciate you joining us and being a part of our growing community!
...the Hunt is on
