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I want to post couple of other items I see missing on the site but first I need to understand how to post correctly
If you check every ones history, we all only get 20 points for the sale of items, the other 30 points goes to the zone. When posting items, it is pretty explanatory on how to post them, just try to follow the guidelines and fill in the information as you go through each section. If there any part of the posting process you are not sure of, just pop it here and some one will help you
This is taken from the faq and explains it pretty good
The Etiquette of Posting Items:When it comes to posting your items here on ZoneGFX we’re sure you wouldn’t appreciate it if another user posted the same item as you at a later date, or even an individual item from one of the bundles you may post.
Therefore we respectfully ask that you always check to see if the item you wish to post is not already on ZoneGFX either singly or as part of a larger bundle.
Posts created without due care and attention will be subject to modification or deletion as required.
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To post an item you start by clicking the ’Add Post’ link at the top of the home page.
(Before you begin this process however, please take the time to do a search of the site to ensure you do not create a duplicate post!)
There now follows a step-by-step guide to posting your item(s).
Step 1:
– Always copy/paste the required information directly from the products source.
– Provide a name for the post, preferably the products original name.
– Please select the most appropriate category for your post from the dropdown menu.
– Provide an image for your post using the following image host (https://postimages.org/web)
– Use the Direct Link button to copy your image from Postimage.Step 2:
– Use the fields provided to indicate if another product is required by entering it’s name there.
– Provide a link to the required item here on ZoneGFX and not an external source.
– If the required item is not here on the site, feel free to upload it yourself!
– Enter some details of the product. These can be copy/pasted from the original source.
– All uploads should state if a ‘Serial Code/Number’ is required and if the product has been ‘Cracked’.
– Posted Bundles should contain a full list of their contents.
– This will aid in searches to avoid duplicate posts being made, and make the items easier to find.
– Enter any number of ’tags’ in the required field to aid with searches.
– Enter details such as the Artist/Vendor name and the product’s SKU number.
– Enter details such as Compatible Software, DazStudio/Poser etc.
– Enter details for the File Format of your upload (see below):
— DIM (Original Vendor files), Custom DIM – (Files converted to DIM Format)
— .exe file,
— [UNPACKED] – (An extracted .exe)
— [REPACK] – (Taken from your own Runtime)
– Enter details of which Base Figure lines are required for the product.Step 3:
– Provide a copy/pasted link to the original product source for reference (DAZ3D, Rendo etc).
– The Single Link field is where you paste your download link.
– The Multiple Link field is intended for any links you may use as a download mirror.
– For Bundles or Multi-part posts, see below.Posting Bundles or Multi-part posts?
MEGA allows the sharing of entire folders at a time!
– You can upload your individual items to a folder you create on your MEGA account.
– A link to this ‘Root Folder’ is the only link you would need to post.
– Simply supply a link to that folder instead of the individual items.
– This is a great way to post those larger bundles if uploading an entire bundle is troublesome.
– This also makes it easier to edit individual files if needed.
– This will also help those who have lower or limited bandwidth or download speeds.
– This also allows for those who only wish to download a single item from the bundle to do so.
– Having a MEGA account is one way to avoid this issue altogether!Additional Notes regarding the posting of Bundles:
– Bundles must not contain content which had previously been posted here on ZoneGFX!
– Bundles will only be accepted if they are adding ‘NEW’ content to the site.
– Bundles which ignore this rule will not be authorized and deleted without notice.
– Any additional ‘NEW’ content should be posted seperately as an entirely new post.– Only the individual who posts a Bundle retains the right to post the files individually.
– Any upload of these individual files by another member will be deleted without notice.It used to be 50 points. Then they changed it to 25 points and now its 20 points.
I'm no fan of these changes.the constant points change is annoying, frustrating and pointless.
That said, points after a few posts are so plentiful add to the fact they are posted at other sites sometimes seconds after the show here, points are pointless.
Perhaps we should just go 100% free like KAT and just get bragging rights to be the first person to share.
Didn't make any change after the last change few month ago.
kat is a torrent site we are not 🙁This is primarily a Daz site. For every item that is not posted ( not reposts ) but new content from Daz you should get site points. after so many uploads tbe site will buy a relatively cheap item you want. $15 less and share it under your name.
This promotes a solid goal to wirk towards and promotes a reason to post here.
Other posts may be rewarded by giving special site privileges like signatures or bigger avatars.
TBH whilst I do not particularly like the points system, I have got used to it.
I do feel it sometimes gets in the way of sharing.
I do not have any real gripe about it, provided there is sufficient incentive for new users to upload. Once you have accrued enough points to be able to afford offering bounties for products you would particularly like to be shared, it is not so much of an issue.I do think having excessive prizes for competetions compromises sharing via uploading, which, other than points purchase helping with site costs, should be the main way to accrue points.
If you come here every day, starting on day 1, you can download 2 things forever. If tomsk is still doing his new user point thread, you can get another 500 - 1000 (10 - 20 downloads) immediately. I thought the point system was kooky when I first came here, but now I've seen the genius of it. As @eelgoo wrote, having more points mean that you can request more stuff and providing more stuff means you accumulate more points. Sharing more stuff means you can accumulate more stuff, which incentives sharing without the need for money. Bravo to @hunter for figuring this out. Best site for sharing by far imo. That's why almost everything in the wild comes from here.
I use extra points to sponsor contest. Every so often to rewuest an item that will probably be posted anyway. I make purchases to share with people because they share with me, not for points. Ive seen on more than one occasion, people not posting until an item is requested. If i own it and its not here, id post it.
The point system is fun snd different. This makes a good combination. Yet, IMHO something is missing. I posted 2 NIB items awhile ago and got more points than id ever spend.
Id like to see a different reward system. Seeing how whatever is posted here you can go DL for 0 points in 10 minutes or less someplace else. Id like to keep people here. If the site rewards loyalty people will feel more loyal. If someone spent $300 on shared items it would be nice to feel appreciated.
Posters keep this site alive. Its nice for hunter to host it but if it wasnt for kind people sharing, it would be like all the other crappy share sites charging for content.
Most of which is from here.@Hunter how did you not change it?
I can remember that it used to be 50 points, then it was 25 a few weeks ago and now its 20.
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