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<big><b>Welcome to the Investors Hub User and Moderator Handbook!</b></big>
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[[Community Guidelines]]
The '''[[Community Guidelines]]''' will help Users get a feel for the vibe we’re looking for when participating on InvestorsHub ("iHub"). It is not an all encompassing checklist of what is/isn’t allowed here, but rather to help people understand the community and how to easily participate here. 


[[Moderator Guidelines]]
These '''[[Community Guidelines|Guidelines]]''' are applicable to '''Stock Specific Boards''' - i.e., boards that have (or once had) a trading ticker associated with them. Less stringent enforcement of many of these rules is allowed on general topic boards.


'''[[Site_Map|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
When it comes to investment discussions, iHub welcomes all opinions <u>irrespective of investment sentiment</u>. To do otherwise would be a disservice to the public interest.
 
[[Message Board Subscriptions]]


== About the Handbook ==


=== Who is This Document For? ===
'''Useful Links:'''


This is for Users to get a feel for the vibe we’re looking for when participating on InvestorsHub ("iHub").
* '''[[Community Guidelines]]'''


This is not an all encompassing checklist of what is/isn’t allowed here.  This is to help people understand the community and how to easily participate here. 
* '''[[Moderators' Guidelines]]'''


These guidelines are applicable to '''Stock Specific Boards''' - i.e., boards that have (or once had) a trading ticker associated with them. Less stringent enforcement of many of these rules is allowed on general topic boards.
* '''[https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/myaccount.aspx Site Options]'''


When it comes to investment discussions, iHub welcomes all opinions <u>irrespective of investment sentiment</u>. To do otherwise would be a disservice to the public interest.
* '''[[Site_Map|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
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== Communicating with iHub Admins ==
== Communicating with iHub Admins ==
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For contact information regarding '''Login Assistance, Legal Matters, Copyright Infringement or Advertising''', please refer to the '''[http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/contact.aspx Contact Us]''' page which is linked at the bottom of every page on the website.
For contact information regarding '''Login Assistance, Legal Matters, Copyright Infringement or Advertising''', please refer to the '''[http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/contact.aspx Contact Us]''' page which is linked at the bottom of every page on the website.


It's highly recommended that Users add [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=504 The Question and Answer Board] to the list of Favorites and follow the discussion there. In addition to [[Site Admins]], there are many knowledgeable & helpful Members who offer timely answers to questions that Users and Moderators have about the site.  In many ways, it is the "hub" of iHub.
Users here have many options to communicate directly with the [[Site_Admins|iHub Website Admins]].  Outlined below are the most efficient ways to get your questions or concerns addressed in the most timely manner,


Private Messages sent to [http://investorshub.advfn.com/secure/post_prvt.aspx?user=111041 IH Admin] appear in all [[Site Admins]] inboxes.  This allows the first available Admin to assist you. Choosing this route (instead of PMs to specific Admins) will likely elicit a more timely response as each Admin does not work 24/7.  Please include related links to expedite this process further.  If Admins have to search for what you're talking about it is very time consuming and slows the entire process.  Many times if a PM is received without links you'll receive a reply asking for them. Your PMs to IH Admin will eventually appear in your Outbox as having been sent to the Admin who actually handled it, or in some cases the Admin to whom it has been specifically redirected for disposition. That way any further discussion of that particular matter can be directed to the Admin who originally handled it.
* '''Report TOS Violation''' link found on every public post is the best way of communicating with '''[[Site Admins]]'''.  The violation reports go into a queue that Admin reviews frequently throughout the day.


The [http://investorshub.advfn.com/uimage/uploads/2009/11/17/xjzyaTOS_Violation.jpg Report TOS Violation link] found on every public post is another way of communicating with [[Site Admins]]. Clicking this link will provide a form for the member to advise Site Admins of alleged violations of the [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/Terms.aspx Terms of Service]. In addition to a list of possible violations, a comment section is provided that can be used to address your concerns with the specific post, or Member if appropriate.  (Note: Admin are the only people who see or have access to TOS Reports and the comments).
: On each post you will see “More.”  When clicking you’ll be given a drop down screen of various options.  Choose “Report” and the form is pretty self-explanatory.


If you wish to inquire about a post that has been removed, the means to do so are described on your [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/MyRemovedPosts.asp My Removed Posts] page.
:* You can use the “Report” option to request your own post be removed if you accidentally submitted it twice or if you’re requesting an Author Removal.


How to include links in posts and PMs:
:* Let us know if you see anything that looks extremely vulgar or pornographic.


Go to the top of your screen where you see "address". Highlight (hold the left mouse button down as you move your cursor across the text) the entire line beginning with "http".  Right click and move the arrow down to "copy".  Then place your cursor where you want this information to be copied, right click and select "paste" and Voila!
:* You and another Moderator disagree whether a post should be removed or restored?  Click “Report” and let Admin decide.
 
:* Someone appears to be doxing you or someone else?  Report the post and specify Violation of Privacy. If you are a moderator, after submitting the report go ahead and remove the post.   


:[[Image:Ra2.gif]] Please refer to [[FAQ:Reporting Violations]] for more information.
:[[Image:Ra2.gif]] Please refer to [[FAQ:Reporting Violations]] for more information.


As described above, iHub provides numerous means for Members to contact site Admins and support staff both privately and in designated public forums. In addition to your communications regarding specific support issues, we routinely solicit Member feedback on site design, functionality, and operating policies and procedures. We encourage and welcome constructive input from our user community and routinely implement changes suggested by Members. However; we do not welcome disruptive or non-constructive communications, or attacks on iHub itself or our staff. Persons who find themselves unable to refrain from attacking iHub and/or its staff, including but not limited to 1) threats of reporting us to [insert list of the usual "name dropped" agencies here], 2) threats of litigation, 3) promises of ensuring our demise, 4) accusations of criminality, conspiracy, or any other alleged violation of law, or 5) vulgar or abusive PMs, should avail themselves of their prerogative to cease using the site immediately as we have no interest in hearing it. Those unwilling or unable to respect those guidelines will be asked to refrain and, failing that, will be shown to the exit.
: Note there is a comment section, so in most cases there is no need to send a PM to Admin after reporting and commenting.
 
* '''[https://investorshub.advfn.com/The-Question-and-Answer-Board-504 Q&A Board]'''. It's highly recommended that Users review '''[https://investorshub.advfn.com/The-Question-and-Answer-Board-504 The Question and Answer Board]''' and follow the discussion there. In addition to Site Admins, there are many knowledgeable & helpful Users who offer timely answers to questions that you may have about the site. In many ways, it is the "hub" of iHub.
 
* '''Deletion Review.''' If you believe someone removed your post in error, go to Mailbox and click on the “Removed” tab.  This will allow you to send a request to Admin to review the deletion and to provide  any optional comments.
 
* '''Requests to Moderate.''' Think you’d be a great Moderator on a board?  Click on “Add Me as a Moderator” in the About section of the board. These go into a queue that Admin reviews in the ordinary course of business.
 
* '''Private Message Admin.''' Lastly, if you still have questions outside of the above, please send a Private Message (available to all logged-in users) to '''[https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.aspx?user=111041 IH Admin]'''.  This will allow the first available Admin to assist you and will elicit the quickest response.When sending any Admin a message, it’s imperative that you include a link to what it is you’re asking about.
** Private Messages sent to '''[https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.aspx?user=111041 IH Admin]''' appear in all Admin inboxes. This allows the first available Admin to assist you and will elicit the quickest response.
** Please do not submit the same request to multiple Admins.
** There should already be a link to the '''[https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.aspx?user=111041 IH Admin]''' in your [https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/favpeople.aspx Favorite People]. If not, you can add it to your Favorites for quick access.
** When sending any Admin a message, it’s imperative that you include a link to what it is you’re asking about.
 
 
We encourage and welcome constructive input from our user community and routinely implement changes suggested by Users. However; we do not welcome disruptive or non-constructive communications, or attacks on iHub itself or our staff. Persons who find themselves unable to refrain from attacking iHub and/or its staff, including but not limited to 1) threats of reporting us to [insert list of the usual "name dropped" agencies here], 2) threats of litigation, 3) promises of ensuring our demise, 4) accusations of criminality, conspiracy, or any other alleged violation of law, or 5) vulgar or abusive PMs, should avail themselves of their prerogative to cease using the site immediately as we have no interest in hearing it. Those unwilling or unable to respect those guidelines will be asked to refrain and, failing that, will be shown to the exit.


== Site Features ==
== Site Features ==


=== Premium versus Free Zone Boards ===
=== Stock Boards versus Premium Boards ===
Boards in the Premium Zone simply mean that Moderators have more flexibility in managing the content by removing messages and banning specific users from the board although rare, Admin reserves the right to overturn any Moderator action on any board for any reason. Posting on these boards is also restricted to Members with Premium account features.


Premium status does not give a board license to blatantly violate the rules of the site. Any concerns with Mods or deletions on other boards still needs to be addressed with [[Site Admins]]. More latitude is offered to Moderators on Premium boards. For example, if two posters are having a heated debate that includes what might be considered a personal attack on Free Zone boards, the Mod has some flexibility to allow this. However; one sided deletions in this example are inappropriate. Additionally, using these boards as a place to launch personal attacks on other Users of the site is not allowed and should be deleted.  Premium boards are also not a haven to "archive posts in case they are deleted" and/or in the event they are removed.  If a User feels a post has been inappropriately removed then their recourse is to request a review either through the automated system or by sending a PM to [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/post_prvt.asp?user=111041 IH Admin].
There are three different types of boards on Investors Hub:  1) stock-specific (has or had a trading ticker), 2) general investment discussion, and 3) topics that aren’t necessarily related to stocks or investing.


If many of the messages on a Premium board fall into the above categories, the Moderators need to take immediate steps to rectify the situation and return the board to it's original intended purpose. Failure to do so will at a minimum result in moderators being removed and/or replaced as well as possible administrative sanctions.
* Stock Specific: There is one board for each company, fund or crypto. Duplicate boards will be removed. There are volunteer Moderators (users like yourself) who volunteer their time to try to keep the community discussion about the board topic while allowing some friendly commentary along the way. Anyone can view and registered users can participate in the discussion on these boards. iHub Admins oversee the addition and removal of user-moderators on these boards.
 
* General Investment Discussion: These are boards without a ticker. The Moderators created these boards for discussion of sectors, price ranges, market value ranges, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, etc. These boards are usually in the Free Zone and available to all Users. However, some (original) Moderators choose to make their board “Premium”.  (In rare cases, Admin may change the board to Premium if the Moderators are not keeping the discussion primarily related to stocks.) On Premium boards anyone can read the board, but only iHub Premium subscribers can post on the board. The lead moderator on these boards, usually the board's creator, has the ability to add/remove assistant moderators.
 
* Other Premium Boards: These boards can be read by all Users. Only iHub premium subscribers can participate in the discussion. 
** Lounge Boards: These can be about music, cars, recipes, biking, TV shows - whatever you’re interested in talking about.
** Political Boards: If politics are your thing, there is likely a board for you here.


=== Member Profiles ===
=== Member Profiles ===
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:[[Image:Ra2.gif]] Please refer to [[FAQ:Member Profiles]] and [[FAQ:Signatures]] for more information.
:[[Image:Ra2.gif]] Please refer to [[FAQ:Member Profiles]] and [[FAQ:Signatures]] for more information.
=== Interface Preferences ===
[https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/my_settings.aspx Site Options]


=== Composing Posts ===
=== Composing Posts ===
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Available on the "Other" navigation button on the [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/image_upload.asp Image Upload] tab.
Available on the "Other" navigation button on the [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/image_upload.asp Image Upload] tab.


== Definitions of Terms Used in This Handbook ==
* [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/Terms.aspx Terms of Service ("TOS")] – ''See Terms of Service.''
* [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/Terms.aspx Terms of Use ("TOS")] – ''See Terms of Service.''
* [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/Terms.aspx Terms of Use] – These interchangeable terms refer to the rules of the site which can be found via [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/Terms.aspx Terms of Service] link provided at the bottom of every page on iHub.
* Stock Specific Board – A board that has a ticker symbol for a listed company. These boards are in our [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/hubStocks.asp Free Zone]. iHub allows only one board per company.
* Mod Squad ("MS") – An experienced group of Members who have consistently shown their understanding of the [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/Terms.aspx Terms of SErvice] and ability to fairly apply it to all Members.  They have deletion/restoration abilities on ALL stock specific boards.  MS Members, like Moderators, are not employed by the site but, instead, volunteer their efforts.
* [[Site Admins]] – The group of individuals who are employed by Investors Hub to administer the site by enforcing adherence to the [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/complex_terms.asp Terms of Use].  They have site-wide abilities to delete/restore posts and warn, suspend, or terminate Members who are in violation of the site's rules. 
* [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/hubStocks.asp Premium Zone] – Boards in this area are available for all Members to view but you must be a Subscriber to participate in the dialog.
* [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/hubStocks.asp Free Zone] – Boards in this area are almost exclusively stock specific and available to all Members to read and to participate in the conversation.
* Premium Member/Subscriber – These interchangeable terms refer to Users who have elected to purchase membership privileges on iHub.  Membership does not afford Users different rules of conduct, but does allow access to upgraded features.
* PM – Private Message.  A message that can be read only by the sender and recipient.
* [[Handbook#The_iBox|iBox]] – Also sometimes referred to as a "Header" on "Intro", the iBox is displayed at the top of any message board and is created and maintained by Moderators and Assistant Moderators.  It typically contains a description of the company being discussed and tools such as charts and links for further information.
* Moderator – A Member of the site who creates a board or who volunteers to and is appointed to manage it.  Boards can also have a number of Assistant Moderators.  Throughout this document, the term "Moderator" applies both to Moderators and Assistant Moderators unless indicated otherwise.
* User – Anyone who visits the site, whether they post or not and whether or not they have registered a Free or Premium account.  Users cannot post until they become Members.
* Member – Anyone who has registered a Free or Premium account on the site.  Members can post and can also become Moderators.


== Related Pages ==
== Related Pages ==
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: [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
: [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
: [[Site Admins]]
: [[Site Admins]]
Stuff pending review:
[[Message Board Subscriptions]]
[[Deletion Review]]
[[Definitions of Terms Used in This Handbook]]

Latest revision as of 12:31, 15 July 2023

Welcome to the Investors Hub User Handbook!

The Community Guidelines will help Users get a feel for the vibe we’re looking for when participating on InvestorsHub ("iHub"). It is not an all encompassing checklist of what is/isn’t allowed here, but rather to help people understand the community and how to easily participate here.

These Guidelines are applicable to Stock Specific Boards - i.e., boards that have (or once had) a trading ticker associated with them. Less stringent enforcement of many of these rules is allowed on general topic boards.

When it comes to investment discussions, iHub welcomes all opinions irrespective of investment sentiment. To do otherwise would be a disservice to the public interest.


Useful Links:

Communicating with iHub Admins

For contact information regarding Login Assistance, Legal Matters, Copyright Infringement or Advertising, please refer to the Contact Us page which is linked at the bottom of every page on the website.

Users here have many options to communicate directly with the iHub Website Admins. Outlined below are the most efficient ways to get your questions or concerns addressed in the most timely manner,

  • Report TOS Violation link found on every public post is the best way of communicating with Site Admins. The violation reports go into a queue that Admin reviews frequently throughout the day.
On each post you will see “More.” When clicking you’ll be given a drop down screen of various options. Choose “Report” and the form is pretty self-explanatory.
  • You can use the “Report” option to request your own post be removed if you accidentally submitted it twice or if you’re requesting an Author Removal.
  • Let us know if you see anything that looks extremely vulgar or pornographic.
  • You and another Moderator disagree whether a post should be removed or restored? Click “Report” and let Admin decide.
  • Someone appears to be doxing you or someone else? Report the post and specify Violation of Privacy. If you are a moderator, after submitting the report go ahead and remove the post.
Ra2.gif Please refer to FAQ:Reporting Violations for more information.
Note there is a comment section, so in most cases there is no need to send a PM to Admin after reporting and commenting.
  • Q&A Board. It's highly recommended that Users review The Question and Answer Board and follow the discussion there. In addition to Site Admins, there are many knowledgeable & helpful Users who offer timely answers to questions that you may have about the site. In many ways, it is the "hub" of iHub.
  • Deletion Review. If you believe someone removed your post in error, go to Mailbox and click on the “Removed” tab. This will allow you to send a request to Admin to review the deletion and to provide any optional comments.
  • Requests to Moderate. Think you’d be a great Moderator on a board? Click on “Add Me as a Moderator” in the About section of the board. These go into a queue that Admin reviews in the ordinary course of business.
  • Private Message Admin. Lastly, if you still have questions outside of the above, please send a Private Message (available to all logged-in users) to IH Admin. This will allow the first available Admin to assist you and will elicit the quickest response.When sending any Admin a message, it’s imperative that you include a link to what it is you’re asking about.
    • Private Messages sent to IH Admin appear in all Admin inboxes. This allows the first available Admin to assist you and will elicit the quickest response.
    • Please do not submit the same request to multiple Admins.
    • There should already be a link to the IH Admin in your Favorite People. If not, you can add it to your Favorites for quick access.
    • When sending any Admin a message, it’s imperative that you include a link to what it is you’re asking about.


We encourage and welcome constructive input from our user community and routinely implement changes suggested by Users. However; we do not welcome disruptive or non-constructive communications, or attacks on iHub itself or our staff. Persons who find themselves unable to refrain from attacking iHub and/or its staff, including but not limited to 1) threats of reporting us to [insert list of the usual "name dropped" agencies here], 2) threats of litigation, 3) promises of ensuring our demise, 4) accusations of criminality, conspiracy, or any other alleged violation of law, or 5) vulgar or abusive PMs, should avail themselves of their prerogative to cease using the site immediately as we have no interest in hearing it. Those unwilling or unable to respect those guidelines will be asked to refrain and, failing that, will be shown to the exit.

Site Features

Stock Boards versus Premium Boards

There are three different types of boards on Investors Hub: 1) stock-specific (has or had a trading ticker), 2) general investment discussion, and 3) topics that aren’t necessarily related to stocks or investing.

  • Stock Specific: There is one board for each company, fund or crypto. Duplicate boards will be removed. There are volunteer Moderators (users like yourself) who volunteer their time to try to keep the community discussion about the board topic while allowing some friendly commentary along the way. Anyone can view and registered users can participate in the discussion on these boards. iHub Admins oversee the addition and removal of user-moderators on these boards.
  • General Investment Discussion: These are boards without a ticker. The Moderators created these boards for discussion of sectors, price ranges, market value ranges, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, etc. These boards are usually in the Free Zone and available to all Users. However, some (original) Moderators choose to make their board “Premium”. (In rare cases, Admin may change the board to Premium if the Moderators are not keeping the discussion primarily related to stocks.) On Premium boards anyone can read the board, but only iHub Premium subscribers can post on the board. The lead moderator on these boards, usually the board's creator, has the ability to add/remove assistant moderators.
  • Other Premium Boards: These boards can be read by all Users. Only iHub premium subscribers can participate in the discussion.
    • Lounge Boards: These can be about music, cars, recipes, biking, TV shows - whatever you’re interested in talking about.
    • Political Boards: If politics are your thing, there is likely a board for you here.

Member Profiles

When other Users click on your alias it takes them to your Profile. This is the place that you can tell people a little about your personality and trading/investing philosophies, if you so choose. From your profile, you can click on Edit My Profile to make changes.

Please keep in mind any information in your profile must adhere to the TOS.

We highly recommend that you not disclose any personally identifying information here (email address, etc). Remember all Members have access to this information.

Ra2.gif Please refer to FAQ:Member Profiles and FAQ:Signatures for more information.

Composing Posts

Ra2.gif Please refer to FAQ:Composing Posts for more information including adding bold, italics and images to your posts.

Use of Automation - iHub discourages the use of automation to refresh, crawl or post to the website. If a automated refresh is used, the minimum permissible frequency is once per minute. Scripted posting should be throttled to no more than once every 30 seconds, and may be disallowed if found to be excessive or abusive. Users found to be manipulating site content and/or metrics through any means, including but not limited to automation, are subject to administrative sanctions up to and including account termination.

Member Signatures

The comments above where the signature is added are pretty self explanatory:

  • Please do not put sounds in signatures and keep images as small as possible.
  • No racy/sexual/scantily-clad pictures.
  • No mention of specific stocks/tickers or links to stock specific boards.
  • No links off the site.
  • No solicitation.
  • No political or religious images/text.
  • No comments about ihub members or ex-members.

Note new signatures will not be attached to your posts until being selected as your default in My Signatures

If you see a violation, please send a private message to IH Admin

Ra2.gif Please refer to FAQ:Signatures for additional information.

Member Profile and Images

  • Status Messages and Images are subject to the terms of the Terms of Service (TOS).
  • No racy/sexual/scantily-clad pictures.
  • No mention of specific stocks or links to stock-specific boards.
  • No links off the site.
  • No political or religious images/text.

Ignore Feature

How to Ignore Another User

Image Upload Feature

Available on the "Other" navigation button on the Image Upload tab.


Related Pages

Frequently Asked Questions
Site Admins


Stuff pending review:

Message Board Subscriptions

Deletion Review

Definitions of Terms Used in This Handbook

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