Welcome to
Skylark7k's
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Hi there, my name is Skylark7k, ND and Job Trainer for Comics.
It is my job and pleasure to train you as a BD (Block Deputy) and help you find
employment here. I ask that you read this entire page before contacting me. Please take
your time, you do not have to fully understand it yet. I wil help you to understand every
aspect of this job. Please look over this page first.
After you feel you have
familiarized yourself with this training page come to my home in Cybertown and leave me a
message in my INBOX, requesting BD training and interview. I will contact
you and set this up. This will probably take up an hour of your time so please let me know
when is best for you.
Sundays 4 p.m. |
Wednesdays 9 p.m. Cybertown City Timee |
Saturdays 10 a.m. Cybertown City Time |
Please read the following paragraphs and study them. During the training we will go over each aspect of your job. If you have any questions during the training please let me know by typing a question mark in the chat. I will then finish what I am saying and give you a chance to ask your question. This will be most helpful to me and everyone because it will allow us to move through the course quicker and easier. Please don't feel like your questions are stupid. You can't learn by keeping quiet. I like to see people ask questions. Questions mean your listening and interested.
After I have finished explaining each segment of the training I will ask you several questions just to make sure you understand what I have taught. Don't worry if you don't know the answer or if you give the wrong answer. My job is to teach, not to grade. =)
I may ask you to do certain things that will let me know you are prepared for your job. Every job you may hold in CT is a good job and worthy of your best effort. CT is fun and exciting. Having a job in CT makes it even better. I want you to succeed. I want you to be the best at whatever you do here and have fun while your doing it. Again, if you don't understand something, please speak up. That's what I am here for, to help you understand the duties of Block Deputy.
Now, lets get started.
First thing, I feel obligated to let you know it would be a very good idea to take notes.
You can use them for future reference. You can
take notes by going into 3D at the beginning of our meeting. The logs of your 3D chats can
be accessed by going into 3D and clicking on the right arrow once.
Then click on the Session Tab. If you have any trouble with this, please let me know
and I will be more than happy to help you.
If at any time you have a question, just let me know by a question mark like
this ?, please keep the questions brief and to the point. We have a lot of
information to review. I will also stop once in a while to give you a chance to ask any
questions.
As we proceed with this orientation
you will be asked to open various sites. This is a simulation of what you will see once
you have gained access to your assigned block. Please follow along closely in the notes,
click when asked, observe what you see, and answer any questions.
Let's begin with the Duties of a Block Deputy
· Updating the
"Block Map"
· Checking
"Free Spaces" on the Block Map
· Checking
"Last Access" dates of residents
· Checking for
"Adult Content" in images, links and backgrounds
· Message Posting
· Passing on
messages from "Block Message Board" to "Resident Message Boards"
· Help to create
"Block" and "Club" websites.
· Helping to
organize "Block" events
· Helping
"New Residents" with the use of Cybertown functions such as
messages/inbox/IM/3D/buying and selling, etc.
· Recruiting of
"New Residents"
· Completing a
"Weekly Report"
This is by no means an exhaustive
list; similarly not all of these jobs will need to be completed. Every block varies, and
the final assignment of the Block Deputy Duties rests in the Block Leaders' hands. Tasks
will either be distributed by row in a block or by rotation of the tasks. Therefore,
individual duties will vary from block to block, and from Block Deputy to Block Deputy.
Part 1
Now we will discuss and work with Access Rights.
After becoming a
Block Deputy, the first thing you will get is ACCESS RIGHTS. This is what allows you to do
your job and lets Cybertown know you should get paid. Access Rights can only be given to
you by your Block Leader.
When you get ACCESS you will
see a number of new things, which help you perform the duties of this position. I will
explain, in detail, all of the new things you will be viewing.
At
your home, if you scroll down and look to the far right frame you will notice your Block
Name highlightedor a picture of your block. To the left of the name is an arrow with word
"UP", click on it and you will be on the Block Map page.
Most of the work done by a Block Deputy is performed here on the Block Map Page.
We will begin with Messaging:
In the far right frame
you will see a number of buttons, some will be very new to you. I will explain each button
and how they are used in performing your duties.There is at least one button that you will
not have access too that is Access Rights, that is exclusive to BL and ND
The first button
"Information" when clicked will reveal all of the residents that presently work
on the block. The Block Leader is first. After that are all of the Block Deputies
currently working, this is where your name will be added once you are given
"Access" to the Block.
The next button
is "Messages", this button gives you access to the Block Message Board. You are
encouraged to post messages as often as you want. It is a very good idea to post
announcements of new residents and any Block Events on this board.
As a Block Deputy you
are able to read and post messages here, but don't delete anything. Deletion of messages
is the duty of the Block Leader.
The next is
"Message to All", this button allows you to send a message to all of the
residents of your block at one time. The messages are delivered to the residents' message
board and yours. You are encouraged to use this feature at every opportunity. This will be
a wonderful way for you to introduce yourself as the new Block Deputy.
Part 2
BLOCK DEPUTY TASKS:
As a Block Deputy
you will have a number of duties to complete. It will be up to your Block Leader to assign
you to them. My job is to teach you how to do all they jobs of a Block Deputy.
From time to time
you maybe working on a particular task with another Block Deputy.
If you should notice that the other Block Deputy is not accomplishing their assigned
task, you are do your task and be sure theirs is done as well. Report the fact the other
Block Deputy is not accomplishing their assignment to your Block Leader. Remember the
objective is to keep the Block running smoothly. If you are working already, it is your
duty to do the extra task to make sure your block is kept up. If you should forget what
your assigned task consists of be sure to check your Block Message Board or contact your
Block Leader.
Task # 1 is "Keeping the Block Up-to-date". This is accomplished on the "Block Map" page. All right now. if you scroll up you will see an "Update" button on the far right frame.
This is what it should look like
When you click "update" a map like this one will appear on your
screen.
In this map you see a lot of little white boxes and some houses. You will use this
map to add or remove "Free" spaces based on what appears on the previous
map. The little white boxes are areas that "Free" spots can be placed in. A
"Free" spot is accomplished by placing a check mark in the empty white boxes.
Before you place a check mark, be sure to NEVER EVER Place a check in any box that
is over a natural landmark that is permanently on the map. Such as: roads, rivers, rocks,
trees, or patches of grass. Once you have checked the box that you want a "Free"
spot to appear you will click the "Update" button that appears right below the
map you are looking at. This will reload the same map on your screen. Now if you click on
the button "Cancel", this will bring up the normal Block Map.
In order to remove a "Free" space, you would uncheck (remove the check mark by
clicking on the box that has a check mark) the white box. Click on "Update"
below the map. Then click on "Cancel" below the map, to make sure changes were
applied.
The following is a very important item to remember. The maximum number of free spots on
any map is 3 NEVER EVER, go over this unless your Block Leader tells you to.You may only
have less than 3 "Frees" if the block is almost full.
This is why it is requested that you check your Block Map each time you log into
Cybertown, and again before you log off.
Task # 2 Deleting old homes
At homes in 2d you will see the "Last
Access" date. This is the last date the resident visited their home. If the
"Last Access" date is more than 3 weeks you should try to make contact with the
resident and inform them their house will be deleted after the 4th week.
Some helpful ideas to gain contact with a
resident are as follows:
| 1.) Leave a warning message in the inbox at their house. |
| 2.) Leave a warning message in the resident message board by clicking the "message to all" button on the block map page. We do this because someone in the block may know how to get in touch with them or may know why they aren't logging on. |
| 3.) Try and obtain an email address for the resident (sometimes this is listed on their home in 2d) |
| 4.) Place the resident on your Instant Message list, so that you can contact them when they appear in Cybertown. |
| 5.) Try and contact them using an ICQ number. |
The exception to this rule is if the resident has told you or you Block Leader
that they will be away for a long period of time. It is the obligation of the Block Leader
to inform you of these houses/residents.Residents need to be reminded often that if they
are going on vacation or will not be able to access for a long period of time then they
need to put (VAC) behind their house name to insure they won't be deleted. It is always a
very good idea to notify the Block Leader of any homes that are approaching the 4 week
mark and will be placed on deletion. If contact has not been made with the resident, the 4
week period has passed and still no access has been made, and the Block Leader has not
informed you of any special exception. You are to delete the home. Before you delete the
homes, please take note of the resident's name and house name because you will need to
give this information to your Block Leader.
Now we are going to walk through a deletion of a home. >While you are in a house in 2d
you would scroll down the right frame and click on the "Delete" button.
If the house isn't ready for deletion you will get this page:
This screen will tell you there has not been enough time passed yet and you are unable to
delete this home. If enough time has elapsed since the residents last access then you will
see a screen like this one:
It will ask if you are sure you want to delete the house in question. Please click on
yes. (You do want to delete this home.)
This answer will take you directly to the Block Map page.
When you delete a home, a free space will appear on the Block Map where that home was
located. Make sure your block has the correct number of Free Spaces. If it doesn't, you
will have to correct that.
The final part of this task is to check houses for inappropriate house names. By
"inappropriate" we mean anything that would be unsuitable or illegal for
children to view, i.e.: vulgarity, offensive, or pornographic.
If you should come across a house name that falls into this category you must act
immediately. You will leave a message for the resident in their inbox (at their home). Be
sure to take a screen shot of the offense. Contact your Block Leader NOW if they are
online, if not leave a message in their inbox, and email them the screen shot.
Remember to save the image your BL may want it.
Task #3 Image and Link Checks
All images uploaded to a 2d house have to be checked and approved by the Block
Deputies.
It is possible to check images manually by going to each house. However, it doesn't
allow you to check those images that are presently locked. Therefore, it is advantageous
to use the check button available here on the Block Map Page then you check those images
quickly.
When you click on "Check" a new page will appear on your screen that will reveal
a list of all homes those that have uploaded an image will have a thumbnail of said image
appear on this page.
If you look to the right side of this page you will notice if any of the uploaded images
are locked. If an image is locked, you will need to click ON the image.
This will reveal another page with the image and a small checked box.
Remove the check from the box by clicking on it.
Then click on the "update" button that appears below the small box
This unlocks the image and now it will appear on the 2d
page of that resident.
There are of course
exceptions. If the image were pornographic or offensive you would of course keep it
locked. Be sure to take a screen shot of the offense.
Post a message in the
resident's inbox. Contact your Block Leader as soon as possible, either by inbox, email,
or catch them online. You may have to do all three.
One of the duties of a Block
Deputy is to ensure that no adult content is stored or linked to or from any resident's
house.
Similar to the section on
Checking Images, it is important that we make sure a resident is not linking to any
inappropriate site from his personal links. By "inappropriate" we mean anything
that would be unsuitable or illegal for children to view.
Unfortunately, we don't have
an automatic method of checking links, so occasionally it may be necessary for the Block
Deputy to manually check a resident's links.
Ok now back to a 2D home....
By selecting the
"Links" button and trying the links that are listed, you will know if they
Bad links should be reported to your Block Leader as soon as possible.
There are one or two other
areas that should be monitored:
Some residents program their bots with unsuitable language, or you may find by clicking
"Information" button in a house that the wording is very inappropriate.
Always when the resident has
anything inappropriate in any of these areas be sure to take a screen shot, leave a
message for the resident in their inbox and contact your Block Leader as soon as possible.
Task #4 Recruiting
Recruiting is how
the Blocks build residency and activity. There are many ways to recruit. We will only
cover a few here. First you should target New Members of Cybertown. An excellent
place to start would be Newcomers Club. Offer to help the new member get a house and move
them in. Also tell them that we promote from within the Neighborhood.
If you are
recruiting a more experienced resident, you might offer cc (city cash) or items for their
home. Please remember though this comes from your pocket, unless your Block Leader has
agreed to pay.
After they move
in, offer to meet them at their home. Leave them a welcome message. This will also give
you an opportunity to check the house name, and the bot.
This is an excellent
time to get the new resident acquainted with the functions of their new home, as well as,
discuss your Block and it's activities. You should inform them of their inbox and message
board, and the differences between the two.
You should also
discuss with them the placing of an image on their 2d page.
If you should
ever have difficulty in recruiting remember your Block Leader is here to help your. They
have quite a bit of experience in recruiting, and probably some great ideas as well.
Tasks
#5 WEEKLY REPORTS:
This is a report of
your Block Deputy activities for the week. It should be posted in your Block Leaders inbox
by the date and time that they set for you. If for some reason they want it posted
elsewhere they will tell you. They may want all or some of this information. They will
instruct you on what they want you to do.
A full report should have all of the following:
1). The number of
houses in the block.
2). The number of
unused spaces on the block
3). The number of
homes that you deleted
4). Number of
people you recruited for the block
5). Total number of
2d images in the block and any bad images you have found.
6). Any problems
with any staff members or residents.
7). Any idea for
ways to improve the block. Such as contests, parties, etc.
8). Anything else
you feel your BL should know.
The information you
supply in your report may alter according to the task you are working on that week. The
more information you give them the better they can do their job and the better you look.
If you feel you
would like to take another job in Cybertown, or possibly apply for a promotion, discuss
this with you Block Leader first (this is done out of courtesy).
After you study this page, please contact me at http://cybertown.com/home/skylark7k . Leave a message in my inbox and ask for an interview for a BD position. I will set up an interview with you. During the interview I will briefly go over this page and you will be asked questions to make sure you understand everything. I will also give you a chance after each segment to ask questions. Please ask questions. I know you are learning when you ask questions. =) Some interviews may be held with several residents at once. So in order to keep things running smoothly I ask that instead of interrupting the training, just type in a ? mark if you have a questions and I will call on you in order.
When I feel you have
learned the BD duties successfully
I will give you your set of "Wings"
by putting your name on my "Sky List"
of officially trained Block Deputies.
I will then help you find a BD position.
I will be looking forward to your inbox message.
Thank you for allowing my to help you enjoy Cybertown.
~Skylark7k ND and
Job Trainer of Comics.