Home » The VO FAQ » Explain the options under the "Publish content" menu.
One aspect of VO we're always supporting is community interaction. As a member, you can be an active participant in the development of this website. That's where the Publish content options come into play.
Blog entry: post a new submission to your blog. All entries must have a title and a rating. See our FAQ on the rating system used at this website. If applicable, you may select a related category. To edit a previous blog entry, select it from My account or My blog under the User menu.
Forum topic: post a new message to our forums. You must choose a category:
Creatures of the Night: a catch-all forum for discussions about vampyre myths, legends and realities. Also includes discussions of vamps in the literary and cinematic worlds.
Life & Times: discussions not specifically revolving around vampyres and their kin, but are still related to a gothic/spiritual lifestyle.
General Topics: discussions relating to this website, including introductory messages from new members. Also think of it as a catch-all forum for posts that don't fall under the first two categories.
Poll: create a poll, which other members and visitors can answer. By default, polls will be open indefinitely; if you want to set a time limit, choose it from the Poll duration drop-down list.
Story: this type of submission falls under three main content types; you must choose one sub-category in order to properly tag your submission, and you must also include a title and a rating.
Articles: any document relating to an aspect of vampires or vampirism; typically a research paper or other information document.
From Fear to Fascination: Reports examining our love/hate relationship with creatures of the night, including speculative work about what makes vampyres "tick."
On the Page, Stage and Screen: Documents relating to those creatures created for our entertainment.
The Vampyre, His Kith and Kin: A look at vampyres throughout history: the myths, the legends and the "real" vampyres.
Crimson Quill:
Fan Fiction: your own stories relating to existing characters or novels written by established authors (e.g. Lestat, Vampire: The Masquerade, The Dresden Files)
Poetry: your own poetry
Short Story: your own short story
News:
Fangdom: news relating to the characters found in vamp books and films, including the actors, writers, etc.
Truth & Consequences: news relating to true (and often bizarre) stories of vampirism.
VO Site News: any news relating to this site, typically used by moderators and administrators.
Web Link: found a site related to vampires that's pretty cool? Submit it here.
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