Frequently Asked Questions

After you've uploaded a banner, make sure to check, "Hide Header Text," and "Hide Avatar" under "Page Header."

Can I make my profile private?

To make your profile private, so that only your Buzznet friends can view it, go to your Settings. Then click, "Edit Your Account Info." You can change your privacy settings there.

How do I delete my profile?

There are two methods to deleting your profile. Visit our Contact Form and choose "Account Deletion" as the subject. Please give us a reason as to why you would like your account removed. You can also email our Buzznet admin Richard by sending him an email to richard@buzznet.com Please provide him with the account name you'd like removed and the email address you signed up for the account with. This is to ensure that it is indeed you who wants the profile deleted. It will take up to 24 hours to remove an account. Please do NOT send any staff members requests through our private message system. They will always be ignored, as there is no way to verify that you are actually requesting your account to be deleted.

How do I set up a Buzznet photoblog?

The first step towards participating in the Buzznet Community is to Sign-Up. Once you create an account you will have your own free Buzznet homepage.

How do I post a photo?

On your right side bar, click on "New Photo." Upload an image file from your computer; make sure the file ends in .jpeg. You can add as much text as you like in the body of the post and add tags. Click "Advanced Options" to designate which gallery the photo will go in, post the photo privately, or post to your MySpace.

What is the best format to submit photos?

Please submit JPG format images and be sure the file name ends with the .jpg extension.

How does Buzznet resize my images?

Buzznet resizes your large image to a 400 pixel maximum. If you submit a smaller image we will scale it up unless you change your preferences to say RESIZE IMAGES: NO. Thumbnails are created automatically from the images you submit.

If in doubt just send us a big image, but try to scale down your original files if they are over 1MB.

TIP: don't compress your images too much. We run a jpg compression on all files submitted so sending in a highly compressed image will get double compressed.

How many photos can I post per day?

Free users can post up to 300 images per month. Premium members can post anywhere from 500 to 5,000 images per month.

Buzznet has no limit on your daily posts, but we do limit on a monthly basis to ensure we can grow at a steady pace. If you want to post more than 300 photos a month, you can always purchase a PhotoPack or upgrade to a Premium Account.

What are my galleries?

Your Buzznet homepage is a gallery, but Buzznet also allows you to organize your photos into your sub-galleries. For instance you could create a sub-gallery called, "Summer Vacation" that would just be photos dealing with that theme. They are just one-click away from your main page and can be password protected for privacy.

How do I post to my Buzznet gallery?

All submissions to buzznet happen through email or the online POST option.

Email: Send a single attached image (JPG format) to username.keyword@buzznet.com and it will appear in your user gallery (http://username.buzznet.com). You should include a subject and body on your email message. This will appear as the text for your blog post.

Post: When logged in to your Buzznet account there is a link to POST in your dashboard -- that takes you to an online form that allows you to post images directly to your Buzznet.com personal gallery.

How do I change the color of my gallery?

This option is for Premium members only.
You can edit this information in your DASHBOARD by selecting CHOOSE YOUR BUZZNET THEME. From there you can pick from a selection of Buzznet templates.

How do I create & add photos to a sub-gallery?

This tool can be found in your Settings. Choose "Create A Gallery" from the "Quicklinks" menu. After creating a new gallery, you will see its name show up in the "Picture Edit" menu inside of a pull-down list. This is the way you file your images into sub-galleries.

Can I link directly to a gallery?

Yes. The URL will be in the following format:
http://username-galleryname.buzznet.com

Can I delete a gallery?

Yes. Deleting a gallery (on the EDIT screen) will remove the gallery and file your photographs back into the main index for your homepage. In other words deleting a gallery does not delete the contents of the gallery it just re-files them.

Can I put a password on my galleries?

Members can put photos in a private gallery via the EDIT button next to "My Galleries." Just submit a password and users attempting to view that page will need to enter that password in order to view the photos inside.

What are public keywords?

Glad you asked! Public keywords allow you to have your friends, family or total strangers post directly to your Buzznet homepage. The public keyword allows you not to have to tell users your regular password, so they will only have access to post to this gallery. For instance, if you throw a party and several people have their camera phones, you would tell them all to post to this address: username.public_keyword.gallery name@buzznet.com.
We know it's long, so program it in your phones before going to the party!

Someone stole my photos! What can I do?

Buzznet supports artist copyright, so if you've found someone who has posted your photos without permission, you can contact us to help you resolve the conflict. Send an email to Buzznet's Community Manager, PanasonicYouth at moshiro [at] buzznet [dot] com. Please include the following: direct links to the stolen photos; direct links to the original source (either on your Buzznet profile or an external website); and the action you'd like to be taken. (Source credit or removal of photos, for example.) We will investigate the photos submitted to see if there is indeed a copyright violation.

How do I upload a video?

On the right sidebar, click on "New Video." There are three ways to upload a video. You can upload a file directly from your computer. If you've found a video on Google Video or YouTube that you'd like to post, click on "URL" and paste the video URL in the box. If you'd like to embed a video, click "Embed Code" and paste the code in the box. Add any text to the body of the post, add tags, and then click "Upload Video." Make sure the file is under 100MB!

Can I embed videos from other sites?

Absolutely! When you upload a video, click on "Embed Code" at the top of the video upload box. Paste the embed code in the box and click "Upload Video." That's it!

How come my friends can't see the video I just uploaded?

Buzznet is currently upgrading the video system. All video uploads are set to private automatically until they are reviewed by the many behind-the-scenes admins throughout the day. Do not worry! Your video has not entered any sort of black hole; it is still there. It's just delayed from being public.

What videos are ok to post on Buzznet?

Please keep Buzznet's Terms of Use in mind whenever you make a post on Buzznet. In regards to videos, please don't post anything that may be considered vulgar, obscene, hateful, racist, libelous, or anything else outlined in the Terms of Use. Please do NOT post any copyrighted content; if you have any question as to whether a video may violate copyright, you can always send an email to Buzznet's Community Manager, PanasonicYouth. His email is moshiro [at] buzznet [dot] com.

How do I edit a video?

There are two ways to edit a video. Click on "Manage" next to "New Video." Find the specific video you'd like to edit and click the "Edit" link next to it. If you're viewing a video of yours that you'd like to edit, the "Edit" link is the last box underneath the video. NOTE: This is not to edit the contents of the video itself. This is for editing the title, tags, or body of the post.

How do I post a journal?

To post a journal, click on "New Journal." Add a title, type your journal in the space provided, add tags, and you're ready to become a Buzznet blogger! The tools above the journal entry box all help with customizing your journal by adding hyperlinks, text customization, and photos.

How do I post a picture in a journal?

There are two ways to post photos in your journal. You can post any photo on the net or on your computer (as long as it is a jpeg image). Click on the yellow logo near the far right of the tool bar in your journal. (It's the logo in between the globe and the eraser.) A dialog box will open and you can either pull an image off your computer or paste a link to the photo you want. Both will place the photo wherever your cursor is. You can also include any of your own photos on Buzznet in a journal post. After you've written the journal, click on "More" next to "Advanced Settings". Click "Add" next to "Associated Photos." This will bring up a box with all your Buzznet photos in it; just simply click on the ones you'd like to appear in the journal, close the box, and click "Publish."

How do I customize my journal content?

The tool bar below the title box on a "New Journal" page allows you to customize your text and journal post. You can add italics, bolding, underlining, strikethroughs, bullet points, hyperlinks, and photos. Want to start over after formatting the whole post? Click the last logo (the eraser) to remove all formatting.

Can I use embed or HTML codes in my journal?

If you'd rather not use our formatting tools and trick out any journal post with loads of nifty HTML, click the box next to "View Source" just above the Tags box. This will give you the option to view the HTML sourcing and add your own.

How do I edit a journal?

You can edit a journal by clicking "Manage" next to "New Journal." Find the journal you'd like to edit and click the "Edit" button. If you're viewing your own journal, there is an "Edit" button at the end of the journal as well.

Can I save a journal as a draft?

Yes! If you want to save a journal for later, click "Save As Draft" at the bottom of the journal. To access a draft, click on "Manage" next to "New Journal." On the upper left hand side, click on "Manage Drafts." You can continue writing your journal, post it, or remove it completely.

How do I add someone to my friends list?

On every user page you visit you will see link above their profile image to add that person as a friend. Click and friend away!

How do I add a friend to my top 12?

To add people to your Top 12 on your homepage, click "Manage" next to "Friends." Drag friends from the right side list to the position you want them on the list on the left. You can rearrange them in any order and as many times as you want!

How do I block or delete a friend who is bugging me?

To remove a friend from your list, simply visit their profile and click "- Friend" above their profile image. This will remove them from your list. To completely block a user from visiting your page, go to your Settings. Under "Quicklinks" and "Account Info," click on "Blocked Users." Enter the user name of the person you want blocked from your profile.

What if my friends can't see my profile?

Did you set your profile to private? Go to "Edit Account Settings" in your Settings and make sure your profile is public. However, your friends may be getting an age verification message when they try to visit your page. This means that you have tagged your profile with an "adult" term or your profile was designated as such by a Buzznet admin. If you have a concern or wish to have this changed, please contact Buzznet Support to have them review your profile settings.

What is Buzz?

Buzz is an anonymous community voting system that determines what members on Buzznet enjoy seeing. If you see a photo, video, or journal you particularly enjoy, click the Buzz button to add your Buzz to it. The most buzzed people and pieces of content appear on the front page and on the Community page.

How do I create a group?

Creating a group is actually quite simple! Visit the Group Creation page, fill out the required forms, make it a little snazzy, and then start sending out those invites! Any Buzznet member is allowed to create a group.

What is a tag and a tag page?

Tags are a neat way to organize all of the wonderful content posted on Buzznet. By adding relevant tags to everything you post, you automatically create a "tag page" for that specific subject. MCR? Self-portraits? Your favorite movie or TV show? Check the tag pages for each one to see what content other members have posted on the same subject. It's a fun way to make new friends who have similar interests!

How do I send a message to another user?

Messaging is only for Buzznet community members. On every user page you visit you will see a link above their profile image to "Send Message." Selecting this will open a messaging window allowing you to private message that user. You will be able to see the message in your "Sent Mail" and you'll also be able tell when the other person has read it. Until they have read it, you can always find that message and un-send it just in case you regret what you say in the morning!

How do I send a message to all of my friends?

You can send a bulk message to your top 12 friends by going to "Messages" and then clicking "Compose" on the left hand side. Once you've written out the message you want to send, click the drop-down box that says "Select" and choose "Top Friends." If you'd prefer to send out a message to everyone on your friends list, click "Bulletins" on your right side menu. Posting a bulletin sends a public "bulletin" for all your friends to see! Just click "Post Bulletin" on the upper left side to send one.

What are favorites?

Favorites are a way for you to keep track of your favorite Buzznet members. You will receive notifications every time that person updates their profile. To add a person as a favorite, visit their profile and click "+Favorite" above their profile image. Anytime a favorite updates their page, you will see a "New" notification next to "Favorites" on your rightside menu bar.

Someone added me as a favorite! How do I find out who it is?

The person who added you as a favorite will always remain anonymous!

How do I report a post I find offensive?

If the post you find offensive is a photo, simply click the "Options" button below the photo. A small menu will pop up. Click "Report As Obscene." A Buzznet admin will review the photo and if it indeed violates our Terms of Use, it will be removed. Please do not abuse the reporting system.

If you'd like to report a thread in a forum, click "Report" at the top of the thread. Please give a reason as to why you think the thread should be removed. A Buzznet admin will review your request and decide if the thread will be removed or if it will stay.

If you'd like to report a journal, a video, a comment, a note, or another person, please send an email to Buzznet's Community Manager, PanasonicYouth. His email is moshiro [at] buzznet [dot] com. Please be as detailed and thorough as possible.

How do I get a featured photo or video?

Any user can suggest a photo to be featured on Buzznet. If you see a photo you love, click "Options" and then, in the menu that pops up, "Suggest To Be Featured." The Buzznet staff reviews the suggested photos throughout the day. We love originality! Videos are also chosen on the same basis. If you see a video that you think should be featured, send an email to Buzznet's Community Manager, PanasonicYouth with a link to the video. His email is moshiro [at] buzznet [dot] com.

How do I become a Buzznet Original?

The Buzznet Originals group is run by Buzznet's Community Manager, PanasonicYouth and longtime member, Funksteena. Members who post exceptional ORIGINAL content are chosen by the two of them to be featured for a day on the homepage and on the Community Page. If you'd like to recommend a user to be featured, please join the group to make a suggestion. You can also read more about how the members are chosen in the group.

What if my question wasn't answered?

Fear not! Visit the Buzznet Help Forum to ask any unanswered questions. Buzznet staff, admins, and helpful Buzznet members will be quick to give you an answer or direct you to your solution.

How do I contact Buzznet support?

If the FAQs were not helpful, and if the Help Forum hasn't satiated your inquiry, you can always contact the Buzznet staff. The easiest way is to use our Contact Form to send an email to the entire admin team. We'll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible!