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KongisKing.net (KiKn) Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
1 Latest News
1.1 I just saw/read/watched/found out something cool
about King Kong! How do I let the site
know about it?
1.2 I submitted an item to the site and it was posted,
but my username was not mentioned.
Why?
1.3 Where can I find old news items? Is there a news archive?
1.4 Who makes the Post Production Diaries (PPD’s)?
1.4.1 Who owns the PPD’s?
1.4.2 When and how often do PPD’s come out?
1.4.3 How do I ask a question for the PPD's?
1.4.4 Will the PPD's continue after principal photography
ends?
1.4.5 Will the PD’s be included on a special DVD?
1.4.6 What software do I need to view a PPD?
1.4.7 The PPD won't play.
What am I doing wrong?
1.4.8 A PPD just came out, but I can't view/download the
large (480x264px) one. Why?
1.4.9 What is Bit Torrent?
1.4.10 Where can I find PPD’s that I’ve missed?
1.4.11 May I keep copies of the PPD’s on my local computer?
1.4.12 May I host copies of the PPD’s on my own web site?
2 Kong 2005
2.1 Who is making the film?
2.1.1 Is the movie going to be based on Peter Jackson’s
1996 script?
2.2 Where is the film being made?
2.3 When did principal photography begin?
2.4 How long will principal photography continue?
2.5 Who are in the cast and crew of the new movie?
2.5.1 Do you have mailing or email addresses for the cast
and crew?
2.6 Is the script available online?
2.7 When is the film scheduled to be released?
2.8 Does anyone know where the world premiere will take
place?
2.9 Does Peter Jackson or anyone from WingNut and/or
Weta visit this site?
2.9.1 Do you have a mailing or email address for Peter
Jackson?
2.9.2 Do you have a mailing or email address for WingNut?
2.9.3 Do you have a mailing or email address for Weta?
2.10 What is Big Primate Pictures (BPP)?
2.11 Do you know when we will see a poster for King Kong
2005?
2.11.1 Do you know when
we will see a trailer for King Kong 2005?
2.12 Is this the
official King Kong 2005 Website?
3 Scrapbook
3.1 Why doesn’t the site have a scrapbook?
3.2 Where can I share my Kong fan art or other inspired
work?
3.3 Where can I view Kong fan art now?
3.4 How do I post my Kong fan art or other inspired
work?
3.5 Where can I find copies of photos appearing on the
Home Page, scans of magazine and newspaper articles, publicity photos, and
other Kong related media items?
4 Kong Files
4.1 What are the Kong Files?
4.2 Who is John Michlig?
4.3 How frequently are Kong Files posted?
4.4 How can I submit a question to John?
5 Boards
5.1 How do I register?
5.2 I forgot my password, what do I do now?
5.3 What’s a cookie and why wouldn’t I want to use them
when signing in?
5.4 How do I change my user profile?
5.5 Do I have to fill in all the information in my user
profile?
5.6 How secure is my personal information in my user
profile?
5.7 How often can I change my username?
5.8 What is an avatar?
5.9 How do I add a picture/avatar by my username?
5.10 What is a portrait URL?
5.11 How do I add a portrait to my user profile?
5.12 How do I create a footer/signature that will appear
on every post I make?
5.13 I don’t want anyone to see that I’m online ... how
do I make myself invisible?
5.14 How do I change my display settings?
5.15 Is there a way to change the way I view the boards
and threads so that every time I visit, I don’t have to change it each time?
5.16 What is an email subscription to a forum and why
would I want to subscribe?
5.17 What is a watched thread?
5.18 Is there a way I can be notified when someone posts
a reply to my thread?
5.19 Are there posting guidelines?
5.20 Are there board moderators?
5.20.1 Who are the board moderators?
5.20.2 Can I become a board moderator?
5.21 How do I post a new message?
5.21.1 Where can I get markup help?
5.21.2 What are the icons above the subject field used for?
5.21.3 Can I make my subject line as long as I want?
5.21.4 What do all the buttons mean in the post editor and
how do they work?
5.21.5 How do I add a picture to a post?
5.21.6 What is a spoiler tag and how should it be used?
5.21.7 How do I upload an attachment?
5.21.8 Why can’t I use the Advanced Editor when using Firefox as my browser?
5.21.9 Oops! I made
a mistake … can I fix it?
5.21.10 Why can’t I edit my post?
5.21.11 Oops! I
posted something in error … can I delete it?
5.21.12 Why can’t I delete my post?
5.22 My post is gone … why?
5.23 My post was moved … why?
5.24 My post was edited by someone … who can do that and
why?
5.25 I changed my avatar, and now nobody can see my posts! What do I do?
5.26 How can I mark all new messages as read?
5.27 What are the different ways to view the message
boards?
5.28 What are the different thread viewing modes?
5.29 Is there a way to sort messages by the newest post
first?
5.30 Is there a way to sort messages by the newest thread
first?
5.31 When I click on a post, I get an error saying “The
post you attempted to access does not exist”, what do I do?
5.31.1 How do I search for an old post?
5.32 How can I see who is online?
5.32.1 Is there a member directory?
5.32.2 Can I sort the member directory?
5.32.3 I noticed that different users have different titles
under their usernames ... what do they mean and can I change mine?
5.33 What is Private Messaging?
5.33.1 How do I send a private message to someone?
5.33.2 How do I read my private messages?
5.33.3 Can I turn off the ability for someone to send me
“Private Messages”?
5.33.4 Are private messages really private, or can TPTB
read them?
5.33.5 Do people who send me private messages see my email
address?
5.33.6 Is there a way I can be notified via email that I
have a private message waiting for me?
5.34 Why do some threads appear to be on
fire?
6 Live Chat
6.1 Can I enter Live Chat whenever I want, or are there
scheduled chat times?
6.2 Do I need special software to enter Live Chat?
6.3 Where can I find an FAQ for Live Chat?
7 History
7.1 Where can I find out about past King Kong films?
7.2 Where can I go to discuss past King Kong films?
7.3 Is the 1933 version on DVD?
7.4 When will the special edition 1933 version be
released on DVD?
7.5 Is the 1976 version on DVD?
7.6 Where can I get a copy of the 1996 script?
7.7 Where can I get a copy of the 1933 script?
8 Contact Us / KiKn Info
8.1 Who owns KiKn?
8.2 Who runs KiKn?
8.3 What is KiKn's official relationship with Peter
Jackson?
8.4 What is KiKn’s history?
8.5 Does KiKn have a glossary of terms?
8.6 How can I volunteer my time to help KiKn?
8.7 How can I volunteer funds to help support KiKn?
8.8 Does KiKn charge a fee for use?
KongisKing.net
(KiKn) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1 Latest News
1.1 I
just saw/read/watched/found out something cool about King Kong! How do I let the site know about it? The process is really easy; simply send an
email to spymaster@kongisking.net.
1.2 I submitted an item to the
site and it was posted, but my username was not mentioned. Why?
In some instances, an item submitted is already known, has already
been submitted by another, or has been submitted simultaneously by multiple
individuals; in such cases, the site administrators will post the item using
their own username.
1.3 Where can I find old news
items? Is there a news archive? Yes, there is a news archive and you can
find it by clicking on the text link found at the bottom of the home page that
says: “Missed some news? Visit our King Kong News Archive.”
1.4 Who makes the Post Production
Diaries (PPD’s)? The post production
diaries are created by the same team who worked on The Lord of the Rings
behind-the-scenes features. They are
also worked on the DVD features for King Kong.
1.4.1 Who owns the PPD’s? The PPD’s are owned by Universal
Studios/Big Primate Pictures. KongIsKing.net holds
the exclusive rights to publish and distribute them on the web.
1.4.2 When and how often do PPD’s
come out? As the movie has long been released, the answer to this is never ;). But when it was in production, PDs arrived about twice a week, and PPDs arrived once a week.
1.4.3 How do I ask a question
for the PPD's? You don't - the movie is out. However, back in the day, the KiK.n website was lucky enough to be able to collect questions from fans, and have them read by Peter Jackson in one of the production diaries.
1.4.4 Did the PPD's continue
after principal photography ended?
Yes! Post Production Diaries began
at “33 weeks to go” and continued
through to the film’s world premiere. They were welcomed
by Kong fans and film enthusiasts worldwide, and there was even a secret extra production diary on the King Kong Extended DVD!
1.4.5 Will the PD’s be included
on a special DVD? Yes. The PPDs were included on the King Kong DVD.
1.4.6 What software do I need to
view a PPD? You will need
software called QuickTime Player to view the Post Production Diaries. You may download this software for free by
visiting http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download.
1.4.7 The PPD won't play. What am I doing wrong? You may need QuickTime Player, which is
free software you may download from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download.
1.4.8 A PPD just came out, but I
can't view/download the large (480x264px) one. Why?
As the movie has been out for some time, we would love to hear of a new production diary that just came out. ;) However, a frequent question from users was that they could not get to them right away. The reason for this was that the PPD’s were received and then uploaded to a fileserver, which then
needed time to sync up to the download links … the higher quality, larger file
always took a bit longer to sync up – but usually did within 30
minutes of the link appearing on the home page.
1.4.9 What is BitTorrent? BitTorrent is a protocol designed for
transferring files, where users connect to each other directly to send and
receive portions of the file and a central server (called a tracker)
coordinates the action. The tracker
only manages connections, it does not have any knowledge of the contents of
the files being distributed, and therefore a large number of users can be
supported with relatively limited tracker bandwidth. For more information, please visit http://bittorrent.com.
1.4.10 Where can I find PPD’s
that I’ve missed? A complete
listing of Post Production Diaries may be found by at http://www.kongisking.net/kong2005/proddiary.
1.4.11 May I keep copies of the
PPD’s on my local computer? Yes.
1.4.12 May I host copies of the
PPD’s on my own web site? Yes, but not without express written
consent from the owners of KongIsKing.net.
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2 Kong 2005
2.1 Who made the film?
Peter Jackson (the filmmaker responsible
for The Lord of the Rings trilogy) directed the film for distribution by
Universal Pictures.
2.1.1 Is the movie going to be
based on Peter Jackson’s 1996 script?
No, this movie will be based upon the original story idea by Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace for the classic 1933
film, and has been written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens.
2.2 Where is the film being
made? The film is being made
in New Zealand.
2.3 When did principal
photography begin? Monday,
September 6, 2004 marked the first day of principal photography on the set of Peter
Jackson's King Kong.
2.4 How long will principal
photography continue? Principal
photography continued through April 2005.
2.5 Who are in the cast and crew
of the new movie? An
up-to-date cast and crew list may be found at http://www.kongisking.net/kong2005/cast/. Another full list of cast and crew may be
found on the Internet Movie Database.
2.5.1 Do you have mailing or
email addresses for the cast and crew? KIKN does not have any of the mailing or
e-mail addresses for the cast and crew.
2.6 Is the script available
online? No, it is not. There was a version that Peter Jackson
created in 1996 that has appeared online, but we do not have it here, nor do
we know where to get it. The script for
the 2005 version is a complete rewrite and is not available.
2.7 When is the film scheduled
to be released? The film is
scheduled to be released worldwide on Wednesday,
December 14, 2005.
2.8 Does anyone know where the
world premiere will take place?
The world premiere will take place in New York City, time and place to be determined. See this article for more information.
2.9 Does Peter Jackson or
anyone from WingNut and/or Weta visit this site? You never know who might be checking in on
the site on any given day; many of the cast and crew have popped in to look
at the latest news for instance, and there is an active Weta readership.
2.9.1 Do you have a mailing or
email address for Peter Jackson? Fan mail may be sent to Peter Jackson’s
attention care of WingNut Films, Ltd, P.O. Box 15208, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand 6003.
2.9.2 Do you have a mailing or
email address for WingNut Films Ltd?
WingNut Films, Ltd, P.O. Box 15208, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand 6003.
2.9.3 Do you have a mailing or
email address for Weta? Weta
Digital Ltd. P.O. Box 15208, 9-11 Manuka Street,
Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand; digital@wetafx.co.nz. Weta Workshop wkshop@wetafx.co.nz.
2.10 What is Big Primate
Pictures (BPP)? Big Primate Pictures
is a film company created specifically for Peter Jackson’s King Kong.
2.11 Do you know when we will see a poster for
King Kong 2005? We recommend you visit KongIsKing.net’s [Latest News] section and/or subscribe to the KongIsKing.net Newsletter for the
latest information on this and other exciting announcements!
2.11.1 Do you know when we will see a trailer for King Kong 2005?
Yes! One has been released, on June 27, 2005, and can be obtained on the official web site at www.kingkongmovie.com. Will there be others? Who knows! We recommend you visit KongIsKing.net’s [Latest News] section
and/or subscribe to the KongIsKing.net Newsletter for the
latest information on this and other exciting announcements!
2.12 Is this the official King Kong 2005 Website?
This site is maintained and updated by fans of King Kong, and is in no
way affiliated with the official King Kong production or film. Universal Pictures has registered www.kingkongmovie.com,
and it is now beginning to offer content, including a first trailer.
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3 Scrapbook
3.1 Why doesn’t the site have a
scrapbook? The site is still
relatively young, so we hope you will continue to be patient with us while we
roll out the rest of the site, including the Scrapbook. Until our Scrapbook is fully up and running,
the Kong Fan Art forum will serve well as a
place for fans to post fan art or other inspired works.
3.2 Where can I share my Kong
fan art or other inspired work? You can share your fan art or other inspired
works in the Kong Fan Art forum and, when launched,
you will be able to upload your art to the KiKn Scrapbook.
3.3 Where can I view Kong fan
art now? Until the Scrapbook
is ready, you may view Kong fan art and other inspired works in the Kong Fan Art forum. Fan art posted in KiKn’s Kong Fan Art forum
may also be viewed at KiKn member Darth Gore’s Fan Art Gallery, as well as other fan
sites.
3.4 How do I post my Kong fan
art or other inspired work? In
order to post your fan art you must first be a registered board member (sign up here); then you may post your art
by creating a new message in the Kong Fan Art forum. Art work may be uploaded from your personal
computer as an attachment or you may add an image link to your post using the
Advanced Editor or Basic Editor.
3.5 Where can I find publicity
photos, scans of magazine and newspaper articles and other Kong related media
items? You will be able to
find this and more once the KiKn Scrapbook is fully up and running. In the meantime, you may visit http://www.theonering.net/scrapbook/nontolkien/kingkong/.
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4 Kong Files
4.1 What are the Kong Files? The Kong
Files is a column by John Michlig, a
Kong historian, about the history of King Kong in pop culture.
4.2 Who is John Michlig? John Michlig is
an author and pop culture historian who has written definitive books on G.I.
Joe, and has also authored It Came From Bob’s Basement!, a book about Bob Burns - a Hollywood memorabilia collector and
personality.
4.3 How frequently are Kong
Files posted? They were
designed to be posted about every two weeks, but are now posted as much as
“Real Life” allows in the case of the KiKn webmasters.
4.4 How can I submit a question
to John? You can send him a
private message (username: Kongfiles), an e-mail at
john@fullyarticulated.com,
or share your question with everyone on the message boards in The Kong Files forum! You’ll be amazed at the great information
you can find there!
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5 Boards
5.1 How do I register? Click the [BOARDS]
link on the menu bar located on the left-hand side of every page, which will
take you to the KiKn Message Boards Main
Index page. You will see a
text link at the top of this page that says: ‘If you are not a member, Sign up here!’ Simply click on that link, fill in the
information requested, and press [Signup!].
You will receive an email, which you must respond to in order for your
registration to be validated. Please
note that passwords are case sensitive and duplicate usernames are not
allowed.
5.2 I forgot my password, what
do I do now? Click the [Log In] link on the message board top
menu and then click on the text link that says: “Lost your password?” The KiKn message boards will generate a new
temporary password for you to log in with and it will be sent to you at the
email address you specified when signing up.
After logging in the temporary password will be lost, so you should
change your password immediately upon logging in with the temporary
password.
5.3 What’s a cookie and why
wouldn’t I want to use them when signing in? A “cookie” is a bit of data stored on your
computer through your web browser that allows a website to keep track of your
settings and other information (such as your member username and
password). They are generally not a
security risk, and only allow your browser to send the data back to the
server that originally set it. Reasons
you might not want to store cookies on the computer you are using include (1)
other sites may scan them and keep track of where you have been; and (2) it
may allow others who have access to the computer you are using to log on to
KiKn, to then log on to KiKn as you
without having to enter a username or password – a risk if you are using a
computer that is shared by other users, such as in a library, school,
Internet cafe or office.
5.4 How do I change my user
profile? After logging in, click on the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu. Then click on [User Profile] and change what you want to
change. Don’t forget to click on the
[Make Profile Changes] link button at the bottom of the screen to save any
changes!
5.5 Do I have to fill in all
the information in my user profile?
No, only fill in the information you feel comfortable revealing.
5.6 How secure is my personal
information in my user profile?
Anyone who reads the boards can read your profile, even if they are
not registered.
5.7 How often can I change my
username? You may change your
username as often as you like, as long is the name you select is not already
in use.
5.8 What is an avatar? An avatar is any image uploaded to a user’s
profile that is used to represent that user on the KiKn message boards.
5.9 How do I add a
picture/avatar by my username?
If you have an image file on your personal computer that is 65 KB (or smaller)
that you want to use for your avatar, click on [Edit Profile], then click on [User Profile]. Find the word “Icon” and click the [Browse]
button near it. A small window will
pop up that will allow you to scan the files on your own computer. Select the file of the image you’d like to
use and then click [Open]. Now that
you’ve selected the file, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on [Make
Profile Changes]. As avatars displayed
are no larger than 100 pixels by 100 pixels, resizing images accordingly
before uploading is recommended. If
the image you want to use is on the Internet, you will first need to download
that image onto your personal computer before uploading it to your
profile. Keep in mind that whatever
avatar you are using at the time you make a post is the avatar that will stay
with that post for all eternity.
5.10 What is a portrait URL? A portrait URL is a unique address on the
Internet that specifies the location of an image file for use as a portrait
in a member’s user profile (an example format for a portrait URL is http://www.example.com/path/to/file.jpg).
5.11 How do I add a portrait to
my user profile? To add a
portrait to your user profile, simply type the address in the box next to the
words: Portrait URL and then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on [Make
Profile Changes]. If you have an image
you’d like to use as a portrait, but it’s on your personal computer, you will
need to use a free image hosting service such as or http://www.imageshack.us/
or http://tinypic.com.
5.12 How do I create a
footer/signature that will appear on every post I make? After you log in, click on the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu. Then click on [User Profile]. You may then add your footer/signature in
the box next to the word “Signature:” Be sure to click on the [Make Profile
Changes] link at the bottom of the page to save any changes. Keep in mind that whatever signature you
are using at the time you make a post is the signature that will stay with
that post for all eternity.
5.13 I don’t want anyone to see
that I’m online ... how do I make myself invisible? After you log in, click on the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu. Then click on [User Profile]. Where is says; ‘Visible in "Who's
Online"’ select ‘no’ and then be sure to click on the [Make Profile
Changes] link at the bottom of the page to save any changes.
5.14 How do I change my display
settings? After you log in,
click on the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu and then click on [Display Settings]. Click on the [Make Profile Changes] link at
the bottom of the page to save any changes.
5.15 Is there a way to change
the way I view the boards and threads so that every time I visit, I don’t have
to change it each time? Yes, you can change your default display
settings for viewing the boards and individual threads by clicking on the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu. Then click on [Display Settings].
5.16 What is an email
subscription to a forum and why would I want to subscribe? If you don’t have time to read the board in
bits and pieces you may subscribe to any of the forums listed, you will
receive daily e-mail notifications of all the posts made in the last
day. Just click the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu, and then click on [Subscription]. Select the forum(s) you wish to subscribe
to, if any, and then click the [Subscribe/Unsubscribe] link on the bottom of
the page.
5.17 What is a watched thread? If you want to keep on eye on any new posts
in any one thread you can click on the [Watch Thread] link, found at the top
and bottom of each open thread page.
Once you have selected a thread to watch, you will receive e-mail
notifications when someone posts a reply to that thread. To remove a thread from your Watched List,
click on the [Edit Profile] link on the top message
board menu, click on [Watched Threads], select the thread(s)
you no longer want to watch and then click on [Stop watching selected
threads].
5.18 Is there a way I can be
notified when someone posts a reply to my thread? Yes, if you want to keep on eye on any new
posts in any one thread you can click on the link [Watch Thread], found at
the top and bottom of each open thread page.
Once you have selected a thread to watch, you will receive e-mail
notifications when someone posts a reply to that thread. To remove a thread from your Watched List,
click on the [Edit Profile] link on the top message
board menu, click on [Watched Threads], select the thread(s)
you no longer want to watch and then click on the [Stop watching selected
threads] link.
5.19 Are there posting
guidelines? The site is still
relatively young, so we hope you will continue to be patient with us while we
roll out the rest of the site, including posting guidelines. In the meantime, please keep the following
in mind when posting: no swearing, cursing, harassment or other such
foolishness; no image banners or advertisements for other sites are
permitted; make sure you post according to the name of the forum (i.e., King
Kong 1933 discussion should be limited to the Film History board); and be
friendly and patient with each other … after all, we are just having fun!
5.20 Are there board
moderators? Yes, the message
boards at KongisKing.net are moderated.
5.20.1 Who are the board
moderators? Currently, there
is one full time moderator, whose user name is Altaira.
5.20.2 Can I become a board
moderator? Possibly, but there
might be a large cash payoff involved.
;o)
5.21 How do I post a new
message? Once you are in a
thread you just reply to the post you want to answer. The “Reply” text link is in the upper right
hand of each post. If you would like
to start a new thread, go to the forum where you wish to place your post and
click on the [Post New] link found in the upper right hand corner of the
page.
5.21.1 Where can I get markup
help? Markup help is available
by visiting markup help. The Advanced Editor is also available when
using the most popular web browsers, such as Internet Explorer.
5.21.2 What are the icons above
the subject field used for?
When used, these icons will appear next to the subject of your post in
a given thread and may be used to add particular emphasis or reflect a mood.
5.21.3 Can I make my subject line
as long as I want? It is best
to keep the subject line to a reasonable size. Use what you see on the board as your
guideline.
5.21.4 What do all the buttons
mean in the post editor and how do they work? If you hover your
mouse over any of the buttons, you will see a text hint appear letting you
know what each button does. These
buttons, when pressed, are used to format text, insert links and images, etc.
5.21.5 How do I add a picture to
a post? There are a couple of ways to add a picture
to your post. If the image you want to
post is already on the Internet, we recommend you first save the image to
your PC (please do not link directly to
images found on other websites as this ties up server bandwidth on those
sites, slowing them down and costing those sites visitors and money) and
then upload it to your own website if you have one or to a free image hosting
service such as or http://www.imageshack.us/ or http://tinypic.com. You can then insert the image URL by
clicking on the picture icon on the Advanced Editor toolbar, or using image
tags using the Basic Editor (see markup help). You also have an option of uploading the
image to your post as an attachment.
5.21.6 What is a spoiler tag and
how should it be used? If you
believe the information in your post might be something that people do not
what to know about before seeing a movie, playing a video game, watching a
television show or reading a book, it is best to use a Spoiler Tag. The tags are self-explanatory, and you can
write your own message about what you are spoiling in the box labeled ‘What
does it spoil?’ As a reminder, be
careful not to place any spoilers in your subject!!
NOTE: If your spoiler is related to the
upcoming King Kong movie, you have the choice to post this information freely
in the Spoiler Forum rather than use Spoiler
Tags in another forum.
5.21.7 How do I upload an
attachment? To add an
attachment to your post you must first compose your post. Then click on [Browse] next to the
Attachment box. Find the file you want
to attach to your post and click on [Open].
Click on [Upload Attachment].
Then, you must click on either [Post Message] if your post is starting
a new thread, or [Post Reply] if you are replying to
an existing thread. Please note that
attachments must be 250 kilobytes or smaller.
5.21.8 Why can’t I use the
Advanced Editor when using Firefox as my
browser? Firefox does not support the Advanced Editor feature at
this time. You can write your post in
Word or Notepad or any other word processing software, and then copy and
paste it into the Firefox box, if you would like
more editing features or see markup help.
5.21.9 Oops! I made a mistake … can I fix it? In both the Spoiler Forum and the Fan Art
Forum you have an unlimited amount of time in which to edit your post. In all the other forums you have only 10
minutes to fix any mistakes. This is
called an Edit Window.
5.21.10 Why can’t I edit my
post? You missed the Edit Window, which is 10
minutes. If you want your post edited
and have missed the Edit Window, you can always contact the board moderator, who will do so for you.
5.21.11 Oops! I posted something in error … can I delete
it? In both the Spoiler Forum
and the Fan Art Forum you have an unlimited
amount of time in which to delete your post.
In all the other forums you have only 10 minutes to delete your
post. This is called an Edit Window.
5.21.12 Why can’t I delete my
post? You missed the Edit
Window, which is 10 minutes. If you
want your post deleted and have missed the Edit Window, you can always
contact the board moderator, who will do so for you.
5.22 My post is gone … why? If you never saw your post on the boards,
it is possible that the post never made it to the message board system - try
entering your post again. Or, it may be
that your post is there, but you need to refresh your browser to see the
newest list of posts. If your post was
there for some time, but is now gone, it is possible that it was removed by
one of the board administrators.
Usually, they will indicate as such in a new post under the same
thread as your deleted post. If this
is the case, you may send a Private Message to the
board moderator for further information. Please remember that the forum
administrators have the final say as to what posts are removed.
5.23 My post was moved … why? Sometimes a message posted in one forum may
be better suited for another. For example,
a post in the Main Discussion forum revealing a plot twist in the film may be
viewed as a spoiler, and therefore be moved to the Spoiler Forum. Similarly, comments or questions regarding
the site itself may be placed in the Feedback forum, and posts that have
nothing to do with Kong at all may be moved to the Off-Topic Subjects forum.
5.24 My post was edited by
someone … who can do that and why?
KiKn has board moderators who have the ability, and duty, to edit
posts based on rules outlined by the site’s owners. Typically, posts in are deleted rather than
edited; however, moderators may choose instead to remove words or images from
a post without changing the intent. If
you have any questions, you may contact the board moderator via Private Messaging.
5.25 I changed my avatar, and
now nobody can see my posts! What do I
do? Our forum software has an
unfortunate problem whereby images that are extremely large, or have some
other unusual properties, will make it so other users cannot see your posts
and instead see an error message saying: “The post you attempted to access
does not exist.” If this is the case,
before contacting anyone or posting another message, go into your User
Profile and either change your avatar to another image (typically, a smaller
one – avatars are displayed no larger than 100 pixels by 100 pixels, resizing
images accordingly before uploading is recommended), or remove the use of an
image entirely, by choosing ‘None’ as the edit option in the Edit Profile
screen (which you know how to use, as your have successfully changed your
avatar once already!). (Note: You may also need to log out and close your
browser to clear the browser cache, then open your browser and log back in
again before posting.) We recommend
you test your ability to post first by sending yourself a Private Message
rather than trying to post on the boards directly. Once you are able to read your Private
Message, then the problem is fixed and you should be able to post normally on
the boards.
5.26 How can I mark all new
messages as read? Click on the
[Main Index] link on the top message board
menu or go to http://boards.kongisking.net. Near the bottom left hand corner of the
screen, there will be a small line of text which explains that forums with
new posts are shown with yellow folders.
To the right of that is a link labeled "Mark all read." Click on that link and you’re done!
5.27 What are the different
ways to view the message boards?
There are two options for viewing each forum, [Collapsed View] and
[Expand All Threads]. The default is
set at [Expand All Threads]. You may
toggle between these views by clicking on the button located next to the
[Post New] button on the top of each message board. You can change the default setting by
clicking on the [Edit Profile] menu button on the top of each Message Board,
then clicking on [Display Settings] and changing the “Default Forum
View.”
5.28 What are the different
thread viewing modes? There
are two options for viewing threads, [View Threaded] and [View Flat
Mode]. The default is set at [View
Flat Mode]. You may toggle between
these views by clicking on the button that appears above the “Quote” and
“Reply” options when viewing a thread.
You can change the default setting by clicking on the [Edit Profile]
menu button, then clicking on [Display Settings] and then changing the “Default
Post Display.”
5.29 Is there a way to sort
messages by the newest post first?
Yes! When you view the lists of
threads within a forum, near the upper right corner of the list, in the
heading is one of two text links: either (creation) or (activity). If it is set to (activity), fortune has
smiled upon you: you are already looking at the messages with the newest post
first. If it is set to (creation), you
need only click on the word, and the threads will then appear in order of the
newest post first.
5.30 Is there a way to sort
messages by the newest thread first?
But of course! When you view
the lists of threads within a forum, near the upper right corner of the list,
in the heading is one of two words, in parenthesis: either (creation) or
(activity). If it is set to
(creation), life is good for you today: you are already looking at the
messages with the newest thread first.
If it is set to (activity), you must click on the word, and the
threads will then appear in order of which is the newest thread first.
5.31 When I click on a post, I
get an error saying “The post you attempted to access does not exist”, what
do I do? You should inform the
poster of the message in a Private Message of the error and direct them to
question 5.25 of
this FAQ.
5.31.1 How do I search for an
old post? At the top of each
Message Board screen, is a menu button option to [Search Posts]. Click on it, and enter the requested
information, then click [SEARCH]. This
allows you to customize your search.
If you just want to search for something in all forums, at the bottom
of every page is a handy place to do that.
Enter your search string in the box, and click on [SEARCH].
5.32 How can I see who is
online? Click on the [Who’s Online] link on the top message
board menu. Note that some users have
chosen to make themselves “invisible” in this list, so
people you want to find may be online, but hidden.
5.32.1 Is there a member
directory? Yes! Click on the [Who’s Online] link on the top message
board menu.
Then, click on the text link that says “View Member Directory,” which is located
just underneath the page title “Who’s Online” near the top of this
page. Near the top of this page, you
will also find an option to search for a user by alphabetically or by
specific username.
5.32.2 Can I sort the member
directory? Of course! At the top of the member directory is a
list of headers of each column. Click
on any heading name that is underlined and the directory will be sorted by
that heading.
5.32.3 I noticed that different users have different titles under their
usernames ... what do they mean and can I change mine? The titles listed under members’ usernames are
automatically assigned by the system and are based on the total number of
posts that a user has created on the various KiKn message boards. The current titles are assigned based on
the following post counts:
Up
to 5 posts: New User
Up
to 49 posts: Novice
Up
to 499 posts: SKIIP (This stands for SKull Island Indigenous Person)
Up
to 999 posts: Enthusiast
Beyond
that: Veteran
Fortunately, at this site,
these titles do not really carry any significance. They are not reflective of authority nor
carry any snobbish prestige, but rather, seeing a member reaching a new level
provides other members with an opportunity for camaraderie, often exhibited
in celebratory congratulations and impromptu board “parties” in the Off Topic
Subjects forum.
5.33 What is Private Messaging? Private Messaging is a way in which you may
send a private note to another board member without needing to exchange e-mail
addresses.
5.33.1 How do I send a private
message to someone? The
easiest way to send a private message is by clicking on a member’s username
either by one of their posts or through the member directory. When their User Profile appears, click the
[Send Private Message] button.
Alternatively, you can click on the [Your Mesgs]
menu button on the top of each message board page, then click [Send Private
Message] and select the text link that says “View Member Directory,” to choose a
username.
5.33.2 How do I read my private
messages? On the top message
board menu is link titled [Your Mesgs]. If you have a private message waiting for
you, this menu button will instead read [Mesgs #
new], where “#” will equal the number of new messages waiting for you. Click on this link and you will see both
private messages you have sent and ones you have received.
5.33.3 Can I turn off the
ability for someone to send me “Private Messages”? Yes.
Click on the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu. Then click on [User Profile]. Once there, go to "Allow Private
Messages" and choose “No”.
5.33.4 Are private messages
really private, or can TPTB read them? A bit of a general statement about
computing: Technically, the administrators of a computing system can read
anything on that computing system. So,
while it is not a policy of KongIsKing.net to go through people's private
messages, one should always use discretion when sending messages through any
computing system. This advice is not
specific to KongIsKing.net, nor meant to imply anything about it. It is meant as generally good advice.
5.33.5 Do people who send me
private messages see my email address? No, they do not.
5.33.6 Is there a way I can be
notified via email that I have a private message waiting for me? Yes.
Click on the [Edit Profile] link on the message board
top menu. Then click on [User Profile]. Once there, go to the choice "Send
private message notification via e-mail" and choose “Yes”.
5.34 Why do some threads appear
to be on fire? A thread is considered a “hot topic” thread
(noted by a flaming icon beside each thread subject posted) when twenty
replies are made within the first 30 minutes of any new thread posted.
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6 Live Chat
6.1 Can I enter Live Chat
whenever I want, or are there scheduled chat times? You may enter Live Chat any time of day or
night. However, there may not be
anyone there to speak with. A weekly Kong
Chat is often held and the most recent schedule may be found at [Live Chat].
6.2 Do I need special software
to enter Live Chat? The
easiest way is to chat is to use the Java IRC Applet found
at http://www.kongisking.net/chat
by using your browser. All you have to
do is pick a nickname and type it in where it says ‘Guest’ and then click on
‘Connect Now!’ at the bottom of the screen.
However we highly recommend that you download one of the programs we
provide links to at [Live Chat] to improve your chatting
experience and also recommend you review our Live Chat rules before logging in.
6.3 Where can I find an FAQ for
Live Chat? An FAQ for the #KongIsKing.net
chat server may be found at http://www.kongisking.net/chat/faq.html.
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7 History
7.1 Where can I find out about
past King Kong films? There are
already many members on our message boards and in our chat room that have
much to offer about King Kong. We
encourage you to check out those places for some great conversations! There is also a small history section on
KiKn found at History.
In addition, there are several resources on the web that have been set
up by fans, including:
King Kong’s Stomping Grounds
Kingdom Kong (a fan site completely
dedicated to the 1976 version of King Kong)
Gallery King Kong K’resin
Kits (a great page showcasing King Kong model kits)
Model Museum King Kong Models (great pictures of
fantastic King Kong models)
Wikipedia
– King Kong (a free online encyclopedia - entry for King Kong)
Fully
Articulated Productions (John Michlig’s
(of Kong Files fame) corner of the World Wide Web. Lots of great Kong info and other pop
culture fun stuff here!
King
Kong (1933) (features a great in-depth review of the 1933 King
Kong!)
3D Theater: A Tribute to King Kong! (a fan site about the original film with lots of great
content!)
King Kong Tribute (a Yahoo group that has
been around for a long time, filled with King Kong enthusiasts, some of whom
visit KiKn, too! There is a huge image
gallery here!)
7.2 Where can I go to discuss
past King Kong films? Look no
further, KiKn has a Film History message board, where
enthusiasts from all over the world are waiting to share their knowledge and
passion with you about all things Kong!
7.3 Is the 1933 version on DVD? Currently, it is not available on DVD in
the U.S, However, there is a Korean/German version that many have found to be
of excellent quality and may be ordered online.
7.4 When will the special
edition 1933 version be released on DVD? It has been rumored that extensive
restoration is taking place and that a special edition DVD will be released
prior to the world premiere of King Kong in December 2005. While many release dates have been floating
around, there has been no confirmation to date.
7.5 Is the 1976 version on DVD? Yes, it is.
7.6 Where can I get a copy of
the 1996 script? We have heard
that it may be found online, but have not further information that we can
share.
7.7 Where can I get a copy of
the 1933 script? You may be
able to find photocopies of the 1933 script for sale on the Internet.
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8 Contact Us / KiKn Info
8.1 Who owns KiKn? KiKn is owned by the same people who bring
you theonering.net. Please visit http://www.theonering.net/theonering/faq.html
to learn more.
8.2 Who runs KiKn? KiKn is operated by the same people who
bring you theonering.net. Please visit
http://www.theonering.net/theonering/faq.html
to learn more.
8.3 What is KiKn's official
relationship with Peter Jackson?
KongisKing.net has no official
relationship with the movie, production company,
etc, but does have a good relationship with Peter Jackson.
8.4 What is KiKn’s history? KongIsKing.net was started by a few of the
owners and participants of TheOneRing.net who, in addition to
being fans of The Lord of the Rings, are also big fans of the movie industry,
and vintage movies in particular.
Having developed a good relationship with Peter Jackson and his
production companies during the filming of The Lord of the Rings, they wanted
to continue to follow, and participate in the fandom surrounding PJ’s works. The
fabulous, and exclusive, Post Production Diaries are one
of the results of this long relationship!
For more information on the founders, visit http://www.theonering.net/guides/people.html.
8.5 Does KiKn have a glossary
of terms? KiKn currently has
an unofficial, member-created glossary of terms called the KiKtionary.
8.6 How can I volunteer my time
to help KiKn? As KiKn grows,
we may need more help with the site and associated activities. Get to know us, and let us get to know you
and let’s see what develops!
8.7 How can I
volunteer funds to help support KiKn? Your financial contributions, no matter how small, are
greatly appreciated! Both
KongIsKing.net and TheOneRing.net are hosted on the same server. Any funds collected that are not needed for
direct site expenses are donated to charities including the NZ Books in Homes
program and some others. Please click
one of the following links to make a donation. (Note that KongIsKing.net is run by The One Ring.net, Inc. Your donations will go to them.)
8.8 Does KiKn charge a fee for use?
No! There are no membership fees for accessing
the KongIsKing.net site
and the exclusive Post Production Diaries! That’s
why any voluntary support you can give us is truly welcome!
8.9 May I link my site to KiKn? Of course you can link to
KiKn! The more the merrier!
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This FAQ contains information provided by a number of members of the KongIsKing.net message board family. The primary authors of its current text are (alphabetically) altaira, Atomicmutant, FayWraith, JPB, and nessa, who also provided the formatting. Revision 1: July 2, 2005.
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