Frequently Asked Questions

[boundary.livejournal.com]

general.

1. Who owns this community?
   
   I'm boundary, and I'm a twenty-five year old graphic junkie. I started this community in 2008 as a place for my fanfiction and it turned into a place for all my creations and fan works.
   
   
   
2. Can I join your community?
   
   No. The only member currently allowed is myself. All entries are public, so you can simply add it to your friends list or track updates to keep up with what I post.
   
   
   
3. Do I have to credit for the works of yours that I use? How do I credit?
   
   Credit is appreciated but not strictly enforced. The reason I like for credit to be given is so that if someone likes an icon you use of mine, or resources, they can easily find their way back here. I have images that show how to credit here.
   
   
   
4. You didn't credit username for their images / resources / etc!
   
   I do my best to list web sites that I take images and resources from, but I miss some all along the way. Letting me know that I am using something is encouraged, but I don't feel it is my duty to run around and beg to use images when they on a public domain like Flickr or DeviantArt. Unless the owner of said image and/or resource contacts me directly, I will not remove anything inside this community.
   
   
   
5. I commented on your posts but you didn't answer me. Why?
   
   Due to the massive quantity of comments I get, I no longer reply to each one like I used to. It was getting to where I dreaded it and now only reply to comments asking questions.
   
   
   
6. Will you affiliate with my icon journal/community/etc?
   
   Yes! Just leave a comment on this post, and I'll add you back as soon as I can.
   
   
   
7. How can I make my layout look like yours?
   
   I used MANY tutorials from all around LiveJournal. For a good start, I recommend looking at s2howto or to search 'style help' on Google.
   
   
   
8. I can't find a certain icon / fanfic / layout / etc. Do you have archives?
   
   Indeed I do. I have the regular LJ generated archives which will help looking by date of post. Then, I have things categorized in the tag list. Personally, I suggest looking at the last method as it is the most organized.
   
   
   
9. Would you like to join my community?
   
   Maybe! I'm always open to checking out new icon communities but please don't be offended if I decide not to take you up on your offer.
   

graphics/resources.

1. Do you take icon requests and/or are open to suggestions?
   
   Sometimes I will do request posts, but for the most part, no. I do have an ETSY shop for custom graphics. You can supply pictures, or link graphics I have already made and buy the CUSTOMIZATION item in the store. The shop is here.
   
   
   
2. Where did you find this or that? Do you have the original image of ____?
   
   I have all my resources listed in this post. Most of my images are saved in my WeHeartIt account, Flickr favorites, and Visualize account. I suggest checking there first. And no, I will never have the original of an icons I make. I delete images once I have made them into icons, so please don't ask; I will only send you to my WeHeartIt account, Flickr favorites, and/or Visualize account.
   
   
   
3. Can I use your icons on other sites as my avatar?
   
   Yes! Go right ahead. If the site allows you to link to this community, please do so. Otherwise, don't worry about it.
   
   
   
4. I would like to add your icon(s) to my fan site, fanlisting, etc, may I?
   
   I'd consider it an honor! I would appreciate a link back to this journal (http://collapsingnight.livejournal.com), and a note that they were made by me. Naturally, please don't hotlink my images, upload them to the site you are putting them on. And of course, if you do decide to, let me know!
   
   
   
5. May I nominate one of your icons for an icon contest/awards community?
   
   Yes, of course but do let me know. I like to keep track in the case I actually win.
   
   
   
6. What programs do you use?
   
   I use Paint Shop Pro 7. Occasionally I use Adobe Photoshop CS but usually only for an effect here and there. I know absolutely nothing about the program.
   
   
   
7. How do I add a banner to my userinfo or a post?
   
   To add a banner (or other image) to your userinfo or a post, simply use the code below and replace the red text with the URL of the image. Make sure to upload to your own server instead of copying the link from the post it is featured in. I suggest TinyPic as a host as they don't require sign-up and are reliable.
   
   <img src="URL_OF_BANNER_HERE" border="0" title="made by collapsingnight">
   
   
   
8. Can Last.fm avatars be used as LiveJournal icons?
   
   Yes, they can. However, it will require resizing them from 160x160 to 100x100. You can do this in any graphic program, or you can use the El Jay Icon Maker to do the job for you.
   
   
   
9. Photobucket deleted some of my mood icons. Do you know why that happened?
   
   I really have no idea, since none of my mood icons have nudity or anything too profane. I will suggest that you set your album to private in the Account Settings page with a password. Since I did that with my own personal account, my mood icons stopped getting deleted.
   

layouts.

1. How do I install a layout?
   
   » Go to Customize and select the layout specified in the post as your layout.
   » Go to Customize Theme and select Custom CSS.
   » Make sure the following options are marked No:
        » Use layout's stylesheet(s)
        » Use layout's stylesheet(s) when including custom external stylesheet
        » Use external stylesheets
   » Paste the codes into the box labeled Custom Stylesheet.
   » Click submit and enjoy your new layout!
   
   
   
2. Can I change parts of your layouts (e.g. colors, dimensions, etc)?
   
   Yes! Have at it. All I require is that you credit me for the stylesheet.
   
   
   
3. Can I use one of your layouts at another journaling site? Can I use a Twitter layout for my LiveJournal?
   
   Yes, feel free to. I only ask that you credit me with a link to this community.
   
   <a href="http://collapsingnight.livejournal.com">collapsingnight</a>
   
   
   
4. How do I add a header, background image, different ljuser overrides, etc?
   
   There are many tutorials on how to do these. I recommend you check out s2howto or everything_lj. You could also check out a style-specific community by searching for the style name in LiveJournal's interest search.
   
   
   
5. How do I add a topbar / sidebar / etc to one of your layouts?
   
   All of my layouts come as-is, meaning that if you want to change the colors, orientation, design, or anything else, it is up to you. I am not going to walk you through how to recode it to your specifications.
   
   
   
6. How do I make my mood theme, entry tags, etc show up?
   
   There is an area at the bottom of the CSS with a long list of things I chose to hide to make this layout look best in my own eyes. Find it at the bottom and delete whatever you see that you want added back in. They should be self-explanatory but feel free to ask for help.
   
   
   
7. How do I make the userpics bigger?
   
   In Flexible Squares, find .userpic img, .userpicfriends img and replace the width and height to what size you want them to be in pixels.