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  1. Nadine
    Congratulation to our first winners of the season!
    For the following, your poster is being mailed to you at the address you gave on your entry form.
    8/4/14 Drawing Winners: Player Posters: Blackhawk4
    Schedule Posters: ajp3212 ,BigMcAfeeWithCheese , somsom , Terrij , cujo , Gandalf , leettah , MissinMarv
    Giants @ Colts Preseason Tickets winner is: DLI24689
    We will have another poster Drawing on 8/11/14 so, if you have not entered our drawing, now's the time. The link to the drawing is on this page.
    Also open now is the drawing for tickets to the Saints @ Colts preseason game. That drawing is also this coming monday so click here to enter
  2. Nadine
    <a href="http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/user/391-silenthill/">SilentHill</a> won the Titans @ Colts Tickets!<br /><br /><br /><p><strong>Coming Soon!</strong></p><strong>Week 17 Texans @ Colts</strong> Sun, 12/30 at 1:00 PM EST<br /><br /><br /><strong>Remember, upload a photo to the <a href="http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/page/Contests/coltstrongphoto.html" title="" onclick="s_objectID='http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/page/Contests/coltstrongphoto.html_2';return this.s_oc?this.s_oc(e):true">Coltstrong Gallery</a> </strong>for a chance to win some Colts stuff from our prize closet<br /><br />We're giving away two tickets to every home game this season! You must be a member to enter, <a href="http://forums.colts.com/index.php?app=core&module=global&section=register" title="" onclick="s_objectID='http://forums.colts.com/index.php?app=core&module=global&section=register_1';return this.s_oc?this.s_oc(e):true">click here to join</a>.  <br /> 
  3. Nadine
    Thanks to everyone who posted to the We Are ColtStrong gallery this season. Congratulations to our final winners this season!
     
    Winners please reply to the personal message I'll send you with your name and address so I can send you your stuff.
     
    Everyone! Be sure to enter the ColtStrong Playoff Countdown every day! AIYIYI the Prizes rock!
     
     
    We are Coltstrong! Gallery Winners!
     
     
    IndyGus
    cmskspenc
    PStirk
    CarolLovesColts
    brianamoor
    Billy Foreman
  4. Nadine
    In the next week or so, we expect to upgrade our site. You'll still have all the functionality you like, there will be improvements.

    The content editor will be better and faster
    Mobile browsing will be better and faster
    You will be able to mention somebody in a post (for example type @nadine) and that person will receive notification.
    You'll be able to quote just a portion of a post, rather than the whole post (you'll still be able to quote the whole post as usual as well).
    The menu structure will be a little different. It will include a new way to find content called activity streams. You'll have the option to create your own so, you can discussions the way you like.

     
    We'll all be learning this together and I think it will be just a matter of learning the new functionality, which we can do over time.
     
    The one thing I wanted to flag for you is this. We will not longer have separate login and display names. If you have changed your display name over time, this will affect you.
     
    When we change, log in with your current display name. If you've forgotten it, you can request it be emailed to you. So be sure your email address is current (you have access to it)
     
    I cannot tell you how many times people have lost access to their account because they cannot remember what email address they used.
     
    That's it. Let me know if you have any questions.
  5. Nadine
    Thanks to bavanlan's suggestion, we can now embed individual tweets.
    Just grab the link to the tweet (you get this by clicking the date for the post you want.
    Then just paste it into your post:
    This (I added spaces to this so you could see what the link looks like
    https://t w i t t e r . com/Colts/statuses/440608490080313344
    becomes this
    https://twitter.com/Colts/statuses/440608490080313344
  6. Nadine
    OK sure, this season didn't go anything like what we were hoping for.
    What we need right NOW now is to remember all the great memories that we have as Colts fans.
    Why not re enact them and share them with Colts Nation?
    We're calling these Fan Tributes!
    Think of a moment, any moment on or off the field. Everything is fair game, it should just be something that fellow fans will remember.
    Capture that moment with your still or video camera
    Post that moment as a Fan Tribute for the viewing pleasure of your fellow Colts fans.

    Check it out! Blue's already posted his!
    Blue v New England: http://photos.colts....ts-fan-tributes
    I'm Feelin it Coach!: http://photos.colts....ts-fan-tributes
    Winners will be featured on Colts.com
    All eyes on Indy and Colts nation right now as we prepare to host the SB. Let's show the world who we are!
    Go to http://photos.colts.com/957307649/colts-fan-tributes and upload your fan tribute asap, this contest only lasts ONE WEEK
    Go Colts FANS!
  7. Nadine
    So, you either had something that you just had to post or for some reason, you decided today was the day you stopped and started posting.
     
    Whatever the reason, welcome! We're glad you're here.
     
    It can be a bit confusing getting started on any web site.
    Breath deep, it's not as hard as it looks and most everyone here will help you out....Read More
  8. Nadine
    So good to see your virtual faces!
    It will take a while to get used to the site and to the members (it's a much larger community). There are a lot of great people here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to message me or one of the other Community Moderators.
    As a new member, you may post to the forums 5 times per day until you have 15 posts.
    However, there are no restrictions on photos, blogs, or the status update page (you'll find some colts direct members favor the status update page.)
    If you are a blogger, as always feel free to blog on the topic of your choice. Links to our blogs display on the article pages on colts.com (check it out!)
    Special Note to our Bloggers: Colts.com regularly features fan blogs on it's blog page in the fan feature category
    If you are interested in writing something for blogs.colts.com just paste it in a message to me, I'll submit it to them.
    Topics for blogs.colts.com should be colts-related and comply with our site rules (no name calling profanity etc....)
    So have a look around, play with your profile page, upload some photos, check out the status update page and meet some old and new Colts fans.
    Give me a shout it you run into questions
    Be sure to check this out: How to get started here
    We are so happy to have you here!
  9. Nadine
    So, you either had something that you just had to post or for some reason, you decided today was the day you stopped and started posting.
     
    Whatever the reason, welcome! We're glad you're here.
     
    It can be a bit confusing getting started on any web site.
    Breath deep, it's not as hard as it looks and most everyone here will help you out.
    To get started, check out your settings
    There are a lot of options there but one you should play with right away are your notification options.
    If you have any questions, please shoot questions to me or any of the Community or Forum Moderators.

    If you have just joined, you belong to the Rookie Group. This is your time to read and reply to threads and get to know the members and how we operate around here. It's also a good time for them to get to know you. If you like, you can make your first post here. Another thread you might want to read and reply to is here: http://forums.colts.com/topic/36427-i-love-this-forum/
     
    A good rule of thumb is be nice, be civil. Don't be 'that guy'......even if you run into someone who.....well IS that guy. We have all types here, you are not going to like all of them but I'm sure you will find many that you do like.
     
    Don't expect everyone to be as knowledgable as you. We are casual as well as avid fans here. Don't feel stupid if you are not a football genius. Most of us aren't. Lucky for us there are several here who actually ARE and are more than happy to explains X's, O's and even salary caps.
     
    Our members are male, female, all age groups, & even fans of other NFL teams. All of these people find ways to get along in real life and we expect the same here.
     
    Here's another idea, as you read through threads, click the like button. Everybody likes likes. It's a good way to start letting people know you are here.
     
    Read the rules if you want specifics. We are a moderated site. We aspire always to be a family friendly site. If you violate the rules, you will likely hear from one of the mods. And as you probably heard your mother say "We don't care who started it"
     
    Rookies have posting restrictions. Please do not take this personally. We do this to catch spammers, trolls, and posters with bad attitudes. This makes for a much more pleasant place for our posters. As a rookie, you may post up to 5 posts per day and all of them must be approved by a moderator before they go live. Don't worry, this only lasts for 10 posts. After your 10th post you belong to the New Member group. New members are pretty much like Members, they just have fewer posts. When you reach 100 posts, you automatically become one of the Members.
     
    Rookies cannot create threads. But once you graduate to the New Member group, that restriction is lifted.
     
    Looking forward to your posts!
     
    Let me know if you have questions. Here's a couple of "how tos' to get you started: http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/blog/1-moderation-and-other-site-topics/
  10. Nadine
    If you are unable to reply to a post, please make sure that you validated your email address (when you register, an email is sent to your account, there's a link in it that you need to click)
    Until you click that link, you will not be able to post.
    If you do not validate your account, it is incomplete. Incomplete accounts are removed from the site after 7 days.
    If you are a New Member, you have limited posting privileges for a brief time.
    New Members may post 5 replies per 24 hour period until they reach 15 posts. They may not create a thread.
    Please note that your 24 hour posting window is tied to the time of your first post.
    for example, if your first post was made at 4:34 PM, then you are allowed 5 posts between 4:34 PM and 4:33 PM
    Once a new member has reached 15 posts, they become part of the 'Member' group and have the same posting privs as all other members.
    These policies are in place to help us keep our site spam free and to encourage new members to take some time reading and responding to posts. In other words, it's a good idea to get to know the members here at least a little bit first.
    If you are a validated new member and cannot reply to a post.......or if you are a member and cannot create a thread, please message me and I'll look into it
  11. Nadine
    The drawing for 2 Tickets to Broncos at Colts is now open! Follow this link to enter
     
    You must be logged in to enter the contests. Joining the forum is free.
     
    Saints tix winner
     
    Todays Swag Winners!
  12. Nadine
    Saints tickets drawing is still open, Enter to win 2 tickets to Saints @ Colts click here to enter.

    Poster giveaway soon, Enter to win one here.
    (If you have already entered this drawing, your entry lasts for the whole season. If not, nows a good time )

    Winner! Congrats to the winner of the Pats @ Colts tickets: kbeard.
  13. Nadine
    Mary Holloway won the Bills @ Colts Tickets!
    Opening Soon! Week 14 Titans @Colts
    Remember, upload a photo to the Coltstrong Gallery for a chance to win some Colts stuff from our prize closet
    We're giving away two tickets to every home game this season! You must be a member to enter, click here to join.
  14. Nadine
    One of the really wonderful features on this site is that you are not limited just to email notification.
    You have quite a bit of control over what you are notified of and how you get notified.
    Spend some time getting familiar with your notification options and choose inline notification......see how it makes the site work much better for you.
    To choose your inline notifications
    Go to Settings
    Choose Notification Options
    Put a check in every box in the notification list column that you want inline notification for
    You can always change your settings here so, if it's too much or too little, go back in and change it
    Picture tour here

    http://forums.colts.com/gallery/album/20-/
  15. Nadine
    Colts fans have a lot of opinions and blogs are one way of getting yours out there!
    All site members can create their own blogs here.
    Here's all you need to do
    Join Us: http://forums.colts....ection=register
    Create a Blog http://forums.colts....dex.php?/blogs/
    Create a Post

    Why not try it out now?
    I'll give you a topic: How and when did you become a colts fan?
    How to tag: (You are going to want to know how to do this)
    See that box right below where you enter your blog title? It says "Entry Tags"
    That's where you enter your tag
    This blog is tagged: blog
  16. Nadine
    I've been updating/clarifying our rules and thought this was a good time to remind everyone that as a member, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for abiding by the rules.
    The single best guideline to posting here is to be civil to one another. For the sake a clarity though, I've highlighted some important rules for posting here below. The full version is here
    Please note that moderators issue warnings for rule violations. Generally, these are 'verbal' warnings with a 1 point value. Points go away over time however, if you begin to accumulate points within a 30 day time period, you should know that your posting privs here will be restricted.
    Also, depending on the nature of the post your privs can also be restricted immediately (for example, we 'toast' spammers on sight). Other than spammers, immediate and/or permanent posting restrictions occur only when, in spite of our best efforts, a member will not abide by our code OR when someone loses their temper and posts with an extreme lack of judgement So, don't do those things.
    RULES
    (1) Each member is allowed one registered account.
    (2) Please be respectful of your fellow members.
    Insulting "nicknames" are not respectful and not appropriate to use in the forum. Even if you think it is clever.......odds are no one else does so don't do it.
    (3) Personal attacks are not Allowed.
    (4) Do not post messages that are inflammatory
    (5) Do not post copyrighted material or links to illegal NFL game feeds *anywhere* in the forum, chat room or on the site.
    (6) No discussion about your use of illegal streaming links or invitations for people to message you for an illegal streaming link.
    (7) Please do no attempt to avoid the profanity filters.
    (8)Please refrain from posting meaningless threads.
    (9)Strictly Prohibited: Spamming, Advertising, Promotional Posting, and Trolling, and Illegal Activity.
    Please do not discuss illegal activities on our forums.
    (10)Selling of items, including game tickets or Colts merchandise, is also prohibited.
    Please note, we advise our members NOT to enter into any transactions with other members.
    (11)Soliciting is not allowed
    (12) Post politely
    (13) Explicit picture in posts and/or signatures is strictly forbidden
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