HOW TO: Host An ATC Swap

Hi, I think I might have posted this question in the wrong spot. If so I apologize. I just wrote and and tried posting my first swap! It said that a moderator was looking at it.(I think) I didn't know who, or where to find the moderators so I don't know if my swap ever got to anyone or just vanished when I tried to post it as a new thread to open swaps. Could you let me know if someone has it and if so about when will I hear something or if I need to retype it all and send it to someone's email address and how I get that.
Thanks so much for any help,
Smidgen
 
When you post your swap (all hosts, not just new ones), it does go into moderation. However, if a moderator is not available to approve it, it has to wait until one of us is on. This could even take as long as a day. There are only a few of us ;)

I see from the other thread you said you'd send your required personal address info to Carole, she must not have been able to stay online to take care of it. I'm online now, go ahead and PM your info to me and I can get your swap approved.
 
Since you need +15 itrader points to host a swap, is it correct that you need to participate in at least 15 swaps before you can host one?

If I'm understanding how itrader points are given, the host of a swap gives them to participants of the swap and participants give them to the host? So as a participant, the maximum itrader points for participating in a swap is +1?

Also, itrader points could be received from a one on one trade as well?

Are there other ways to get itrader points?
 
Welcome to the site! Another way to get iTrader (now called Feedback) points is to do individual one-on-one trading with members on the site. If you click on the Gallery, and scroll down to "ATCs available for trade," you can search for cards you might like to trade for. Or, check out the gallery, find a particular artist whose art you like, and see if they have anything available. I'd be happy to trade with you, so if you see anything in my available link (signature,) just reach out if you'd like to trade.
 
Maxtastic said:
Since you need +15 itrader points to host a swap, is it correct that you need to participate in at least 15 swaps before you can host one?

If I'm understanding how itrader points are given, the host of a swap gives them to participants of the swap and participants give them to the host? So as a participant, the maximum itrader points for participating in a swap is +1?

Also, itrader points could be received from a one on one trade as well?

Are there other ways to get itrader points?
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Hi @Maxtastic. You are correct that iTrader/Feedback points are received from (and given to) swap hosts. You also get feedback for all individual trades. That includes one-on-one trades as well as those from a PIF or MMH thread. You need a total of 15 to host a swap, as well as having been active on site the prior 3 months.

There is more information about iTrader/Feedback here:
https://www.atcsforall.com/forums/help/itrader_how/

Let me know if you have more questions.
 
Are there any guidelines to hosting newer than 2008? I know I haven’t been a member long enough yet, but I would like to host when the time comes, and I know some of the directions must have been updated. Thanks so much!!
 
Does the 12 person limit for first time hosts include the host as a player? So 11 people + the host? Or 12 people + the host equalling 13 total?
 
I just cannot find a site that lists rules, site managers, etc. for 2024. Is there a url that is up-to-date? Most of what I find is not past 2012 or so. I have seen references to a new website, and I can’t tell if there are pages I’m not seeing or what. I have been told to ask questions, so, sorry, but I am. I love everything about what I’ve seen from this group and I want to get my membership in it right. Thanks to all!
 
Maxtastic said:
Does the 12 person limit for first time hosts include the host as a player? So 11 people + the host? Or 12 people + the host equalling 13 total?
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12 people plus the host

SiouxCitySue said:
I just cannot find a site that lists rules, site managers, etc. for 2024. Is there a url that is up-to-date?
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The FAQ covers the site rules: https://www.atcsforall.com/forums/help/
Staff is listed here: https://www.atcsforall.com/forums/members/?key=staff_members
 
SiouxCitySue said:
Has. Some blank pages
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The headers (i.e. non-questions labeled as FAQ) do unfortunately appear as blank pages (@Administrator , can those be changed to non-links so they're less confusing?), but all of the actual questions should link to answers.

Is they're something you're trying to find that you can't?
 
I’m just trying to understand all the regulations. I have been away from art and atcs for a long time, and I just so glad I found this group. I guess a whole lot of you have been involved here since the group was formed, and I’m just trying to learn. I am participating in theme swaps and CRRR and in individual swaps. Thanks for accepting me as a member.
 
SiouxCitySue said:
I’m just trying to understand all the regulations. I have been away from art and atcs for a long time, and I just so glad I found this group. I guess a whole lot of you have been involved here since the group was formed, and I’m just trying to learn.
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We get new members all the time, so you're not alone in that! And the website has gone through some major changes in the past year that we're all still getting used to. If you have any questions, just ask :02.47-tranquillity:
 
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