3. If you are not getting the help you need, you can try chatting a bouncer directly. Click on the HELP link on the top right. Look for the Meet Your Bouncers banner on the right side of the page. Find a bouncer who is online and Click on the Chat Me link and ask your question. Please be respectful to our bouncer team (Orange Names). They are here to help you and your patience and respect will only help get your problem get resolved more efficiently.
We have a small percentage of people having problems with credit cards and purchases for: bling, vip, blasts, HH's, etc.
The problem is USUALLY associated to GIFT or PAY AS YOU GO Visa/MC debit card. For example: Walmart Gift Visa, Walgreens Gift Visa, TMobile Gift Visa, the list goes on. Some of you have a CC that is a pay as you go.
The problem we are having is that our merchant account has NO way to verify the security of the card user. Because of this, the card is denied. So, if you do not enter the correct phone number, mailing address, security code or 3 digit pin on the back, you will be declined and get an error message. This can ALSO happen with normal credit cards in some cases.
What will happ is your card is charged and shows a PENDING AUTHORIZATION on your card and it appears your funds have been removed. Unfortunately, and this is NOT our fault, the credit card company puts a hold on the funds. The funds will be restored to your card in 10-30 days. Yes, it will appear they are gone and show a charge to fubar. Reality is it is an AUTHORIZATION. You can look up AUTHORIZATION on google and read more about how they work. Unfortunately, there is NOTHING we can do.
Yes this is annoying and I apologize that many of you are getting caught up in this. Due to multiple fraud issues, we had to increase our security with our merchant account. We will NO Longer accept CC card unless you can verify the security information.
Ways around this? 1. Use a different credit card that is secured and is associated to your billing address, phone number, etc. 2. Use a paypal account 3. If you do use paypal and your IP is out of country and yet your account is in the country, you will be denied. 4. Use paypals credit card terminal. We have heard it works with most gift cards.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me. Also, please realize your funds are not gone. They are sitting in with a bank hold and will be restored to you. If you do have a receipt that shows where transactions for payments have gone through, please forward me the receipt.
September 1, 2009
Twitter 101 - Everything you need to know about using twitter as your secret ninja weapon on fubar.
We know you wise fubarians are always looking for a way to maximize your fubar experience. With that in mind, we have brought in twitter to compliment your account. Next to your status, you will see a link to your twitter account. Using this you can quickly update twitter along with your status; helping to bring people back to your fubar page and giving you a broader reach to communicate your message! The opportunities are endless! Bring in your peeps, advertise your new photos, ask for leveling help, etc……it has all just gotten easier and faster. On top of that, we will also be running promos on the fubar twitter account that you can access only from there. There are so many ways that twitter can compliment your fubar account, and I am certain you will be teaching us a few thing as soon as you get it wired!
Commonly asked Questions or Bitching!
Why do I need a another stinkin’ account?
Your twitter account should and will directly compliment your fubar page. Last week we activated the feature where you can update your status to twitter with one easy click. The following are ideas that I have seen fubar users utilize their twitter account for!
1. Promoting lounges 2. Asking for help to level 3. Professing love to another user 4. Promoting a contest 5. Begging for fubucks, rates, etc 6. Showing off new photos 7. Announcing an upcoming happy hour 8. I know those wheels are turning….the next best idea is yours!
I don’t know anyone on twitter. Why would I just sign up if no one I know is there?
I can guarantee you that if you set up a twitter account right now and keyword search fubar, fubartweets or ilovefubar1, you will see all the usual suspects. I am absolutely certain they will be happy to follow you when you follow them. How do I follow someone and what is the point? Following people on twitter is a lot like being able to see alerts on fubar. You will then be able to follow their updates and see what they have to say. If you follow @fubartweets, you will get all the latest greatest news as it breaks!
What is a tweet?
A tweet is a 140 character message that you post. Basically it’s fancy jargon for you posting your message.
What is a re-tweet or RT?
This is a no brainer. People re-tweet other people’s messages. Because of the 140 character limit, RT is the call sign that the post is a re-tweet. Often times you will see RT @fubartweets ………… This just means the post is a Re-Tweet of fubarttweets.
What are all the stupid little signs for i.e. # @?
The @ sign when used in a tweet @fubartweets serves as a active link to your twitter page when you are on twitter. The # is a hashtag and will helps people find you when they do a keyword search. I always hashtag #fubar when I post. You may want to hashtag #fubar and then @yourname to help people find you.
What is the friggin point! It just sounds like a bunch of extra work?
If you do not see the value in having a tool like twitter to help promote yourself or your cause, then maybe it is not for you. Your twitter page is a great place for you to drive more rates, meet new people or ask for whatever it is you need. The best comparison I can give is twitter is like a bulletin board on steroids. You choose what you want to see or who sees what. This is a great tool for those who have great ideas, know how to play the game and are leading the way.
Do I use my phone or can I use my computer?
This is the magic of twitter. You can use a mobile phone and a computer. Whatever tickles your fancy!
For Ninja Twitter Users Only!
Twitter is pretty basic in its functionality. Check out some of the complimentary programs that make the whole Twitter experience way more fun. Here are just a few. www.hootsuite.com www.tweetdeck.com What is a link shrinker?
Often times you will see these crazy little shortened links. Because twitter only allows 140 characters, link shrinkers have become the norm. Don’t be scared of them. They will save your butt when you run out of space.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I was twit-illiterate once too. I am learning every day. Now it is time to get back to business. Be sure to check out the contest we are running. The winner will get one day in the SPOTLIGHT! Follow @fubartweets and you will learn everything you need to know to win!
August 31, 2009
Welcome to the fubar Yellow Brick Road Adventure! You must pay VERY close attention to the rules or you will be disqualified. There will be 5 stops on this tour. Every day there will be a new clue released that will lead you to the information you need to complete the next step. The person who completes all five steps first with the most amount of retweets by people other than themselves will win. The list of prizes and everything you need to know will be at the first stop!
To all of you who say you do not twitter! Now is the time to start! Win FREE stuff!
Your first clue is @ www.twitter.com/fubartweets
For those of you who are new to twitter, do not be scared. It is super easy to use and will compliment everything you do here. There are already hundreds of fubarbarians on twitter. Twitter will give you the ability to not only reach out to your friends on fubar but to the rest of th world.
1. Think of twitter as setting your status. If you notice, you can now twitter your status.
2. Following people on twitter is just like adding them as a friend. You will then be able to follow their updates.
3. The @ sign when used @fubartweets serves as a link to your twitter page when you tweet (post a message)
4. The # is a hashtag and will helps people find you when they do a keyword search.
Your twitter page is a great place for you to drive more rate, meet new people or ask for whatever it is you need. I look at it is a bulletin board on steroids. DO NOT think of twitter as an alternative or another site to lear. Twitter is your new weapon to increase your visibility on fubar! Don't be sceeeeeeeeered!
Thanks for your support
July 11, 2009
Commonly Asked Gameroom Questions
Can I get cash or credits for my tokens?
You cannot redeem your tokens. All games in the gameroom are for entertainment purposes and cannot be redeemed for cash nor credits.
How are my daily winnings calculated?
Daily earnings is the amount of tokens that you have won in the last 24 hours.
How are my weekly winnings calculated?
Weekly earnings is the amount of tokens that you have won in the last 7 days.
How do I get my avatar into the slot machines?
The top 6 players in the daily and weekly leaderboard are featured in the slots machines.
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