How to get Pins, Level User Group and post

aniks

I just found this website not long ago and felt very lost about posting and user groups. The forum about this was posted back in 2015 so alot has changed. So here is what I learnt to help others: 1) You need to create an account to get pins and download the files. 2) Pins (for unlocking downloads) How to get Pins Complete Tasks: [Username] → My Center → Tasks. Reply to posts: you usually get a small Pin reward (often ~10 Pins) per qualifying reply. Post patterns/resources (after approval) and set a price in Pins. 3) Credits Credits determine your User Group level and unlock site permissions. Credits ≠ Pins. Level 1 - 26 points Level 2 - 126 points Level 3 - 326 points Level 4 - 526 points Level 5 - 826 points Level 6 - 1260 points Level 7 - 2260 points Level 8 - 5260 points Level 9 - 12600 points Ways to get credits: Posting + Being Online Credits = (Number of posts × 0.1)         + (Number of topics × 0.26)         + (Number of featured posts × 5)         + (Online time in hours / 1.5) Click User Group (top right). It shows your current Credits and how many you need for the next level. 4) Making a post Go to Forum then pick a group (some only allow reeplies and not new threads). Normally I use: https://www.pindiy.com/forum-postnewr-1.html. This is a good guide on how to post but somethings are outdates like currency and permission system. How to upload patterns at the crochet forum (Updated) https://www.pindiy.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=282074&fromuid=498304 (Source: PinDIY.com) **Important to note that a moderator will review your post before any documents linked can be accessed. So don't be alarmed if you see this: How to upload files using the new upload system https://www.pindiy.com/forum.php ... &fromuid=498304 (Source: PinDIY.com) **If you set the price to be 150pins, you will only receive 105(not sure why). Common pitfalls (and fixes) “My file is uploaded but no one can download it.” It’s probably in moderation. Wait for approval. “I can’t start a new thread.” That section may be replies-only or your User Group lacks permission. Check the section rules and your group level. I hope this helps!!

Cloudhand

Thanks for the help

Daydreamer

This is helpful!! Thanks!!

Fikali

thank you very much!

Brazinhaa

Thanks for the help!