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Basic FAQs - SEACH HERE FIRST
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Questions
1. I have made a mistake in my question - can I edit it?
Unfortunately, once you have submitted a question you cannot edit it. For typos, additions to background info or settlement details, embedding videos in background info or changes to option text, please send in a flag (note - you can only do this once) which will immediately notify the relevant category editor.
Category Editors cannot add extra options or change the starting odds of a market.
Category Editors will not make any edits that fundamentally change the meaning of the question (although they may make clarifications where a question is ambiguous).
2. I think the meaning of a question is unclear - how can I clarify it?
If you think a question is ambiguous, you should send in a flag. The category editor will answer your question and clarify it, usually in consultation with the question creator.
3. A question I predicted on was clarified after I predicted on it - I think this has changed my prediction. Can I get my money back?
If a question's meaning has been changed by clarification, you can make a request for a refund if you believe your prediction has been significantly affected. Send a flag to the relevant category editor, who will confirm that your prediction was made before the clarification, and that the option you predicted on was significantly affected by the clarification, and then give you a refund.
4. I think a question should be settled - what do I do?
If you come across a question that should have already been settled, send in a Settlement Request with a link to a confirmation source.
Our Category Editors are based around the world, so unfortunately in some cases there may be a delay in settlement due to time differences.
5. I want to dispute the settlement of a question
If you think the settlement of a question was wrong, send a flag to the Category Editor with a link and explanation of why you think the question was settled incorrectly. The Category Editor will look over the situation and respond.
If you are unhappy with the response, send an email via the Contact Us form on site.
6. I have sent in a flag for a question - now I need to send another one. What should I do?
You should make a comment on the relevant market page. Our Category Editors and Superusers check these so they should see your comment and be able to give you a response.
Predictions
1. Why can't I predict on a question?
Question creators cannot bet on their question until 12 hours after its creation.
You cannot predict on a question that has been suspended.
2. Why can't I cash in my prediction?
You cannot cash in a prediction on a question that is suspended.
3. What happens if I run out of Hubdub Dollars?
Every day you log on you will be allocated with H$20. Beyond that you have to speculate to accumulate.
4. Can I give Hubdub dollars to my friends?
No, you cannot. However you can give your friends tips on what you think are good predictions. If you are good at that you might find yourself getting a lot more friends!
General
1. How can I become a Superuser?
Periodically, we ask for nominations for new Superusers via an announcement on site. Once nominations are in, the current Superusers take a vote on who will be accepted. The best way to become a good candidate for a Superuser is to become involved on the site, by sending in helpful flags and settlement requests at appropriate times, making friends, and writing helpful comments.
For more information, see the Hubdub Community link in our Help section.
2. I have a great suggstion for Hubdub - who should I tell?
Tell us your suggestions for the site on the Suggestions forum.
3. I have found an offensive comment - how do I report it?
Hubdub does not tolerate abusive, threatenig or offensive comments. If you see one, you should immediately contact the Community Manager, tisha@hubdub.com
1. I have made a mistake in my question - can I edit it?
Unfortunately, once you have submitted a question you cannot edit it. For typos, additions to background info or settlement details, embedding videos in background info or changes to option text, please send in a flag (note - you can only do this once) which will immediately notify the relevant category editor.
Category Editors cannot add extra options or change the starting odds of a market.
Category Editors will not make any edits that fundamentally change the meaning of the question (although they may make clarifications where a question is ambiguous).
2. I think the meaning of a question is unclear - how can I clarify it?
If you think a question is ambiguous, you should send in a flag. The category editor will answer your question and clarify it, usually in consultation with the question creator.
3. A question I predicted on was clarified after I predicted on it - I think this has changed my prediction. Can I get my money back?
If a question's meaning has been changed by clarification, you can make a request for a refund if you believe your prediction has been significantly affected. Send a flag to the relevant category editor, who will confirm that your prediction was made before the clarification, and that the option you predicted on was significantly affected by the clarification, and then give you a refund.
4. I think a question should be settled - what do I do?
If you come across a question that should have already been settled, send in a Settlement Request with a link to a confirmation source.
Our Category Editors are based around the world, so unfortunately in some cases there may be a delay in settlement due to time differences.
5. I want to dispute the settlement of a question
If you think the settlement of a question was wrong, send a flag to the Category Editor with a link and explanation of why you think the question was settled incorrectly. The Category Editor will look over the situation and respond.
If you are unhappy with the response, send an email via the Contact Us form on site.
6. I have sent in a flag for a question - now I need to send another one. What should I do?
You should make a comment on the relevant market page. Our Category Editors and Superusers check these so they should see your comment and be able to give you a response.
Predictions
1. Why can't I predict on a question?
Question creators cannot bet on their question until 12 hours after its creation.
You cannot predict on a question that has been suspended.
2. Why can't I cash in my prediction?
You cannot cash in a prediction on a question that is suspended.
3. What happens if I run out of Hubdub Dollars?
Every day you log on you will be allocated with H$20. Beyond that you have to speculate to accumulate.
4. Can I give Hubdub dollars to my friends?
No, you cannot. However you can give your friends tips on what you think are good predictions. If you are good at that you might find yourself getting a lot more friends!
General
1. How can I become a Superuser?
Periodically, we ask for nominations for new Superusers via an announcement on site. Once nominations are in, the current Superusers take a vote on who will be accepted. The best way to become a good candidate for a Superuser is to become involved on the site, by sending in helpful flags and settlement requests at appropriate times, making friends, and writing helpful comments.
For more information, see the Hubdub Community link in our Help section.
2. I have a great suggstion for Hubdub - who should I tell?
Tell us your suggestions for the site on the Suggestions forum.
3. I have found an offensive comment - how do I report it?
Hubdub does not tolerate abusive, threatenig or offensive comments. If you see one, you should immediately contact the Community Manager, tisha@hubdub.com
dragonfangxl
OK two things: A: why do i get two emails every time a question i predicted on was unsuspended, B: why do i get an email everytime someone posts on a forum? When i first started getting emails from hubdub i was able to narrow down what things i get emailed to to only the important things. Now im not sure where to go to get that menu up again and the message didnt provide a link.
@dragon - You can change your settings so you don't receive an email every time someone posts on a forum topic you have posted on.
Go to Dashboard --> My account --> Site Settings and uncheck the 'Someone posts a reply to a forum topic I created or replied to' box.
I'm not sure why you receive two emails every time a question you predicted on is unsuspended, but I'll follow it up for you.
Go to Dashboard --> My account --> Site Settings and uncheck the 'Someone posts a reply to a forum topic I created or replied to' box.
I'm not sure why you receive two emails every time a question you predicted on is unsuspended, but I'll follow it up for you.
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