3. How can I get adopted?
First off, decide whether or not adoption will be right for you. This program is designed for a two-fold commitment by both parties. If you think you only need help for a short time or just have a few questions, instead of adoption just PM someone with your questions. You can always declare an adoption if the question/answer period continues longer than you originally intended.
-Prerequisites
THE MOST BASIC PREREQUISITE IS THAT YOU NEED TO BE A MEMBER FOR TWO WEEKS BEFORE APPLYING FOR ADOPTION. We have a lot of frustrated adopters with missing children who disappear shortly after being adopted. The two weeks is to help ensure that a member intends to remain here at DV and intends to learn. An adoptee wants to know that his or her time and effort aren’t wasted.
Secondly, it is a rule that an adoptee is supposed to seek out and contact his or her own potential adopter. I know that it may be hard to find the right person for you, but there are a lot of people on this site who are happy to help out. Don’t be afraid to ask someone for help. We were all beginners at some point. At any rate, by speaking out and contacting your own adopter, you also show that you have at least some self-motivation.
I will shortly be working on the “Looking for a Newbie to Adopt” thread, where you will be able to see who is adopting and what their strengths, weaknesses, and personal styles are.
-Posting Rules
I know that there will be some people who will post “Adopt Me” threads regardless of what was just mentioned. So in case that happens, there are some rules to be followed.
1. You must have been a member for at least two weeks. Any posts made prior to that will be addressed by a Dream Guide or myself and locked until the two weeks are up.
2. You must post more than “Adopt me, please!” or “Help!” or “Please by my friend!” This does not give the adopter any idea of who you are or what kind of person you are looking for. Give more background on your experiences, and if you’re brand-spankin’ new, just tell us.
3. After an adoption is confirmed, the thread will be locked and later deleted after a (soon to be) pre-determined length of time. Just keep that in mind.
4. You may only post one thread. Any others will be deleted! If you do not received an answer after two days, PM one of the Adoption Forum moderators.
5. If an adoption is confirmed, make sure that it is posted in the “Adopted” thread so that we know who’s found someone to help them and who might still be looking. Also, it's a great idea to post who adopted you in your signature or profile.
I will soon come up with a submission guide, but I would strongly recommend taking the initiative yourself to find and adopter. It shows you’re ready to work and by getting to know an adopter yourself you’re more qualified to know if that person really is the right one for you.
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