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Sunday, March 29, 2015

Style Studio Etiquette

Remember way back when, when a hacker would ask "Can I give you a makeover?", and of course, you said "Yes!". Then the hackers asks for your password, and being the newbie you were, you willingly gave it up. Next thing you know, your clams, face parts, and possibly you're whole account, were gone. That all changed with the addition of the Style Studio where you can safely give and receive makeovers. Here are some tips on proper style studio etiquette.

Always Say "Please" and "Thank You"

Whether you're the stylist or style-ee manners are important. For the stylist, being nice attracts more customers and will get you good ratings. For the style-ee, good manners will make the stylist want to give you a great makeover, and you might even get better prices!

Clearly State Whether You Are Buying Parts or Would Like A Makeover

This will make the stylist's job so much easier, especially if the stylist only does makeovers or only sells. (This also, the stylist should explain.)

Use the Favourite Tool to Your Advantage

Choosing favourite parts helps the stylist immensely when giving a makeover. We're not mind-readers! If you favourite parts, there's no way you'll be dissatisfied with your makeover.

Make Sure You and The Stylist Agree to the Makeover/Price

Don't press "I'm happy with this look" before the stylist gives the go-ahead! The stylist may not be finished with the makeover, or you may have just unknowingly ran off with her rares (which is a big deal). If the stylist agrees to selling you her parts, then you can click and confirm your purchase.

Charge Accordingly

As a stylist, if you are only going to sell face parts, and not give an actual makeover, don't charge 300 clams for them to look at your parts! Think about it like this, you aren't expected to pay for window shopping! If you are giving makeovers, then you can charge more for your services.

Don't Scam

This is a big one. Don't try to scam people out of there face parts. Not only does it hurt the stylist, it hurts you. Word will get out, most likely on the BBS, and no one will want to give you a makeover again.

Give Fair Ratings

Don't rate your stylist 1 star because you didn't like her or her face parts. If you didn't like the makeover, ask for something else! Stylists are there to help, and a good stylist will be willing to re-do it if you ask nicely. There are very few times you should rate a stylist with one or two stars.

Pay The Stylist, Even if You Didn't Buy Anything

This is pretty self-explanatory. It's the least you could do. Pay the fee as a "thank you" for the stylist taking the time to style you.

As the style studio gets more and more popular, stylists must work harder than ever to please customers. Follow these tips to become a better style studio stylist or customer, and remember, tip your waitress! Er, I mean, stylist.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Upcoming Events: March 15th to March 22nd

All of March:

March Log In Challenge: Log in to your Whyville account on 15 separate days and win 100 pearls, log in on 30 separate days and you will also receive a one-month why-pass!

March is Whyville's birthday month! Whyville is turning 16 and to celebrate there will be 16 contests which are:

Most Clams Earned from Salary
Highest Star My Avatar Rating
Most Akbar's Sales
Most Popular Welcome Guides
Most Dedicated Y-mail Helpers
Top Clams Earned from Whyville Games
Top Clams Earned from Raven Island Games
Most Helpful to Distressed Avatars
Most Saves in Wilson City Rescue
Most Clams Earned from ACT Career Quest
Most Clams Earned from Project Tricho
Most Clams Earned from ACT Job Center Jobs
Most Clams Earned from BIOlympics
Most Clams Earned from Vampire Power
Most Clams Earned from Dragons
Most Unique Games Won in PlayMath

For each citizen who places in the top 10 of each category, they will receive 160 pearls and a special trophy. The top scorer in each category will also win a special limited edition face part.

March 15th

4 PM: Special Meet the Makers event with Times editor Amae at the Greek Theater

March 17th:

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

All Day: Find a four leaf clover in a chatroom and you could win some pearls!
5 PM: Trivia with Coolethan at the Greek Theater

Monday, October 27, 2014

2011 Times Awards!

Originally posted on: Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Another year of great times articles has passed and now it's time to nominate the best writers to win the infamous Times Award. This year, the awards will be hosted by city worker and times editor, AMae, on Sunday, January 8 at 4 PM Whytime. Voting is now over. Here are the nominees:

Article of the Year:

The Universal Key to Happiness: booksRus (Article ID 12378)

Vision of a Blind Man: Ocean10kv (Article ID 12252)

You Think You Are Free: Antier (Article ID 12291)

You Are Special: Kittieme (Article ID 12372)

Eleven Days: sqeakers1 (Article ID 12269)

Contribution to the Times:

Xion2

sqeakers1

XxFuzzxXx

kittieme

Ocean10kv

Breakthrough Article of the Year:

Changing Perception: Analyst (Article ID 11815)

Asking for a Miracle: N00RA (Article ID 12534)

Not a Hair Out of Place: Elphie1 (Article ID 12185)

Remember 9/11: HopeLuvs (Article ID 12360)

Poet Life: iynn: XxFuzzxXx (Article ID 12423)

Science Chicago Award:

Let's Talk Tornadoes: Devildayz (Article ID 11809)

Does Singing to Plants Help Them Grow?: kittieme (Article ID 12391)

The Science of Makeup: Antier (Article ID 12476)

What Happened to All the Plants: kittieme (Article ID 11719)

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble: xoxkitkat (Article ID 12215)

Why Award:

What Whyville is to Me: Xion2 (Article ID 11762)

Whyville: Then and Now: ImMsLyssa (Article ID 12255)

Whyville Summerbook 2011: xoxkitkat (Article ID 12331)

Past to Present: A Breakdown of Whyville: sqeakers1 (Article ID 12186)

Disrespect for the Workers: dxdxdxdx (Article ID 12022)

Interview of the Year:

Racism: BlameMeJz (Article ID 11723)

What's the Deal with Pearls?: cohenlm (Article ID 12138)

A Whole New World: xoxkitkat (Article ID 12268)

Our Favorite Yellow Sponge: tanibanan (Article ID 11957)

Victimized: DeadSnaii (Article ID 12282)

Collaboration of the Year:

Bamboozled: xoxkitkat, rachiexX, and sk8terb67 (Article ID 11843)

Let's Make a Dealio: Whyville Edition: xion2 and JCRF (Article ID 12257)

Hey You, With the Beanie!: xoxkitkat and rachiexX (Article ID 11846)

Trick or Treat!: Leprosy and 7stars (Article ID 12458)

Sibling Rivalry: Xion2 and tanibanan (Article ID 11864)

Help Article of the Year:

Choosing a Topic: ocean10kv (Article ID 11880)

Lesson 1: How to Describe: Antier (Article ID 11838)

Constructive Criticism: VickiDeze (Article ID 11822)

The Whyvillian's Guide to Editing: Combining Images: xoxkitkat (Article ID 11992)

How to Play Kalah (And Win!): kittieme (Article ID 11954)

Comic of the Year:

Hunger Games Parody: xoxkitkat and HopeLuvs (Article ID 12362)

Not So Super Heroes: xoxkitkat (Article ID 12234)

Saving Whyville: Iynn (Article ID 12137)

Trick or Treat!: Leprosy and 7stars (Article ID 112458)

Romeo and the Little Mermaids: xoxkitkat, cohenlm, PAINTING, and sk8terb67 (Article ID 12203)

Report of the Year:

Senate Inauguration 2011: HopeLuvs (Article ID 12441)

Annual Times Awards 2010: Rbd1fan (Article ID 11790)

Rhyme Time: kittime (Article ID 12317)

Happy Birthday Whyville: xoxkitkat (Article ID 11987)

The Great Clam Heist: xoxkitkat (Article ID 11966)

Entertainment Prize:

Teleport Ashjamich: DocVP (Article ID 11756)

What Would You Do: Whyville Edition: Xion2 (Article ID 12220)

Spot the Difference: xoxkitkat (Article ID 12209)

Snuggists VS Blankists: kittieme (Article ID 11718)

Times Writer Word Scramble: kittime (Article ID 12120)

The Poetry Prize:

Bless You: TearsOJoy (Article ID 11868)

Failing the Scale: Iknewit2 (Article ID 12164)

Directions in a Cage: ImForLove (Article ID 11914)

Run: dxdxdxdx (Article ID 12079)

Dark: Anionett (Article ID 11907)

Congratulations to all nominees and the winners are TBA. Good luck to all! :D