It’s not hard to see that Ninja Video’s forum is a huge place that continues to grow at an astounding rate. As a result, occasionally new users will get “deer-in-headlights” syndrome as the numerous of sub-forums can be overwhelming at first and can cause one to feel at loss for where to begin.
In order to help you get an idea of all that Ninja has to offer, we’ve created this thread to give you an overview of the various sub-forums, activities, clubs, and competitions that you can become involved with. You will also find pertinent information that will help you get to know us better and learn how you can become a contributing member of the most incredible community you will ever encounter online.
If you want to know how you can give back, visit the Orientation-thread spin off:
We hope that you find this “at a glance view” of Ninja helps you to more easily explore and familiarize yourself with our boards. Enjoy!
Have a question about where to post something? Wondering why different people have different colored names? Curious how you can get banned? Want to get bumped to the private boards? Find all you need to know about how we do things at Ninja here.
Yeah, we do podcasts. And of course like everything Ninja does, they are made of win. Want to really get to know Ninja? Then check them out, ESPECIALLY the Manifesto!
Anything newsworthy and noteworthy is posted here, along with special achievements by members and various other types of support and recognition. When Ninja has a new project, or when a new moderator joins the team you will find it mentioned here. This is also where we congratulate all of our fellow members when they receive their colors and move up the ranks.
If you have yet to post an introduction, please do so! Tell us about yourself and get to know the community. You will also find introductions from Ninja Admins, Moderators, Staff, and Gods here. Feel free to take your coat off an stay awhile...
Are you bored? Are you contemplating burning ants with a magnifying glass again? Why not pop into our numerous spam threads, made especially for the mundane and funny thoughts that you have when you can't be arsed with work or the WOT you are in the middle of writing. Some of the nicest people on ninja hang out in the spam threads, and you may even occasion the Queen-Bee popping in to say hello! Most of all, if you want to get to know the people at Ninja, the spam threads are a good way to get to know the fun of everyday life of the people here at Ninja.
Make sure to get to know your inbox! You can access the Message system at the main navigation bar at the top. In addition, new messages will show as an alert at the top of the page, so keep an eye out and follow the link to your inbox to check it out.
View the most recent posts on the forumWith the arrival of the shiny new forum you have so many options on how you want to view it. If you scroll down to NinjaVideo.net Forum - Info Center. Just under Recently Updated Topics is a paper icon, click it to view the most recent posts. If you look at the top left next to your avatar you will see two options "Show unread posts since last visit" and "Show unread posts since last visit". It's self explanatory so know it, love it, live it.
Your ProfileIf you click the Profile button at the top of the page (main navigation bar) you will go to your Profile Essentials page. Combined with the new menu to the left, this is where you can control the elements of your profile that you are able to edit such as contact information, messaging and display preferences, signature, and access to the "Show Your Posts" link that can be also quite handy when you are searching for something you once added to the forum.
Mainsite Tech HelpAre you having problems with captcha, divX, flash links or the mainsite in general? Do you want to benefit from the same top quality videos that everyone else is viewing? Are you just about ready to grab you laptop and go at it Office Space style? Well calm down, we've got some dedicated tech stars in our Mainsite Tech Help forum. These people give you help in their own time and of their own choice, mind, so don't take it for granted. Take advantage of the guides that are in the thread before you ask any questions, because be assured most of the questions have been asked before! Bottom line is that we are here to provide a service and we want to help you to benefit
Disambiguation Pathway (Don't post anything here!)Non-Mainsite Tech HelpHaving a technical issue that is not related to videos on the mainsite? Search for answers here. If you are unable to find a solution to your problem using the Search function, only then should you post your question in the thread. Our talented group of Tech Masters are extremely busy. They are willing to help as long as you ask nicely, avoid wasting their time, and entice them with bacon.
Feedback Have feedback about the site? Be sure to read the FAQ first and run a search to avoid creating a dupe thread. If a similar thread exists post your comments there, if not create a new topic in the Feedback subforum. We appreciate any well-intended comments, just please be sure to word yourself constructively.
Feedback FAQ |
OH MY FUCKIN GOD -- I LOVE NINJAVIDEO ♥ |
Teh Phara Loving Thread |
The (OFFICIAL) I love the NinjaVideo Staff Thread
Culture and Debate Do you have a point of view? We think you do. In fact we
know you do. We break the rules, and discuss politics and religion amongst friends. We can be perceived as intimidating initially, but you really don't need to worry; like everything else on ninja, you can be educated, inform, even enlighten and expand your horizons, but nowhere moreso than when exchanging your ideas with those of your peers. This is part of the meat of ninja, the place where we discuss beliefs and views with a frankness that is very rarely seen in the world today. We have a few rules designed to keep things friendly, but we would, nonetheless love you to take a look at our culture and debate section, discuss the current events in the world and even grapple with the finer points of religion or politics.
Politics |
Philosophy |
Theology |
Science |
Current Events/Crossover |
CultureArt and EditingIf you didn't peek your head into the Art and Editing forum and see it for yourself, you would have no idea that such immense talent thrives on these boards. Professional painters, digital designers, video editors, photographers, web designers, and artists representing just about every other medium find their home on Ninja. Feel free to peruse their amazing portfolios, or join in one of the many competitions (see below) we run on an ongoing basis. We have also collected TONS of resources for graphics, web design, and other artistic ventures, so come and download a few new brushes while you're here. If you are an artist yourself, please come and share your work with your peers in our virtual gallery of artist threads! Join the Weekly Photoclub! Feel like taking it a step further? Be a contributor and have your banners posted on the mainsite! There is so much diversity in Art and Editing there truly is something for everyone here.
ART FORUM RULES |
ESSENTIAL ART & EDITING THREADS |
Anthology of Ninja Artists |
Artwork/Banners for the Mainsite! |
Weekly Photoclub |
RESOURCES - art, web, editing, etc |
Art CompetitionsLiteratureWords go HERE!!! Are you creative in prose, short stories, or poems perhaps? Or do you just enjoy reading a good book or poem now and then? Then this is exactly the place you want to be. Whether you want to bang out a poem, or start your own thread and post an in-depth novel, this section of the board offers it all! All of our resident lit-heads thrive in an area of Ninja where feedback is always welcome, and regular competitions are held to improve upon one's written pieces. If you are an aspiring Literarian, feel free to post your portfolio and make sure to let a Moderator know so that your thread can be added to the main index of Ninja Writers. Never feel scared about pouring our your soul through word in the Lit Corner because you will always be welcomed with open arms. So snuggle in, get writing, and express yourself!
Where to Post your Writing, Feedback & Discuss Lit |
Index of Ninja Video Literature |
The 'Your Writing' Thread |
The 'Your Poems' Thread |
What are You Reading RIGHT NOW? |
Lit CompetitionsRandom/Off-topicIf you are looking for light entertainment and an entrance into the forum, this is a good place to start. Join one (or more) of the games already in place, start a game you liked on another forum or even invent your own. There are quite a few options as you can see below, but that is just a random selection, so feel free to look for threads that might have been forgotten and that you want to reactivate. You found cool and funny videos, want to show us what you look like or your favorite website(s)? We have threads for that and they are bursting! One thing is for sure: You can waste a lot of time on this part of the forum and if you still have nothing to say, but a lot of energy to post: You will always have BANTER!
Word Association Game |
4 Letter Word Game |
Name that Animal |
Name that Person |
The Person Above Me Game |
'Questions Only, Please' |
Kokology |
5 Favorite Websites |
Cool Videos |
Smexy Pics |
BanterEntertainment Ninjas clearly love media. So when you want to relax and discuss the latest releases, old favorites, theorize on a new show, or even join in with the weekly Movie Club, the Entertainment forum is the place to head. We've got it all covered, from TV, to Movies, Anime, and Documentaries. Join in the chat!
TV and Cartoons |
Movies and Documentaries |
Anime |
Music |
Sports |
Gaming and TechnologyLinks for Public Members If you are prolific in link hunting or simply like to enjoy a good foreign movie or anime check out these threads. As a public member you may add links to this subforums, and although the links don't have to be your own uploads they must be hosted on acknowledged video host. Check out the rules in respective subforums for more information, and if you need help with link hunting (NO REQUESTS!) don't hesitate to pm a mod or a sensei that you see contributing to that subforum.
Foreign Films & TV |
Anime LinksPrivate Boards So what are exactly ninja private boards? Well ninja private boards represent the best comic link forum you'll find anywhere on the web. They also represent the biggest documentary streaming links, and cartoon links section that is daily updated by incredible ninja sensei/uploaders. But that's not all. If you get access to ninja private links you will also get access to other ,to be fair not as good as ninja, daily lineup sources, as well as daily refreshed links to all the movies you can think off. And of course there is the ninja warez section which brings you incredible uploads by ninja fanatics. Oh yes, you can also make request to any program, tv show, movie, book,comic you desire. Sounds tempting doesn't it? So why not try to participate in the incredible ninja forum, or if you aren't a forum person why not donate those 25 $ and experience the internet in full. Once you're in, make sure to check out
Yuiop's EPIC Ninja Thread Index!
Television |
Movies |
Documentaries |
Anime |
Direct Downloads |
Roadrash's Rips |
Comics |
Cartoons |
Foreign Film / TV |
Asian/YouTube Sites
Photo Club |
Photo Club RulesPhotoclub members post fresh pictures every week, adhering to a chosen theme. Voting for the best photo starts on Fridays. There's no need for fancy equipment, or requirements to participate every single week. Photoclub is a very casual gathering of ninjas who just love sharing their photos, getting inspiration from others and trying out new techniques. Before joining in the fun, please become familiar with a few club rules in the
Original Post. If you have further questions, feel free to PM our Photo Club president
lalali.
Movie ClubBored of watching films on your own? Why not watch with your fellow members! Every week 2 or 3 films are chosen by the members of the club and a link is provided for downloading. A time is agreed upon and we all watch the film together in real time on skype! Check out
the thread to make sure you meet the requirements and if you have any questions feel free to pm the Movie Club president,
Citizen ErasedNV Book ClubAre you a real book worm? Then we are sure that the Book Club is for you. A title is chosen each month from a list of books recommended by you and others on the board. An easy-going time frame is laid out for reading the book in sections, so that discussion each week can be focused and that you all can enjoy the book at the same pace. There are no prizes for this club, just the pure enjoyment of what you and we think are the best books out there at the moment. So, if you want to rub your elbow pads with the other NinjaLiterati, sign up, settle down and don your reading glasses! Contact Book Club presidents
Khaalida or
chabazite with any questions.
NV Chess Club |
NV Chess Club RulesFor those of you who would like to get into a chess tournament, check the Announcement panel at the top of the webpage to see if there are any sign-ups. However, please be sure to read up on the rules first. Questions? Feel free to PM the Chess Club president,
tev2.
NV Docu ClubDocumentaries are the pride of Ninja, as we boast a stunning collection from many different backgrounds, and we are always looking for more! but do you really want to get deeper into the facts and fiction of the documentary world? Do you want to stretch your intellectual muscles? Why not join the dedicated documentary club and discuss a documentary each week of the clubs choosing, whilst you watch it! A great way to rub shoulders with some new people and get more from the documentaries you already love. Live and Learn
Contact Docu Club president
Pawly with questions you might have.
Poker LeagueOur Partnerside
NinjaVideo Rakeback is organizing Poker Tournaments with no Buy-In (meaning they are for free), some are exclusive for NinjaVideo, but they have freerolls worth over $ 100 000 each month. So if you always knew you had it in you to bluff others or are just looking for a fun game on a Sunday, but don't want to use your own money, keep an eye on
this thread and see when the next tournament is going to take place and what rules apply. If you have questions on Rakeback and want to see what else you can get visit our
Rakeback thread. If you want to join the league or have any further questions, feel free to contact
Kowtow.
Art & Editing ~ Consolidated Competition ListingAre you caught in an endless soulless struggle that is about to snuff out the last of the light? Do you want to spread joy and good will through out the world but feel that you aren't being heard? You know, as well as I, what the antidote for that is. Art, that's right art, the one process that can express the human condition. An act so diverse that it defies true definition. Ninjavideo hosts some of the most epic talent on the net. So contribute, learn, grow as an artist. The bottom line is you want, NO, need to express yourself. Here you have a world audience at your fingertips for free. You couldn't ask for a better oportunity.
Signature of the Week (SOTW)Illustration of the Week (IOTW)Large Piece of the Month (LPOTM)Bi-Monthly Photo Manipulation ContestVideo Editing CompetitionNV Photo Club's Weekly CompetitionLiterature ~ Archive of Literature CompetitionsShort Fiction StoryStory tellers, welcome!!! Do you have the urge to wax prosaic, to delve into the nether-regions of literature and grab lexis by the nutsack? Then the Short Fiction comp is for you! Each week we get together to write a story up to 1000 words about a theme chosen by the previous week's winner. It's not necessarily about winning amongst the NinjaLitarati, but sharing your inspired and creative writing with us. When we have time, the community will give personal appreciation and criticism of your work so that you can benefit from your participation and join us in developing your writing skills. And we all know one thing about Ninja Writers: we haz dem skillz wit wurdz
PoetryAre you a poet? Maybe you just don't know it? Welcome to possibly the most prolific and appreciative forum on the net for poetry. The NinjaLiterati prides itself on its detailed, attentive and joyous approach to the most demanding and difficult of the literary arts. We boast a truly talented group of poets who have their work on show each week in the Poetry comp. Unless parameters are stated, you're free to explore rhythm, rhyme and meter on a theme decided by the previous week's winner! So, if you like your trochaic tetrameter with a side salad of sibilance, get stuck in!
DefininjaFor the neologism enthusiast (Neologism (nI’oled3Izm) or neology n. pl. –gisms or –gies. 1. a newly coined word, or a phrase or familiar word used in a new sense.) we have our Defininja competition! Current competitions will be shown in the announcement panel, and the winning definitions are added to our
Ninja Dictionary.
Music ~ Consolidated Competition ListingNinja Music CompetitionLike fiddling around with keyboards and guitars?! :nod: composing masterpieces with the flair and precision of a budding Mozart? :O
WELL COME ON DOWN!! The Ninja Music Competition hits the right note every time...
That's the cheesy bit out of the way, here's the science bit...The music comp is a great place to express yourself and have your songs heard by thousands of people on a weekly basis. You'll receive friendly feedback and constructive criticism regarding your entry as its put to the vote against the other valiant entrants of the week. Who knows? you might even win
Culture and Debate CompetitionBRAND NEW! Every month we are running a comp. based out of one of the five Culture and Debate forums... chosen randomly - they will be rotated so that the comp. topic reflects the forum in which that months comp. is based. Check out the first contest here!
CnD April Competition - Politics ForumSpecial Tournaments Hold on a second. There are more tournaments?? Hell Yeah!!! We love our comps here at ninja and if there is anything monumental such as a yearly celebration of a particular comp or a time of year that rouses the staff and community enough, you can be sure that we want a comp to make it that bit more monumental. Get in the spirit and keep an eye out in the bulletins for new comps and voting so that you can sign up and discover the fantastic talent on show here at ninja.
Ninja RadioHate your boss? They never called you back even though you thought you hit it off? Are you giving away all your possessions in preparations for ritual suicide? Well not to worry Ninjaradio is the answer! Stop feeling sorry for yourself, tune in, and shake that ass so hard you put a crack in it. How does it work you say? Well click the appropriate sexy icon at the top of the page, turn it up,and let the awesome wash over you. Yes it's that easy so soothe those wounds through buzz saw guitar riffs or soulful drum beats. Hardcore lyrics or insightful panty droppers we have what you need! So make sure to check out all the flavors you won't be disappointed.
DJ Phara°nheit |
DJ Cree8: Beatdown |
"The Sober Joe Show" |
DJ Scapegoat and Friends |
DJ wadswerth |
DJ Anubis |
(Please refrain from air guitar,air drums, fake microphone, or channeling your favorite singer, if caught you will become the next viral video. Thank you)
Ninja SpotlightA space on the mainsite for a very well respected artist and a recent release. This is Ninja reaching out to YOU and handing you access to what we believe is something that extra bit special. You'll have plenty of opportunity to sample as the spotlight normally stays on the mainsite for a couple of weeks. Artist endorsed and hand picked, this shit'll blow your mind away!
Ninja MagazineLooking for that new emerging music artist?, interested in the culture of a foreign country?, craving to see what will be the latest fashion trend?, drooling to have that new piece of technology? Well you have come to the right source. Welcome to Ninja Magazine, where news, art & culture seamlessly blend into one. NM will be brought to you by ninja journalists & photographers from across the globe, giving NM a unique diverse look at the ever changing world surrounding us - Celebrity Gossip excluded- This Shit Is Real, This Shit Is Ninja !
Lost CitizenThis site is something special. The professional artists from Ninja and a plethora of new, rising and established artists from around the world are displaying content on Lost Citizen. You'll get a glimpse at new work and the opportunity to read the thoughts of budding and respected artists. As this site grows, the 'citizens' will grow and you'll have at your fingertips a fantastic array of talent, art, writing and conscientious thought. This is a step towards real media and artistic expression, so don't miss out.
NV Mag & NewsletterAnother project of the NinjaVideo forums is to publish a Magazine regularly being accompanied by a Newsletter that will have a different focus than the Magazine which is called 'NV', which coincidently is also the name of the subforum, where you can read everything from past Newsletters and Magazines to requirements to help the Magazine and Newsletter grow. If you just want to throw in your feedback or possible suggestions for topics you can do it there as well.
(please note that ninja is growing and that this thread will remain a work in-progress. thank you.)
