Reasons your post hasn't been published!
Olivia @ the BNC
15 November 2018
We're all getting used to using the Hub at the moment, and some of you will notice that your posts aren't being published. Read on to find out why.
We won't publish...
- Posts that repeat an idea that has already been talked about. Make sure your read all the posts first. If someone else has written about your idea, you should COMMENT on their post and join the conversation.
- Posts that are one sentence long. Posts should be longer and more developed. Perhaps a paragraph of ideas, or some research (in your own words) with a question. If you have one sentence to add, write it as a comment on a different post.
- Posts that aren't about the Issue. We keep all conversation focused on the current BNC topic!
- Posts with pictures from other websites. We can't use any photos that we don't own, as they don't belong to us!
We LOVE reading your ideas, so please follow this advice and keep them coming to win some stars! You can find out how to win on the Hub here.
REMEMBER: YOU ARE JUST AS LIKELY TO WIN STARS ON COMMENTS - SO START OFF THERE BEFORE YOU WRITE A POST!
If you have any questions about how to write posts or comments, please comment below!
Comments (82)
10 Oct 2018
Thanks for the tips.
10 Oct 2018
Thank you Olivia fo telling us this.
10 Oct 2018
Thank you Olivia for sending this because now everyone can know what to do.
10 Oct 2018
Thanks so much I have written a post before I read this no wonder it did not get published I think I had the same idea as some one else
11 Oct 2018
When you write a post, does it need to be factual or can you include some opinions?
Opinions are great! Make sure you write your reasons to explain why you hold your opinion. Also, we welcome more creative posts, like poems, stories, pictures you have drawn or videos (all about the current Issue)!
cool thanks
Thank u that Had really helped me now or I’m going to write a post
12 Oct 2018
This is very awesome , thank you for the tip’s!
thanks
12 Oct 2018
excuse me but could I do an autism post as I am high functioning and I am interested to write and see what reply's come
Hi methodical_engine! Thanks for your enthusiasm. Unfortunately, as that's not on topic this time, you won't be able to. Perhaps in the future it'll be linked to one of the BNC issues that we are looking at, so it might be a good idea to wait a while and see if this happens at later date!
15 Oct 2018
I think I read someone who likes autism and it was given a star and it was posted
You're right, I posted one in the first few weeks of term when everyone was getting used to the website. Now, I think you've learnt so much about Myanmar that you'd write a great post or add some fantastic comments on that topic! We'd love to hear your unique voice on what you've found out about in your sessions.
I think I have created a post . I'm not so Shure as I might have done it when I was told the info . please could you check for me
You can check your posts (even if they haven't been approved yet) on 'My Posts'.
15 Oct 2018
I think I haven't done one as i have had had a look
I don't think you have yet. You can recap the instructions here: https://www.burnetnewsclub.com/hub-help/for-students/how-write-post/
15 Oct 2018
OK
16 Oct 2018
thanks i am new to this so thank you so much
no problem . I asked : )
16 Oct 2018
Thank you so much this saved me a lot of drama.
17 Oct 2018
no need to worry . its my question i asked to get the answer you were looking for . im always here if you need me : )
18 Oct 2018
thank you your post really helped
08 Nov 2018
Thanks for informing me. Do posts about finance, poverty and things in that area count as the current topic?
If they're linked to the financial crisis, then yes - especially if they have examples to support your point.
08 Nov 2018
I HAVE TRYED EVERYTHING MY AUTISTIC MIND CAN DO AND I JUST CANT SEEM TO GET STARS
I HAVE ALSO LOOKED AT THE HOW TO GET STARS WEBSITE ON BNC PLZ CAN YOU HELP
Of course. How about entering this week's weekly competition? You might be able to win a star there. Or, you could tell me why there was a financial crisis in 2008 and explain as clearly as you can!
08 Nov 2018
thanks for letting me know
08 Nov 2018
This helps a lot, especially for those who don’t do what they’re supposed to.
10 Nov 2018
Thank you Olivia for giving us the information. This is useful to know.
11 Nov 2018
How long will it take for a post to be published? Only mine has been waiting for approval for about 2 or 3 days now...
Usually posts are approved the same day, unless it's a weekend when they may take a bit longer. If your post hasn't been approved, it might be because it was too short, or repeated an idea that had already been discussed.
Thanks it’s been posted now, I was just wondering though!
Is this the same with comments? And what do you have to include for your comment to be approved, and I'm very sorry; I'm having lots of problem, but my comment on the Weekly Competition has not been approved....🙂
At the weekend the BNC team aren't on the Hub, so you might have to wait until Monday for comments to be approved if you write them after 5pm on a Friday!
Ok thank you! Again I'm sorry for bothering you
14 Nov 2018
im waiting for a post to approved and its about why people lost their jobs and it took me half an hour to write. Still not to sure why it hasnt been posted but i'll continue the wait :)
Hi lovely_sealion, thanks for taking the time to write a post! Posts are usually approved during working hours, so between 9.30 and 5.30, but occasionally can take longer, especially over the weekend. As you wrote your post in the evening, it won't be approved until tomorrow.
thanks and also the post that I was waiting for approval has got a star!!!
It’s good to be Patient
It’s good to be Patient
15 Nov 2018
Thanks that was very useful
Yes thank u so much for this tip
16 Nov 2018
I have made a mistake on a post before and corrected it , this has helped me understand more .
Thanks Olivia!
16 Nov 2018
I have written some posts but they have not been approved yet.
If you've read this post and think that your submission fits the criteria, then it might just be because it's the weekend! BNC HQ don't go on the Hub on Saturdays and Sundays, so be patient, and hopefully it will appear!
19 Nov 2018
Thank you! I found what I did wrong!
20 Nov 2018
Im waiting for a post for a whole week and it is not any of the above.
Hello, I checked why it was rejected and found that your post repeated something that was already written. Posts should take some time to write, perhaps you would like to do some research, or draft your post to make sure it is a really high standard. We want posts to be the super-starters for interesting discussion! I'd recommend starting off in the comments section, before you have a go at posting. Thanks!
Hello, I checked why it was rejected and found that your post repeated something that was already written. Posts should take some time to write, perhaps you would like to do some research, or draft your post to make sure it is a really high standard. We want posts to be the super-starters for interesting discussion! I'd recommend starting off in the comments section, before you have a go at posting. Thanks!
Aw I spent alot of time on that one.
15 Dec 2018
I am very sorry to disturb you, but I'm trying to "submit for approval" a post, but I'm trying again and again, yet it doesn't seem to work. Please reply soon!
Hi content_lemon, I can't see any posts from you that are waiting to be approved. Can you let me know a bit more information about what is going wrong? There's a chance that it might be your internet connection at home, so you might have to wait until Monday when you get to school to get your teacher to help you.
Thanks for replying, I've written a post that I want to submit for approval, but, and I've tried it again today, whenever I press the button - like I usually do - nothing seems to be happening. We are on holidays, so, sadly, I cannot ask my teacher for help (although I would). I've tried maybe 3 or 4 times now, and even tries retyping it on another draft then pressing it (as I thought it might be a bug or the case that it got stuck or something) but it doesn't work. I doubt it is the internet, as I've been writing comments perfectly well... Sorry that I'm a bit challenging!
Hi content_lemon, thank you for explaining, you're right! I created a test post and it didn't work either. We'll get our web team onto this tomorrow when they are back at work and get this fixed!
Thanks a lot Claire!
17 Dec 2018
I just tried and it works now!!
17 Dec 2018
Great news, I'm glad you managed to add your post. And well done on your star!
18 Dec 2018
I just want to ask,how do delete a comment?
You can't delete a comment once published. We read everything before publishing any comments or posts.
25 Dec 2018
I've been waiting for my post to be published for about two days and its not published yet.
Hi believable_introduction! Like your school, we're all on Christmas holiday too! We'll be moderating the Hub over the holiday but might be a bit slower due to mince-pie overload. Have a lovely holiday!
28 Dec 2018
Oh that's why. Sorry for that, happy holidays to you too.
30 Mar 2019
Can you get stars from writing poems and how do you upload other creative stuff on posts?
You can, yes.
Your teacher can help you upload a video or picture you have drawn.
01 Jun 2019
Just out of curiosity - can I use an image from the internet on my post if I give credit to the source? Or can I crop and make a collage also with pictures from the internet?
Good question. I'm not sure about the collage. It should be fine to use the photo and then credit the source.
Thank you!!
06 Jun 2019
I'm so very sorry to comment here again, but I seem to have accidentally pressed submit for approval when meant to press "Save draft". I was wondering if you could please not approve it? I'm very sorry!!
The link for the submitted post (I'm not too sure if this will help, but I'll put it anyway) https://www.burnetnewsclub.com/profile/posts/view/b2062ec7-b4e7-47bd-a73c-2d1e401a85da
The title of my post: The Effects of Climate Change
Again, I'm so very sorry!!
06 Jun 2019
Olivia I have a question.
What did we have to write about for the final piece on Trumps wall? I didn't come to the lesson so I didn't know what to write about. Please reply
Hi quiet_horse. For the final piece, we asked the BNC to write their opinion on the statement "people should be able to move wherever they want".
07 Jun 2019
Thank you very much, BNC!
10 Jun 2019
Is it possible to make a joint post with someone in the same year group? If so how?
Yes, your teacher will have to upload it from their account and can add multiple students.
Thanks!!!
Thanks for asking, @impartial_panda_bear! Looks like we're going to have to ask our teacher!
01 Jul 2019
Hi Olivia,
But I'm not sure about what the final piece about climate change was about. Please reply soon!
01 Jul 2019
I'm sorry to bother you again but I accidentally was typing then my finger swept across the screen and pressed submit for approval. I sent my actual post for approval and the fake one has already been sent. Do you think you can get rid of the fake one? The fake one has a picture of people holding a banner and the real one has Greta protesting. The real one is longer but the other one is shorter. Thanks soo much.
01 Jul 2019
This is not a question on the topic but I just thought of the idea. Can we have a weekly competition of writing a short poem, story or haiku about global warming. Or a very interesting weekly competition where everyone can express their creativity. And can we have something like a poster competition about climate change. I think we should have a weekly competition that has no right or wrong answer so everyone can get a star and express themselves. I think that the BNC should give stars more easily. Every child should have at least one star before the end of year as this will encourage them to try harder on their next post or comment. This encourages them to do well in what they are writing and make it the best possible. I know this comment is getting long but I wanted to ask you if my BNC account (quiet_horse) will be deleted when I go to secondary school. I know I won't have the BNC lessons at school because George Greens doesn't do BNC, but I wanted to still have my posts and my comments so I could look at them at home and remember how I was back then, think about ways I could improve my writing, and know the different issues for future things. Thanks for reading this super long comment. I know I was bothering you a lot! This must be a complete waste of your time! Please reply soon!
Sorry for bothering or disturbing!
Hi quiet_horse ,
That's a good question and no bother at all!
We're sad to hear your secondary school don't take part in the BNC. Although you won't be able to post or comment anymore, you will be able to search your username and see all of your past posts and comments.
Thanks for replying! But I still would like to know what the final piece is about the climate emergency. Reply soon!
Thank you
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