From 2dd4729effd7afde9b0a4d815e1e5076bb397b0b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ajay Ramachandran Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:24:42 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Updated FAQ (markdown) --- FAQ.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index e61721d..a68e951 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ If you're on SponsorBlock [Discord server](https://discord.gg/QnmVMpU), feel fre ## 4) How exactly is “non-music” supposed to co-exist with other categories? If the interval without music is eligible for any other category, choose it instead. However, if a category other than “non-music” could be used, but wouldn’t cover the part without the music entirely, use “non-music.” + In the end, the video should resemble the Spotify or any other mix version as close as possible. ## 5) What are some more advanced tips for submitting? @@ -53,10 +54,10 @@ These are some steps to take if you’re willing to spend a little bit more time * You can view the database and all submissions on this website: https://sb.ltn.fi/ (this should update every 5 minutes) * You can download the entire database [here](https://sponsor.ajay.app/database.db). -Note: Your public user ID in the database is different than your private one in the SponsorBlock options tab. +Note: Your public userID in the database is different than your private one in the SponsorBlock options tab. ## 7) Can I edit/remove the segment that I uploaded? -Once a segment is uploaded, it can't be edited, but you can easily remove the ones you have submitted. For that you need to skip your uploaded segment and downvote it in the little pop up, choosing "Incorrect/Wrong Timing". You can then resubmit it with corrected timestamps if needed. +Once a segment is uploaded, it can't be edited, but you can easily remove the ones you have submitted. To remove a segment, skip it and downvote it in the little pop up choosing "Incorrect/Wrong Timing". You can then resubmit it with corrected timestamps if needed. ## 8) I think my segment might have been deleted. Why? One possibility is that other users downvoted it. If it was removed by a moderator however, possible reasons include: @@ -67,9 +68,9 @@ One possibility is that other users downvoted it. If it was removed by a moderat ## 9) How does voting work and what do certain amounts of votes mean? Overlapping segments of the same category don't get shown all at once, but instead compete with each other, appearing to users one at a time. The amount of votes determines how likely your submission is to be shown over the other ones. You can read more about the algorithm and grouping similar segments [here](https://blog.ajay.app/voting-and-pseudo-randomness-or-sponsorblock-or-youtube-sponsorship-segment-blocker). -When a submission reaches the score of -2 or lower, it gets removed—meaning is doesn't appear anymore for users, but naturally can still be found in the database. It also takes two votes to change the category of an existing segment. +When a submission reaches the score of -2 or lower, it gets removed and will not appear anymore for users, but can still be found in the database. It also takes two votes to change the category of an existing segment. -If a segment's vote score equals 10 000 (or is very close to it), it means the person who submitted it is a SponsorBlock moderator, also called a VIP. This way their submissions are always prioritized. +If a segment's vote score equals 10 000 (or is very close to it), it means the person who submitted it is a SponsorBlock VIP. VIPs act like moderators and their submissions are prioritized due to them being trusted. ## 10) Can I use SponsorBlock on platforms other than PC? Yes. Aside from the web browser extension, there are various third-party ports, including mobile. See the list [here](https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock/wiki/3rd-Party-Ports).