Ah, okay. That makes sense - cheers Sesc. I was actually just looking at the site trying to find where it said that.

Is anyone else confused by this:

What the hell is that supposed to mean? I obviously am completely misunderstanding Pottermore if there is no communication between members. I thought it was described as a sort of social networking?

 

I assume that's a restriction needed to allow children (people under 13) to access the site. Iirc it's a pain in the ass to fulfil American laws regulating it (i.e. the "Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act"). That's why sites like DLP, Fictionalley, etc, are usually rejecting children.

 

Fair enough - I always knew the site would have to be child friendly in the extreme, but I didn't realize Pottermore was essentially a solitary experience. I thought it was supposed to be a social sort of thing? I'm just trying to work out how they'd achieve that without "direct communication".

 

I think via message boards. Thus they are able to check the content. Perhaps they even need to approve every message before it is posted.

 

I imagine it'll be something about the House system. Apparently you get sorted, and can earn House points. So it'll be about working for the good of the House, just so happens you can't communication with your Housemates. About as much of a compromise as they could reasonably manage and keep it open to kids.

 

Registered.

I can honestly say I'm more excited for this than the last movie.

 

Got my email. I have to concur with the previous post, I am unreasonably excited about this. I just know I'm going to end up disappointed.

 

Where does the clue show up every day? Just on the homepage?

 

And now I'm stuck waiting for the second Magical Quill... :facepalm

I'm honestly trying not to be that excited about this, but I think it will be interesting to say the least. If anyone sees the clue come up give a shout out. I'll be watching.

 

I'm also waiting for the second magical quill. What time did the first go up? So I know how long to stay up...

 

There is definitely a social networking element with some form of interaction possible. The child protection policy mentions:

and

So presumably a forum style format, with heavy moderation...oh the joy.

 

That really was to be expected. It will be a lot like GinnyPotter.

And the social networking part is the last thing which I am interested in. I suggest / assume that our discussions will take place somewhere on this site.

 

My plan: Get house points, get bitches.

Here's hoping this site is fun and has some content for us and not just the fangirls/children.

 

I would love an account if you or anyone else still has two. Due to work I can't really sit up through the night refreshing the site so if someone has an extra I will be forever indebted to you.

Will not be able to answer any PM's or such until tomorrow evening due to the fact that I'm moving to Norway (as part of the great DLP migration).

It's a bit weird to be so exited about a site that is primarily aimed at 12-14 year old girls but damn, I can't wait!

 

BRB, going to destroy Pottermore.

<3, A Yahoo email registrant

 

Check the Pottermore website, folks. From what I've read, the welcome message has changed to show whether you've actually been accepted.

If you've been accepted (like I have), you should see this.

:awesome


The page used to say:

Whether this change is actually a confirmation is being debated, but I'd like to believe that it means that I'm guaranteed a spot.

 

Fixed that for you.