Totally Nyx

"Oy! You! Stop hugging my MacGuffin!"

You can't prove that, I don't have a "retired staff" under my name. *boops @CheeryFox*

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It's not really a proper "dropdown menu", but you should see a list of usernames when you start typing. If you see it appear in blue like how I mentioned you above, you did it right.

Type an @ followed by their username. Then select the name from the dropdown menu. *boops @IridescentEdge*

It's not so much about "making quality posts" as it is about not making low effort or meaningless posts. For example, if you're responding to a thread titled "Do you like cats?", you don't need to type up a full article on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but try not to post just "yeah". Even a simple "I love cats. I used to have this black cat that was always stealing my tacos." is fine. (honestly, respect to that cat, he's got good taste) It also depends what section you're posting in. In the roleplay section, you'll want a bit more than my example above. In the Forum Lounge or Forum Games sections, you might not need as much. For example the counting threads, where it's post after post after post of just numbers.

Welcome one and all to our new and improved Ask Thread! Come on in and take a look around. We've got snacks, refreshments, and plenty of room for guests. There's not much in the way of decorations yet, but we'll get those put in shortly. But anyway, I'm sure you're not here for the decor, so let me get this under way and introduce the mane attraction, the ponies you're all her to see. The first is somepony I'm sure you're all familiar with: Lyra Heartstrings! Hi there everypony! *waves* It's great to be back, and I'm looking forward to all your questions. The next is our very own flower pony(one of them): Roseluck! Oh! Just one second, I'm almost done setting out the rose and lavender vases. There, that adds a little homey touch to the place. Hello everypony. I'm honored to be here to help answer your questions. And finally, we have one of Equestria's youngest alicorns and my newest friend. Come on out Nyx. Umm, hi everypony. *waves shyly* I think that covers introductions, so-... Hold on, we're not quite ready to start yet. There's still someone else who'll be answering all your questions. Let's not forget the person who put in more effort than anypony else in putting this together: Totally himself! What? Really? You want me to join you? Of course we do. It wouldn't be fair not to let you in on the fun with us. Mm-hmm. I suppose I'll be joining in then. With that said, it's time we stop talking and let all of you do some. Ask us anything.

As the title says, boop anyone and everyone. No nose is safe. Let the Boopening commence! *boops the first 3 noses to reply*