Friday, March 28, 2014

Ask Fang

 Hey Jammers! I've created this page for you to ask me any questions you may have about Animal Jam.
I do not answer any questions regarding personal information (full name, phone number, address, etc.)
So yeah, just comment your questions and I'll answer them!

156 comments:

  1. Hiya 2fangwolf! Its me buddytheawesome (a.k.a. Magical Rowdyleopard) and I got to say this is AMAZING WITH A TOUCH OF AWESOMENESS!!!
    Man, this has got to be the best blog I've ever seen! CONGRATS

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  2. So uh, that wasn't really a question but this is one. On Animal Jam you should do a video where you introduce your friends that are in your videos! DANG IT NOT A QUESTION!! Anyway, if you did, uh please don't hate me.

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    1. Thanks lol. Personally I dont think it's that great, I've seen better.
      But thanks anyway..
      And good idea about the videos, I might give it a try ^.^
      And you might wanna see my other blogs..
      CODE CORNER
      AJ FASHION BY 2FANGWOLF
      There are links to them on the epic blogs list.
      Thx :)

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  3. YAY! I've been dying to ask this question, nobody on the "more visited" blogs has answered. D: Anyway, enough rambling, here it is...
    How do you get the picture up by the title?????
    Thanks for your time fang! C:
    ~Smarty (the AJ Logic Center)

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    1. Okay, get a sort of generic animal jam background, with no words on it, and save it to your computer.
      Then go to layout, and click the edit button where it says..
      ~The Animal Jam Logic Center~ (Header)
      That's what it will say for yours ^^
      Then you "browse" to find the image you saved.
      Once it's there you will see something with "placement options"
      Choose BEHIND TITLE AND DESCRIPTION.
      And if it gives you the option to "shrink to fit" your image, do so.
      Then go to your Template Designer and edit the blog title and description to look good with the picture :)
      It sounds complicated, but once you try these steps it turns out to be very easy.
      Hope this helps!
      ~2fangwolf~

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    2. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!

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    3. No problem!! I love your new picture :)

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  4. hey what happened to m shout out?
    im roderick1472/roderick147

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  5. fang can we change music on my blog

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  6. I finished your commission! C: Is there an email you have so that I could send you the graphic? ^D^

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  7. Hey Fang X3 lol its Ice *Waves o3o* just dropping by to ask did you become so epic and famous and such? idk how hehe XD

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  8. X3 to meh chu is... lol

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  9. ):,3 btw i am done with my art commison it is on my DreamMinerAJ user check it out kk

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  10. Okie rock n roll by avril lavigne, ready or not by britt nicole and not your birthday by allstar weekend lol

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  11. XD thats all the songs i guess lol

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  12. <:3 hope this turns out well thanks Fang hope i can trust ya man o3o

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  13. ^0^ OMG thx u so much! X3 *hugs face lol* this is so epic and sweet :3 i am gonna make a art gift for you soon buddy promise XD

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  14. The songs i want on my thin ( Avril lavinge Smile Bacon pancakes hardstyle Dubstep remix TiMBer and dont stop the party :3

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  15. I've always wondered why the diamond was on the daily spin :/ i wanna diamond so bad right now X3

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    1. Ok,
      So yes, the Diamond is extremely difficult to get. You've gotta have some luck to earn it!
      But the point of it, I think, was for Non-members.
      If you go to the Diamond Shop, you'll notice two nm items (Swoopy Eagle and Giant Kangaroo Plushie)
      With diamonds on the Daily Spin, nm have a chance to earn a few diamonds. Which they can then spend on these nm items.
      ~fang
      Hope that helps yuh

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  16. Omg thank u for mah viral fishes On mah blog X3 Just can u add a puppy on Iceheart's

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  17. oh XD thx u Fang lol
    (I was wondering why those were there o-o")

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  18. Not sure if this really works but Cover your mouth post this on three other blogs then check your voice

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    1. People just say that so you'll post their stuff. Doesn't ever work. Sometimes it makes you yawn though.

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    2. XD HAHAHA X3 So it is a fake anyway a think a guy tried to scam me or trade me idk Anyway he told me to swap his epic plushie for my headdress it came with a gift i opened it first to see if it was a scam in it was a necklace O_o I screamed ^ ^
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  19. as promised your art gift is ready :) just wanted to say thank you again. before i go to bed *waves* hope you like it.

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  20. (Does 3 times :P) *yawns* guess you right -.- LOL XD

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  21. Where are grass chairs located?

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    1. Kitten, you really need to stop.
      I'm sorry if you take this the wrong way, but you're always complaining about being scammed. Just block her so she can't send you more Jam-a-grams.
      If people try to scam you, complaining only makes matters worse. They obviously are just jealous of your items. AJ isn't all about items anyway.
      I find it stupid how ppl would use professional hacking devices to get "rare" pixels. That's all they are. Pixels.
      And I'm not trying to be rude to you or anything, but you should be the smarter one in this situation and just block Vitan.
      -fang

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  23. I um talked to sis about it. She's fine now I will just make sure no one scam's her and stuff without violence and such :/ so don't worry about it. I think I can take care of this, don't want you to be stressed or anything.
    -Ice

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  24. She's my little sis so I will try to fix this. Me and sis has a few issues with those types of people so... lol don't even look much into it. :P we got it. (I hope o-o) just continue doing what your doing Fang<:3

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  25. I have a question, I would like to hire you to my blog so you could replace me when I miss some posts about new AJ updated. It's ok if your too busy with this blog.
    My blog address is: http://bestajtalks.blogspot.ca/
    Thanks!
    -Sebothebest

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  26. XD Actually 2fangwolf you can donate gems How: Go to appondale Look You will find a shop with animal hats ( Consevation museum) And you will find a big green Word that says donate

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  27. Fang Please Help I need u to post this at the top of ur blog About honeystar and thats she is really sick CAUSE SHE ALMOST ENDED HER FREACKIN LIFE O_____O

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  28. X3 Hey again, I need help with something if you don't has time it's okay o.o but let me know if you got time i'll tell you what it is laters :P kk bai :)
    -Ice

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    1. That really depends on what you're asking me to do..

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  29. lol Well... I need some help with my cartoon idea do you have any character ideas...? (Again soz to bother you)

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  30. hey fang can you come to my blog "AJ Cool Jammers" to make sure I did everything right also can you teach me how to put the links up on top of the page

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  31. Sorri If dis bothers Chu... I need you To Put POODIEPIES New song on meh blog :D

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  32. Hey, just wanted to say thank you for helping me with the channel update a bit. -Ice

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  33. Btw I got 700 views X3 i'm on meh way :P lol

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  34. Thanks for taking a break to look at my blog your such a good person

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  35. Hi 2fangwolf
    Question I have been DYING to ask:
    how do you get music on your blog? and like for the text: 2FANGWOLF WILL BE GONE, how do you get like text up there? so yeah :)
    Awesome blog, i visit it every day. :D
    ~wasomji1
    Please visit my blog if you get the chance to:
    http://wasomji1animaljam.blogspot.ca/

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    1. For the music, just search SCM MUSIC PLAYER on google.
      After you find it and do whatever it says then it will give you a code to copy. Copy the code then go to layout on your blog. Add the Html/Javascript gadget to somewhere in your blog. Paste the code into the gadget (like when you're creating the gadget) and yeah. Then you'll have music.
      And for the text I just changed that to my blog description so it would appear there.
      Hope this helps ^-^ - 2fangwolf

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  36. Fang before you leave could I take care of your blog I just need to know how to post stuff on someone elses blog like q1zx does. I will not let your fans down

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  37. Fang How do chu think mira was born? If u wanna win post ur Username and idea o^-^o Best comment will have There username showcased on my blog!!!!!!!! YEY JAMMERS

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  39. Hey fang do you like my new profile picture I made it myself

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    1. Yeah it's weird you said that I was just about to ask if you still wanted me to draw your wolf for you.

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  40. Oh you still can I couldn't draw my wolf so I made something up. Can you still make it for me?

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    1. I emailed the drawing and a post signature to you ^_^ Enjoy!!!!!

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  41. THX SO MUCH FOR THE PROFILE PICTURE AND THE SIGNATURE!!!!

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    1. You're welcome ^-^ glad you like it!
      Btw, the drawing of your wolf looks a little weird because it's supposed to look like a neon sign.

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  42. Hi Sun can u add the following songs to my thing His name is pewdiepie
    timber jabba the hut safety torch dixon cider rasie ur glass pentatonix Daft punk crystalize Lindesy stirling Bacon pancakes dont stop the party and
    Base camp music and winters dance from aj :D

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    1. I can't add anything to the blog because you removed me as admin.

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  43. Fang I usally use the snipping tool to take pictures and I think you do it differently so when you have time please show or tell me how (I also sent you something to your email) ^_^

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    1. Press the key that says PrtSc/SysRq
      Then open paint and press Ctrl + V

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  44. Kk i will add u back when u get back on ur blog if ur done with your trip O_o I heard there is a minion ride at universal :D Turns u into a minion btw i came to tell u life is long :3

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  45. So, my question is this: Where can I get a cool background picture for behind my blogs name?
    -Monkeygirl057-

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    1. Kind of complicated, but I could make one for you if you'd like!

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  46. Oh, I also forgot to ask this: How do you make one of those tiny picture things on the tab for a blog?

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    1. I actually don't know X3 I just was messing around with a picture and it shrunk.. so I used it for this

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  47. I'm Trying To Make A Favicon... Harder Than I Thought... I'm Drawing A Picture Of Your Wolf, Fang, How Can I Send It To You? Oh...And, Do You Know How I Can Change The Hannah K. Next To My Name To Monkeygirl057? I Keep Trying To, But It Says "That Name Does Not Apply To The Rules" Thanks! -Monkeygirl057-
    Thanks!

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  48. Oops I Accidentally types thanks twice XD sorry! lol!

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  49. Every Single Time I Upload The Favicon Image it Either Says "Too Big" Or "Not Square Image" So Hard To Make An Exact Square Xd

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    1. I'd love to get that drawing from you! You can email it to me at 2fangwolf@gmail.com
      And I don't quite understand your question about changing your name..sorry..
      And yes, favicons are indeed difficult to make. D: good luck with that

      -fang

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    2. i just searched up on google 'Favicon Maker' and that's how I made my favicon! xD

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  50. Thanks! I'll Try To E-Mail It Today, If I Get A Chance. My Drawing looks Like A Dog-Ified (Sorry If That's Not A Real Word...)Arctic Wolf. Cya later! ^-^ -Monkeygirl057

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  52. When you receive my Email, please don't reply to email, I have a ton of unread messages, and i'm worried I wont see the reply... Or it might go to my spam, Please just reply on here if you can. :)

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  53. The email worked! please tell me on here once you get it. :D

    -monkeygirl057

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  54. No problem. Lol, I love drawing puppies. :D

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  55. ): I need to ask u something Well I'm Getting LittleBigplanet2 Back :3
    I Just Feel Like quitting Animal jam I was hoping the time would never come I have some friends on There to... Its Just Leaving u guys behind for them.... D: Question time: 1: Do u have a Playstaition3? Cause that's what u need to Play It If u do Please tell me ur user :3 2: Would u get It? Its really fun and U can SLAP PPL :D Well to me...3: There is no scamming and hacking whatsoever on it Kewl right? 4: You can buy Stuff Like Dlcs No more Hard Tries For betas!!! 5: There are tons of cool people Youtube Is Kinda Rude So u can get famous On Lbp Then make a Youtube :D 6: There is a Girl Named Maddie SHES CRAZY U WILL LOVE HER :D Well Shes crazy For Pewdiepie :3 7: Free chat U can even say Bad words O0O. This is why I think u should join!

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    1. I'm really sorry but I don't have a PS3 :( but it sounds like a lot of fun and I hope you have a great time!

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  56. Fang, How do I make/get a cool thing for the end of my posts sorta like your thing that says 2fangwolf aj? And is it possible to make one on photoshop..? That's all :) Thanks! :DDD
    -Monkeygirl057

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    1. The thing at the end of my posts is called a signature, and I make mine through pizap.com. Any editing thing would do, so yes, photoshop would probably work just fine.

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  57. Oh, also, should I follow your blog publicly or privately..? i don'y really know what the different is. That's all. ^_^ Sorry, I forgot to ask in other comment...
    -Monkeygirl057 (When I said Photoshop, I meant Photoshop 7, but I think it has pretty much the same features of the new ones do.)

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    1. That's up to you. Publicly just shows your picture on the "Sunbeams" thing and tells people that you follow this blog. Privately is the same thing, except nobody knows you follow this but you.

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  58. ok, thanks fang! The follow thing is finally working! :D

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  59. Fang, wanna make a music video together? I learned how to use windows movie maker :3

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  60. Hi! I just wanted to ask if you knew how to stop time on the Forgotten Desert? (Btw if you remember I'm one of the authors of AJ Sisters Blog? Can you make those signitures for us? We don't need the blue one anymore though sorry)

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    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTuA7nehkIY
      What did you want the signatures to look like?

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  61. Hello, its me missdarlingjammer!
    Please can i join?

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  62. Fang, I'm having trouble with Wiki player suddenly... It just started today. AJ volume still works, so does everything else, but wiki player music wont work. Are you having the same problem..? :(

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    1. I'm not having that problem. Try using SCM music player instead, it glitches less. I only switched to Wikiplayer because it plays better.

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  63. Weird, it's working now.... My pc is kinda bad, maybe that's why..? :Confused face: ? _?

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  64. Hey Fang!!!!!! I just got done watching your "How to ask a question for Ask Fang" and you are getting better and better on making videos!!! Anyway, I have a couple questions to ask you. You can use all of them or just use a select few for my favorite videos that you make, Ask Fang. I am waiting for the next one to come out so yeah. Anyway, I'm saying anyway a lot. So here are my questions...

    1.) How do you get so many subscribers on your channel?
    2.) Around what times are you usually on Animal Jam?
    3.) And finally, when is the next Non-Member's Protest? I would like to be in the next one!

    Thank you so much for being one of my best buddies and for being nice, supportive of my youtube channel (Animal Jam Universe) and for your help in supporting the Color Charity Cause. Thanks and since I do not have my blog anymore, please reply to these questions in the comment section of my newest video and please tell your friends about my channel. Thanks!!!

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  65. Fang, I really need help. My internet is all messed up and animal jam wont work. I'm worried animal jam was hacked or something.
    I log in then it just keeps loading. If there's any way you can help, like try to log in, PLEASE help. -Monkeygirl057

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  66. Also, Should I change my password just in case????
    ?_?

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  67. Neither of my Internet Browser working with it. Brb, restarting P.C.

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  68. 2fangwolf this is not a question..

    but what u said about writing this blog and appreciating us guys(on the front page) we rlly appreciate u creating this blog, animal jam is sooooooooooooo much more fun now ;)


    rares dont matter anymore ;)

    -Ava683

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  69. Why don't you make a page of jammers that were useful to you? I was never very famous and I found it nice how you thanked me for giving you stuff for color charity. You can finally show the world who was useful to you.

    -enderwolf124 Hong Kong or Madeline Wilkinson Hong Kong

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    1. Great idea enderwolf!
      I have a page similar to that in the 'Color Charity' tab. I give credit to everyone involved in our group!
      I'll keep your suggestion in mind.
      -Fang

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  70. Fang, I'm going to try to do a Speed Paint of your arctic wolf, I'll E-Mail you if I don't completely fail. Then (If I get it right), you can decide if it's good enough to post on YouTube ..? :3?

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  71. I'm doing an O.K.A.Y. (In my opinion) job on the Speed-paint, in fact, it's done! Only problem is I have to re-record everything i recorded because the recorder I used wont upload to Movie Maker (it's not listed in the file formats) and the program it comes with 1. won't work 2. is preeeetty bad.
    Anyway, I'm done with the Speed-Paint (My first ever) and I'm really happy. :D
    (haven't done video yet workingon it)

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  72. Hi Fang :) I saw this page and thought, questions, YES! So I think this would be a great opportunity to ask you this.
    Do you have a youtube channel? I am sorry if it's obvious I have just been wondering recently, anyway I would appreciate you answering, if you don't have time, thats fine :)!!

    Anyway thanks :D - Ava683!!

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    1. I do actually! It's called Fang AJ (should be first result when searched)
      =)

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  73. Ok thanks :D I was also wondering if you could do the long rare wrist for your next rarity scale, blue would be best but anything will do!

    I don't mind if I don't get chosen, I just thought it would be interesting?!
    ,Thanks :) :)

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    1. Sure! The next rarity scale should be coming up soon.

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  74. Hay Fang, sorry to hear you won't be posting for a while. Congratulations on your first speed paint, its amazing!! You and Pabese are both very talented artists. I also have a question, will the other authors be posting on the blog?? I was just wondering??
    Thanks :D :)!!!!

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  75. Hi, I guess I did get you two confused, sorry D:!! Let me re - type that, Congratulations on your first speed paint Monkeygirl057!! Sorry again!!

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  76. Hi my use is pewdiepierox123 do u happen to have orange light blue green and or pink moon hat from the summer carnival im trying to collect and only need those colors.

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  77. Fang,

    Just wanted to wish you luck with the beta testing :33 (I think I might be doing it too idk yet) But anyway I just wanted to wish you luck! So, good luck! Lol

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  78. SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Fang! I'm getting so excited for your party!! Can't wait, counting down the hours xD!

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  79. Hey Fang! This is Kangaroo155. I come onto Animal Jam every now and then for a few minutes to see what's happening and I was delighted to see your Jam-a-Grams! I just wanted to say that you are the best buddy that I ever had and I bet that we would make great friends in real life to. Keep up the awesome work on the blog and also keep on producing videos. I really enjoyed watching them and I'm sure others do too.

    Yours Truly, Kangaroo155

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  80. hi fang i just found ur website and was most interested in how AWESOME it looks! it made me wounder "hmm i wounder what she used to make this site" so i came and asked you! if you haven't nodiced already what do you use to make your blog?

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    1. I'm so glad you like my blog! I am currently powered by Blogger, which is a free tool for making and sharing blogs/websites. It's very easy to use and I recommend trying it if blogging is something that you are interested in.
      Have a great week!
      -Fang

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  81. Please check the comments on the post you did about the beach den! :D btw, how many long spikes is a sewing machine worth? :3

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    1. Here's a list of things that a sewing machine is worth:
      Open Sign (you may have to add)
      Brick Walls
      Pot O' Gems
      Rose Bush (a little more)
      Moon Dirt
      Tan Carpet (non-member)
      2 RC Cars
      2-3 BETA Robots
      Mira Statue (a little more)
      Short/Long Spike Collar

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  82. hi fang it merediththth here and i was wordering (sorry im not the worlds gratest speller) what to do today i was geting ppl to gift me things for the color charity and sending nm to ur site so now idk what to do with the stuff i got do i send it to u or what .................... idk


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    yours truely
    merediththth

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    1. That's so great to hear! What I recommend doing is putting the items on your trade list and then accepting all trades from non-members. It'll allow nm to trade in their least favorite items for something much better.

      Ciao~
      Fang

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    2. Hi, It's brdese. Me and pabese share a thing for this. Anyways, how can I show you something, like an image?

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  84. hey me again can you help me make a blog ?
    merediththth

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    1. and it wont let me add a page......(to the blog)

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  86. and have you ever needed to edit you drawings that you make on paper? like the light make it brighter me and my mom use a site called picmonkey

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    1. i think u may like it < \ it has lots of things to add on (and can u add a contest page < / and a art showcase? to the blog)

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  87. hey fang ugh i post to much anyway when is the next nm protest ? wanna know if its soon so i can see if i can make it or not... thanks

    the annoying merediththth

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  88. QUESTIONS: DO U HAVE ANY IDEA OF HOW SLOTHES WILL LOOK IN ANIMAL JAM IS IT EVEN TRUE THAT THEY ARE THE NEW ANIMALS AND ANIMAL JAM TOLD US THE JAMMER WALL WILL BE FOR NON MEMBERS IS THAT A LIE CAUSES ITS BEEN TOO LONG
    PLZ ANSWER MY CONFUSES ITS OKAY IF THERE ARE NO ANSWERS CUDDLY6342

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  89. QUESTIONS: DO U HAVE ANY IDEA OF HOW SLOTHES WILL LOOK IN ANIMAL JAM IS IT EVEN TRUE THAT THEY ARE THE NEW ANIMALS AND ANIMAL JAM TOLD US THE JAMMER WALL WILL BE FOR NON MEMBERS IS THAT A LIE CAUSES ITS BEEN TOO LONG
    PLZ ANSWER MY CONFUSES ITS OKAY IF THERE ARE NO ANSWERS CUDDLY6342

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    1. Hey Cuddly6342!
      I'm pretty sure that sloths are the new animals, but unfortunately I don't know how they're going to look. The update should be coming soon though so keep your eyes peeled!
      I'm not sure about the Jammer wall either but if AJHQ said it would be for NM then it probably will!

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      cuddly6342 <_>

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  90. Im gonna ask u are u allergic to something????????????
    Peanuts kitkat dandilion?????????????

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    1. Im asking u if ur allergic to something im allergic to nothing i know of

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  91. Hey, Fang! I have a question for you!

    You know that drawing tablet you got? It was a Wacom Intuos Draw Graphics Tablet. I am thinking of getting one or asking one for Christmas! I want one like yours. But for the tablet to work, does it have to be a specific computer brand?

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    1. I am so sorry about the late reply!

      You don't have to have a specific brand of computer for the tablet to work. The software works on any type. When you purchase the tablet, it includes a little disk that you put into your computer and it will install the correct software. Very easy & fast :). Then you can plug it into the computer and begin drawing with any art program you'd like.

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    2. It's no problem. ;)

      Ooohh, ok! Good! :D I really hope I get it. XD

      Another thing, can you only download the program once and that's it? Or can you to it on a couple of computers?

      Thanks!

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