Wulf Howl
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| Author(s) | Sheikh: * Shiro |
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| Status | Active |
| Launch date | October 2011 |
| Genre | Community resource |
Wulf Howl is an online community and resource website for otherkin, therianthropes, and vampires, created by Shiro in October 2011. It features articles, forums, and an IRC Chat Channel. Wulf Howl is powered by Wordpress, Invision Power Board, and IP.Content.
History
Originally the site started out as WereTher, a small PHPBB-based forum for therianthropes. It had about 100 members at its peak, and struggled to diversify itself from other communities. It was closed on 12/24/2010 with no plans of reopening. It was then reopened as Wulf Howl in its current incarnation.
Features
Wulf Howl has a vast array of features not commonly found on other otherkin communities. Wulf Howl's profile system includes an "Otherkin Card", a profile box explaining each user's theriotype(s) and personal experience with therianthropy. Wulf How later expanded to include a community articles system, an otherkin registry, a links directory, a user map, a virtual currency, and several social-networking features.
Administration
Wulf Howl's administration is directed by an administrator (known as a Sheikh). The Sheikh appoints Praetors who function as "Super Moderators" on the site. Praetors are in charge of overseeing Guardians, who function as moderators. Members who have over fifty posts can apply for a Guardian position via an online form. Guardian applications are approved or denied by Praetors.