# Elmeg User Guide

Welcome to **Elmeg**, the ultimate platform for fandom communities. This guide will help you navigate the features of the site.

## Core Features

### 1. The Archive

Explore the massive database of shows, songs, and venues.

- **Shows**: Browse by date, tour, or venue. View setlists and notes.
- **Songs**: See every time a song has been played, gap charts, and history.
- **Tours**: View shows grouped by specific tours (e.g., "Fall 2023").

### 2. Attendance Tracking ("I Was There")

Track your stats by marking shows you attended.

- Go to any **Show Detail** page.
- Click the **"I Was There"** button.
- Your profile will update with your total show count.

### 3. Social Features

Interact with the community:

- **Comments**: Discuss shows and songs with other fans.
- **Ratings**: Rate shows and songs on a 1-10 scale.
- **Reviews**: Write in-depth reviews for shows you've attended.

### 4. Wiki Mode

Prefer a pure data experience? Enable **Wiki Mode**.

- Go to **Settings** (via your Profile).
- Toggle **Wiki Mode** to **ON**.
- All social features (comments, ratings, reviews) will be hidden, giving you a clean, distraction-free archive.

### 5. Gamification & Badges

Earn badges for your engagement!

- **10 Shows Club**: Attend 10 shows.
- **First Review**: Write your first review.
- Check your **Profile** to see your earned badges and stats.

### 6. Contribution

Help build the archive:

- **Nicknames**: Suggest "City Song" nicknames for specific performances (e.g., "Tahoe Tweezer").
- **Tags**: Tag shows and songs with descriptors (e.g., "Jam", "Tease").

## For Moderators

If you have moderator privileges, access the **Moderator Dashboard** via the `/mod` route.

- **Queue**: Approve or Reject suggested nicknames.
- **Reports**: Review user reports (Coming Soon).