Even without the admin explaining things it's usually a good idea to use some common sense when deciding what to post and what not, and where to post it. The TMO sticky is there for a reason, and would have answered all your questions had you bothered to take a look at it. All the information is right in the first post.
Seriously, watch this:
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting
It's not for fun and giggles or to mock you, it is useful information.