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| + When [editing pages|TextFormattingRules] just keep the following rules in mind: |
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| + !!General |
| + * Be nice - don't be rude or offensive. |
| + * Write in a way that is easy to understand and avoid local slang or phrases. Many of those who will read your text may not have English as their first language. |
| + * Don't delete other people's contributions (unless you know what you are doing) |
| + * Don't use too many acronyms (or at least, have a page explaining them) |
| + * __Avoid the ''"click here"'' phrase!!__ Don't say: "More info about etiquette can be found [here|WikiEtiquette]" but use "More info about etiquette can be found at [WikiEtiquette]". I'd suggest avoiding it for external links as well. |
| + * Contribute only original stuff. Links are fine, but don't cut-and-paste from copyrighted things. |
| + * Correcting typos is quite okay - in fact, it's a very good habit, since it makes the web page more readable. |
| + |
| + !!About comments |
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| + * You are free to contribute anonymously, but it is preferred that you sign your comments with your name (or handle). It is common to prepend the signature with '--' like this: ''-- [Janne Jalkanen]'' (While you're at it, you are free to create your own wikipage and tell us about yourself.) |
| + * A good way is also to put your name first, like this: ''[Janne Jalkanen] : I'd like to say that...'' |
| + * Think before you comment. [WikiWiki] is not a high-speed conversation board. It's not a news server either. What you say will stay here forever (yeah, we do take backups) for everyone to see and comment. |
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| + !!Creating WikiNames |
| + * A good [WikiName] is short and descriptive. If the name is logical and easy many more people will link to it. |
| + * Although you can take a whole sentence and crunch it up to make a [WikiName], it is better style to restrain it to at most 5 words. |
| + * Instead, try to use [WikiName]s like you would use as chapter titles in a book. |
| + * This Wiki allows you to create pages with a single word as a name, but try to use at least two words - we don't want to exhaust the name space :-). |
| + * __Double-check [WikiName]s for typos__ - otherwise someone will create a misnamed page! Misnamed pages are bad, since linking to them requires more effort than to a logical, correct [WikiName]. |
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| + !!Refactoring pages |
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| + Refactoring is the process where you sum up a page, shortening it, making it more accessible. Anyone who feels up to it may go ahead, but we suggest that you |
| + leave it up to frequent (experienced) visitors. |
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| + * Be objective - both pros and cons have to be represented correctly. |
| + * Be careful with signed contributions - don't change their meaning. |
| + * Give credit where credit is due. |
| + * Use 3rd person or plural instead 1st person singular in your summary. |
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| + (Thanks to [Sensei's library|http://senseis.xmp.net/] for this initial text.) |
