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=Discussion Page= | =Discussion Page= | ||
First of all, don't shy away from editing pages! But, if you're not sure | First of all, don't shy away from editing pages! But, if you're not sure about the accuracy some of your info, or your information conflicts with what is already on the page, you can comment in the page's discussion. | ||
There are two tabs above the main page area - one says "Page," and one says "Discussion." If, as stated before, you have | There are two tabs above the main page area - one says "Page," and one says "Discussion." If, as stated before, you have conflicting info concerning a page on the wiki, you can write something in the discussion on that page about what you have found. The discussion area is an open place, where you can write as much as you want, even if you don't think it's super relevant. Then, other contributors can go through and fact-check info, and add it to the main page! | ||
=Writing Well= | =Writing Well= | ||
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For example, here is an example of good wiki writing: | For example, here is an example of good wiki writing: | ||
'''Those teeth are as fearsome as they seem. They are coated with tiny Velcro-like hooks that stick to anything... PERMANENTLY. The baconypine's tail is poisonous like a scorpion, and they hate all things healthy. Broccoli is their worst enemy. Human health in general? They despise it. But their greatest weakness is the simple confectionery wonder that is a marshmallow. Thrown properly, if the marshmallow sticks on a spine, the baconypine will promptly explode with embarrassment. The leftovers is a pile of bacon covered with marshmallow.''' | '''Those teeth are as fearsome as they seem. They are coated with tiny Velcro-like hooks that stick to anything... PERMANENTLY. The baconypine's tail is poisonous like a scorpion, and they hate all things healthy. Broccoli is their worst enemy. Human health in general? They despise it. But their greatest weakness is the simple confectionery wonder that is a marshmallow. Thrown properly, if the marshmallow sticks on a spine, the baconypine will promptly explode with embarrassment. The leftovers is a pile of bacon covered with marshmallow.''' | ||
''entertaining, but well-written and concise.'' | ''entertaining, but well-written and concise.'' | ||
This, however is an example of a poorly-written paragraph for the wiki: | This, however is an example of a poorly-written paragraph for the wiki: | ||
'''it has supur scary teeth and they stick to stuff, and they dont unstick to stuff. also the tail is poisoinus. baconypines dont like brocolli, and they dont' like alive things. but if you want to you can throw marshmellows at them and they will make them explode XD''' | '''it has supur scary teeth and they stick to stuff, and they dont unstick to stuff. also the tail is poisoinus. baconypines dont like brocolli, and they dont' like alive things. but if you want to you can throw marshmellows at them and they will make them explode XD''' | ||
''see, this is harder to read and understand, and contains less information.'' | ''see, this is harder to read and understand, and contains less information.'' | ||
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=Edited Contributions= | =Edited Contributions= | ||
Another thing: I, or others, may edit your contributions. That's normal! Everyone is constantly trying to improve the wiki. So, don't be surprised when your contributions get edited. | Another thing: I, or others, may edit your contributions. That's normal! Everyone is constantly trying to improve the wiki. So, don't be surprised when your contributions get edited. If you disagree with an edit that was made, please make a topic about it in the page's discussion, and @mention the contributor that made the edit. | ||
=Direct Suggestions= | =Direct Suggestions= | ||
You might have a suggestion for the wiki overall - perhaps a change to a page that isn't accessible to edit, or just a general improvement. Well, you could DM me on teams, but there's actually an easier way! If you like, you can post a message on my [[User_talk:Obehrens|talk page]]! | |||
Well, I guess that's all for now - have fun editing! :D | Well, I guess that's all for now - have fun editing! :D | ||