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Not following these guidelines will <font color=tomato><b>NOT</b></font> get your account banned. | Not following these guidelines will <font color=tomato><b>NOT</b></font> get your account banned. | ||
== | == General page layout == | ||
The page should start with a few sentences about the screamer along with an infobox. Then, if necessary, you may break the article up into different sections. At the end of the page, there should be a "Links" section with a screamer note and an | The page should start with a few sentences about the screamer along with an infobox. Then, if necessary, you may break the article up into different sections. At the end of the page, there should be a "Links" section with a screamer note and an un-clickable link with the https:// removed.<br /> | ||
=== | === Example === | ||
<nowiki><!-- ... --></nowiki> is a comment. They are optional and are used to clarify parts of the source code. Having them is not required when writing an article. | <nowiki><!-- ... --></nowiki> is a comment. They are optional and are used to clarify parts of the source code. Having them is not required when writing an article. | ||
This is an example of how the page should look like in the source editor: | This is an example of how the page should look like in the source editor: | ||
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===More Info if needed=== | ===More Info if needed=== | ||
Things such as "history," "in popular culture," "see also" | Things such as "history," "in popular culture," "see also," etc. | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
== | == Grammar == | ||
Make sure to follow the [https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/journalism_and_journalistic_writing/ap_style.html Associated Press stylebook] when it comes to grammar. You're not expected to know everything about it. | Make sure to follow the [https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/journalism_and_journalistic_writing/ap_style.html Associated Press stylebook] when it comes to grammar. You're not expected to know everything about it. | ||
== | == Quotation Marks and Quotes == | ||
Punctuation <i>always</i> goes inside the quotation marks except when using a colon or semicolon. | Punctuation <i>always</i> goes inside the quotation marks except when using a colon or semicolon. | ||
*"Then, a voice reads "Ever been so wide awake? K-fee. Canned caffeine with coffee." | *"Then, a voice reads "Ever been so wide awake? K-fee. Canned caffeine with coffee." | ||
** "...finally hear the sound signaling the arrival of Christmas day"; the sentence then gets interrupted by the same loud scream used in the other K-fee commercials. | ** "...finally hear the sound signaling the arrival of Christmas day"; the sentence then gets interrupted by the same loud scream used in the other K-fee commercials. | ||
== | == I, You, We == | ||
Unless quoting someone, do not use these words. | Unless quoting someone, do not use these words. | ||
* Replace "Once <i>we</i> reach the third level of [[The Maze]], the walls get thin and <i>you</i> reach the screamer at the end..." | * Replace "Once <i>we</i> reach the third level of [[The Maze]], the walls get thin and <i>you</i> reach the screamer at the end..." | ||
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The exception to this one is jokes. | The exception to this one is jokes. | ||
== | == Citing Sources == | ||
Generally, all information that cannot be gathered from the screamer itself should be cited. | Generally, all information that cannot be gathered from the screamer itself should be cited. | ||
There are no banned websites for citing sources. Just make sure the sources are accurate. | There are no banned websites for citing sources. Just make sure the sources are accurate. | ||
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== Links == | |||
Screamer links should <u><b>ALWAYS</b></u> be non-clickable. This does not apply to other links in the article, nor censored screamers.<br /> | Screamer links should <u><b>ALWAYS</b></u> be non-clickable. This does not apply to other links in the article, nor censored screamers.<br /> | ||
Make sure the link is indented with a bullet point. The description (if needed) should be | Make sure the link is indented with a bullet point. The description (if needed) should be bold, and placed before the link itself (which should NOT be bold). <b>DO NOT link to content that is illegal</b>, [[Screamer Wiki:Rules/Illegal Content|see here]]. | ||
*<s>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ</s> | *<s>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ</s> | ||
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**<b>Weird 2009 Version</b>: youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ | **<b>Weird 2009 Version</b>: youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ | ||
If the link is deleted, make the text strikethrough and note that the link | If the link is deleted, make the text is strikethrough and note that the link is deleted. | ||
*<b>Deleted:</b> <s>Agor.io</s> | *<b>Deleted:</b> <s>Agor.io</s> | ||
<!--== | <!--== Linking to Music == | ||
Try to refrain from using YouTube links for music sources, since many songs are blocked in certain countries due to copyright reasons. When linking to a song, try to find the song on a | Try to refrain from using [[YouTube]] links for music sources, since many songs are blocked in certain countries due to copyright reasons. When linking to a song, try to find the song on a YouTube [http://vimeo.com alternative] [http://bitchute.com website]. | ||
* <s>After the screamer, "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY Africa]" by Toto plays.</s> | * <s>After the screamer, "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY Africa]" by Toto plays.</s> | ||
** After the screamer, "[https://www.bitchute.com/video/7PLvvgTR7Dgi/ Africa]" by Toto plays. | ** After the screamer, "[https://www.bitchute.com/video/7PLvvgTR7Dgi/ Africa]" by Toto plays. | ||
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== | == Humor == | ||
Adding humor is encouraged on the wiki, as long as it's sensical, decently funny, and not too offensive. You can find | Adding humor is encouraged on the wiki, as long as it's sensical, decently funny, and not too offensive. You can find examples at [https://tcrf.net The Cutting Room Floor] or [https://tvtropes.org/ TVTropes]. | ||
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A screamer should never also | == Categories == | ||
A screamer should never also listed as a shock site, and vice versa. | |||
*[[Fruit Launcher]] should just be labeled as a <b>shock site</b>. Not a .gif or website. | *[[Fruit Launcher]] should just be labeled as a <b>shock site</b>. Not a .gif or website. | ||
== | == Passive and Active Voices == | ||
In most cases, you should use the active voice instead of the passive voice. | In most cases, you should use the active voice instead of the passive voice. | ||
*Active Voice: "when the player clicks the red button, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] appears" | *Active Voice: "when the player clicks the red button, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] appears" | ||
**Passive Voice "when the button is clicked by a player, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] is shown" | **Passive Voice "when the button is clicked by a player, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] is shown" | ||
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== Profanity == | |||
Profanity is allowed on the wiki uncensored. Profane language, however, should only be used in an informative manner and should never be censored. | Profanity is allowed on the wiki uncensored. Profane language, however, should only be used in an informative manner and should never be censored. | ||
However, | However, obsessive profanity may be muted. | ||
Racial slurs shall only be used when | Racial slurs shall only be used when absolutely necessary to explain the article. An example of this is [[Last Measure]]. Racial slurs should never be used on user pages, comments, or on the forums. | ||
Profanity and racial slurs, however, should be always censored if they | Profanity and racial slurs, however, should be always censored if they appear on the main page. | ||
== | == Attributing the Creator == | ||
The creator of the screamer should always, if | The creator of the screamer should always, if known, be the creator's real name (if one person). If multiple people, the username or name of the company is okay. | ||
*<s>'''Mentos + Yakult''' is a screamer created by Linboyz</s> | *<s>'''Mentos + Yakult''' is a screamer created by Linboyz</s> | ||
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**'''Mentos + Yakult''' is a screamer created by Lincoln Lin Junhong (Linboyz) | **'''Mentos + Yakult''' is a screamer created by Lincoln Lin Junhong (Linboyz) | ||
== | == Hosting Download Links to Files == | ||
Files and screamers are best hosted at the in-house '''host.screamer.wiki'''. If that is not possible, Mediafire, Mega, or any other | Files and screamers are best hosted at the in-house '''host.screamer.wiki'''. If that is not possible, Mediafire, Mega, or any other free public hosting service is okay. | ||
External free web hosts (ex. 000webhost (screamerwikihost.net16.net)) should be avoided as well as many free hosting providers could easily terminate | External free web hosts (ex. 000webhost (screamerwikihost.net16.net)) should be avoided as well as many free hosting providers could easily terminate a website. | ||
== Archiving screamers == | |||
To archive videos or websites containing video files, use Archive.org. Otherwise, use a free and public file hosting service such as catbox.moe. To archive individual images/GIFs, you may use Archive.ph or Wayback Machine. | |||
[[Category:Help]] [[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Help]] [[Category:Guides]] | ||
== | == Showcase Videos == | ||
When making a showcase video, make sure to blur or pixelate the screamer/shocking content itself. The recording should be at the highest resolution possible | When making a showcase video, make sure to blur or pixelate the screamer/shocking content itself and mute any screams. The recording should be at the highest resolution possible. | ||
==''' | == Table of Contents = | ||
The '''Table of Contents''' is a list of contents that can mostly be found on larger pages like [[K-fee commercials]], [[Lomando.com]], and [[Luna Game]]. On said pages, the TOC should ''not'' be hidden. Smaller pages with only one or two sections should either have <nowiki>{{TOCDefault}}</nowiki> added or <nowiki>__NOTOC__</nowiki> at the bottom. | |||
== Biases == | |||
Follow [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:NPOV|WP:NPOV]]. All articles should have a neutral point of view. This also applies to hyperlinks in most cases. Examples of what not to do are linking to Rotten Websites Wiki because you don't like a website or linking to Conservapedia or Liberapedia for George W Bush. | |||
This, of course does not apply to comments or user pages. | This, of course, does not apply to comments or user pages. | ||
=='''Infobox'''== | =='''Infobox'''== | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
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Self-explanatory. Who made the screamer? | Self-explanatory. Who made the screamer? | ||
*Jeremy Winterrowd | *Jeremy Winterrowd | ||
* | *Steve Zuranski (SZWorld) | ||
*Unknown | *Unknown | ||
==='''Type'''=== | ==='''Type'''=== | ||
What | What type of screamer is this? Fill in the type of media that contains the screamer. | ||
*Bait-and-switch video | *Bait-and-switch video | ||
*Website | *Website | ||
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*Comics | *Comics | ||
==='''Release date'''=== | ==='''Release date'''=== | ||
When was the screamer or shock site released? Use MM/DD/YY as your format. You can omit the month, day, and/or year if the exact date is not | When was the screamer or shock site released? Use MM/DD/YY as your format. You can omit the month, day, and/or year if the exact date is not known. | ||
*March 15, 2020 | *March 15, 2020 | ||
*March 2020 | *March 2020 | ||
*2020 | *2020 | ||
==='''Images'''=== | ==='''Images'''=== | ||
*Add an image of the contents before/after the screamer. Do ''not'' include the actual screamer itself - the image will be removed. | *Add an image of the contents before/after the screamer. Do ''not'' include the actual screamer itself - the image will be deleted and removed. | ||
==='''Source'''=== | ==='''Source'''=== | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
