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==General==
==General==
===What is Screamer Wiki?===
===What is Screamer Wiki?===
You haven't read the [[Screamer_Wiki:About|about page]] yet? Well, here's a snippet from that page.
Have you had a chance to read the [[Screamer_Wiki:About|about page]]? If not, here's a brief overview from that page for your convenience:
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The '''Screamer Wiki''', formerly known as ''ScreamerChecker Wiki'', was founded on November 11th, 2013 by [https://youtube.com/user/AnimatorXP AnimatorXP], with the simple goal to index all [[Screamer|screamers]] ever made. Screamer Wiki started out on Wikia, now known as FANDOM, and we are now operating on our own website. The wiki has since then grown to {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles, {{NUMBEROFEDITS}} total edits, and over 150,000 weekly visits.
'''Screamer Wiki''', also called '''Screamerfanbase''' and formerly known as '''ScreamerChecker''', was founded on November 11th, 2013 by [https://youtube.com/user/AnimatorXP AnimatorXP], with the simple goal to index all [[Screamer|screamers]] ever made. Screamer Wiki started out on Wikia, now known as Fandom, and we are now operating on our own website. Screamer Wiki has since then grown to {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles, {{NUMBEROFEDITS}} total edits, and over 150,000 weekly visits.


===How do I edit?===
===How do I edit?===
On desktop, click the "edit source" or "edit" buttons on the main page, then type in your edits.
On desktop, click the "edit source" or "edit" button on the main page, then type in your edits.


On mobile, click the humongous edit button; you can't miss it!
On mobile, click the pencil icon to start editing.
 
Once you are finished with your edits, in the summary box, summarize what changes you did then click "save changes".


Once you are finished with your edits, in the summary box, summarize what changes you did then click "save changes"
===How do I create a page?===
===How do I create a page?===
On computer, search the page name you want to create, if the page does not exist, the text "Create the page "[Insert page name here]" on this wiki!" Click the page name then edit it like any other page.
On computer, search the page name you want to create, if the page does not exist, the text "Create the page "[Insert page name here]" on this wiki!" appears, click the page name then edit it like any other page.


If you still need some help, watch this short video.
If you still need some help, watch this short video.
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*To message that user via talk page, navigate to that user's username (the url is User:[Insert username here]) then click the "discussion" button.
*To message that user via talk page, navigate to that user's username (the url is User:[Insert username here]) then click the "discussion" button.
Then,
Then,
*If you're on computer, click "add topic" then type in what you want to tell that user.
*If you're on desktop, click "add topic" then type in what you want to tell that user.
*If you're on mobile, click the arrow next to edit then click "add topic" in the dropdown menu. Then type in what you want to tell that user.
*If you're on mobile, click the arrow next to edit then click "add topic" in the dropdown menu. Then type in what you want to tell that user.


To E-mail a user, follow this visual guide. This is good if you are trying to message an inactive.
To E-mail a user, follow this visual guide. This is good if you are trying to message an inactive user.


*NOTE: You need to make sure you confirmed your e-mail address or else this won't work; this can be checked in your preferences. The user you are sending an e-mail must also confirm his or her address, and have e-mail active, too.
*NOTE: You need to make sure you confirmed your e-mail address or else this won't work; this can be checked in your preferences. The user you are sending an e-mail must also confirm his or her address, and have e-mail active, too. <font color=orange>NOTE that doing this will reveal your e-mail address to the recipient.</font>


: 1.Go to [[Special:EmailUser]].
: 1.Go to [[Special:EmailUser]].
: 2.Type in the username of whom you want to send your message to.<br>
: 2.Type in the username of whom you want to send your message to.<br>
[[File:email1.png|thumb|none|What step 2 looks like.]]<br>
[[File:email1.png|thumb|none|What step two looks like.]]<br>
: 3.Enter your message then send.<br>
: 3.Enter your message then send.<br>
[[File:Email2.png|thumb|none|What step 3 looks like.]]<br>
[[File:Email2.png|thumb|none|What step three looks like.]]<br>
: 4.The recipient will then get the message in his or her inbox. The message, however, may appear in the spam folder though.
: 4.The recipient will then get the message in his or her inbox. The message, however, may appear in the spam folder though.
: 5.The message can be viewed and replied to, however, <font color=orange>replying to the e-mail itself will reveal your email address to the recipient (which is noted in the message). Instead use Special:EmailUser again to respond.</font><br>
: 5.The message can be viewed and replied to.<br>
[[File:email3.png|thumb|none|An example message. Note the bottom paragraph.]]
[[File:email3.png|thumb|none|An example message. Note the bottom paragraph.]]
===How can I help?===
===How can I help?===
; These are some good practices
; These are some good practices
*Delete any scary images, videos or ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''.
*Delete any scary images, videos or ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''.
*If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this '''[[Rules#Templates_and_examples template]]''' and fix the page.
*If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this '''[[Rules#Templates_and_examples template]]''' and fix the page.
*If you see someone vandalizing the wiki, fix the page and contact an admin.
*If you notice someone spamming/vandalizing, fix the page and contact an admin.
*If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them.
*If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them.
*If you see any false information, correct it.
*If you see any false information, correct it.
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===How to I upload?===
===How to I upload?===
There are a few ways to upload (you must have an account to upload files on the wiki.)
There are a few ways to upload (you must have an account to upload files on the wiki.)
For images and audio under 2kb:
For images and audio under 50mb:
*On source editor, drag and drop images where the text "Drop files here" is located, then click the "upload this file" button.
*On source editor, drag and drop images where the text "Drop files here" is located, then click the "upload this file" button.
*On VisualEditor and mobile editor, Go to Insert > Upload, then select and upload your file there.
*On VisualEditor and mobile editor, Go to Insert > Upload, then select and upload your file there.
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*Upload them using [[Special:Upload]]
*Upload them using [[Special:Upload]]
For everything else:
For everything else:
*We recommend using [https://catbox.moe Catbox] or any other free file sharing service to upload any other files. You can then link the files to the wiki.
*We recommend using [https://catbox.moe Catbox] or any other free file sharing service to upload any other files. You can then link the files by copying the link and posting it here.


===Does Screamer Wiki have social media?===
===Does Screamer Wiki have social media?===
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* [https://youtube.com/screamerwiki YouTube]
* [https://youtube.com/screamerwiki YouTube]
* [https://discord.gg/3ZeD9U6 Discord server]
* [https://discord.gg/3ZeD9U6 Discord server]
* [https://reddit.com/r/ScreamerWiki Subreddit]
* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki X Page]
* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki Twitter Page]
Accounts not listed here are not ours.
Accounts not listed here are not ours.


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Because there's no need to be there at the moment.
Because there's no need to be there at the moment.


If you want to create a Screamer Wiki social media account on one of these sites (or any other site), you absolutely are allowed to, just make sure people know the account is unofficial.
If you want to create a Screamer Wiki social media account on one of these sites (or any other site), you are allowed to, just <u>make sure people know the account is unofficial</u>.


If you do create an account and [https://www.twitch.tv/screamerwiki attempt to pass it off as official], expect a ban.
If you do create an account and [https://www.twitch.tv/screamerwiki attempt to pass it off as official], expect a ban.


===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?===
===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?===
*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at "webmaster(at)screamer(dot)wiki"
*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at "angeleno(at)screamer(dot)wiki"
 
===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers===
===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers===
The wiki does not allow screamer images nor gifs.
The wiki does not allow screamer images nor gifs.
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Content on the wiki is under a Creative Commons BY 4.0 license, which means you can use any content on the wiki for anything commercial or noncommercial as long as you give us credit. This may or may not apply to images.
Content on the wiki is under a Creative Commons BY 4.0 license, which means you can use any content on the wiki for anything commercial or noncommercial as long as you give us credit. This may or may not apply to images.


When it comes to our branding, that is copyrighted. If you are a planning on making social media, videos, merchandise, games, conventions, or anything else under the Screamer Wiki name, you are allowed to, but you '''must''' note it is unofficial or seek permission first.
When it comes to our branding, if you are a planning on making social media, videos, merchandise, games, conventions, or anything else under the Screamer Wiki name, you are allowed to, but you '''must''' note it is unofficial or seek permission first.
 
===What time zone does Screamer Wiki use?===
Screamer Wiki is based in California, United States, and therefore we use Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) for updates and the default time zone.


==Staff==
==Staff==
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The active administrators on Screamer Wiki are
The active administrators on Screamer Wiki are
* '''[[User:Angeleno|<font color="#2871F7">Angeleno</font>]]'''
* '''[[User:Angeleno|<font color="#2871F7">Angeleno</font>]]'''
* '''[[User:Screamer1234|<font color="#52ffcb">Screamer1234</font>]]'''
*'''[[User:Tankman fan 44|<font style="color:#FFFFFF; text-shadow: 0px 0px 5px #2a9df4; font-weight: bold">Tankman fan 44</font>]]
*'''[[User:DevinMillar|<font color="yellow">DevinMillar</font>]]'''
* '''[[User:Screamer1234|<font style="color:cyan; text-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #00b7ff; font-family:bahnschrift">Screamer1234</font>]]'''
*'''[[User:TabbyGarf|<font color="orange">TabbyGarf</font>]]'''  
*'''[[User:Pmb1226|Pmb1226]]'''
*'''[[User:Tankman fan 44|<font color="#d4d4d4">Tankman fan 44</font>]]
*'''[[User:LuaGunsX|LuaGunsX]]'''
*'''[[User:Pmb1226|Pmb1226]]
*'''[[User:TheEpikShyGuy|'''<font style="color:black; text-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #ffffff; font-family:">TheEpikShyGuy</font>''']]'''
Also note Angeleno is a '''bureaucrat.'''
- Also note that [[User:Angeleno|Angeleno]] and [[User:Tankman fan 44|Tankman fan 44]] are '''bureaucrats.'''


===What can admins (and bureaucrats) do that normal users can't?===
===What can admins (and bureaucrats) do that normal users can't?===
Unlike you, normal user, admins can:
Unlike normal users, admins can:
* Delete and undelete pages, page histories, and uploaded files.
* Delete and undelete pages, page histories, and uploaded files.
* Lock (protecting) a page so it cannot be edited or renamed by users without admin rights or autoconfirmed status.
* Lock (protecting) a page so it cannot be edited or renamed by users without admin rights or autoconfirmed status.
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* Give or revoke admin, bureaucrat, rollback, or content moderator rights to any user.
* Give or revoke admin, bureaucrat, rollback, or content moderator rights to any user.
* Have access to the backend upon request.
* Have access to the backend upon request.
* Rename users.
===Who is the domain holder for screamer.wiki?===
===Who is the domain holder for screamer.wiki?===
The domain holder for screamer.wiki is Lawiki1534.
The domain holder for screamer.wiki is Lorenzo Yario, who goes by [[User:Angeleno|Angeleno]].
 
===Can I become admin?===
===Can I become admin?===
Follow the [[Screamer_Wiki:Guides/User_rights|user rights guide]] to see how to get permissions added to your account.
Follow the [[Screamer_Wiki:Guides/User_rights|user rights guide]] to see how to get permissions added to your account.
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===My IP address was banned but I didn't do anything wrong!===
===My IP address was banned but I didn't do anything wrong!===
That's probably because you are on a dynamic IP address, if your IP is banned, leave a message on your talk page explaining such. You can also create an account or log in as IP bans do not apply to logged in accounts.
That's probably because you are on a dynamic IP address, if your IP is banned, leave a message on your talk page explaining such. You can also create an account or log in as IP bans do not apply to logged in accounts.
===Why is my username being hidden?===
If your username is shown as: '''Username removed''', that may be because it contains personal information such as your IP Address, for privacy/security reasons.
===How do I appeal my ban?===
===How do I appeal my ban?===
If you would like to appeal a ban, simply put a message on your own talk page explaining why your ban should be lifted.
If you would like to appeal a ban, simply put a message on your own talk page explaining why your ban should be lifted.
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You can also use the email feature to appeal your ban if you have not been blocked from using it.
You can also use the email feature to appeal your ban if you have not been blocked from using it.


==Community==
If you have more questions, you can ask on the [https://forums.screamer.wiki/ forum] or [[Talk:Screamer Wiki]].
If you have more questions, you can ask on the [https://forums.screamer.wiki/ forum] or [[Talk:Screamer Wiki]].
===Who is everyone on the banner?===
===What's featured on the homepage banner?===
[[File:NewWikiCover.png|link=none|500px]]
[[File:ScreamerCover.png|500px|link=]]


From left to right (top to bottom): [[GNAA]], [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]], [[ВИD of Doom]], [[Moto Moto meme]], [[Liquid Generation]] (logo in background), [[The Maze]], [[MFX Media]], [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[Zoeken]], [[Goatse]] (Kirk Johnson), [[Shafou.com]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Stickman Screamer]], [[Kikia]], [[Screamer Cactus]], [[K-fee Commercials]], [[Lomando.com]], [[Kekma.net]], [[Scratch]], [[Where's Waldo?]]
From left to right (top to bottom): [[Wikipedia:Gay Nigger Association of America|GNAA]], [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]], [[ВИD of Doom]], [[Moto Moto meme]], [[Liquid Generation]] (logo in background), [[The Maze]], [[MFX Media]] production code for [[2 Girls 1 Cup]] (MFX 1209), [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[Zoeken]], [[Goatse]] (Kirk Johnson), [[Jeff the Killer]], [[Useful Reminder]], Ronald McDonald (in reference to [[McDonalds.exe]]), [[Stickman Screamer]], the blue text from [[Kikia]], Cactuses (in reference to [[Screamer Cactus]]), [[K-fee commercials]], [[Mimi]] from [[Lomando.com]], The :hap: smiley (in reference to [[Onche.fr]]) wearing the "[[Kekma.net|Kekma]]" hat, [[Scratch]] cat, and [[Where's Waldo?]].
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