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==General== | ==General== | ||
===What is Screamer Wiki?=== | ===What is Screamer Wiki?=== | ||
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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'''Screamer Wiki''', formerly known as ''ScreamerChecker | '''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" | On desktop, click the "edit source" or "edit" button on the main page, then type in your edits. | ||
On mobile, click the | 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!" | 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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*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 | [[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 | [[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 | : 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 | ||
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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 | 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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* [https://youtube.com/screamerwiki YouTube] | * [https://youtube.com/screamerwiki YouTube] | ||
* [https://discord.gg/3ZeD9U6 Discord server] | * [https://discord.gg/3ZeD9U6 Discord server] | ||
* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki X Page] | |||
* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki | |||
Accounts not listed here are not ours. | Accounts not listed here are not ours. | ||
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===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?=== | ===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?=== | ||
*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at " | *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, | 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. | ||
Do note that when it comes to many of the drawings and graphics for the wiki, those are drawn by individual people and are also owned by them, with an indefinite license given to us to use them. While most noncommercial uses of such are likely fine, if you want to do anything with them, ask the original creator first (which is always credited). | |||
===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: | *'''[[User:Tankman fan 44|<font style="color:#FFFFFF; text-shadow: 0px 0px 5px #2a9df4; font-weight: bold">Tankman fan 44</font>]] | ||
*'''[[User: | * '''[[User:Screamer1234|<font style="color:cyan; text-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #00b7ff; font-family:bahnschrift">Screamer1234</font>]]''' | ||
*'''[[User: | *'''[[User:LuaGunsX|LuaGunsX]]''' | ||
*'''[[User: | *'''[[User:TheEpikShyGuy|'''<font style="color:black; text-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #ffffff; font-family:">TheEpikShyGuy</font>''']]''' | ||
- 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 | 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 [[User:Angeleno|Angeleno]]. | 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. | ||
===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]]. | ||
== | ===What's featured on the homepage banner?=== | ||
[[File:ScreamerCover.png|link= | [[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), [[ | 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?]]. | ||
