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=='''Creating and editing pages'''== | =='''Creating and editing pages'''== | ||
# Avoid using scary images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer website. Instead, use ''non-clickable links'', or links that can't be clicked on. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''. | # Avoid using scary images, NSFW/NSFL images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer website. Instead, use ''non-clickable links'', or links that can't be clicked on. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''. | ||
# Use either | # Use either the [[Special:Forum|forum]], user talk pages, or user subpages to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of subject, or you will get a warning. | ||
# Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account won't get banned | # Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account won't get banned.'' | ||
# The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', | # The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''http:// '''. For example, ''ScaryScreamer.com'', and '''not''' ''<nowiki>http://www.ScaryScreamer.com</nowiki>''. The name's capitalization [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization_in_English#When_to_capitalize may be changed to title case] if necessary. | ||
# Do not delete, blank or replace the content of a page. | # Do not delete, blank or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> but keep the page intact. | ||
== '''Forums, discussions, live chat and user blogs''' == | == '''Forums, discussions, live chat and user blogs''' == | ||
* Be respectful to others, no insults, harrassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. | * Be respectful to others, no insults, harrassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. | ||
** Users making credible threats may be reported to law enforcement. | |||
* Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users. | * Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users. | ||
* Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule. | * Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule. | ||
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* Copypastas may be deleted; obsessive use may get your account blocked. | * Copypastas may be deleted; obsessive use may get your account blocked. | ||
* Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned. | * Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned. | ||
== '''Second Accounts''' == | == '''Second Accounts''' == | ||
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* If you see any false information, correct it. | * If you see any false information, correct it. | ||
* If there are missing categories, add them. | * If there are missing categories, add them. | ||
* If you see any articles (or portions) of articles that have been plagiarized, give credit of the portion to the original website (example: Jarsquatter) or delete the portion entirely. | * If you see any articles (or portions) of articles that have been plagiarized, give credit of the portion to the original website (example: [[Jarsquatter#Spread|Jarsquatter]]) or delete the portion entirely. | ||
* If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add <nowiki>{{citation}}</nowiki> | * If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add <nowiki>{{citation}}</nowiki> | ||
* Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] | * Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] | ||
== '''Personal Images'''== | |||
* All personal images should be marked with <nowiki>{{PersonalImage}}</nowiki>. Users can only have a limited amount of personal images on the wiki at a time (to save storage costs). | |||
== '''Minimum Age''' == | |||
*Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information. | |||
**You can still create an account under 13, just make sure to not post anything personal. | |||
== '''Renaming yourself''' == | |||
*To rename your account, just ask an [[Administrators|Admin]]. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser | |||
== '''Deleting Your Account''' == | |||
Accounts can <b>never</b> be fully deleted, like on Wikipedia. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Courtesy_vanishing vanished]. | |||
== '''Templates and examples''' == | == '''Templates and examples''' == | ||
* Here is an [[The Maze|example of good page]]; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured. | * Here is an [[The Maze|example of good page]]; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured. | ||
== '''Help Guides''' == | == '''Help Guides''' == | ||
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'''''Thank you for following the rules!''''' | '''''Thank you for following the rules!''''' | ||
