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=='''Creating and editing pages'''==
=='''Creating and editing pages'''==
# 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'''.
# 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 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 either the [https://forum.screamer.wiki 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''', 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.
# 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 brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki. Doing so will result in an immediate ban. Β 
# Do not brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban. Β 
# 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.
# 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 and User Subpages''' ==
== '''Forums and User Subpages''' ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults/racial slurs, harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats may be reported to law enforcement.
* Be respectful to others, no insults/racial slurs, harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxxing 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.
* You can talk about anything you want.
* You can talk about anything you want.
* 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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned.
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== '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' ==
== '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' ==
* We ask that you do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon the Screamer Wiki or its users.
* We ask that you do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon the Screamer Wiki or its users.
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* Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion.
* Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion.
* 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 [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].
* If you see someone vandalizing and brigading the wiki, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].
* If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them.
* If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>
* 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 are creating pages for shock sites, please add the <nowiki>{{NSFW}}</nowiki> warning template at the very top of the page first.
* 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 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>
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== '''Minimum Age''' ==
== '''Minimum Age''' ==
*Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information.
*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.
**If you are under 13, you must not post any identifiable information that shows that you are under 13.
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== '''Renaming yourself''' ==
== '''Renaming yourself''' ==
*To rename your account, just ask an [[Administrators|Admin]]. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser
*To rename your account, just ask an [[Administrators|Admin]]. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser
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'''Are you a new user?''' If this is the case, the [[Screamer Wiki:Guides|Help Guides]] are here for you. These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficiently, from how to edit pages, to adding colors and changing fonts, to becoming a moderator or an admin.<br />
'''Are you a new user?''' If this is the case, the [[Screamer Wiki:Guides|Help Guides]] are here for you. These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficiently, from how to edit pages, to adding colors and changing fonts, to becoming a moderator or an admin.<br />


'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
<center><font color="yellow">'''Thank you for following the rules!'''</font></center>

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