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We created the '''[[Screamer Wiki]]'''  (originally known as the '''ScreamerChecker Wiki''' on [[Wikipedia:Fandom (website)|FANDOM]] (also known as Wikicities and later Wikia) on November 11, 2013, now migrated to [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] in August 2019) that brings people over shared experiences and gives everyone else a safe place to belong. Our rules ensure everyone can express themselves and find community, but not at the expense of anyone else.<br>


'''REMEMBER''': Always follow the rules. If you violate any of these rules, you will get a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned from the wiki. If you vandalize the wiki, you will be banned without any warning.
'''REMEMBER''': Always follow them below. If you violate any of these guidelines, our Terms of Service, or our other policies, you will receive a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned. However, if you come across a user, message, or server that appears to break any of these rules, please report it to us.


=='''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'''.
* Do not post, upload, request, or link to anything that is [[Screamer_Wiki:Rules/Illegal_Content|illegal in the United States]]. If you do, you will be reported to law enforcement.
# 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.
* Avoid using scary images, Not Safe For Work images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to a screamer or shock site. Instead, use ''non-clickable links''. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''.  
# Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account will not get banned.''
* Use either the [https://forums.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.
# 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.
* Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, and write in American English.
# Do not brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban.  
* The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''https:// '''. 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. Grammatical errors should '''not''' be corrected. On the page, you may add (sic) after the screamer's title if you wish in this case.
# 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.
# Do not post, discuss, upload, request, or link to anything that is [[Screamer_Wiki:Rules/Illegal_Content|illegal in the United States]].
* Users who spam or add false information on purpose will be immediately banned.
* Never ask someone to make a page you want instead of doing it by yourself, because it's incredibly lazy.


== '''Forums and User Subpages''' ==
== Forums, Comments, and User Subpages ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement.
===Overall===
** If other users are being rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|admin]].
* Be respectful to others. No insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, discrimination, or inciting abuse will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement.
** Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to pester you.
** If other users are rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|admin]].
* You will always be able to argue about your ban on your message wall unless what you did was unforgivable (doxing, vandalism, as well as harassment, insulting, and threatening even after multiple warnings issued).
** Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to bug you.
* ​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.
* Spamming and flooding are not allowed.
** This may include very low-quality comments (such as "jiaosdjfo")
* No advertising or begging.
** You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g. "check out my website", "check out my screamer" or "I made a video explaining this screamer"), but you may not spam it. Other types of free advertising are completely forbidden (e.g. "Did you know you can get two Big Macs for the price of one only on the [[wikipedia:McDonald's|McDonald's]] app?").
* Comments and posts that have a heavy edge to them may be removed (e.g. "[[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Hey guys! I guess that's it.]]").
** The promotion of pedophilia or zoosadism (even if ironic) is not allowed.
** The glorification or memes of violence (e.g. suicide of any sort, mass shootings, etc.) are forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.
* Follow [[wikipedia:Law of the United States|United States law]]. If you break the law, we must report you to law enforcement.
===Forums and User Subpages===
* 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.
* Necroposting is allowed and encouraged.
* Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate [[wikipedia:Children's Online Privacy Protection Act|COPPA]]. If this happens, your account will be banned until you turn 13.
 
* No advertising or begging.  
===Comments===
* Follow United States law. If you break the law, you may be reported to law enforcement.
* Completely irrelevant comments may be removed.
* Comments deemed to be spam or solely promotional will be deleted. Including a link to relevant content is permitted, but comments should be relevant to the post topic. Discussions about politics are not allowed on this wiki.


== '''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.
* Do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon Screamer Wiki or its users.


== '''Usernames and Second Accounts''' ==
== Usernames and Alternate Accounts ==
* Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed.
* Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being banned. In this case, you can create a new account with a different name.
* Do not use second accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
** Do not intentionally evade word filters or post-filters.
* Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban. Doing so will result in a permanent ban, so wait or appeal your current ban.
* Do not use alternate accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
* Do not use alternate accounts to circumvent a ban. Doing so will result in a permanent ban, so wait or appeal your current ban.
* Do not impersonate people. Doing so will result in a permanent ban.
* Do not impersonate people. Doing so will result in a permanent ban.
* Screamer Wiki blocks [[Wikipedia:Open_proxies|open proxies]]. These bans are not intended to affect a normal user and those who already have accounts can still edit on Tor/VPNs. If you do not have an account, you must disable your Tor/VPN to create one.


== '''Ban appeals''' ==
== Good practices ==
If you would like to appeal a ban, simply put a message on your own talk page or email stating why your ban should be lifted.
* Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''non-clickable links''.
 
== '''Good practices''' ==
* Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''.
* 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 and brigading the wiki, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].
* If you see someone vandalizing or brigading, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].
* If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>.
* 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>{{ContentWarning}}</nowiki> template at the very top of the page first.
* If you are creating pages that discuss adult and sensitive material, please add the <nowiki>{{ContentWarning}}</nowiki> 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>{{cite}}</nowiki>.
* Use MediaWiki links (for example ''<nowiki>[[wikipedia:Example of an article|Example of an article]]</nowiki>'') instead of templates (for example ''<nowiki>{{Wikipedia|Example of an article}}</nowiki>'') because they are causing baiting.
* 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]]
* Remember, once on the internet, always on the internet. Don't post anything you'll regret later!
 
== Ban appeals ==
If you wish to challenge a ban, you may do so by submitting a ban appeal. This can be done by creating a message on your talk page or by sending an email to the appropriate parties. In your appeal, clearly state the reasons why you believe the ban should be lifted. It is important, to be honest and provide any relevant information or context to support your appeal.
 
Please note that ban appeals are not guaranteed to result in the lifting of the ban and that the final decision on the ban will be made by the administrator(s) who imposed the ban.
 
=== Ban forgiveness ===
Ban forgiveness is a way to appeal a ban after a certain amount of time has passed. This type of appeal is an admission that the ban was justified and a sincere apology for the actions that led to the ban.
 
The process of ban forgiveness typically involves reaching out to the administrator(s) or moderator(s) who imposed the ban and expressing remorse for the actions that led to the ban. This could be done through a message on your talk page or through an email. It is important, to be honest and transparent about the reasons for the ban and to take responsibility for your actions.
 
If the ban is lifted as a result of a ban forgiveness appeal, it is important to understand that this is a second chance and that any repeat of the behavior that led to the ban will result in further consequences. It is important to learn from the experience and to make changes to ensure that the ban will not be imposed again in the future.


== '''Minimum Age''' ==
== Minimum Age ==
*Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information.
*Due to the wiki being hosted and created in the US, which severely follows [[wikipedia:Children's Online Privacy Protection Act|COPPA]] (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), you must be at least 13 to post personal information.
**If you are under 13, you must not post any identifiable information that shows that you are under 13.
**If you are under 13, you must not post any personally identifiable information (PII) that shows that you are under 13.
**Those who are acting in an immature way or, in other ways, do not appear to be old enough to responsibly contribute may be banned. This ban is appealable once you turn 13.


== '''Deleting Your Account''' ==
== 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].
Accounts can never be deleted. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be [[Wikipedia:Courtesy vanishing|vanished]].


== '''Templates and examples''' ==
== Templates and examples ==
* Here is a list of [[:Category:Featured Articles|good pages]]; they contain images, pertinent info, links, galleries (when necessary), and are well structured and follow most of the criteria on the [[Manual of Style]].
* Here is a list of [[:Category:Featured Articles|good pages]]; they contain images, pertinent info, links, and galleries, are well structured, and follow the criteria on the [[Manual of Style]].


== '''Help Guides''' ==
== Help Guides ==
'''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 />


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

Revision as of 12:50, 11 May 2024

We created the Screamer Wiki (originally known as the ScreamerChecker Wiki on FANDOM (also known as Wikicities and later Wikia) on November 11, 2013, now migrated to MediaWiki in August 2019) that brings people over shared experiences and gives everyone else a safe place to belong. Our rules ensure everyone can express themselves and find community, but not at the expense of anyone else.

REMEMBER: Always follow them below. If you violate any of these guidelines, our Terms of Service, or our other policies, you will receive a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned. However, if you come across a user, message, or server that appears to break any of these rules, please report it to us.

Creating and editing pages

  • Do not post, upload, request, or link to anything that is illegal in the United States. If you do, you will be reported to law enforcement.
  • Avoid using scary images, Not Safe For Work images, videos, or clickable links that lead directly to a screamer or shock site. Instead, use non-clickable links. For example, ScaryScreamer.com.
  • Use either the 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 correct grammar and spelling, and write in American English.
  • The page name must always be the name of the screamer, without www. or https:// . For example, ScaryScreamer.com, and not http://www.ScaryScreamer.com. The name's capitalization may be changed to title case if necessary. Grammatical errors should not be corrected. On the page, you may add (sic) after the screamer's title if you wish in this case.
  • Do not delete, blank, or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add {{delete}} but keep the page intact.
  • Users who spam or add false information on purpose will be immediately banned.
  • Never ask someone to make a page you want instead of doing it by yourself, because it's incredibly lazy.

Forums, Comments, and User Subpages

Overall

  • Be respectful to others. No insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, discrimination, or inciting abuse will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement.
    • If other users are rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an admin.
    • Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to bug you.
  • ​Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users.
  • Spamming and flooding are not allowed.
    • This may include very low-quality comments (such as "jiaosdjfo")
  • No advertising or begging.
    • You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g. "check out my website", "check out my screamer" or "I made a video explaining this screamer"), but you may not spam it. Other types of free advertising are completely forbidden (e.g. "Did you know you can get two Big Macs for the price of one only on the McDonald's app?").
  • Comments and posts that have a heavy edge to them may be removed (e.g. "Hey guys! I guess that's it.").
    • The promotion of pedophilia or zoosadism (even if ironic) is not allowed.
    • The glorification or memes of violence (e.g. suicide of any sort, mass shootings, etc.) are forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.
  • Follow United States law. If you break the law, we must report you to law enforcement.

Forums and User Subpages

  • Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule.
  • Necroposting is allowed and encouraged.

Comments

  • Completely irrelevant comments may be removed.
  • Comments deemed to be spam or solely promotional will be deleted. Including a link to relevant content is permitted, but comments should be relevant to the post topic. Discussions about politics are not allowed on this wiki.

Activity outside Screamer Wiki

  • Do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon Screamer Wiki or its users.

Usernames and Alternate Accounts

  • Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being banned. In this case, you can create a new account with a different name.
    • Do not intentionally evade word filters or post-filters.
  • Do not use alternate accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
  • Do not use alternate accounts to circumvent a ban. Doing so will result in a permanent ban, so wait or appeal your current ban.
  • Do not impersonate people. Doing so will result in a permanent ban.
  • Screamer Wiki blocks open proxies. These bans are not intended to affect a normal user and those who already have accounts can still edit on Tor/VPNs. If you do not have an account, you must disable your Tor/VPN to create one.

Good practices

  • Remove clickable links that go directly to the website and replace them with non-clickable links.
  • Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with {{Delete}} to flag the file for deletion.
  • If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this template and fix the page.
  • If you see someone vandalizing or brigading, fix the page and contact an administrator.
  • If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add {{Cleanup}}.
  • If you see any false information, correct it.
  • If there are missing categories, add them.
  • If you are creating pages that discuss adult and sensitive material, please add the {{ContentWarning}} 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) or delete the portion entirely.
  • If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add {{cite}}.
  • Make sure articles follow the Manual of Style.
  • Remember, once on the internet, always on the internet. Don't post anything you'll regret later!

Ban appeals

If you wish to challenge a ban, you may do so by submitting a ban appeal. This can be done by creating a message on your talk page or by sending an email to the appropriate parties. In your appeal, clearly state the reasons why you believe the ban should be lifted. It is important, to be honest and provide any relevant information or context to support your appeal.

Please note that ban appeals are not guaranteed to result in the lifting of the ban and that the final decision on the ban will be made by the administrator(s) who imposed the ban.

Ban forgiveness

Ban forgiveness is a way to appeal a ban after a certain amount of time has passed. This type of appeal is an admission that the ban was justified and a sincere apology for the actions that led to the ban.

The process of ban forgiveness typically involves reaching out to the administrator(s) or moderator(s) who imposed the ban and expressing remorse for the actions that led to the ban. This could be done through a message on your talk page or through an email. It is important, to be honest and transparent about the reasons for the ban and to take responsibility for your actions.

If the ban is lifted as a result of a ban forgiveness appeal, it is important to understand that this is a second chance and that any repeat of the behavior that led to the ban will result in further consequences. It is important to learn from the experience and to make changes to ensure that the ban will not be imposed again in the future.

Minimum Age

  • Due to the wiki being hosted and created in the US, which severely follows COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), you must be at least 13 to post personal information.
    • If you are under 13, you must not post any personally identifiable information (PII) that shows that you are under 13.
    • Those who are acting in an immature way or, in other ways, do not appear to be old enough to responsibly contribute may be banned. This ban is appealable once you turn 13.

Deleting Your Account

Accounts can never be deleted. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be vanished.

Templates and examples

  • Here is a list of good pages; they contain images, pertinent info, links, and galleries, are well structured, and follow the criteria on the Manual of Style.

Help Guides

Are you a new user? If this is the case, the 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.

Thank you for following the rules!