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===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.

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You could also use [[Screamer Wiki:Page Creator]] to quickly create or edit pages.

===What counts as a screamer/shock site?===

Screamers and shock sites generally have one major requirement: '''There must be a bait-and-switch element'''. This might be a peaceful video of a [[K-fee commercials|car driving down a mountain]], a video game where the player does '''not''' expect to get jumpscared, for example a game where the player gets scared [[Black or White|upon winning]], [[Simon_Says|upon losing]], or otherwise randomly. A video game where a [[wikipedia:Five_Nights_at_Freddy's|person expects to]] [[wikipedia:Resident_Evil|get jumpscared]] would not get count. Same goes with horror movies. As for shock sites, they also must meet this element. A video of a weird fetish or a gore video does not count since while indeed shocking, the viewer watching expects to see it.

Exclusively with screamers, as we wish to archive and document as many as possible, we do allow screamers where the player is expecting to get scared (for example a screamer named "scary pop up" or a video with "jumpscare warning" but otherwise meets the bait-and-switch definition above).

===How do I contact a user?===

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* [https://youtube.com/screamerwiki YouTube]

* [https://discord.gg/3ZeD9U6 Discord server]

* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki ~~Twitter Page~~]

* [https://bsky.app/profile/screamerwiki.bsky.social Bluesky page]

* [https://www.tiktok.com/@screamerwiki TikTok]

* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki X page]

Accounts not listed here are not ours.

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===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?===

*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at "angeleno~~(at)~~screamer~~(dot)~~wiki"

*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at [mailto:angeleno@screamer.wiki angeleno@screamer.wiki]. Emails relating to sponsorships or brand deals will be ignored.

===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers?===

This wiki does not allow screamer images and videos.

~~===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers===~~

~~The wiki does not allow screamer images nor gifs.~~

===How can I help Screamer Wiki?===

Google tends to promote big websites (such as Fandom), blog-style websites that run tons of ads (AdSense is owned by Google), or sites that heavily rely on [[wikipedia:Spamdexing|Spamdexing]] (many popular sites do this too). We are none of these. Other search engines do not really matter in this case since Google holds a monopoly.

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The best way to help us grow is to link to Screamer Wiki on your own website or shout us out. Doing this can help make Google's algorithm boost us in search results.

You can also help by getting people, including yourself, to use one of the [https://kinsta.com/blog/alternative-search-engines/ plenty alternative search engines] instead of Google.

You can also help by getting people, including yourself, to use one of the [https://kinsta.com/blog/alternative-search-engines/ plenty of alternative search engines] instead of Google.

===What is the policy on Screamer Wiki's copyright?===

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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).

===How to delete my account?===

Accounts can never be deleted, the most you can do is ask an Admin or Bureaucrat for your account to be [[Wikipedia:Courtesy vanishing|vanished]].

===What time zone does Screamer Wiki use?===

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===Who are the administrators?===

The active administrators on Screamer Wiki are

* '''[[User:~~Angeleno~~|~~Angeleno~~]]'''

* '''[[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]]'''

*'''[[User:~~Tankman fan 44~~|~~Tankman fan 44~~]]

*'''[[User:Tankmanfan44|Tankmanfan44]]

* '''[[User:Screamer1234|Screamer1234]]'''

*'''[[User:DevinMillar|DevinMillar]]'''

*'''[[User:TabbyGarf|TabbyGarf]]'''

*'''[[User:Pmb1226|Pmb1226]]'''

*'''[[User:LuaGunsX|LuaGunsX]]'''

*'''[[User:~~Likeicare~~|~~Likeicare~~]]'''

*'''[[User:TheEpikShyGuy|'''TheEpikShyGuy''']]'''

- Also note that [[User:~~Angeleno~~|~~Angeleno~~]] and [[User:~~Tankman fan 44~~|~~Tankman fan 44~~]] are '''bureaucrats.'''

- Also note that [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] and [[User:Tankmanfan44|Tankmanfan44]] are '''bureaucrats.'''

===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.

* 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.

* Have access to the backend upon request.

* Rename users.

===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:Lawiki|Lawiki]].

===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]] for more information.

Generally, you will get rollback and eventually more permissions if you are active and the admins know you are not a troll.

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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|500px~~|link=~~]]

[[File:ScreamerCover.png|500px]]

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]] production code for [[2 Girls 1 Cup]] (MFX 1209)~~, [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[~~Zoeken~~]], [[~~Goatse~~]] ~~(Kirk Johnson)~~, [[~~Jeff the Killer~~]], [[~~Useful Reminder~~]], [[~~McDonalds.exe~~]], [[~~Stickman Screamer~~]], ~~the blue text from~~ [[~~Kikia~~]], [[~~Screamer Cactus~~]], [[~~K-fee commercials~~]], [[~~Mimi~~]] ~~from~~ [[~~Lomando.com~~]], [[~~Onche.fr~~]] ~~wearing the "~~[[Kekma.net|Kekma]]~~" hat, [[Scratch]] cat, and [[Where's Waldo?]]~~

From left to right (top to bottom): [[Mimi]] from [[Lomando.com]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Goatse]] (Kirk Johnson), [[Zoeken]], [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]], [[Jarsquatter]], [[Subliminal Music and Images]], [[ВИD of Doom]], [[K-fee commercials]], [[Kikia]], [[Wikipedia:Gay Nigger Association of America|GNAA]], [[Liquid Generation]] (Liquid Generation sabotage background), [[Useful Reminder]], [[Where's Waldo?]], [[Stickman Screamer]], [[The Maze]], and [[Kekma.net|Kekma]].

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 ===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.
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 You could also use [[Screamer Wiki:Page Creator]] to quickly create or edit pages.
+===What counts as a screamer/shock site?===
+Screamers and shock sites generally have one major requirement: '''There must be a bait-and-switch element'''. This might be a peaceful video of a [[K-fee commercials|car driving down a mountain]], a video game where the player does '''not''' expect to get jumpscared, for example a game where the player gets scared [[Black or White|upon winning]], [[Simon_Says|upon losing]], or otherwise randomly. A video game where a [[wikipedia:Five_Nights_at_Freddy's|person expects to]] [[wikipedia:Resident_Evil|get jumpscared]] would not get count. Same goes with horror movies. As for shock sites, they also must meet this element. A video of a weird fetish or a gore video does not count since while indeed shocking, the viewer watching expects to see it.
+Exclusively with screamers, as we wish to archive and document as many as possible, we do allow screamers where the player is expecting to get scared (for example a screamer named "scary pop up" or a video with "jumpscare warning" but otherwise meets the bait-and-switch definition above).
 ===How do I contact a user?===
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 * [https://youtube.com/screamerwiki YouTube]
 * [https://discord.gg/3ZeD9U6 Discord server]
-* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki Twitter Page]
+* [https://bsky.app/profile/screamerwiki.bsky.social Bluesky page]
+* [https://www.tiktok.com/@screamerwiki TikTok]
+* [https://twitter.com/screamerwiki X page]
 Accounts not listed here are not ours.
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 ===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?===
-*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at "angeleno(at)screamer(dot)wiki"
+*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at [mailto:angeleno@screamer.wiki angeleno@screamer.wiki]. Emails relating to sponsorships or brand deals will be ignored.
+===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers?===
+This wiki does not allow screamer images and videos.
-===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers===
-The wiki does not allow screamer images nor gifs.
 ===How can I help Screamer Wiki?===
 Google tends to promote big websites (such as Fandom), blog-style websites that run tons of ads (AdSense is owned by Google), or sites that heavily rely on [[wikipedia:Spamdexing|Spamdexing]] (many popular sites do this too). We are none of these. Other search engines do not really matter in this case since Google holds a monopoly.
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 The best way to help us grow is to link to Screamer Wiki on your own website or shout us out. Doing this can help make Google's algorithm boost us in search results.
-You can also help by getting people, including yourself, to use one of the [https://kinsta.com/blog/alternative-search-engines/ plenty alternative search engines] instead of Google.
+You can also help by getting people, including yourself, to use one of the [https://kinsta.com/blog/alternative-search-engines/ plenty of alternative search engines] instead of Google.
 ===What is the policy on Screamer Wiki's copyright?===
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 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).
+===How to delete my account?===
+Accounts can never be deleted, the most you can do is ask an Admin or Bureaucrat for your account to be [[Wikipedia:Courtesy vanishing|vanished]].
 ===What time zone does Screamer Wiki use?===
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 ===Who are the administrators?===
 The active administrators on Screamer Wiki are
-* '''[[User:Angeleno|<font color="#2871F7">Angeleno</font>]]'''
+* '''[[User:Lawiki|<font color="#2871F7">Lawiki</font>]]'''
-*'''[[User:Tankman fan 44|<font color="#d4d4d4">Tankman fan 44</font>]]
+*'''[[User:Tankmanfan44|<font style="color:#FFFFFF; text-shadow: 0px 0px 5px #2a9df4; font-weight: bold">Tankmanfan44</font>]]
 * '''[[User:Screamer1234|<font style="color:cyan; text-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #00b7ff; font-family:bahnschrift">Screamer1234</font>]]'''
-*'''[[User:DevinMillar|<font color="yellow">DevinMillar</font>]]'''
-*'''[[User:TabbyGarf|<font color="orange">TabbyGarf</font>]]'''
-*'''[[User:Pmb1226|Pmb1226]]'''
 *'''[[User:LuaGunsX|LuaGunsX]]'''
-*'''[[User:Likeicare|Likeicare]]'''
+*'''[[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.'''
+- Also note that [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] and [[User:Tankmanfan44|Tankmanfan44]] are '''bureaucrats.'''
 ===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.
 * 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.
 * Have access to the backend upon request.
+* Rename users.
 ===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:Lawiki|Lawiki]].
 ===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]] for more information.
 Generally, you will get rollback and eventually more permissions if you are active and the admins know you are not a troll.
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 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|500px|link=]]
+[[File:ScreamerCover.png|500px]]
-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]] production code for [[2 Girls 1 Cup]] (MFX 1209), [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[Zoeken]], [[Goatse]] (Kirk Johnson), [[Jeff the Killer]], [[Useful Reminder]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Stickman Screamer]], the blue text from [[Kikia]], [[Screamer Cactus]], [[K-fee commercials]], [[Mimi]] from [[Lomando.com]], [[Onche.fr]] wearing the "[[Kekma.net|Kekma]]" hat, [[Scratch]] cat, and [[Where's Waldo?]]
+From left to right (top to bottom): [[Mimi]] from [[Lomando.com]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Goatse]] (Kirk Johnson), [[Zoeken]], [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]], [[Jarsquatter]], [[Subliminal Music and Images]], [[ВИD of Doom]], [[K-fee commercials]], [[Kikia]], [[Wikipedia:Gay Nigger Association of America|GNAA]], [[Liquid Generation]] (Liquid Generation sabotage background), [[Useful Reminder]], [[Where's Waldo?]], [[Stickman Screamer]], [[The Maze]], and [[Kekma.net|Kekma]].