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'''REMEMBER''': Always follow the rules. If you violate any of the 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!
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=='''Creating or editing a page'''==
'''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.
# <span>Do not create </span><span class="">unrelated</span><span> or </span><span class="">spam</span><span> pages. Please use either the </span>[[Special:Forum|forum]]<span>, the chat, or your user blog to communicate with other users.</span>
 
# Never use any scary images or ''clickable links'' directly to the website. You are allowed to use ''un-clickable links''. 
=='''Creating and editing pages'''==
# Do not give any false information, but only facts. 
# 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 correct grammar and spelling, w<span>rite in English.</span> ''If this rule is violated, your account won't get banned.''
# 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.
# The page name must always be the''' name of the screamer site''', without '''www.''' or '''http://'''. 
# 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.''
# Do not delete content on an existing page. 
# 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 or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban.  
# 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''' ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults/racial slurs, harassment, 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 edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule.
* 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.
== '''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.
 
== '''Usernames and Second Accounts''' ==
* Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed.
* Do not use second accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
* Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban.


== '''Good practices''' ==
== '''Good practices''' ==
* <span>Delete any scary images, videos or ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''.</span>
* 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.
* 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 admin.
* 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 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>
* Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]


== '''How to use categories''' ==
== '''Minimum Age''' ==
There are a lot of categories on this wiki and new ones are constantly being added.
*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.
Each page needs a category for '''TYPE''', '''CONTENT''', '''MAKER''' and '''CREATION DATE'''.
== '''Renaming yourself''' ==
 
*To rename your account, just ask an [[Administrators|Admin]]. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser
'''<u>TYPE CATEGORIES</u>'''
* '''Screamers''' - please specify the type of screamer.
** '''[[:Category:Animations|Animations]]''' - add this category if the screamer is an animation (includes Flash).
** '''[[:Category:Applications|Applications]]''' - add this category if the screamer is an executable program or application.
** '''[[:Category:Clips|Clips]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a video (found on any site).
** '''[[:Category:Comics|Comics]]''' - add this category if the screamer is an animated comic.
** '''[[:Category:Games|Games]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a game.
** '''[[:Category:Websites|Websites]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a link or webpage that contains an instant jumpscare.
* '''[[:Category:Shock sites|Shock sites]]''' - add this category if the website contains disturbing images.
* '''[[:Category:Harmful websites|Harmful websites]]''' - add this category if the website can damage your computer.
* '''[[:Category:Spam and scam|Spam and scam]]''' - add this category if the website contains spam or is scamming people.
''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or [[User:HLDK|HLDK]]''.
 
'''<u>CONTENT CATEGORIES</u>'''
* '''Screamers''' - please specify the content of the screamer.
** '''[[:Category:Exorcist|Exorcist]]'''<span> - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Regan MacNeil, also known as the Exorcist.</span>
** '''[[:Category:Fright Night|Fright Night]]''' - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the zombie woman from Fright Night.
** '''[[:Category:Jeff the Killer|Jeff the Killer]]''' - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer.
** '''[[:Category:Katie Embry|Katie Embry]]''' - <span>add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Katie Embry.</span>
** '''[[:Category:Other scary images|Other scary images]]'''<span> </span><span class="">- add this category if the page is about a screamer containing a scary face other than the two listed above.</span>
* '''Shock sites''' - please specify the content of the shock site.
** '''[[:Category:Graphic content|Graphic content]]'''<span class=""> - add this category if the page is about a website containing 18+ images.</span>
** '''[[:Category:Pornography|Pornography]]''' - add this category in the page is about a pornographic website.
** '''[[:Category:Gore|Gore]]''' - add this category if the page is about a website containing gore.
''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or [[User:HLDK|HLDK]]''.
 
<u>'''MAKERS'''</u>
* '''[[Albino Blacksheep]]'''
* '''[[Jeremy Winterrowd]]'''
* '''[[Liquid Generation]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Newgrounds|Newgrounds]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Studio Horang|Studio Horang]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Other makers|Other makers]]'''
<u>'''CREATION DATE'''</u>
* ''Add the year that the screamer was created as a category.''
'''<u>OTHER CATEGORIES</u>'''
* '''[[:Category:Closed websites|Closed websites]]'''<span> - add this category if the page is about a website that does not exist anymore.</span>
<blockquote><span>''Please add this line of code at the top of the page source in any of these pages. You can learn how to do this with the [[Styling Guide|'''Styling Guide''']].''</span></blockquote>
  <nowiki><font color=yellow>This page is about a closed website!</font></nowiki>
* '''[[:Category:Nice articles|Nice articles]]''' - awarded to nice articles. (<span>only admins and moderators are allowed to add this category)</span>
* '''[[:Category:Work in progress|Work in progress]]''' - add this category if the page is incomplete, needs more information, or has to be reworked.


== '''Wiki Guides''' ==
== '''Deleting Your Account''' ==
'''These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficently!'''
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].
* Learn how to add colors, change the size and font to make your articles pop with the [[Styling Guide|'''Styling Guide''']].
* You can find out how to handle rule breakers and how to become a moderator with the [[Moderator Guide|'''Moderator Guide''']].


== '''Templates and examples''' ==
== '''Templates and examples''' ==
* Here is an [[Yahoo Search|example of good page]].
* Here is an [[The Maze|example of good page]]; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured.
* If you see someone breaking the rules please tell them in the comments. You can use this template:
''[Name inserted here]'',
 
Please read the [[Rules]] before editing.
 
You violated Rule Number ''[insert # here]'':
 
''[Insert rule here from Rules page]''
 
''[Say what is going to be removed]''. This is your ''[insert # here]'' warning.
 
Thanks for contributing though. ''-[name here]''
 
'''''Template made by [[User:Kianlolcat99|Kianlolcat99]]'''''
 
== '''Forum and chat Rules''' ==
* <span>Respect each other; no insults or discrimination (racism, sexism, or ageism.)</span>
* Do not send spam.
* Try to limit swearing.
* Do not put clickable links to screamers to trick''' '''other users.
* You can talk about ''anything you want''!
 
== '''Comments Rules''' ==
* <span class="">Respect each other; no insults or discrimination. </span><span class="">(racism, sexism, or ageism.)</span>
* Your comment has to be related to the page you are commenting on.
* Do not <span>send </span>spam.


== '''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 />


'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Policy]]

Revision as of 02:17, 4 April 2020

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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.

Creating and editing pages

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Use correct grammar and spelling, write in American English. If this rule is violated, your account won't get banned.
  4. The page name must always be the name of the screamer, without www. or http:// . For example, ScaryScreamer.com, and not http://www.ScaryScreamer.com. The name's capitalization may be changed to title case if necessary.
  5. Do not brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban.
  6. 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • You can talk about anything you want.
  • Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate the COPPA. If this happens, your account will not be banned.

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.

Usernames and Second Accounts

  • Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed.
  • Do not use second accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
  • Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban.

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 {{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 and brigading the wiki, 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 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 {{citation}}
  • Make sure articles follow the Manual of Style

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 Admin. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser

Deleting Your Account

Accounts can never be fully deleted, like on Wikipedia. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be vanished.

Templates and examples

  • Here is an example of good page; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured.

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!