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| | == About Screamer Wiki == |
| |title = Screamer Wiki
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| |image = Scrlogo.png
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| |maker = [[User:HLDK|HLDK]] (FANDOM)</br> [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] (MediaWiki)
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| |type = Repository/Database, encyclopedia
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| |registered in = November 11, 2013 (FANDOM)</br> August 19, 2019 (MediaWiki)
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| |written in = PHP, JavaScript, CSS
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| |status = Active
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| '''Screamer Wiki''', also called '''Screamerfanbase''' and formerly known as '''ScreamerChecker''', was founded on November 11th, 2013 by [https://youtube.com/user/AnimatorXP AnimatorXP], with the goal to index all [[Screamer|screamers]] ever made. Screamer Wiki started out on Wikia, now known as FANDOM, and we are now operating on our own website. Screamer Wiki has since then grown to {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles, {{NUMBEROFEDITS}} total edits, and {{NUMBEROFFILES}} hosted files.
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| Screamer Wiki had the original purpose to let anyone easily check if a website or video was a screamer by looking up its name here, hence the former name ''ScreamerChecker''. Since then, Screamer Wiki has expanded to include more types of screamers; Screamer Wiki now has articles about games, videos, shock sites, and much more! | | '''Screamer Wiki''' is the largest and most comprehensive online encyclopedia dedicated entirely to documenting screamers, shock sites, and internet pranks. Established to serve as an educational resource and a community archive, Screamer Wiki provides detailed, accurate, and insightful information about these unique digital phenomena. |
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| | == Our Mission == |
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| | Screamer Wiki is dedicated to: |
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| | '''Documenting History:''' Providing detailed historical accounts and archiving internet screamers and shock content from their earliest appearances to present day. |
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| | '''Community Engagement:''' Cultivating a safe, welcoming, and informed community that encourages constructive dialogue, research, and collaboration. |
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| | '''Education and Awareness:''' Informing users about the nature, history, and impact of screamers and shock content, promoting awareness and critical thinking online. |
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| == History == | | == History == |
| Here is a timeline of all the milestones and major events in Screamer Wiki's history.
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| [[File:ScreamerChecker.png|thumb|The original ScreamerChecker Wiki logo.|250px]]
| | Screamer Wiki was founded with the goal of cataloging the extensive variety of screamers and shock sites that have emerged over decades of internet history. Initially starting as a small-scale project, the wiki rapidly grew into a widely respected resource known for its accuracy, thoroughness, and dedication to ethical documentation. |
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| * '''November 11th, 2013''': Screamer Wiki, then named ''ScreamerChecker Wiki'', is founded by [[User:HLDK|HLDK]] (known as [https://youtube.com/AnimatorXP AnimatorXP] on YouTube). After creating only four pages, he goes on hiatus.
| | From simple jump-scare videos popular in the early 2000s, like the iconic ''Maze Game'' and ''K-fee'' commercials, to more complex shock content, Screamer Wiki ensures these digital artifacts are not lost to history. |
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| | == Content Overview == |
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| | Screamer Wiki covers a broad spectrum of topics, including: |
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| | '''Classic Screamers:''' Famous examples like the ''Maze Game'', ''Ghost Car'', and ''Where's Waldo'' screamers. |
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| | '''Shock Sites:''' Documentation and analysis of notorious shock sites and their impact on internet culture. |
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| | '''Creators and Origins:''' Information about creators, production details, and the historical contexts surrounding notable screamers. |
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| | '''Reaction and Reception:''' Examination of cultural and psychological impacts, public responses, and ethical considerations. |
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| | '''Technical Analysis:''' Insights into technical aspects, including scripting, animation, and techniques used to create screamers and shock content. |
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| | == Ethical Guidelines == |
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| | Screamer Wiki adheres strictly to ethical documentation standards, prioritizing respect, privacy, and accountability. Our policies include: |
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| | Prohibiting any content that involves illegal activities, extreme violence, or explicit exploitation. |
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| | Discouraging harassment or targeted attacks against individuals or groups. |
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| | Upholding transparency and openness in moderation decisions. |
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| | == Community and Moderation == |
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| | Screamer Wiki fosters an inclusive, respectful community with clear and fair moderation practices: |
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| | '''Open Participation:''' Users of all backgrounds can freely participate, edit, and contribute. |
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| | '''Constructive Engagement:''' Emphasis on collaborative editing, constructive feedback, and respectful communication. |
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| | '''Transparent Moderation:''' Moderation decisions are clearly communicated, with an established appeals process. |
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| | == How to Contribute == |
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| | We encourage users to participate by: |
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| | '''Creating and Editing Articles:''' Help us expand the database with accurate and detailed content. |
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| | '''Fact-checking and Verifying:''' Ensuring content accuracy through vigilant sourcing and research. |
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| | '''Community Discussions:''' Engaging in discussions to help improve the wiki and its policies. |
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| | == Rules and Policies == |
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| ===2015===
| | Our community guidelines are built around core principles of respect, accountability, and legal compliance: |
| * '''July 16th, 2015''': HLDK, the founder, comes back to the wiki after a year and a half of hiatus.
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| * '''July 28th, 2015''': '''[[User:Sumpy|Sump]]''', owner of the former ''Scary Pop-Up Wiki'', joins ScreamerChecker Wiki. The two wikis later merged to form an even bigger community.
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| * '''August 4th, 2015''': ScreamerChecker Wiki drops the ''Checker'' and gets renamed to simply ''Screamer Wiki''.
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| * '''August 24th, 2015''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 100 pages.
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| * '''September 8th, 2015''': Screamer Wiki becomes available in new languages: ''French'', ''Spanish'' and ''Portuguese.''
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| * '''December 2015''': Screamer Wiki becomes the biggest online library of screamers with an impressive record of over 250 pages.
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| ===2016===
| | '''Respectful Conduct:''' Treating all users with courtesy, avoiding personal attacks, discrimination, or harassment. |
| * '''May 31st, 2016''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 300 pages.
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| * '''October 2016''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 400 pages.
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| ===2017===
| | '''Accuracy and Reliability:''' All content should be well-researched, accurate, and clearly cited. |
| * '''January 2017''': After three years and a half, Screamer Wiki passes the major milestone of 500 pages!
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| * '''June 2017''': Screamer Wiki passes the 600-page milestone.
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| [[File:5th Birthday.png|thumb|Screamer Wiki's 5th anniversary logo.|250px]]
| | '''Legal Compliance:''' No tolerance for illegal activities or content. |
| ===2018===
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| * '''January 2018''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 700 pages.
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| * '''October 2018''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 800 pages.
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| * '''November 11th, 2018''': Screamer Wiki, formerly known as ''ScreamerChecker Wiki'', celebrates its fifth anniversary!
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| ===2019=== | | == Administration == |
| * '''January 2019''': Screamer Wiki becomes available in Indonesian.
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| * '''February 2019''': Screamer Wiki becomes available in Norwegian.
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| * '''April 2019''': Five years after its opening, Screamer Wiki passes the major milestone of 1,000 pages!
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| * '''June 2019''': [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] becomes a bureaucrat.
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| * '''August 2019''': FANDOM evicts Screamer Wiki, which forked to ScreamerFanbase.com and is now independently hosted via [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shared_web_hosting_service shared hosting].
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| * '''October 2019''': The original Screamer Wiki, which was hosted on FANDOM, officially closes after almost 6 years of operation.
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| ===2020===
| | Screamer Wiki is maintained by a dedicated administrative team committed to preserving the integrity and safety of the community: |
| * '''June 2020''': Screamer Wiki makes the move from ScreamerFanbase.com to its new domain, '''screamer.wiki'''.
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| * '''September 2020''': Screamer Wiki updates its hosting platform (YunoHost); with that update comes in-house video hosting and updated forums. The Screamer Wiki subreddit is also created this month.
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| * '''September 2020''': Screamer Wiki Video was released in September 2020, where people could upload their own [[screamers]] and [[shock sites]] on the platform.
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| * '''October 2020''': Screamer Wiki hits 5 million views.
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| * '''October 2020''': [[Somebodylovesyou.biz]]'s showcase video hits 100 views, being the first video to do so since [https://video.screamer.wiki/ Screamer Wiki Video] was created.
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| *'''October 10th, 2020''': Articles about [[G-Major videos]] (except those that are well-known) were removed to prevent clogging the wiki.
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| * '''November 11th, 2020''': Screamer Wiki celebrates its seventh anniversary with a new banner on the homepage!
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| ===2021===
| | '''Transparent Leadership:''' Open communication from administrators and regular community engagement. |
| *'''February 14th, 2021''': Screamer Wiki enables a skin called Cosmos, based on FANDOM's look. This skin is made the default skin for mobile (and an option for desktop).
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| *'''April 28th, 2021''': Screamer Wiki passed the 9 million views milestone.
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| *'''April 29th, 2021''': The Cosmos skin is updated to the latest version, the vector skin is the made the default look again for desktop, and some experimental skins are removed.
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| *'''August 1st, 2021''': [[Lomando.com]] and [[Luna Game]] articles became the first and second [[Special:LongPages|largest pages]] on this wiki.
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| ===2022===
| | '''Accountability:''' Commitment to listening to community feedback and continuously improving our moderation and governance processes. |
| *'''February 2022''': An archived collection of screamer-related files, host.screamer.wiki, makes its move into files.screamer.wiki.
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| *'''March 16, 2022''': [[Usagi Puzzle]] became the third [[Special:LongPages|longest game-related page]] on the site.
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| *'''March 22, 2022''': Screamer Wiki completely redoes its backend. Before moving from a managed YunoHost instance to a LAMP stack.
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| *'''April 1, 2022''': For April Fools, Screamer Wiki releases a subscription service called Screamer Wiki Gold. Those that were gullible enough to navigate to gold.screamer.wiki were redirected to a Duckroll, a prank that predates the Rickroll.
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| *'''April 2022''': The Screamer Wiki forum was changed from Flarum back to MyBB, a forum software similar to PHPBB (what screamer forums used to use before mid-2020). Screamer Wiki Video was also killed at the same time due to rampant bot accounts and different database schemes.
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| *'''September 2022''': The Main Page reached the milestone of 1 million visits. Screamer.wiki also surpassed 100,000 edits.
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| *'''October 2022''': The default skin on mobile was changed to Monobook.
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| *'''November 2022''': The Screamer Gallery gets released.
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| *'''December 15, 2022''': Screamer Forums moves back to Flarum. [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] regarded the move to MyBB as a "costly mistake".
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| ===2023=== | | == Future Goals == |
| [[File:ScreamerCheckerMascotNew.jpeg|thumb|Our mascot's redesign, as drawn by [[User:TheEpikShyGuy|TheEpikShyGuy]]]]
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| *'''January 29, 2023''': The Screamer Network moves from a LAMP stack to a LEMP stack, which made pages that used to take 1-2 seconds to load now take less than a second.
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| *'''February 27, 2023''': [[User:Tankmanfan44|Tankmanfan44]] becomes a bureaucrat.
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| *'''April 1, 2023''': Screamer Wiki becomes about the species of bird of the same name.
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| *'''April 22, 2023''': All broken and empty files (showing as 0 bytes) have been removed from the wiki.
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| *'''April 26, 2023''': [[User:TheEpikShyGuy|TheEpikShyGuy]] redraws the original mascot of Screamer Wiki, as that mascot is slated to come back for certain branding.
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| *'''April - June 2023''': All notice templates have been redesigned, such as [[Template:Stub]].
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| *'''July 9, 2023''': Screamer Wiki gets upgraded to MediaWiki 1.40 and the default skin for mobile gets changed to Pivot.
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| *'''November 11, 2023''': Screamer Wiki turns 10 years old!
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| *'''December 23, 2023''': [[User:Nemesis6051|Nemesis6051]] rewrites the [[Last Measure]] article, making it the [[Special:LongPages|longest shock site-related page]].
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| ===2024===
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| *'''February 22nd, 2024''': A [[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]] server is created, located at '''mc.screamer.wiki'''.
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| *'''April 1st, 2024''': Screamer Wiki's Discord gets raided and overthrown by soyjak.party, becoming '''Soyjakkia'''. Screamer Wiki itself becomes about the game [[Archive:Screamer_(video_game)|screamer]].
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| *'''May 14th, 2024''': Wiki mascot Buster makes more of an appearance on the wiki, such as templates and categories.
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| *'''August 2024''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 2,000 pages!
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| == Logo Evolution ==
| | Looking ahead, Screamer Wiki aims to: |
| Here is a timeline of all the different logos used throughout Screamer Wiki's history.
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| [[File:ScreamerChecker.png|thumb|250px|First Logo]]
| | '''Expand our archives:''' Continue documenting new developments in screamers and shock content. |
| === First logo - November 11th, 2013 to August 1st, 2015 ===
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| The initial logo for Screamer Wiki was used from the beginning all the way to August 2015, although it did not appear everywhere on the wiki.
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| [[File:ScreamerChecker Logo.png|thumb|250px|Second Logo]]
| | '''Enhance User Experience:''' Improve site navigation, usability, and accessibility. |
| === Second logo - August 1st to 4th, 2015 ===
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| The second logo was introduced as part of the first redesign of Screamer Wiki. It was the first logo to be widely used across the wiki, and it introduced a revamped design, dropping the solid background.
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| [[File:Screamer Wiki Logo.png|thumb|250px|Third Logo]]
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| === Third logo - August 4th, 2015 to June 13th, 2019 ===
| | '''Community Growth:''' Increase outreach, educational initiatives, and community-building efforts. |
| The third logo was introduced in August of 2015 when the ''ScreamerChecker Wiki'' was rebranded to ''Screamer Wiki''. This logo dropped the ''Checker'' while bringing in a cleaner design and a new color scheme. Multiple variations of this logo are used throughout the wiki.
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| [[File:Screamer_Wiki_AltLogo.png|250px|thumb|Fourth Logo]]
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| === Fourth logo - September 3rd, 2018 to October, 2019 === | | == Join Us == |
| The fourth logo was introduced as a concept on September 3rd, 2018 to fit Apple's new iOS emojis. Although the logo was introduced in September, this logo was not used until May 2019 on the Screamer Wiki [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHaaKMwC8vingZQtOZDU_LA YouTube channel]. The font used for the logo is DIN Condensed.
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| [[File:scrlogowiki.png|250px|thumb|Fifth And Current Logo]]
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| === Current logo - October 19th, 2019 to present ===
| | Screamer Wiki thrives because of its diverse and passionate community. Join us in our mission to document internet history, foster understanding, and cultivate a vibrant community dedicated to education and preservation. |
| The current logo, unveiled in October 2019, went through a revamp to honor the opening of the new Screamer.wiki.
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| To see special logos that Screamer Wiki has used over the years, [[Screamer_Wiki:Special_Logos|click here]].
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