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== About Screamer Wiki ==
|title = Screamer Wiki
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|maker = [[User:HLDK|HLDK]] (FANDOM)</br> [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] (MediaWiki)
|type = Repository/Database, encyclopedia
|registered in = November 11, 2013 (FANDOM)</br> August 19, 2019 (MediaWiki)
|written in = PHP, JavaScript, CSS
|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.


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.
 
== Our Mission ==
 
Screamer Wiki is dedicated to:
 
'''Documenting History:''' Providing detailed historical accounts and archiving internet screamers and shock content from their earliest appearances to present day.
 
'''Community Engagement:''' Cultivating a safe, welcoming, and informed community that encourages constructive dialogue, research, and collaboration.
 
'''Education and Awareness:''' Informing users about the nature, history, and impact of screamers and shock content, promoting awareness and critical thinking online.


== History ==
== History ==
Here is a timeline of all the milestones and major events in Screamer Wiki's history.


[[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.
===2013===
 
* '''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.
 
== Content Overview ==
 
Screamer Wiki covers a broad spectrum of topics, including:
 
'''Classic Screamers:''' Famous examples like the ''Maze Game'', ''Ghost Car'', and ''Where's Waldo'' screamers.
 
'''Shock Sites:''' Documentation and analysis of notorious shock sites and their impact on internet culture.
 
'''Creators and Origins:''' Information about creators, production details, and the historical contexts surrounding notable screamers.
 
'''Reaction and Reception:''' Examination of cultural and psychological impacts, public responses, and ethical considerations.
 
'''Technical Analysis:''' Insights into technical aspects, including scripting, animation, and techniques used to create screamers and shock content.
 
== Ethical Guidelines ==
 
Screamer Wiki adheres strictly to ethical documentation standards, prioritizing respect, privacy, and accountability. Our policies include:
 
Prohibiting any content that involves illegal activities, extreme violence, or explicit exploitation.
 
Discouraging harassment or targeted attacks against individuals or groups.
 
Upholding transparency and openness in moderation decisions.
 
== Community and Moderation ==
 
Screamer Wiki fosters an inclusive, respectful community with clear and fair moderation practices:
 
'''Open Participation:''' Users of all backgrounds can freely participate, edit, and contribute.
 
'''Constructive Engagement:''' Emphasis on collaborative editing, constructive feedback, and respectful communication.
 
'''Transparent Moderation:''' Moderation decisions are clearly communicated, with an established appeals process.
 
== How to Contribute ==
 
We encourage users to participate by:
 
'''Creating and Editing Articles:''' Help us expand the database with accurate and detailed content.
 
'''Fact-checking and Verifying:''' Ensuring content accuracy through vigilant sourcing and research.
 
'''Community Discussions:''' Engaging in discussions to help improve the wiki and its policies.
 
== Rules and Policies ==


===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.
* '''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.
* '''August 4th, 2015''': ScreamerChecker Wiki drops the ''Checker'' and gets renamed to simply ''Screamer Wiki''.
* '''August 24th, 2015''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 100 pages.
* '''September 8th, 2015''': Screamer Wiki becomes available in new languages: ''French'', ''Spanish'' and ''Portuguese.''
* '''December 2015''': Screamer Wiki becomes the biggest online library of screamers with an impressive record of over 250 pages.


===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.
* '''October 2016''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 400 pages.


===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!
* '''June 2017''': Screamer Wiki passes the 600-page milestone.


[[File:5th Birthday.png|thumb|Screamer Wiki's 5th anniversary logo.|250px]]
'''Legal Compliance:''' No tolerance for illegal activities or content.
===2018===
* '''January 2018''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 700 pages.
* '''October 2018''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 800 pages.
* '''November 11th, 2018''': Screamer Wiki, formerly known as ''ScreamerChecker Wiki'', celebrates its fifth anniversary!


===2019===
== Administration ==
* '''January 2019''': Screamer Wiki becomes available in Indonesian.
* '''February 2019''': Screamer Wiki becomes available in Norwegian.
* '''April 2019''': Five years after its opening, Screamer Wiki passes the major milestone of 1,000 pages!
* '''June 2019''': [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] becomes a bureaucrat.
* '''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].
* '''October 2019''': The original Screamer Wiki, which was hosted on FANDOM, officially closes after almost 6 years of operation.


===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'''.
* '''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.
* '''September 2020''': Screamer Wiki Video was released in September 2020, where people could upload their own [[screamers]] and [[shock sites]] on the platform.
* '''October 2020''': Screamer Wiki hits 5 million views.
* '''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.
*'''October 10th, 2020''': Articles about [[G-Major videos]] (except those that are well-known) were removed to prevent clogging the wiki.
* '''November 11th, 2020''': Screamer Wiki celebrates its seventh anniversary with a new banner on the homepage!


===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).
*'''April 28th, 2021''': Screamer Wiki passed the 9 million views milestone.
*'''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.
*'''August 1st, 2021''': [[Lomando.com]] and [[Luna Game]] articles became the first and second [[Special:LongPages|largest pages]] on this wiki.


===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.
*'''March 16, 2022''': [[Usagi Puzzle]] became the third [[Special:LongPages|longest game-related page]] on the site.
*'''March 22, 2022''': Screamer Wiki completely redoes its backend. Before moving from a managed YunoHost instance to a LAMP stack.
*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''September 2022''': The Main Page reached the milestone of 1 million visits. Screamer.wiki also surpassed 100,000 edits.
*'''October 2022''': The default skin on mobile was changed to Monobook.
*'''November 2022''': The Screamer Gallery gets released.
*'''December 15, 2022''': Screamer Forums moves back to Flarum. [[User:Lawiki|Lawiki]] regarded the move to MyBB as a "costly mistake".


===2023===
== Future Goals ==
[[File:ScreamerCheckerMascotNew.jpeg|thumb|Our mascot's redesign, as drawn by [[User:TheEpikShyGuy|TheEpikShyGuy]]]]
*'''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.
*'''February 27, 2023''': [[User:Tankmanfan44|Tankmanfan44]] becomes a bureaucrat.
*'''April 1, 2023''': Screamer Wiki becomes about the species of bird of the same name.
*'''April 22, 2023''': All broken and empty files (showing as 0 bytes) have been removed from the wiki.
*'''April 26, 2023''': [[User:TheEpikShyGuy|TheEpikShyGuy]] redraws the original mascot of Screamer Wiki, as that mascot is slated to come back for certain branding.
*'''April - June 2023''': All notice templates have been redesigned, such as [[Template:Stub]].
*'''July 9, 2023''': Screamer Wiki gets upgraded to MediaWiki 1.40 and the default skin for mobile gets changed to Pivot.
*'''November 11, 2023''': Screamer Wiki turns 10 years old!
*'''December 23, 2023''': [[User:Nemesis6051|Nemesis6051]] rewrites the [[Last Measure]] article, making it the [[Special:LongPages|longest shock site-related page]].
===2024===
*'''February 22nd, 2024''': A [[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]] server is created, located at '''mc.screamer.wiki'''.
*'''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]].
*'''May 14th, 2024''': Wiki mascot Buster makes more of an appearance on the wiki, such as templates and categories.
*'''August 2024''': Screamer Wiki passes the milestone of 2,000 pages!


== Logo Evolution ==
Looking ahead, Screamer Wiki aims to:
Here is a timeline of all the different logos used throughout Screamer Wiki's history.


[[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 ===
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.


[[File:ScreamerChecker Logo.png|thumb|250px|Second Logo]]
'''Enhance User Experience:''' Improve site navigation, usability, and accessibility.
=== Second logo - August 1st to 4th, 2015 ===
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.
[[File:Screamer Wiki Logo.png|thumb|250px|Third Logo]]


=== 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.
[[File:Screamer_Wiki_AltLogo.png|250px|thumb|Fourth Logo]]


=== 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.
[[File:scrlogowiki.png|250px|thumb|Fifth And Current Logo]]


=== 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.


To see special logos that Screamer Wiki has used over the years, [[Screamer_Wiki:Special_Logos|click here]].
[[Category:Screamer Wiki]] [[Category:About pages]]
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Revision as of 19:06, 31 March 2025

About Screamer Wiki

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.

Our Mission

Screamer Wiki is dedicated to:

Documenting History: Providing detailed historical accounts and archiving internet screamers and shock content from their earliest appearances to present day.

Community Engagement: Cultivating a safe, welcoming, and informed community that encourages constructive dialogue, research, and collaboration.

Education and Awareness: Informing users about the nature, history, and impact of screamers and shock content, promoting awareness and critical thinking online.

History

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.

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.

Content Overview

Screamer Wiki covers a broad spectrum of topics, including:

Classic Screamers: Famous examples like the Maze Game, Ghost Car, and Where's Waldo screamers.

Shock Sites: Documentation and analysis of notorious shock sites and their impact on internet culture.

Creators and Origins: Information about creators, production details, and the historical contexts surrounding notable screamers.

Reaction and Reception: Examination of cultural and psychological impacts, public responses, and ethical considerations.

Technical Analysis: Insights into technical aspects, including scripting, animation, and techniques used to create screamers and shock content.

Ethical Guidelines

Screamer Wiki adheres strictly to ethical documentation standards, prioritizing respect, privacy, and accountability. Our policies include:

Prohibiting any content that involves illegal activities, extreme violence, or explicit exploitation.

Discouraging harassment or targeted attacks against individuals or groups.

Upholding transparency and openness in moderation decisions.

Community and Moderation

Screamer Wiki fosters an inclusive, respectful community with clear and fair moderation practices:

Open Participation: Users of all backgrounds can freely participate, edit, and contribute.

Constructive Engagement: Emphasis on collaborative editing, constructive feedback, and respectful communication.

Transparent Moderation: Moderation decisions are clearly communicated, with an established appeals process.

How to Contribute

We encourage users to participate by:

Creating and Editing Articles: Help us expand the database with accurate and detailed content.

Fact-checking and Verifying: Ensuring content accuracy through vigilant sourcing and research.

Community Discussions: Engaging in discussions to help improve the wiki and its policies.

Rules and Policies

Our community guidelines are built around core principles of respect, accountability, and legal compliance:

Respectful Conduct: Treating all users with courtesy, avoiding personal attacks, discrimination, or harassment.

Accuracy and Reliability: All content should be well-researched, accurate, and clearly cited.

Legal Compliance: No tolerance for illegal activities or content.

Administration

Screamer Wiki is maintained by a dedicated administrative team committed to preserving the integrity and safety of the community:

Transparent Leadership: Open communication from administrators and regular community engagement.

Accountability: Commitment to listening to community feedback and continuously improving our moderation and governance processes.

Future Goals

Looking ahead, Screamer Wiki aims to:

Expand our archives: Continue documenting new developments in screamers and shock content.

Enhance User Experience: Improve site navigation, usability, and accessibility.

Community Growth: Increase outreach, educational initiatives, and community-building efforts.

Join Us

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.

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