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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Manual of Style}} <!-- Correct title -->
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Manual of Style}} <!-- Correct title -->


This is the [[Screamer Wiki]] Manual of Style; all pages are expected to meet this MOS. This Guide consists of how to write and edit articles on the Screamer Wiki in order to keep articles uniform-looking. Anybody can add to this. An article that does not comply with the layout, will have the '''<nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>''' Template added.
This is the [[Screamer Wiki]] Manual of Style. All pages are expected to meet this MOS. This guide consists of how to write and edit articles on the Screamer Wiki in order to keep them uniform-looking. Anybody can add to this. An article that does not comply with the layout will have the '''<nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>''' Template added.


Not following these guidelines will <font color=tomato><b>NOT</b></font> get your account banned.
Not following these guidelines will <font color=tomato><b>NOT</b></font> get your account banned.
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The page should start with a few sentences about the screamer along with an infobox. Then, if necessary, you may break the article up into different sections. At the end of the page, there should be a "Links" section with a screamer note and an unclickable link.<br />
The page should start with a few sentences about the screamer along with an infobox. Then, if necessary, you may break the article up into different sections. At the end of the page, there should be a "Links" section with a screamer note and an unclickable link.<br />
==='''Example'''===
==='''Example'''===
<nowiki><!-- ... --></nowiki> means a comment. Things inside of those are not required when writing an article.
<nowiki><!-- ... --></nowiki> is a comment. They are optional and are used to clarify parts of the source code. Having them is not required when writing an article.
This is how the page should look like in the source editor.
This is an example of how the page should look like in the source editor:


<pre>
<pre>
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== '''Citing Sources''' ==
== '''Citing Sources''' ==
Generally, all work that can not be found out by the screamer itself should be cited.
Generally, all information that cannot be gathered from the screamer itself should be cited.


There are no banned websites for citing sources. Just make sure you know that the piece is correct.
There are no banned websites for citing sources. Just make sure the sources are accurate.
== '''Links (For Real)''' ==
== '''Links (For Real)''' ==
Screamer links should <u><b>ALWAYS</b></u> be non-clickable. This does not apply to other links in the article, nor censored screamers.<br />
Screamer links should <u><b>ALWAYS</b></u> be non-clickable. This does not apply to other links in the article, nor censored screamers.<br />
Make sure the link is indented with a bullet point. The description (only if needed) should be bolded and before the link itself, which should NOT be bolded. <b>DO NOT link to content that is illegal</b>, such as 17- nudity, etc.
Make sure the link is indented with a bullet point. The description (if needed) should be bolded, and placed before the link itself (which should NOT be bolded). <b>DO NOT link to content that is illegal</b>, such as underage nudity, etc.
*<s>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ</s>
*<s>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ</s>


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<!--== '''Linking to Music''' ==
<!--== '''Linking to Music''' ==
Normally, YouTube is a pretty good source to find music, BUT, on the Screamer Wiki, not so. Many songs are blocked in certain countries due to copyright reasons. When linking to a song, try to find the song on a [[YouTube]] [http://vimeo.com alternative] [http://bitchute.com website]. If you ''still'' can't find the song, keep looking.
Try to refrain from using YouTube links for music sources, since many songs are blocked in certain countries due to copyright reasons. When linking to a song, try to find the song on a [[YouTube]] [http://vimeo.com alternative] [http://bitchute.com website].
* <s>After the screamer, "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY Africa]" by Toto plays.</s>
* <s>After the screamer, "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY Africa]" by Toto plays.</s>
** After the screamer, "[https://www.bitchute.com/video/7PLvvgTR7Dgi/ Africa]" by Toto plays.
** After the screamer, "[https://www.bitchute.com/video/7PLvvgTR7Dgi/ Africa]" by Toto plays.
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=='''Humor'''==
=='''Humor'''==
Adding humor is encouraged on the wiki. Just make sure that the joke actually makes sense, take a look an example at [https://rationalwiki.org RationalWiki] or [https://tcrf.net The Cutting Room Floor] for inspiration. Also, make sure jokes are not super offensive.
Adding humor is encouraged on the wiki, as long as it's sensical, decently funny, and not too offensive. You can find many examples at [https://rationalwiki.org RationalWiki], [https://tcrf.net The Cutting Room Floor] or [https://tvtropes.org/ TVTropes] for inspiration.
 
=='''Categories'''==
=='''Categories'''==
A screamer should never also be listed as a shock site, and vise versa.
A screamer should never also be listed as a shock site, and vice versa.
*[[Fruit Launcher]] should be just labeled as a <b>shock site</b>. Not a .gif or website.  
*[[Fruit Launcher]] should just be labeled as a <b>shock site</b>. Not a .gif or website.  


=='''Passive and Active Voices'''==
=='''Passive and Active Voices'''==
In most cases, you should use Active voice instead of the passive voice.  
In most cases, you should use the active voice instead of the passive voice.  


*Active Voice: "when the player clicks the red button, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] appears"
*Active Voice: "when the player clicks the red button, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] appears"
**Passive Voice "when the button was clicked by a player, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] is shown"
**Passive Voice "when the button is clicked by a player, a close-up picture of [[Pazuzu]] is shown"
=='''Profanity'''==
=='''Profanity'''==
Profanity is allowed on the wiki uncensored. Profane language, however, should only be used in an informative manner and should never be censored.
Profanity is allowed on the wiki uncensored. Profane language, however, should only be used in an informative manner and should never be censored.
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=='''Hosting Download Links to Files'''==
=='''Hosting Download Links to Files'''==
Files and screamers are best hosted at the in-house '''host.screamer.wiki'''. If that is not possible, Mediafire, Mega, or something else is okay, however, make sure to avoid using Google Drive.
Files and screamers are best hosted at the in-house '''host.screamer.wiki'''. If that is not possible, Mediafire, Mega, or any other different hosting service is okay; however, make sure to avoid using Google Drive.
External hosts (ex. 000webhost (screamerwikihost.net16.net)) should be avoided as well as many free hosting providers will easily terminate your website.
External hosts (ex. 000webhost (screamerwikihost.net16.net)) should be avoided as well as many free hosting providers could easily terminate your website.
[[Category:Help]] [[Category:Guides]]
[[Category:Help]] [[Category:Guides]]


=='''Showcase Videos'''==
=='''Showcase Videos'''==
If making a showcase video, make sure to blur or pixelate the video. When recording the video, please make sure the video is at the highest resolution possible.
When making a showcase video, make sure to blur or pixelate the screamer/shocking content itself. The recording should be at the highest resolution possible.
=='''Table of Contents'''==
=='''Table of Contents'''==
'''Table of Contents''' is a list of contents that can mostly be found on larger pages like [[K-fee commercials]], the TOC should ''not'' be hidden, On smaller pages with only one or two sections, should have <nowiki>{{TOCDefault}}</nowiki> added.
The '''Table of Contents''' is a list of contents that can mostly be found on larger pages like [[K-fee commercials]]. On said pages, the TOC should ''not'' be hidden. Smaller pages with only one or two sections should have <nowiki>{{TOCDefault}}</nowiki> added.


=='''Infobox'''==
=='''Infobox'''==
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*Unknown
*Unknown
==='''Type'''===
==='''Type'''===
What is the screamer? Fill in what the screamer or shock site is.
What is the type of the screamer? Fill in the type of media that contains the screamer.
*Bait-and-switch video
*Bait-and-switch video
*Website
*Website
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*Comics
*Comics
==='''Release date'''===
==='''Release date'''===
When was the screamer or shock site released. Use MM/DD/YY as your format. You can omit the month, day, and/or year if the exact date is not available.
When was the screamer or shock site released? Use MM/DD/YY as your format. You can omit the month, day, and/or year if the exact date is not available.
*March 15, 2020
*March 15, 2020
*March 2020
*March 2020
*2020
*2020
==='''Images'''===
==='''Images'''===
*Add an image of the screamer. If the image is of the jumpscare itself, the image will be removed.
*Add an image of the contents before/after the screamer. Do ''not'' include the actual screamer itself - the image will be removed.
==='''Source'''===
==='''Source'''===
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Revision as of 02:31, 5 June 2021


This is the Screamer Wiki Manual of Style. All pages are expected to meet this MOS. This guide consists of how to write and edit articles on the Screamer Wiki in order to keep them uniform-looking. Anybody can add to this. An article that does not comply with the layout will have the {{Cleanup}} Template added.

Not following these guidelines will NOT get your account banned.

General page layout

The page should start with a few sentences about the screamer along with an infobox. Then, if necessary, you may break the article up into different sections. At the end of the page, there should be a "Links" section with a screamer note and an unclickable link.

Example

<!-- ... --> is a comment. They are optional and are used to clarify parts of the source code. Having them is not required when writing an article. This is an example of how the page should look like in the source editor: 

<!-- Templates explaining the page -->
{{Deleted}}

{{Infobox
...
...
}}


Opening paragraph about the screamer

More general detail about the screamer

===More Info if needed===
Things such as "history," "in popular culture," "see also", etc. 

===Gallery===
<gallery>
Image1.jpg|About the image
Image2.jpg|About the image
</gallery>

===References===
<references />

You only need to add this section if <ref> was used in the article.

===Links===
<u>NOTE</u>: The following game contains a [[screamer]]!
* winterrowd.com/maze

{{Comments}} 

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:2004]] 
[[Category:Jeremy Winterrowd]]

Grammar

Make sure to follow the Associated Press stylebook when it comes to grammar. You're not expected to know everything about it.

Quotation Marks and Quotes

Punctuation always goes inside the quotation marks except when using a colon or semicolon.

  • "Then, a voice reads "Ever been so wide awake? K-fee. Canned caffeine with coffee."
    • "...finally hear the sound signaling the arrival of Christmas day"; the sentence then gets interrupted by the same loud scream used in the other K-fee commercials.

Citing Sources

Generally, all information that cannot be gathered from the screamer itself should be cited.

There are no banned websites for citing sources. Just make sure the sources are accurate.

Links (For Real)

Screamer links should ALWAYS be non-clickable. This does not apply to other links in the article, nor censored screamers.
Make sure the link is indented with a bullet point. The description (if needed) should be bolded, and placed before the link itself (which should NOT be bolded). DO NOT link to content that is illegal, such as underage nudity, etc.

    • youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
  • youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ - Weird 2009 version
    • Weird 2009 Version: youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

If the link is deleted, make the text strikethrough and note that the link was deleted.

  • Deleted: Agor.io


Humor

Adding humor is encouraged on the wiki, as long as it's sensical, decently funny, and not too offensive. You can find many examples at RationalWiki, The Cutting Room Floor or TVTropes for inspiration.

Categories

A screamer should never also be listed as a shock site, and vice versa.

  • Fruit Launcher should just be labeled as a shock site. Not a .gif or website.

Passive and Active Voices

In most cases, you should use the active voice instead of the passive voice.

  • Active Voice: "when the player clicks the red button, a close-up picture of Pazuzu appears"
    • Passive Voice "when the button is clicked by a player, a close-up picture of Pazuzu is shown"

Profanity

Profanity is allowed on the wiki uncensored. Profane language, however, should only be used in an informative manner and should never be censored.

However, obsessive profanity should be censored.

Racial slurs shall only be used when absolutely necessary to explain the article. An example of this is Last Measure. Racial slurs should never be used in user pages, comments, or on the forums.

Profanity and racial slurs, however, should be always censored if they are on the main page.

Attributing the Creator

The creator of the screamer should always, if possible, be the creator's real name (if one person). If multiple people, the username or name of the company is okay.

  • Mentos + Yakult is a screamer created by Linboyz
    • Mentos + Yakult is a screamer created by Lincoln Lin Junhong (Linboyz)

Hosting Download Links to Files

Files and screamers are best hosted at the in-house host.screamer.wiki. If that is not possible, Mediafire, Mega, or any other different hosting service is okay; however, make sure to avoid using Google Drive. External hosts (ex. 000webhost (screamerwikihost.net16.net)) should be avoided as well as many free hosting providers could easily terminate your website.

Showcase Videos

When making a showcase video, make sure to blur or pixelate the screamer/shocking content itself. The recording should be at the highest resolution possible.

Table of Contents

The Table of Contents is a list of contents that can mostly be found on larger pages like K-fee commercials. On said pages, the TOC should not be hidden. Smaller pages with only one or two sections should have {{TOCDefault}} added.

Infobox

  • Infoboxes make it easy to view surface information about a screamer or shock site.

Maker

Self-explanatory. Who made the screamer?

  • Jeremy Winterrowd
  • SkyBlueCat
  • Unknown

Type

What is the type of the screamer? Fill in the type of media that contains the screamer.

  • Bait-and-switch video
  • Website
  • Shock video
  • Commercial
  • Flash game
  • HTML5 game or Browser game
  • Video
  • Comics

Release date

When was the screamer or shock site released? Use MM/DD/YY as your format. You can omit the month, day, and/or year if the exact date is not available.

  • March 15, 2020
  • March 2020
  • 2020

Images

  • Add an image of the contents before/after the screamer. Do not include the actual screamer itself - the image will be removed.

Source

{{Infobox
|name = The Maze
|image = The_Maze.jpg
|imagecaption = The third level in The Maze.
|maker = Jeremy Winterrowd
|type = Flash game
|date = October 2004
}}
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