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*If you're on mobile, click the arrow next to edit then click "add topic" in the dropdown menu. Then type in what you want to tell that user.
*If you're on mobile, click the arrow next to edit then click "add topic" in the dropdown menu. Then type in what you want to tell that user.


To E-mail a user, follow this visual guide. This is good if you are trying to message an inactive.
To E-mail a user, follow this visual guide. This is good if you are trying to message an inactive user.


*NOTE: You need to make sure you confirmed your e-mail address or else this won't work; this can be checked in your preferences. The user you are sending an e-mail must also confirm his or her address, and have e-mail active, too.
*NOTE: You need to make sure you confirmed your e-mail address or else this won't work; this can be checked in your preferences. The user you are sending an e-mail must also confirm his or her address, and have e-mail active, too. <font color=orange>NOTE that doing this will reveal your e-mail address to the recipient.</font>


: 1.Go to [[Special:EmailUser]].
: 1.Go to [[Special:EmailUser]].
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[[File:Email2.png|thumb|none|What step three looks like.]]<br>
[[File:Email2.png|thumb|none|What step three looks like.]]<br>
: 4.The recipient will then get the message in his or her inbox. The message, however, may appear in the spam folder though.
: 4.The recipient will then get the message in his or her inbox. The message, however, may appear in the spam folder though.
: 5.The message can be viewed and replied to, however, <font color=orange>replying to the e-mail itself will reveal your email address to the recipient (which is noted in the message). Instead use Special:EmailUser again to respond.</font><br>
: 5.The message can be viewed and replied to.<br>
[[File:email3.png|thumb|none|An example message. Note the bottom paragraph.]]
[[File:email3.png|thumb|none|An example message. Note the bottom paragraph.]]
===How can I help?===
===How can I help?===
; These are some good practices
; These are some good practices
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===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?===
===Is there an official email for Screamer Wiki?===
*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at "webmaster(at)screamer(dot)wiki"
*Yes, you can email Screamer Wiki at "angeleno(at)screamer(dot)wiki"
 
===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers===
===Does Screamer Wiki have screamers===
The wiki does not allow screamer images nor gifs.
The wiki does not allow screamer images nor gifs.
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===What time zone does Screamer Wiki use?===
===What time zone does Screamer Wiki use?===
Our servers are based in the state of Arizona, United States, and therefore we use Mountain Standard Time (MST) for updates and the default time zone. Daylight Saving Time (summer time) is not observed, as we are synchronized with Arizona time.
Screamer Wiki is based in California, United States, and therefore we use Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) for updates and the default time zone.


==Staff==
==Staff==
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The active administrators on Screamer Wiki are
The active administrators on Screamer Wiki are
* '''[[User:Angeleno|<font color="#2871F7">Angeleno</font>]]'''
* '''[[User:Angeleno|<font color="#2871F7">Angeleno</font>]]'''
*'''[[User:Tankman fan 44|<font color="#d4d4d4">Tankman fan 44</font>]]
* '''[[User:Screamer1234|<font color="#52ffcb">Screamer1234</font>]]'''
* '''[[User:Screamer1234|<font color="#52ffcb">Screamer1234</font>]]'''
*'''[[User:DevinMillar|<font color="yellow">DevinMillar</font>]]'''
*'''[[User:DevinMillar|<font color="yellow">DevinMillar</font>]]'''
*'''[[User:TabbyGarf|<font color="orange">TabbyGarf</font>]]'''  
*'''[[User:TabbyGarf|<font color="orange">TabbyGarf</font>]]'''  
*'''[[User:Tankman fan 44|<font color="#d4d4d4">Tankman fan 44</font>]]
*'''[[User:Pmb1226|Pmb1226]]'''
*'''[[User:Pmb1226|Pmb1226]]
*'''[[User:LuaGunsX|LuaGunsX]]'''
Also note Angeleno is a '''bureaucrat.'''
*'''[[User:Likeicare|Likeicare]]'''
- Also note that [[User:Angeleno|Angeleno]] and [[User:Tankman fan 44|Tankman fan 44]] are '''bureaucrats.'''


===What can admins (and bureaucrats) do that normal users can't?===
===What can admins (and bureaucrats) do that normal users can't?===
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===My IP address was banned but I didn't do anything wrong!===
===My IP address was banned but I didn't do anything wrong!===
That's probably because you are on a dynamic IP address, if your IP is banned, leave a message on your talk page explaining such. You can also create an account or log in as IP bans do not apply to logged in accounts.
That's probably because you are on a dynamic IP address, if your IP is banned, leave a message on your talk page explaining such. You can also create an account or log in as IP bans do not apply to logged in accounts.
===Why is my username being hidden?===
If your username is shown as: '''Username removed''', that may be because it contains personal information such as your IP Address, for privacy/security reasons.
===How do I appeal my ban?===
===How do I appeal my ban?===
If you would like to appeal a ban, simply put a message on your own talk page explaining why your ban should be lifted.
If you would like to appeal a ban, simply put a message on your own talk page explaining why your ban should be lifted.
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==Community==
==Community==
If you have more questions, you can ask on the [https://forums.screamer.wiki/ forum] or [[Talk:Screamer Wiki]].
If you have more questions, you can ask on the [https://forums.screamer.wiki/ forum] or [[Talk:Screamer Wiki]].
===Who is everyone featured on the banner?===
===What's featured on the homepage banner?===
[[File:ScreamerCover.png|link=none|500px]]
[[File:ScreamerCover.png|500px|link=]]


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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]], [[Ghost Caught on Tape]], [[Zoeken]], [[Goatse]] (Kirk Johnson), [[Shafou.com]], [[McDonalds.exe]], [[Stickman Screamer]], [[Kikia]], [[Screamer Cactus]],  [[K-fee commercials]], [[Lomando.com]], [[Kekma.net]], [[Onche.fr]], [[Scratch]], and [[Where's Waldo?]]

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