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=='''Creating and editing pages'''== | =='''Creating and editing pages'''== | ||
# Avoid using scary images, NSFW/NSFL images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer | # Do not post, discuss, upload, request, or link to anything that is [[Screamer_Wiki:Rules/Illegal_Content|illegal in the United States]]. If you do, we are required to report you to law enforcement. | ||
# Use either the [https:// | # Avoid using scary images, NSFW/NSFL images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer or shock site. Instead, use ''non-clickable links'', or links that can't be clicked on. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''. | ||
# Use either the [https://forums.screamer.wiki forum], user talk pages, or user subpages to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of a subject, or you will get a warning. | |||
# Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account will not get banned.'' | # Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account will not get banned.'' | ||
# 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. | # 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 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. | # 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''' == | == '''Forums and User Subpages''' == | ||
* Be respectful to others, no insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement. | * Be respectful to others, no insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, or discrimination will not be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement. | ||
** If other users are being rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|admin]]. | ** If other users are being rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|admin]]. | ||
** Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to pester you. | ** Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to pester you. | ||
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* Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule. | * Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule. | ||
* You can talk about anything you want. | * You can talk about anything you want. | ||
* Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate [[wikipedia:Children's Online Privacy Protection Act|COPPA]] | * Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate [[wikipedia:Children's Online Privacy Protection Act|COPPA]]. | ||
* No advertising or begging. | * No advertising or begging. | ||
* Follow United States law. If you break the law, you | * Necro-posting is allowed and encouraged. | ||
* Follow United States law. If you break the law, we are required to report you to law enforcement. | |||
== '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' == | == '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' == | ||
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* 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 are creating pages for shock sites, please add the <nowiki>{{ContentWarning}}</nowiki> template at the very top of the page first. | * If you are creating pages for screamers and shock sites, please add the <nowiki>{{ContentWarning}}</nowiki> template at the very top of the page first. | ||
* 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 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>. | * If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add <nowiki>{{citation}}</nowiki>. | ||
* Use MediaWiki links (for example ''<nowiki>[[wikipedia:Example of an article|Example of an article]]</nowiki>'') instead of templates (for example ''<nowiki>{{Wikipedia|Example of an article}}</nowiki>'') because they are causing baiting. | * Use MediaWiki links (for example ''<nowiki>[[wikipedia:Example of an article|Example of an article]]</nowiki>'') instead of templates (for example ''<nowiki>{{Wikipedia|Example of an article}}</nowiki>'') because they are causing baiting. | ||
* Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] | * Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] | ||
* Remember, once on the internet, always on the internet. Don't post anything you'd regret later! | |||
== '''Minimum Age''' == | == '''Minimum Age''' == | ||
