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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 | * 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]]. | ||
** Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to pester you. | |||
* You will always be able to argue about your ban on your message wall unless what you did was unforgivable (doxing, vandalism, as well as harassment, insulting, and threatening even after multiple warnings issued). | |||
* Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users. | |||
* 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 [ | * 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 someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page. | * If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page. | ||
* If you see someone vandalizing and brigading the wiki, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]]. | * If you see someone vandalizing and brigading the wiki, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]]. | ||
* If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki> | * If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>. | ||
* 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>{{ | * 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. | |||
* 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''' == | ||
