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| '''REMEMBER''': Always follow the rules. If you violate any of the rules, you will get a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned from the wiki. If you vandalize the wiki, you will be banned without any warning!
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| =='''Creating or editing a page'''== | | '''REMEMBER''': Always follow the rules. If you violate any of these rules, you will get a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned from the wiki. If you vandalize the wiki, you will be banned without any warning. |
| # <span>Do not create </span><span class="">unrelated</span><span> or </span><span class="">spam</span><span> pages. Please use either the </span>[[Special:Forum|forum]]<span>, the chat, or your user blog to communicate with other users.</span> | | |
| # Never use any scary images or ''clickable links'' directly to the website. You are allowed to use ''un-clickable links''.
| | =='''Creating and editing pages'''== |
| # Do not give any false information, but only facts. | | # Avoid using scary images, NSFW/NSFL images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer website. Instead, use ''non-clickable links'', or links that can't be clicked on. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''. |
| # Use correct grammar and spelling, w<span>rite in English.</span> ''If this rule is violated, your account won't get banned.'' | | # Use either the [https://forum.screamer.wiki forum], user talk pages, or user subpages to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of subject, or you will get a warning. |
| # The page name must always be the''' name of the screamer site''', without '''www.''' or '''http://'''. | | # Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account won't get banned.'' |
| # Do not delete content on an existing page. | | # 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 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. |
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| | == '''Forums and User Subpages''' == |
| | * Be respectful to others, no insults/racial slurs, harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats may be reported to law enforcement. |
| | * 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. |
| | * You can talk about anything you want. |
| | * Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned. |
| | == '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' == |
| | * We ask that you do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon the Screamer Wiki or its users. |
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| | == '''Usernames and Second Accounts''' == |
| | * Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed. |
| | * Do not use second accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed. |
| | * Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban. |
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| == '''Good practices''' == | | == '''Good practices''' == |
| * <span>Delete any scary images, videos or ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''.</span> | | * Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''. |
| | * Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion. |
| * 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 the wiki, fix the page and contact an admin. | | * If you see someone vandalizing the wiki, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]]. |
| * If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them. | | * 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 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> |
| | * Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] |
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| == '''How to use categories''' == | | == '''Minimum Age''' == |
| There are a lot of categories on this wiki and new ones are constantly being added.
| | *Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information. |
| | | **You can still create an account under 13, just make sure to not post anything personal. |
| Each page needs a category for '''TYPE''', '''CONTENT''' and '''MAKER'''.
| | == '''Renaming yourself''' == |
| | | *To rename your account, just ask an [[Administrators|Admin]]. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser |
| '''<u>Type categories</u>'''
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| * '''Screamers''' - please specify the type of screamer.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Animations|Animations]]''' - add this category if the screamer is an animation (includes Flash). | |
| ** '''[[:Category:Clips|Clips]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a video (found on any site).
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| ** '''[[:Category:Comics|Comics]]''' - add this category if the screamer is an animated comic.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Games|Games]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a game.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Websites|Websites]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a link or webpage that contains an instant jumpscare.
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| * '''[[:Category:Shock sites|Shock sites]]''' - add this category if the website contains disturbing images.
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| * '''[[:Category:Harmful websites|Harmful websites]]''' - add this category if the website can damage your computer.
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| * '''[[:Category:Spam and scam|Spam and scam]]''' - add this category if the website contains spam or is scamming people.
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| ''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or [[User:HLDK|HLDK]]''.
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| '''<u>Content categories</u>'''
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| * '''Screamers''' - please specify the content of the screamer.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Exorcist|Exorcist]]'''<span> - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Regan MacNeil, also known as the Exorcist.</span>
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| ** '''[[:Category:Fright Night|Fright Night]]''' - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the zombie woman from Fright Night.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Jeff the Killer|Jeff the Killer]]''' - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Other scary images|Other scary images]]'''<span> </span><span class="">- add this category if the page is about a screamer containing a scary face other than the two listed above.</span>
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| ** '''[[:Category:Winterrowd|Winterrowd]]''' - add this category if the screamer is made by Jeremy WInterrowd.
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| * '''Shock sites''' - please specify the content of the shock site.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Graphic content|Graphic content]]'''<span class=""> - add this category if the page is about a website containing 18+ images.</span>
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| ** '''[[:Category:Pornography|Pornography]]''' - add this category in the page is about a pornographic website.
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| ** '''[[:Category:Gore|Gore]]''' - add this category if the page is about a website containing gore. | |
| ''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or [[User:HLDK|HLDK]]''.
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| <u>'''Makers'''</u>
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| * '''Screamers'''
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| ** '''[[Albino Blacksheep]]'''
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| ** '''[[Jeremy Winterrowd]]'''
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| ** '''[[:Category:Studio Horang|Studio Horang]]'''
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| '''<u>Other categories</u>'''
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| * '''[[:Category:Closed websites|Closed websites]]'''<span> - add this category if the page is about a website that does not exist anymore.</span>
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| <blockquote><span>''Please add this line of code at the top of the page source in any of these pages. You can learn how to do this with the [[Styling Guide|'''Styling Guide''']].''</span></blockquote>
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| <nowiki><span class="" style="color:yellow; margin-bottom:1em;">This page is about a closed website!</span></nowiki>
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| * '''[[:Category:Nice articles|Nice articles]]''' - awarded to nice articles. (<span>only admins and moderators are allowed to add this category)</span>
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| * '''[[:Category:Work in progress|Work in progress]]''' - add this category if the page is incomplete, needs more information, or has to be reworked.
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| == '''Wiki Guides''' == | | == '''Deleting Your Account''' == |
| '''These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficently!'''
| | Accounts can <b>never</b> be fully deleted, like on Wikipedia. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Courtesy_vanishing vanished]. |
| * Learn how to add colors, change the size and font to make your articles pop with the [[Styling Guide|'''Styling Guide''']].
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| * You can find out how to handle rule breakers and how to become a moderator with the [[Moderator Guide|'''Moderator Guide''']].
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| == '''Templates and examples''' == | | == '''Templates and examples''' == |
| * Here is an [[Yahoo Search|example of good page]]. | | * Here is an [[The Maze|example of good page]]; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured. |
| * If you see someone breaking the rules please tell them in the comments. You can use this template:
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| Please read the [[Rules]] before editing.
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| You violated Rule Number ''[insert # here]'':
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| ''[Insert rule here from Rules page]''
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| ''[Say what is going to be removed]''. This is your ''[insert # here]'' warning.
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| Thanks for contributing though. ''-[name here]''
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| '''''Template made by [[User:Kianlolcat99|Kianlolcat99]]'''''
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| == '''Forum and chat Rules''' ==
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| * <span>Respect each other; no insults or discrimination (racism, sexism, or ageism.)</span>
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| * Do not send spam.
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| * You can ask for private information, but not TOO private!
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| * Limit swearing. (don't try to swear however)
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| * Especially for chat, do not put clickable links to screamers to '''trick '''the person.
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| * Talk about anything you want!
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| == '''Comments Rules''' ==
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| * <span class="">Respect each other; no insults or discrimination. </span><span class="">(racism, sexism, or ageism.)</span>
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| * Your comment has to be related to the page you are commenting on.
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| * Do not <span>send </span>spam.
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| | == '''Help Guides''' == |
| | '''Are you a new user?''' If this is the case, the [[Screamer Wiki:Guides|Help Guides]] are here for you. These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficiently, from how to edit pages, to adding colors and changing fonts, to becoming a moderator or an admin.<br /> |
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| '''''Thank you for following the rules!''''' | | '''''Thank you for following the rules!''''' |
