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=='''Creating and editing pages'''==
=='''Creating and editing pages'''==
# Avoid using scary 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'''.
# 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 either the [[Special:Forum|forum]], discussions, the chat, or your user blog to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of subject, or you will get a warning.
# 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.
# 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. For other wiki languages, visit the [[Screamer Wiki:Languages|Languages]] page.''
# 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.''
# 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 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.
# Pages may be deleted if they are very small stub; for example, a page with just a link and "[Screamer name] is a [[screamer]]." If you must create a page like this, create it under "Screamer_Wiki:Draft:[Page Name]"


== '''Forums, discussions, live chat and user blogs''' ==
== '''Forums and User Subpages''' ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults, harrassment, or discrimination will be tolerated.
* Be respectful to others, no insults/racial slurs, harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxxing may be reported to law enforcement.
* Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users.
* 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.
* Copypastas may be deleted; obsessive use may get your account blocked.
* Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned.
* 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.


== '''Comments section''' ==
== '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults or discrimination will be tolerated.
* We ask that you do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon the Screamer Wiki or its users.
* Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users.
* Comments have to be related to the page you are commenting on.
* Copypastas may be deleted; obsessive use may get your account blocked.
* Comments 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.


== '''Second Accounts''' ==
== '''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 (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
* Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban.
* Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban.
* Violation of these rules may result in both accounts being banned without warning.


== '''Good practices''' ==
== '''Good practices''' ==
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* Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion.
* 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 [[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.
* 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.
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* 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]]


== '''Personal Images'''==
== '''Minimum Age''' ==
* All personal images should be marked with <nowiki>{{PersonalImage}}. Users can only have a limited amount of personal images on the wiki at a time (to save storage costs).
*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.
== '''Renaming yourself''' ==
*To rename your account, just ask an [[Administrators|Admin]]. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser
 
== '''Deleting Your Account''' ==
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].


== '''Templates and examples''' ==
== '''Templates and examples''' ==

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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.

Creating and editing pages

  1. 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.
  2. Use either the 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.
  3. Use correct grammar and spelling, write in American English. If this rule is violated, your account won't get banned.
  4. The page name must always be the name of the screamer, without www. or http:// . For example, ScaryScreamer.com, and not http://www.ScaryScreamer.com. The name's capitalization may be changed to title case if necessary.
  5. Do not brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban.
  6. Do not delete, blank or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add {{delete}} but keep the page intact.

Forums and User Subpages

  • Be respectful to others, no insults/racial slurs, harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxxing 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 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.

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.

Good practices

  • 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 {{Delete}} to flag the file for deletion.
  • If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this template and fix the page.
  • If you see someone vandalizing and brigading the wiki, fix the page and contact an administrator.
  • If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add {{Cleanup}}
  • 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) or delete the portion entirely.
  • If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add {{citation}}
  • Make sure articles follow the Manual of Style

Minimum Age

  • 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.

Renaming yourself

  • To rename your account, just ask an Admin. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser

Deleting Your Account

Accounts can never be fully deleted, like on Wikipedia. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be vanished.

Templates and examples

  • Here is an example of good page; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured.

Help Guides

Are you a new user? If this is the case, the 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.

Thank you for following the rules!