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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 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 [ | # 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.'' | # 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. | ||
== '''Forums and User Subpages''' == | == '''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. | * 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. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | |||
== '''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. | ||
== '''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. | ||