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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 [[Special:Forum|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 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, discussions, live chat and user blogs''' ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults, harrassment, or discrimination will be tolerated.
* Be respectful to others, no insults, harrassment, 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 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.
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* Copypastas may be deleted; obsessive use may get your account blocked.
* Copypastas may be deleted; obsessive use may get your account blocked.
* 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.
== '''Comments section''' ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults or discrimination will be tolerated.
* 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''' ==
== '''Second Accounts''' ==
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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 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 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>
* 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'''==
* All personal images should be marked with <nowiki>{{PersonalImage}}</nowiki>. Users can only have a limited amount of personal images on the wiki at a time (to save storage costs).
== '''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 [[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''' ==
* Here is an [[The Maze|example of good page]]; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured.
* 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, tell them in the comments. You can use this template.
[Username inserted here], please read the [[Screamer Wiki:Rules|Rules]] before editing. You have violated rule number [Insert rule number here]:
<blockquote>''["Rule inserted here"]''</blockquote>
[Say what is going to be removed].
Thanks for contributing to the Screamer Wiki! —[Your username inserted here]
'''Template made by [[User:Kianlolcat99|Kianlolcat99]].'''


== '''Help Guides''' ==
== '''Help Guides''' ==
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'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Policy]]

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