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'''REMEMBER: Always follow the rules! If you violate any of the rules, your page will get deleted and your account banned!'''
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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.


==How to write a page about a screamer:==
=='''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'''.
# 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.''
# 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.


== '''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.


1. The page name must always be the name of the screamer site! (Without www. or http://)
== '''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.


2. Never use any scary images, videoes, or clickable links directly to the screamer page. 
== '''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 <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 vandalizing 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 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]]


3. Do not give any false information.
== '''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


4. Use correct grammar and spelling. (If this rule is violated, your account won´t get banned.)
== '''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].


5. Only write FACTS.
== '''Templates and examples''' ==
* Here is an [[The Maze|example of good page]]; it contains images, pertinent info, links, a gallery, and is well structured.


6. Write in English.
== '''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 />


7. No spam!
8. You are allowed to make pages about shock sites, but remember to add the category: "Shock Website".
==How to EDIT a page about a screamer:==
1. Do not delete information.
2. Delete any scary images, videoes or clickable links directly to the screamer page.                                                         (If this rule is violated, your account won´t get banned.)
3. Follow the rules on how to write a page about a screamer.
== How to use categories: ==
There are a lot of categories on this wiki and new ones are constantly being added.
Each screamer page needs a category for '''TYPE '''and one for '''CONTENT'''.
'''''Type categories:'''''
YouTube Screamer - Add this category if the screamer page is about a screamer found on YouTube.
Website Screamer - Add this category if the screamer page is about a screamer found on a website.
Shock Website - Add this category if the page is about a shock website and not a screamer.
'''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or HLDK.'''
'''''Content categories:'''''
Scary Face - Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing a scary face. Only add this if no other content category can be added.
Jeff the Killer - Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer.
Exorcist - Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the Exorcist.
'''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or HLDK.'''
'''''Other categories:'''''
Nice Article - Only admins and moderators are allowed to add this category. Awarded to nice articles.
Screamer List - A list of screamers in one page. These articles should not exist. If you find one please try separating the screamers into multiple pages.
NSFW - Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing 18+ content.
'''ONLY ADMINS AND MODERATORS ARE ALLOWED TO MAKE NEW CATEGORIES! IF YOU WANT TO ADD A CATEGORY PLEASE CONTACT AN ADMIN OR HLDK!'''
== Templates + Examples ==
'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
Example of good page: http://screamerchecker.wikia.com/wiki/Scaryforkids.com/pics/Yahoo-Search.htm
If you see someone breaking the rules please tell them in the comments. You can use this template:
[Name inserted here],
Read the Rules before editing:
You violated rule number [insert # here]:
[insert rule here from rules page]
[say what is going to be removed]. Thanks for contributing though. -[name here]
(Template made by Kianlolcat99)
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Revision as of 20:24, 30 March 2020

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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 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 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 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!