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'''REMEMBER''': Always follow the rules. If you violate any of the rules, you will get banned from the wiki!
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=='''How to create a page'''==
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The page name must always be the name of the screamer site if it is possible! (without '''www.''' or '''http://''')
'''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.
* Do not create spam or unrelated pages. Please use the [[Special:Forum|forum]] to communicate instead. 
* Never use any scary images or clickable links directly to the screamer page. 
* Do not give any false information, but only facts. 
* Use correct grammar and spelling, w<span>rite in English.</span> (If this rule is violated, your account won´t get banned.
* You are allowed to make pages about shock sites, but remember to add the category '''Shock sites'''. 


=='''How to edit a page'''==
=='''Creating and editing pages'''==
* Do not delete information.
# 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'''.
* Delete any scary images, videoes or clickable links directly to the screamer page.                                                         (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.
* Follow the rules on how to write a page about a screamer.
# 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.


== '''How to use categories''' ==
== '''Forums and User Subpages''' ==
There are a lot of categories on this wiki and new ones are constantly being added.
* 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.


Each screamer page needs a category for '''TYPE '''and one for '''CONTENT'''.
== '''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.


'''<u>Type categories</u>'''
== '''Good practices''' ==
* '''[[:Category:Animations|Animations]]''' - add this category if the screamer is an animation (includes Flash).
* Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''.
* '''[[:Category:Clips|Clips]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a video (found on any site).
* Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion.
* '''[[:Category:Games|Games]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a game.
* If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page.
* '''[[:Category:Shock sites|Shock sites]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a website containing a disturbing image.
* If you see someone vandalizing the wiki, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].
* '''[[:Category:Websites|Websites]]''' - add this category if the screamer is a link or webpage that contains an instant jumpscare.
* If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>
''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or HLDK.''
* 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]]


'''<u>Content categories</u>'''
== '''Minimum Age''' ==
* '''[[:Category:Exorcist|Exorcist]]'''<span> - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the Exorcist.</span>
*Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information.
* '''[[:Category:Jeff the Killer|Jeff the Killer]]''' - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer.
**You can still create an account under 13, just make sure to not post anything personal.
* '''[[:Category:Winterrowd|Winterrowd]]''' - add this category if the screamer us made by Jeremy WInterrowd.
== '''Renaming yourself''' ==
* '''[[:Category:Scary Face|Scary Face]]''' <span>- 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.</span>
*To rename your account, just ask an [[Administrators|Admin]]. They will rename you via Special:RenameUser
''If your page does not fit into ANY of these categories please contact an admin or HLDK.''


'''<u>Other categories</u>'''
== '''Deleting Your Account''' ==
* '''[[:Category:Closed screamers|Closed screamers]]'''<span> - add this category if the page is about a closed screamer that does not exist anymore. Please add this HTML code at the top of the page source in any of these pages:  </span>''<nowiki><font color="red">This page is about a Closed Screamer!</font></nowiki>.''
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].
* '''[[:Category:Nice Article|Nice Article]]''' - awarded to nice articles. (<span>only admins and moderators are allowed to add this category)</span>
* '''[[:Category:NSFW|NSFW]]'''<span> - add this category if the page is about a screamer containing 18+ content.</span>
* '''[[:Category:Screamer List|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.
* '''[[:Category:Virus|Virus]]''' - add this category if the page may contain a virus.
* '''[[:Category:Work in progress|Work in progress]]''' - add this category if the page is incomplete, needs more information, or has to be reworked.


== '''Templates and examples''' ==
== '''Templates and examples''' ==
* Here is an [[Scaryforkids.com/pics/Yahoo-Search.htm|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:
[Name inserted here],


Read the Rules before editing:
== '''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 />
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''
 
== '''Moderator guide''' ==
You can find out what to do with rule violators and how to become a moderator with the [[moderator guide]].
 
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'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
'''''Thank you for following the rules!'''''
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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!