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The Guide is meant to ensure the quality of articles on this Wiki, as well as avoid needless disputes, so it is usually best to follow the Guide. It is not, however, carved in stone; its content and interpretation can evolve. If the Guide truly prevents you from improving this Wiki, just ignore it. Be bold, but not reckless, in updating articles. Remember, of course, others may and likely will edit what you write; don't take it personally! Keep in mind also that vandalism will be quickly reverted and may result in loss of editing privileges. Finally, do not worry about making mistakes: they can be corrected easily because almost every past version of each article is saved. | The Guide is meant to ensure the quality of articles on this Wiki, as well as avoid needless disputes, so it is usually best to follow the Guide. It is not, however, carved in stone; its content and interpretation can evolve. If the Guide truly prevents you from improving this Wiki, just ignore it. Be bold, but not reckless, in updating articles. Remember, of course, others may and likely will edit what you write; don't take it personally! Keep in mind also that vandalism will be quickly reverted and may result in loss of editing privileges. Finally, do not worry about making mistakes: they can be corrected easily because almost every past version of each article is saved. | ||
== | == Guidelines == | ||
This Wiki aims to be '''neutral''', '''understandable''', and '''informative'''. Every article should be written unbiasedly, factually, and formally. The Wiki should leave no questions unanswered for anyone reading the Wiki. Never assume prior knowledge. Someone completely new to OWOT should be able to understand everything. For example, do not write: | This Wiki aims to be '''neutral''', '''understandable''', and '''informative'''. Every article should be written unbiasedly, factually, and formally. The Wiki should leave no questions unanswered for anyone reading the Wiki. Never assume prior knowledge. Someone completely new to OWOT should be able to understand everything. For example, do not write: | ||
{{Blockquote | {{Blockquote | ||
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In addition to being a grammatically invalid and unneutral sentence, this ''very'' brief article raises many questions that someone unfamiliar with OWOT might not know the answers to. What is fg? Why do people hate it? Who are textwallers? A better article about this topic would start something like this: | In addition to being a grammatically invalid and unneutral sentence, this ''very'' brief article raises many questions that someone unfamiliar with OWOT might not know the answers to. What is fg? Why do people hate it? Who are textwallers? A better article about this topic would start something like this: | ||
{{Blockquote | {{Blockquote | ||
|text='''Fictional googlology''' ('''FG''' or '''fg''') is the niche hobby of assigning names | |text='''Fictional googlology''' ('''FG''' or '''fg''') is the niche hobby of assigning {{wp|Unicode]] characters as names for fictional numbers. Fictional googology is common, as well as widely accepted, on [[TextWall]], but it faces near-universal stigmatization among OWOT's users. While fictional googology is meant to be an offshoot of {{wp|Googology|standard googology}}, it is typically regarded by OWOT's users as more of an art project that primarily serves as entertainment for children than a mathematical pursuit. People who engage in fictional googology are known as '''fictional googologists''', '''FGers''', or '''FGists'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
If you create an article like the one above{{mdash}}with only one paragraph{{mdash}}always remember to use the [[Template:Stub|stub]] template. Again, articles should be unbiased and neutral, regardless of how the OWOT community feels about the topic. | If you create an article like the one above{{mdash}}with only one paragraph{{mdash}}always remember to use the [[Template:Stub|stub]] template. Again, articles should be unbiased and neutral, regardless of how the OWOT community feels about the topic. | ||
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=== What this Wiki is not === | === What this Wiki is not === | ||
Hopefully, by now, you know this Wiki should be a neutral, understandable, and informative resource containing articles written unbiasedly, factually, and formally. With that in mind, here is what this Wiki is ''not''. | Hopefully, by now, you know this Wiki should be a neutral, understandable, and informative resource containing articles written unbiasedly, factually, and formally. With that in mind, here is what this Wiki is ''not''. | ||
==== This Wiki is not a chat ==== | ==== This Wiki is not a chat ==== | ||
Do not use this Wiki for the ''sole'' purpose of messaging other users. Please try to stay on the task of creating a Wiki. You can chat with people about Wiki-related topics on their [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines#User talk pages|user talk page]], and should resolve problems with articles on the relevant talk pages, but ''please'' do not take the discussion into [[MW:Help:Namespaces#Main|articles]]. In addition, bear in mind that article talk pages exist solely to discuss how to improve articles; they are not for general discussion about the subject of the article, nor are they a help desk for obtaining instructions or technical assistance. Material unsuitable for talk pages may be subject to removal per the talk page guidelines. OWOT has both a built-in chat and a Discord server; both are better places to chat than this Wiki. | Do not use this Wiki for the ''sole'' purpose of messaging other users. Please try to stay on the task of creating a Wiki. You can chat with people about Wiki-related topics on their [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines#User talk pages|user talk page]], and should resolve problems with articles on the relevant talk pages, but ''please'' do not take the discussion into [[MW:Help:Namespaces#Main|articles]]. In addition, bear in mind that article talk pages exist solely to discuss how to improve articles; they are not for general discussion about the subject of the article, nor are they a help desk for obtaining instructions or technical assistance. Material unsuitable for talk pages may be subject to removal per the talk page guidelines. OWOT has both a built-in chat and a Discord server; both are better places to chat than this Wiki. | ||
==== This Wiki is not a forum ==== | ==== This Wiki is not a forum ==== | ||
Do not use this Wiki to comment on the subject of an article; you can do that literally anywhere else on OWOT! You may discuss the contents of an article on its [[Wikipedia:Help:Talk_pages|talk page]], but ''only'' if necessary and relevant to improving the article in question; use a different platform if you wish to convince people of the merits of your opinions. | Do not use this Wiki to comment on the subject of an article; you can do that literally anywhere else on OWOT! You may discuss the contents of an article on its [[Wikipedia:Help:Talk_pages|talk page]], but ''only'' if necessary and relevant to improving the article in question; use a different platform if you wish to convince people of the merits of your opinions. | ||
=== | === Content-specific guidelines === | ||
While suitable guidelines remain roughly the same with minor variations from article to article, the following are specific guidelines for articles on certain subjects. | While suitable guidelines remain roughly the same with minor variations from article to article, the following are specific guidelines for articles on certain subjects. | ||
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==== | ==== Articles documenting worlds ==== | ||
All Wiki articles documenting OWOT [[worlds]] should have the following standardized sections (if applicable) in this order: | |||
# Beginning | # Beginning | ||
# Description | # Description | ||
# History | # History | ||
# Users | # Users | ||
Use | |||
Use {{tlsx|World}}, save the article, and then start editing again to quickly get a template you can fill in. | |||
All Wiki articles about OWOT worlds should be named the partial world URL (slash included), with capitalization matching the official world URL (which can be seen by [[Commands|warping]] to the world). The article on [https://owot.me/main /fp], for example, should be named {{xt|/fp}}, not {{!xt|/FP}}, {{!xt|Fp}}, or {{!xt|Fp's world}}. | All Wiki articles about OWOT worlds should be named the partial world URL (slash included), with capitalization matching the official world URL (which can be seen by [[Commands|warping]] to the world). The article on [https://owot.me/main /fp], for example, should be named {{xt|/fp}}, not {{!xt|/FP}}, {{!xt|Fp}}, or {{!xt|Fp's world}}. | ||
==== | ==== Articles documenting users ==== | ||
All Wiki articles documenting users of OWOT should have the following standardized sections (if applicable) in this order: | |||
# Beginning | # Beginning | ||
# Description | # Description | ||
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## Worlds | ## Worlds | ||
# Relationships | # Relationships | ||
Use | |||
Use {{tlsx|User}}, save the article, and then start editing again to quickly get a template you can fill in. | |||
Only the article with the complete username of a user's current main account should contain the article about the user. Articles with nicknames or aliases should redirect to the article on the complete username. Articles must be kept separate from user pages; use [[Template:About user]] if necessary. | Only the article with the complete username of a user's current main account should contain the article about the user. Articles with nicknames or aliases should redirect to the article on the complete username. Articles must be kept separate from user pages; use [[Template:About user]] if necessary. | ||
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Remember that you do ''not'' possess exclusive rights to the Wiki article about yourself. You ''may'' be the primary or even the only contributor to the article, but do not get offended if another editor edits it in a way they see fit. You ''do'', however, have wide latitude to dictate what goes in your [[MW:Help:User page|user space]]. | Remember that you do ''not'' possess exclusive rights to the Wiki article about yourself. You ''may'' be the primary or even the only contributor to the article, but do not get offended if another editor edits it in a way they see fit. You ''do'', however, have wide latitude to dictate what goes in your [[MW:Help:User page|user space]]. | ||
==== | ==== Articles documenting OWOT's functionality ==== | ||
All Wiki articles documenting aspects of OWOT's functionality should be in the category [[:Category:Documentation|Documentation]]. | |||
All Wiki articles documenting aspects of OWOT should be in the category [[:Category:Documentation|Documentation]]. | |||
== Style == | == Style == | ||
{{Main|Help:Manual of Style}} | {{Main|Help:Manual of Style}} | ||
In general, all articles should be '''grammatical''', with the style '''consistent''' throughout the entire article. Articles on this Wiki should not read [[Wikipedia:Internet slang|like chat logs]]; at the very least, they should have proper [[Wikipedia:Sentence clause structure|sentence structure]] and [[Wikipedia:Spelling|spelling]]. If you ever have any doubts about how something should be styled, refer to the [[Help:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] (MoS). If the MoS doesn't resolve your issue, visit the MoS [[Help talk:Manual of Style|talk page]] to discuss adding to the MoS. | In general, all articles should be '''grammatical''', with the style '''consistent''' throughout the entire article. Articles on this Wiki should not read [[Wikipedia:Internet slang|like chat logs]]; at the very least, they should have proper [[Wikipedia:Sentence clause structure|sentence structure]] and [[Wikipedia:Spelling|spelling]]. If you ever have any doubts about how something should be styled, refer to the [[Help:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] (MoS). If the MoS doesn't resolve your issue, visit the MoS [[Help talk:Manual of Style|talk page]] to discuss adding to the MoS. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
:* [[Our World of Text:State of the Wiki]]{{snd}}A brief description of the current state of articles on this Wiki | :* [[Our World of Text:State of the Wiki]]{{snd}}A brief description of the current state of articles on this Wiki | ||
:* [[Help:Manual of Style]]{{snd}}An overview of all style guidelines of this Wiki | :* [[Help:Manual of Style]]{{snd}}An overview of all style guidelines of this Wiki | ||
[[Category:OWOT Wiki basic information]] | [[Category:OWOT Wiki basic information]] | ||