DOW Rules and Guidelines

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Getting Started

Exploring

One of the best things and editor can do to become familiar with how the DOW Wiki runs is to explore. Look at the layout of the different pages and get a feel for how the information is organized. To get a more in depth look at the format of a page, click the “Edit” button and study the wiki code there. Try to note how the code used on the edit page translates into what is seen in the actual article. By doing this, editors will already be familiar with how the wiki is organized and so they will be able to easily create their own pages that are consistent with already existing pages.

Know What Is Going On

At any given point, there can be many editors working on different projects at the same time. Editors should take a look at the Recent Changes page often so that they are familiar with what has been done. It is a good idea to review changes made to double check for errors, offer input where necessary, and stay up to date with new pages and projects.

Asking Questions

If an editor is unsure of how to do something or is wondering why something is done a certain way, all they need to do is ask. The DOW Wiki is a team effort and so open communication is key. There are a variety of ways to get help and feedback from fellow editors. Take advantage of the various Talk pages on the wiki. To post on an article or user's talk page, click on the "Discussion" tab and you will be allowed to editing it. Editors can also post on the forums or send a PM to any of the Mods on the forum.

Sandbox

The DOW Wiki Sandboxes are where editors can go to “play” with new ideas for the wiki. When an editor is unsure of how something will look or work, they should test it out here first.

• VMKWiki Sandbox
• TTWiki Sandbox (Practice!)
• Sandbox:POTCO

Templates

The DOW Wiki uses a variety of templates to make editing easier and more consistent. Read up on the templates that are currently being used and learn how they work.

User Pages

The User Page is where a wiki editor can tell a little bit about themselves. This is also a great place to first start editing and learning. Some useful information editors may want to include on their user page are forum user names, wiki contributions, and current projects. User Page content must be appropriate and follow all policies and guidelines. Abuse of the User Page can result in the blocking of an editor’s account.

Basic Help and Editing Etiquette

Creating a New Page

To start a new page, make a link to the page to create be created. Use a title that accurately reflects the contents of the page. Next, either by previewing the page using the "Show Preview" option or by saving the page, click on the red linked page title. This will allow editors to begin editing the page. When information has been added, save the page as normal. Newly created pages are marked on the Recent Changes with an N.

Uploading Images/Other Files

For consistency in loading and to keep everything "in house" please upload pictures here on the wiki rather than hosting them elsewhere and linking to them. It is expected that editors are using pictures that they have captured themself. If not - in the description of the item when uploading, please give credit to the person who provided the picture in the Summary Box or if adding at a later time, provide credit by editing an already existing file.

Make sure the image does not already exist by searching for a similar image in the File List. Also check the Recent Changes and Gallery of new files. Should an image be uploaded that is already on the DOW Wiki, submit a deletion request to get it removed.

To upload a file, click on "Upload file" in the toolbox found on the left hand side of the screen. Make sure the file is in an acceptable format. Currently png, gif, jpg and jpeg files are allowed.

Make sure the to provide an appropriate name for the file. The name should be as accurate as possible. Also try to maintain consistency within the names of uploaded images.

Using the Summary Box

Minor Edits

Giving Credit to Non-Editors

If the information was provided by a non-editor, provide credit and thanks to that person on the "discussion" page rather than on the main article page itself. If it was a picture, see the Photos/Pictures section for guidance.

Editors should not provide credit and thanks to themselves. All our articles are stamped with our names, so this automatically gives us credit for the work.

Deletion Requests

Communication

Talk Pages

User Talk Page

Private Messaging

Policies

G-Rated

Factual Information

External Links

DOW Wiki Moderators

Should you have any further questions you can always contact the DOW Moderators directly via a PM (private message) on any of the fansites.

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Problems with Fellow Editors