Wiki:Contributing - Revision history

Quantum at 03:59, 11 January 2021

2021-01-11T03:59:35Z

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	Only registered users can edit the wiki, so [[Special:CreateAccount\|create an account]] if you haven't already. There is a CAPTCHA that assumes some basic ZZT knowledge: you probably won't be tripped up by this, but if you are, let [[User:Quantum\|Quantum]] know.		Only registered users can edit the wiki, so [[Special:CreateAccount\|create an account]] if you haven't already. There is a CAPTCHA that assumes some basic ZZT knowledge: you probably won't be tripped up by this, but if you are, let [[User:Quantum\|Quantum]] know.

	Most pages support rich-text editing, which means you can start contributing without having to learn wiki markup syntax. But if you need to do something fancy, or if you just prefer editing in raw markup, the [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Contents\|~~Mediawiki~~ User's Guide]] is available for your perusal.		Most pages support rich-text editing, which means you can start contributing without having to learn wiki markup syntax. But if you need to do something fancy, or if you just prefer editing in raw markup, the [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Contents\|MediaWiki User's Guide]] is available for your perusal.

	See [[Wiki:Requested articles]] for ideas of what to contribute!		See [[Wiki:Requested articles]] for ideas of what to contribute!
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	*'''Respect copyright.''' Don't copy from other sources unless you're sure they're compatible with the wiki license. See [[Wiki:Copyrights]] for more details.		*'''Respect copyright.''' Don't copy from other sources unless you're sure they're compatible with the wiki license. See [[Wiki:Copyrights]] for more details.
	*'''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. For clarification on where exactly the line is, see [[Wiki:Scope]].		*'''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. For clarification on where exactly the line is, see [[Wiki:Scope]].
	*'''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation ~~where possible~~. Don't whitewash, don't bad-mouth, just state the facts.		*'''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid unnecessary speculation. Don't whitewash, don't bad-mouth, just state the facts.
	*'''Be objective.''' In most cases, you probably shouldn't make major edits to articles about yourself or your works. This only applies to ''articles'', though: e.g., [[mediawikiwiki:Help:User_page\|user pages]] are fair game for extolling your own virtues.		*'''Be objective.''' In most cases, you probably shouldn't make major edits to articles about yourself or your works. This only applies to ''articles'', though: e.g., [[mediawikiwiki:Help:User_page\|user pages]] are fair game for extolling your own virtues.
	*'''Be compassionate.''' Keep in mind how you would like to be treated. ~~Don't mention~~ sensitive information ~~if it isn~~'t ~~relevant~~.		*'''Be compassionate.''' Keep in mind how you would like to be treated. Be careful with potentially sensitive information, such as the real-life names of people who aren't public figures.

Quantum: /* Guidelines */

2020-06-13T06:49:53Z

Guidelines

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	The following are some general guidelines, as opposed to a comprehensive code of law:		The following are some general guidelines, as opposed to a comprehensive code of law:

	*'''Respect copyright.''' Don't ~~blindly~~ copy ~~text~~ from ~~[https://museumofzzt.com/file/m/Mwencv14.zip~~ other] [http://www.shikadi.net/moddingwiki/ZZT_Format places]. You can still use reference materials, though, because [https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect facts are not copyrightable]. Screenshots are okay when they ~~count as [https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/ fair use]~~. See [[Wiki:Copyrights]] for more details.		*'''Respect copyright.''' Don't copy from other sources unless you're sure they're compatible with the wiki license. See [[Wiki:Copyrights]] for more details.
	*'''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. For clarification on where exactly the line is, see [[Wiki:Scope]].		*'''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. For clarification on where exactly the line is, see [[Wiki:Scope]].
	*'''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation where possible. Don't whitewash, don't bad-mouth, just state the facts.		*'''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation where possible. Don't whitewash, don't bad-mouth, just state the facts.
	*'''Be objective.''' In most cases, you probably shouldn't make major edits to articles about yourself or your works. This only applies to ''articles'', though: e.g., [[mediawikiwiki:Help:User_page\|user pages]] are fair game for extolling your own virtues.		*'''Be objective.''' In most cases, you probably shouldn't make major edits to articles about yourself or your works. This only applies to ''articles'', though: e.g., [[mediawikiwiki:Help:User_page\|user pages]] are fair game for extolling your own virtues.
	*'''Be compassionate.''' Keep in mind how you would like to be treated. Don't mention sensitive information if it isn't relevant.		*'''Be compassionate.''' Keep in mind how you would like to be treated. Don't mention sensitive information if it isn't relevant.

Quantum: Add link to Wiki::Copyrights

2020-06-07T06:48:51Z

Add link to Wiki::Copyrights

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	The following are some general guidelines, as opposed to a comprehensive code of law:		The following are some general guidelines, as opposed to a comprehensive code of law:

	*'''Respect copyright.''' Don't blindly copy text from [https://museumofzzt.com/file/m/Mwencv14.zip other] [http://www.shikadi.net/moddingwiki/ZZT_Format places]. You can still use reference materials, though, because [https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect facts are not copyrightable]. Screenshots are okay when they count as [https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/ fair use].		*'''Respect copyright.''' Don't blindly copy text from [https://museumofzzt.com/file/m/Mwencv14.zip other] [http://www.shikadi.net/moddingwiki/ZZT_Format places]. You can still use reference materials, though, because [https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect facts are not copyrightable]. Screenshots are okay when they count as [https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/ fair use]. See [[Wiki:Copyrights]] for more details.
	*'''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. For clarification on where exactly the line is, see [[Wiki:Scope]].		*'''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. For clarification on where exactly the line is, see [[Wiki:Scope]].
	*'''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation where possible. Don't whitewash, don't bad-mouth, just state the facts.		*'''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation where possible. Don't whitewash, don't bad-mouth, just state the facts.
	*'''Be objective.''' In most cases, you probably shouldn't make major edits to articles about yourself or your works. This only applies to ''articles'', though: e.g., [[mediawikiwiki:Help:User_page\|user pages]] are fair game for extolling your own virtues.		*'''Be objective.''' In most cases, you probably shouldn't make major edits to articles about yourself or your works. This only applies to ''articles'', though: e.g., [[mediawikiwiki:Help:User_page\|user pages]] are fair game for extolling your own virtues.
	*'''Be compassionate.''' Keep in mind how you would like to be treated. Don't mention sensitive information if it isn't relevant.		*'''Be compassionate.''' Keep in mind how you would like to be treated. Don't mention sensitive information if it isn't relevant.

Quantum: Reword the guidelines

2020-03-15T02:07:53Z

Reword the guidelines

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	See [[Wiki:Requested articles]] for ideas of what to contribute!		See [[Wiki:Requested articles]] for ideas of what to contribute!

	== Guidelines ==		==Guidelines==
	In general, '''any edit that makes this wiki a better ZZT reference is welcome'''. If you're a reasonable person, and you like that goal... welcome!		In general, '''any edit that makes this wiki a better ZZT reference is welcome'''. If you're a reasonable person, and you like that goal... welcome!

	The following are some general guidelines, as opposed to a comprehensive code of law:		The following are some general guidelines, as opposed to a comprehensive code of law:

	* '''Respect copyright.''' Don't ~~paste stuff into the wiki without thinking~~. ~~Stuff like screenshots~~ can count as [https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/ fair use].		*'''Respect copyright.''' Don't blindly copy text from [https://museumofzzt.com/file/m/Mwencv14.zip other] [http://www.shikadi.net/moddingwiki/ZZT_Format places]. You can still use reference materials, though, because [https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect facts are not copyrightable]. Screenshots are okay when they count as [https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/ fair use].
	* '''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. ~~The~~ line ~~on this~~ is ~~still being drawn:~~ see [[Wiki:Scope]] ~~for details~~.		*'''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. For clarification on where exactly the line is, see [[Wiki:Scope]].
	* '''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation where possible.		*'''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation where possible. Don't whitewash, don't bad-mouth, just state the facts.
	* '''Be objective.''' ~~You~~ probably shouldn't ~~be editing~~ articles about yourself or your works.		*'''Be objective.''' In most cases, you probably shouldn't make major edits to articles about yourself or your works. This only applies to ''articles'', though: e.g., [[mediawikiwiki:Help:User_page\|user pages]] are fair game for extolling your own virtues.
	* '''Be compassionate.''' ~~Real people are involved! When writing about them, keep~~ in mind how you would like to be treated~~, and don~~'t mention sensitive information if it isn't relevant.		*'''Be compassionate.''' Keep in mind how you would like to be treated. Don't mention sensitive information if it isn't relevant.

Quantum: Rewrite a bunch of stuff with a goal of being more concise

2020-01-05T09:58:31Z

Rewrite a bunch of stuff with a goal of being more concise

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	== ~~Policy~~ ==		==Getting started==
	~~The following~~ is ~~not~~ a ~~comprehensive code of law~~, but ~~is intended to set the tone for the wiki. Issue resolution will be at~~ [[User:Quantum\|Quantum's]] ~~discretion~~.		Only registered users can edit the wiki, so [[Special:CreateAccount\|create an account]] if you haven't already. There is a CAPTCHA that assumes some basic ZZT knowledge: you probably won't be tripped up by this, but if you are, let [[User:Quantum\|Quantum]] know.

	~~<big>'''ATTN: THIS IS A DRAFT~~, ~~SUBJECT TO CHANGE~~, ~~YADA YADA YADA~~.~~'''</big>~~		Most pages support rich-text editing, which means you can start contributing without having to learn wiki markup syntax. But if you need to do something fancy, or if you just prefer editing in raw markup, the [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Contents\|Mediawiki User's Guide]] is available for your perusal.

	*'''Make the wiki a better ZZT reference.'''		See [[Wiki:Requested articles]] for ideas of what to contribute!
	**Make sure there are no "missing pieces" for newcomers. "No in-joke left behind" is hyperbole, but it paints a general picture.
	**Any edit that brings us closer to that goal is welcome!
	**See [[Wiki:~~Scope~~]] for what ~~topics are relevant. In general, anything about ZZT itself (mechanics, games) is relevant, and some community stuff may be relevant too.~~
	*'''Be kind.'''
	**Real people are involved! ~~Keep in mind things that may be used to harass someone (gender, sexuality, etc) and don't mention them if they aren't relevant.~~
	**Be compassionate about the past. Was somebody a jerk back when they were a teenager? Most of us were, so cut them some slack.
	**Be sensitive about people's personal data, such as their real name. Don't publish personal data that they didn't volunteer.
	**Don't let this hold you back from objectively documenting ZZT-related things.
	*'''Stick to the facts.'''
	**Be objective. Among other things, this means you probably shouldn't edit pages on yourself or your games, except for mechanical things like typo fixes.
	**ZZT subjects don't have as many sources as Wikipedia, so we can't be as stringent. But where possible, avoid speculation.

	== ~~Getting started~~ ==		== Guidelines ==
	~~First of all~~, ~~you~~'~~ll need to [[Special:CreateAccount\|create an account]] if you haven~~'~~t already. There is~~ a ~~CAPTCHA that assumes some basic~~ ZZT ~~knowledge: the intent~~ is ~~to keep out spammers as opposed to being~~ a ~~knowledge test~~, ~~so this is designed to be pretty easy to get past~~. ~~But if you have trouble creating an account, let [[User:Quantum\|Quantum]] know~~.		In general, '''any edit that makes this wiki a better ZZT reference is welcome'''. If you're a reasonable person, and you like that goal... welcome!

	~~See~~ the [~~[mediawikiwiki~~:~~Help:Contents\|Mediawiki User~~'s ~~Guide~~]] for ~~help with Mediawiki syntax~~. ~~Most pages support rich-text editing, so you can jump into contributing without having~~ to ~~learn any special syntax~~. ~~But if you~~'~~re trying~~ to ~~do anything fancy~~, or you ~~prefer editing markup over rich text~~, ~~the Mediawiki help will be useful~~.		The following are some general guidelines, as opposed to a comprehensive code of law:

			* '''Respect copyright.''' Don't paste stuff into the wiki without thinking. Stuff like screenshots can count as [https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/ fair use].
			* '''Stay in scope.''' Article about ZZT-OOP? Great! Article about some ZZTer's roommate? Not so much. The line on this is still being drawn: see [[Wiki:Scope]] for details.
			* '''Stick to the facts.''' You don't have to have cite sources for everything, but avoid speculation where possible.
			* '''Be objective.''' You probably shouldn't be editing articles about yourself or your works.
			* '''Be compassionate.''' Real people are involved! When writing about them, keep in mind how you would like to be treated, and don't mention sensitive information if it isn't relevant.

Quantum: Add section on account creation, Mediawiki syntax

2020-01-02T04:28:09Z

Add section on account creation, Mediawiki syntax

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 The following is not a comprehensive code of law, but is intended to set the tone for the wiki. Issue resolution will be at [[User:Quantum|Quantum's]] discretion.
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 **Be objective. Among other things, this means you probably shouldn't edit pages on yourself or your games, except for mechanical things like typo fixes.
 **ZZT subjects don't have as many sources as Wikipedia, so we can't be as stringent. But where possible, avoid speculation.

Quantum: Link to Wiki:Scope

2019-12-27T03:18:02Z

Link to Wiki:Scope

Quantum: Initial draft of contribution policy, needs some work

2019-11-14T08:39:25Z

Initial draft of contribution policy, needs some work

New page

The following is not a comprehensive code of law, but is intended to set the tone for the wiki. Issue resolution will be at [[User:Quantum|Quantum's]] discretion.

<big>'''ATTN: THIS IS A DRAFT, SUBJECT TO CHANGE, YADA YADA YADA.'''</big>

* '''Make the wiki a better ZZT reference.'''
** Make sure there are no "missing pieces" for newcomers. "No in-joke left behind" is hyperbole, but it paints a general picture.
** Any edit that brings us closer to that goal is welcome!
** What is on-topic for ZZT? This is poorly defined at the moment, but anything about ZZT itself (mechanics, games) is definitely relevant. Some community stuff may be relevant too.
* '''Be kind.'''
** Real people are involved! Keep in mind things that may be used to harass them (gender, sexuality, etc) and don't mention it if it isn't relevant.
** Be compassionate about the past. Was somebody a jerk back when they were a teenager? Most of us were, so cut them some slack.
** Be sensitive about people's personal data, such as their real name. Don't publish personal data that they didn't volunteer.
** Don't let this hold you back from objectively documenting ZZT-related things.
* '''Stick to the facts.'''
** Be objective. Among other things, this means you probably shouldn't edit pages on yourself or your games, except for mechanical things like typo fixes.
** ZZT subjects don't have as many sources as Wikipedia, so we can't be as stringent. But where possible, avoid speculation.

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	<big>'''ATTN: THIS IS A DRAFT, SUBJECT TO CHANGE, YADA YADA YADA.'''</big>		<big>'''ATTN: THIS IS A DRAFT, SUBJECT TO CHANGE, YADA YADA YADA.'''</big>

	* '''Make the wiki a better ZZT reference.'''		*'''Make the wiki a better ZZT reference.'''
	** Make sure there are no "missing pieces" for newcomers. "No in-joke left behind" is hyperbole, but it paints a general picture.		**Make sure there are no "missing pieces" for newcomers. "No in-joke left behind" is hyperbole, but it paints a general picture.
	** Any edit that brings us closer to that goal is welcome!		**Any edit that brings us closer to that goal is welcome!
	** ~~What is on-topic~~ for ~~ZZT? This is poorly defined at the moment~~, ~~but~~ anything about ZZT itself (mechanics, games) is ~~definitely~~ relevant~~. Some~~ community stuff may be relevant too.		**See [[Wiki:Scope]] for what topics are relevant. In general, anything about ZZT itself (mechanics, games) is relevant, and some community stuff may be relevant too.
	* '''Be kind.'''		*'''Be kind.'''
	** Real people are involved! Keep in mind things that may be used to harass ~~them~~ (gender, sexuality, etc) and don't mention it if ~~it isn~~'t relevant.		**Real people are involved! Keep in mind things that may be used to harass someone (gender, sexuality, etc) and don't mention them if they aren't relevant.
	** Be compassionate about the past. Was somebody a jerk back when they were a teenager? Most of us were, so cut them some slack.		**Be compassionate about the past. Was somebody a jerk back when they were a teenager? Most of us were, so cut them some slack.
	** Be sensitive about people's personal data, such as their real name. Don't publish personal data that they didn't volunteer.		**Be sensitive about people's personal data, such as their real name. Don't publish personal data that they didn't volunteer.
	** Don't let this hold you back from objectively documenting ZZT-related things.		**Don't let this hold you back from objectively documenting ZZT-related things.
	* '''Stick to the facts.'''		*'''Stick to the facts.'''
	** Be objective. Among other things, this means you probably shouldn't edit pages on yourself or your games, except for mechanical things like typo fixes.		**Be objective. Among other things, this means you probably shouldn't edit pages on yourself or your games, except for mechanical things like typo fixes.
	** ZZT subjects don't have as many sources as Wikipedia, so we can't be as stringent. But where possible, avoid speculation.		**ZZT subjects don't have as many sources as Wikipedia, so we can't be as stringent. But where possible, avoid speculation.