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===What is this site about?=== | ===What is this site about?=== | ||
This is a wiki for this project. If you'd like to learn more about the project, try the [http://soylentnews.org/about. | This is a wiki for this project. If you'd like to learn more about the project, try the [http://soylentnews.org/about.pl about page] or the [http://soylentnews.org/faq.pl site FAQ]. | ||
====What's the purpose of the Wiki?==== | ====What's the purpose of the Wiki?==== | ||
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If you are interested in volunteering, start in the '''[[SoylentNews#Get_Involved|Get Involved]]''' section. | If you are interested in volunteering, start in the '''[[SoylentNews#Get_Involved|Get Involved]]''' section. | ||
===Where can I find information about wiki syntax used here?=== | |||
Try the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki Help Docs] | |||
===Can I comment on something here without modifying the page?=== | |||
Sure, just click the discussion link at the top of every page | |||
===How can I sign my comments on discussion pages?=== | |||
Just type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> after your comment. | |||
===Why can't I log in here? (or on the main site?)=== | |||
The wiki and the main site are separate, you'll need to create an account on each individually. Due to spam, new accounts require manual administrator approval. | |||
===Why can't I edit anymore?=== | |||
We've changed the wiki to only allow logged-in users to edit, you'll need to log in or create an account to make changes. | |||
===I have more questions, what do I do?=== | |||
You could jump into [[SoylentNews:IRC|IRC]] and pester us until we answer you. | |||
Latest revision as of 17:49, 15 October 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this site about?
This is a wiki for this project. If you'd like to learn more about the project, try the about page or the site FAQ.
What's the purpose of the Wiki?
Currently it provides a place for documentation about the project. Some examples:
- A primer on Slashcode
- Index of Development Pages and Resources
- CssWork
- The TeamPages | pages of the teams that work on this project
- The WhosWho | list of people involved
How can I volunteer?
If you are interested in volunteering, start in the Get Involved section.
Where can I find information about wiki syntax used here?
Try the MediaWiki Help Docs
Can I comment on something here without modifying the page?
Sure, just click the discussion link at the top of every page
How can I sign my comments on discussion pages?
Just type ~~~~ after your comment.
Why can't I log in here? (or on the main site?)
The wiki and the main site are separate, you'll need to create an account on each individually. Due to spam, new accounts require manual administrator approval.
Why can't I edit anymore?
We've changed the wiki to only allow logged-in users to edit, you'll need to log in or create an account to make changes.
I have more questions, what do I do?
You could jump into IRC and pester us until we answer you.