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=== How do I create a new article? === | === How do I create a new article? === | ||
You can easily create a new article on this wiki by heading to [[Project:Community|Community Portal page]]. There is a special field just for article creation. Do note that it is recommended for you to [[Special:UserLogin/signup|create an account]] first so that you can keep track of your contributions on this wiki. | You can easily create a new article on this wiki by heading to [[Project:Community|Community Portal page]]. There is a special field just for article creation. Do note that it is recommended for you to [[Special:UserLogin/signup|create an account]] first so that you can keep track of your contributions on this wiki. | ||
:For creating a new article, please see our [[Project:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] for the standards we use here in this wiki | :For creating a new article, please see our [[Project:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] for the standards we use here in this wiki. | ||
=== I know some information that should be added to a page. How do I submit it? === | === I know some information that should be added to a page. How do I submit it? === | ||
Believe it or not, there's no need to submit your suggestion to anyone. This site is a "wiki." That's a silly-sounding word that simply means ''anyone'' can add ''anything'' to ''any'' page. To find out more, check out the [[Halopedia: | Believe it or not, there's no need to submit your suggestion to anyone. This site is a "wiki." That's a silly-sounding word that simply means ''anyone'' can add ''anything'' to ''any'' page. To find out more, check out the [[Halopedia:About|about page]]. Since you can edit pages, we'd prefer that you go ahead and add the new information to the appropriate page yourself. Go ahead, be '''bold'''! | ||
=== Why was my article deleted? === | === Why was my article deleted? === | ||
The best way to find out is to look at the [[Special:Log/delete|deletion log]] for reasons (type the ''exact'' name of the article in the Title box, including the capitalization you used). For more information, refer to a member of the [[ | The best way to find out is to look at the [[Special:Log/delete|deletion log]] for reasons (type the ''exact'' name of the article in the Title box, including the capitalization you used). For more information, refer to a member of the [[Halopedia:Administrators|Administration Team]]. | ||
=== How do I change the name of an article? === | === How do I change the name of an article? === | ||
You | You ''move'' the article using the "Move" link (under the "More Actions" drop down-menu). Do note that if you're an unregistered contributor and you've moved an article, an administrator may revert the move without supplying any necessary comment. | ||
=== How do I change my username/delete my account? === | === How do I change my username/delete my account? === | ||
For changing your username, please [[ | For changing your username, please submit a request at [[Halopedia:Changing username]]. | ||
A username cannot be deleted. If a username was deleted, all the edits made by the user could not be properly attributed. | A username cannot be deleted. If a username was deleted, all the edits made by the user could not be properly attributed. | ||
===How do I upload an image?=== | ===How do I upload an image?=== | ||
To upload an image, you must be signed in as a registered wiki user. You can register | To upload an image, you must be signed in as a registered wiki user. You can register by clicking the [[Special:UserLogin/signup|Sign Up]] button or log in by clicking the [[Special:UserLogin|Log In]] button, both in the top-right corner of the page. Once you've logged in, you should see an "Upload file" link in the toolbox on the lower right sidebar. Click that link and follow the prompts to upload your image. | ||
Before uploading an image, please take the following into consideration: | Before uploading an image, please take the following into consideration: | ||
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=== Halopedia is not a democracy? === | === Halopedia is not a democracy? === | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Halopedia:What Halopedia is not|l1=What Halopedia is not}} | ||
Like virtually all wikis, Halopedia is ''not'' a democracy. Most of our popular issues (such as [[Forum:Halopedia logo|change on the wiki logo]]) are put up to a user vote, but important decisions are made based on '''discussion'''; not consensus or voting. The reasoning for this is that legitimate concerns cannot be ignored in light of important decisions, and one opinion is not necessarily equal to another; particularly when experience plays into the decision. These details must be ironed out in discussion before a decision is made. | Like virtually all wikis, Halopedia is ''not'' a democracy. Most of our popular issues (such as [[Forum:Halopedia logo|change on the wiki logo]]) are put up to a user vote, but important decisions are made based on '''discussion'''; not consensus or voting. The reasoning for this is that legitimate concerns cannot be ignored in light of important decisions, and one opinion is not necessarily equal to another; particularly when experience plays into the decision. These details must be ironed out in discussion before a decision is made. | ||
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=== What if the information from one source contradicts another? === | === What if the information from one source contradicts another? === | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Halopedia:Canon Policy|l1=Halopedia's stance on Halo canon}} | ||
Given the Halo universe encompasses several forms of media and many individuals in said media's making, there are instances where two or more sources contradict one another. In these situations, the source which is said to be canon is that which was most closely overseen by the core creative team of Halo; the other sources are said to be non-canon as it pertains to the contested information. If, on the other hand, the information presented in one source does not conflict with that of those more closely related to the creators of the series, it can be considered canon. | Given the Halo universe encompasses several forms of media and many individuals in said media's making, there are instances where two or more sources contradict one another. In these situations, the source which is said to be canon is that which was most closely overseen by the core creative team of Halo; the other sources are said to be non-canon as it pertains to the contested information. If, on the other hand, the information presented in one source does not conflict with that of those more closely related to the creators of the series, it can be considered canon. | ||
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=== How do I delete an article or image? === | === How do I delete an article or image? === | ||
Only [[Project:Administrators|administrators]] and [[ | Only [[Project:Administrators|administrators]] and [[Halopedia:Patrollers|patrollers]] can delete articles and images, but there's an easy way for you to alert the sysops to pages you think should be deleted. Simply edit the article and add <code><nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>{{tobedeleted}}</nowiki></code> at the top (the two templates are for different situations; see [[:Category:Candidates for Deletion|Candidates for Deletion]]). If you've done it right, you should see a box like this one at the top of the page: | ||
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