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It's dot com: just our

2023-02-07T23:38:31Z

just our

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	In general, red links lead to articles that do not exist yet. Clicking any of them will lead you to the editing page, where you can write the article.		In general, red links lead to articles that do not exist yet. Clicking any of them will lead you to the editing page, where you can write the article.

-	Make sure the article meets ~~the~~ [[HRWiki:Inclusion guidelines\|~~HRWiki's~~ inclusion guidelines]] before creating it.	+	Make sure the article meets our [[HRWiki:Inclusion guidelines\|inclusion guidelines]] before creating it.

	=== How do I upload an image? ===		=== How do I upload an image? ===

Bleu Ninja: more obvious link for inclusion guides

2023-02-07T22:59:54Z

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: — → {{--}}

2022-11-04T04:12:31Z

autoreplace: — → {{--}}

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	#:''We're making an encyclopedia about [[Glossary#D\|dumb animal characters]]. Remember to keep your sense of humor about you.''		#:''We're making an encyclopedia about [[Glossary#D\|dumb animal characters]]. Remember to keep your sense of humor about you.''
	#'''Don't call us. We'll call you.'''		#'''Don't call us. We'll call you.'''
-	#:''Don't ask to be made a sysop. On some wikis, like Wikipedia, it's acceptable to nominate yourself for sysophood at any time. On this wiki, however, openly asking is usually met with suspicion and resentment from regular users. Don't worry though~~—~~if you're taking care of these other points, we've already noticed you.''	+	#:''Don't ask to be made a sysop. On some wikis, like Wikipedia, it's acceptable to nominate yourself for sysophood at any time. On this wiki, however, openly asking is usually met with suspicion and resentment from regular users. Don't worry though{{--}}if you're taking care of these other points, we've already noticed you.''
	#'''Be trustworthy.'''		#'''Be trustworthy.'''
	#:''This is the most important piece of advice we can give. Being made a sysop is like being given the keys to the wiki, and we only turn them over to people when we know they're in good hands.''		#:''This is the most important piece of advice we can give. Being made a sysop is like being given the keys to the wiki, and we only turn them over to people when we know they're in good hands.''

It's dot com: this isn't necessary; the system won't let you create a page called "example"

2019-07-08T20:27:53Z

this isn't necessary; the system won't let you create a page called "example"

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	An easy way to do it is to search for the page you want to create. If it doesn't exist, you'll see this:		An easy way to do it is to search for the page you want to create. If it doesn't exist, you'll see this:
	<blockquote>'''There is no page titled "example".''' You can [[example\|create this page]].</blockquote>		<blockquote>'''There is no page titled "example".''' You can [[example\|create this page]].</blockquote>
-	Click the red link and you'll be taken to the editing panel. Write up the page you want. If you don't know how to use wiki code, please take a look at [[Help:Editing]].~~<br>''Note: Please do not create the page "example". The link is meant as an example and is not a necessary article.''~~<br>	+	Click the red link and you'll be taken to the editing panel. Write up the page you want. If you don't know how to use wiki code, please take a look at [[Help:Editing]].<br>
	After you are done, don't forget to preview your page, then save it.		After you are done, don't forget to preview your page, then save it.

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: à la The Weather in London

2019-06-19T00:51:51Z

à la The Weather in London

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	An easy way to do it is to search for the page you want to create. If it doesn't exist, you'll see this:		An easy way to do it is to search for the page you want to create. If it doesn't exist, you'll see this:
	<blockquote>'''There is no page titled "example".''' You can [[example\|create this page]].</blockquote>		<blockquote>'''There is no page titled "example".''' You can [[example\|create this page]].</blockquote>
-	Click the red link and you'll be taken to the editing panel. Write up the page you want. If you don't know how to use wiki code, please take a look at [[Help:Editing]].<br>''Please do not create the ~~actual 'example'~~ page~~, it~~ is ~~just~~ an example.''<br>	+	Click the red link and you'll be taken to the editing panel. Write up the page you want. If you don't know how to use wiki code, please take a look at [[Help:Editing]].<br>''Note: Please do not create the page "example". The link is meant as an example and is not a necessary article.''<br>
	After you are done, don't forget to preview your page, then save it.		After you are done, don't forget to preview your page, then save it.

Pac2005 at 00:49, 19 June 2019

2019-06-19T00:49:23Z

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	An easy way to do it is to search for the page you want to create. If it doesn't exist, you'll see this:		An easy way to do it is to search for the page you want to create. If it doesn't exist, you'll see this:
	<blockquote>'''There is no page titled "example".''' You can [[example\|create this page]].</blockquote>		<blockquote>'''There is no page titled "example".''' You can [[example\|create this page]].</blockquote>
-	Click the red link and you'll be taken to the editing panel. Write up the page you want. If you don't know how to use wiki code, please take a look at [[Help:Editing]].<br>	+	Click the red link and you'll be taken to the editing panel. Write up the page you want. If you don't know how to use wiki code, please take a look at [[Help:Editing]].<br>''Please do not create the actual 'example' page, it is just an example.''<br>
	After you are done, don't forget to preview your page, then save it.		After you are done, don't forget to preview your page, then save it.

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: I think this sounds better.

2017-02-09T00:05:12Z

I think this sounds better.

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	=== I think I've found some defacement on the wiki. What can I do? ===		=== I think I've found some defacement on the wiki. What can I do? ===
-	Defacement comes with the territory on every wiki site. ~~Happily~~, it's quite easy to fix. The wiki keeps track of every revision to each article, making it very easy to roll back to a previous version.	+	Defacement comes with the territory on every wiki site. Fortunately, it's quite easy to fix. The wiki keeps track of every revision to each article, making it very easy to roll back to a previous version.

	Simply click "history" at the top of the page you wish to roll back. Select the bullet next the the date of the last correct version of the article, and click ''Compare Selected Versions''. (If the defacement was made in only the last edit, as in most cases, just click the button. The correct bullets are already selected) You will then see at the top of the page a yellow and green blocks of text showing what was changed. Click '''(Undo)''' and save the page. The article is now defacement-free.		Simply click "history" at the top of the page you wish to roll back. Select the bullet next the the date of the last correct version of the article, and click ''Compare Selected Versions''. (If the defacement was made in only the last edit, as in most cases, just click the button. The correct bullets are already selected) You will then see at the top of the page a yellow and green blocks of text showing what was changed. Click '''(Undo)''' and save the page. The article is now defacement-free.

Lira: I found punctuation inside quotes on a wiki project page. How do I fix it?

2017-02-08T16:28:13Z

I found punctuation inside quotes on a wiki project page. How do I fix it?

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	== Wiki questions ==		== Wiki questions ==
	=== 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 [[HRWiki:Introduction\|Introduction]]. 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!	+	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 [[HRWiki:Introduction\|Introduction]]. 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!

	=== I think I've found some defacement on the wiki. What can I do? ===		=== I think I've found some defacement on the wiki. What can I do? ===

It's dot com: rv; it's a j—you know what, never mind; I'll just note that it's been on the page since it was created nine years ago and leave it at that

2013-06-15T00:30:24Z

rv; it's a j—you know what, never mind; I'll just note that it's been on the page since it was created nine years ago and leave it at that

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	=== Is there an email address where I can send questions? ===		=== Is there an email address where I can send questions? ===
	Posting your question on the talk page is usually the fastest way to get an answer. However, if you think your question is better asked in a private email to the administrators, you can send it to [mailto:support@hrwiki.org support@hrwiki.org]. Emails to this address are monitored by all six admins ([[User:AgentSeethroo\|AgentSeethroo]], [[User:InterruptorJones\|InterruptorJones]], [[User:It's dot com\|It's dot com]], [[User:JoeyDay\|JoeyDay]], [[User:Stu\|Stu]], and [[User:Tom\|Tom]]) so you're likely to get a quick response.		Posting your question on the talk page is usually the fastest way to get an answer. However, if you think your question is better asked in a private email to the administrators, you can send it to [mailto:support@hrwiki.org support@hrwiki.org]. Emails to this address are monitored by all six admins ([[User:AgentSeethroo\|AgentSeethroo]], [[User:InterruptorJones\|InterruptorJones]], [[User:It's dot com\|It's dot com]], [[User:JoeyDay\|JoeyDay]], [[User:Stu\|Stu]], and [[User:Tom\|Tom]]) so you're likely to get a quick response.
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		+	===[[How Do You Type With Boxing Gloves On?\|How does Strong Bad type with boxing gloves on?]]===
		+	We don't know. Why don't you ask him?

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Pgj1997: Unneeded, unneccessary, not having to do ith the wiki. Removed it

2013-06-15T00:22:36Z

Unneeded, unneccessary, not having to do ith the wiki. Removed it

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	=== Is there an email address where I can send questions? ===		=== Is there an email address where I can send questions? ===
	Posting your question on the talk page is usually the fastest way to get an answer. However, if you think your question is better asked in a private email to the administrators, you can send it to [mailto:support@hrwiki.org support@hrwiki.org]. Emails to this address are monitored by all six admins ([[User:AgentSeethroo\|AgentSeethroo]], [[User:InterruptorJones\|InterruptorJones]], [[User:It's dot com\|It's dot com]], [[User:JoeyDay\|JoeyDay]], [[User:Stu\|Stu]], and [[User:Tom\|Tom]]) so you're likely to get a quick response.		Posting your question on the talk page is usually the fastest way to get an answer. However, if you think your question is better asked in a private email to the administrators, you can send it to [mailto:support@hrwiki.org support@hrwiki.org]. Emails to this address are monitored by all six admins ([[User:AgentSeethroo\|AgentSeethroo]], [[User:InterruptorJones\|InterruptorJones]], [[User:It's dot com\|It's dot com]], [[User:JoeyDay\|JoeyDay]], [[User:Stu\|Stu]], and [[User:Tom\|Tom]]) so you're likely to get a quick response.
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-	~~===[[How Do You Type With Boxing Gloves On?\|How does Strong Bad type with boxing gloves on?]]===~~
-	~~We don't know. Why don't you ask him?~~

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	In general, red links lead to articles that do not exist yet. Clicking any of them will lead you to the editing page, where you can write the article.		In general, red links lead to articles that do not exist yet. Clicking any of them will lead you to the editing page, where you can write the article.
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		+	Make sure the article meets the [[HRWiki:Inclusion guidelines\|HRWiki's inclusion guidelines]] before creating it.

	=== How do I upload an image? ===		=== How do I upload an image? ===