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== Using the Wiki == | == Using the Wiki == | ||
The wiki is where | The wiki is where the Portal community collaborates to curate our knowledge and display the results of our efforts. See the [[Wiki Usage FAQ]] for specific questions and [[The Portal Wiki]] project page for specific tasks. | ||
=== Linking === | === Linking === | ||
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Linking to a page that doesn't exist is necessary to allow the creation of that page. Simply follow the red link and create the page. Make sure to run a search before creating a page to avoid duplicates. | Linking to a page that doesn't exist is necessary to allow the creation of that page. Simply follow the red link and create the page. Make sure to run a search before creating a page to avoid duplicates. | ||
A page can also be created by searching for it, and then clicking the red link for it that appears below the search bar | A page can also be created by searching for it, and then clicking the red link for it that appears below the search bar. | ||
=== Special Pages === | === Special Pages === | ||
The wiki's [[Special:SpecialPages|Special Pages]] provide tools to see where attention is needed across the site. There are more | The wiki's [[Special:SpecialPages|Special Pages]] provide tools to see where attention is needed across the site. There are more than what is listed on this page, but these are the most useful for finding where to make quick and meaningful contribution. The link to the list of Special Pages is always on the sidebar, under the Tools heading. | ||
==== Dead-end Pages ==== | ==== Dead-end Pages ==== | ||
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<div class="stub" style="margin-top: 10px">[[File:MW-Icon-Warning.png]] This article is a stub. You can help us by '''editing''' this page and expanding it.</div> | <div class="stub" style="margin-top: 10px">[[File:MW-Icon-Warning.png]] This article is a stub. You can help us by '''editing''' this page and expanding it.</div> | ||
Pages with the <code><nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki></code> label need development | Pages with the <code><nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki></code> label need development. If you see a page with this label, consider adding to it. | ||
== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
At present, there are | At present, there are four major focus areas based on ideas put forth by [[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]. The hub page for each project explains the core idea and purpose of the project. Below the hub page are listings for the largest and most developed projects in each area. | ||
=== Joining an Existing Project === | === Joining an Existing Project === | ||
To join an existing project, contact one of its members listed on | To join an existing project, contact one of its members listed on their project page on the [https://discord.gg/TDbpwzz Discord server]. | ||
=== Adding Your Own Project === | === Adding Your Own Project === | ||
To add your own project, simply create a page for it and link to it on the [[Projects]] page under the | To add your own project, simply create a page for it and link to it on the [[Projects]] page under the New Projects heading. | ||
== | == Topics == | ||
Below the project listings on the main page are ideas relevant to the project they are grouped under. Developing these pages facilitates work on community projects and makes it easier to communicate among ourselves and with the world at large. Many of them were brought to light on [[The Portal Podcast]], so reviewing podcast transcripts can help fill out topic pages. | |||
[[Category:Community]] | [[Category:Community]] | ||
[[Category:The Portal Wiki]] | [[Category:The Portal Wiki]] |