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== Using the Wiki == | == Using the Wiki == | ||
The wiki is | The wiki is the | ||
* [[FAQ]] | |||
* [[Portal Wiki]] | |||
=== Linking === | === Linking === | ||
Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By linking wiki pages to each other the | Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By linking wiki pages to each other the wiki becomes more comprehensive and reflective of our collective knowledge. Β | ||
* To link to a page, surround its title with double brackets. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein]]. Β | * To link to a page, surround its title with double brackets. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein]]. Β | ||
* To change how the link displays, separate the page title and the text you want displayed with the <code>|</code> symbol. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]. | * To change how the link displays, separate the page title and the text you want displayed with the <code>|</code> symbol. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]. | ||
=== Special Pages === | === Special Pages === | ||
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==== Dead-end Pages ==== | ==== Dead-end Pages ==== | ||
[[Special: | [[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]] are pages that do not link to anywhere else in the wiki. If you recognize ideas on these pages that already have a page or you think an idea is deserving of a page, then add links. | ||
==== Orphaned Pages ==== | ==== Orphaned Pages ==== | ||
[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]] are pages not linked to on any page in the wiki | [[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]] are pages not linked to on any page in the wiki. | ||
==== Wanted Pages ==== | ==== Wanted Pages ==== | ||
[[Special:WantedPages|Wanted pages]] are pages that have not yet been created, but have a wiki link pointing to them | [[Special:WantedPages|Wanted pages]] are pages that have not yet been created, but have a wiki link pointing to them. | ||
==== Pages with the Fewest Revisions ==== | ==== Pages with the Fewest Revisions ==== | ||
[[Special:FewestRevisions|Pages with the fewest revisions]] are pages that likely need touching up and development | [[Special:FewestRevisions|Pages with the fewest revisions]] are pages that likely need touching up and development. | ||
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== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
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 the purpose of the project. Below the hub page are listings for the largest and most developed projects in each area. | 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 behind and the 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 === | ||
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=== Adding Your Own Project === | === Adding Your Own Project === | ||
== Topics == | == Topics == | ||
Below the project listings on the main page are ideas relevant to the project they are grouped under. | Below the project listings on the main page are ideas relevant to the project they are grouped under. |