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meta:contribute [2017/06/24 19:09]
frater_secessus created
meta:contribute [2017/06/24 19:18]
frater_secessus [guidelines]
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 ====== guidelines ====== ====== guidelines ======
-Learn how to use dokuwiki markup.  It is simple and some of it is found in the article editor.+Learn how to use [[https://www.dokuwiki.org/wiki:syntax|dokuwiki markup]].  It is simple and some of it is found in the article editor.
  
-When stating **matters of fact**, make a footnote pointing back to the source.  This will encourage readers to be skeptical and do further reading.+When stating **matters of fact**, make a footnote pointing back to the source[s].  This will encourage readers to be skeptical and do further reading.
  
 When offering **alternative interpretations of fact/technique/approach**, integrate the alternative into the article.   When offering **alternative interpretations of fact/technique/approach**, integrate the alternative into the article.  
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 When stating **matters of opinion** or personal practice, make it clear that it is a personal opinion.  One might do something like: When stating **matters of opinion** or personal practice, make it clear that it is a personal opinion.  One might do something like:
->[note from Campus Maximus: I usually do //X// before //Y// This will make it easier to //Z// later on.+>Insert Tab A into Slot B.  [note from Campus Maximus: I usually do //X// before //Y// This will make it easier to //Z// later on.
 +or 
 +>... and then spray gasoline all over everything while running around with lit fireworks. [I think this is foolhardy -- Campus Maximus] 
 + 
 +When making a partial or incomplete edit use the word "fixme" in uppercase.  When you do that it shows up as FIXME in the article and is searchable.  
  
 Please do not remove or modify existing affiliate links.  They pay for the hosting of the wiki.   You may add your own affiliate links to reputable retailers.  Be certain your link does not affect your good faith discussion of the product.  Do not link to MLM or other network marketing sites. Please do not remove or modify existing affiliate links.  They pay for the hosting of the wiki.   You may add your own affiliate links to reputable retailers.  Be certain your link does not affect your good faith discussion of the product.  Do not link to MLM or other network marketing sites.
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