Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines - Revision history

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson at 07:36, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T07:36:39Z

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	This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions via the source editor.		This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions via the source editor.
	These functions are automatic when using the visual discussion page editor ~~but, as there is a known bug for users who are still new~~ and need to ~~complete a captcha this guide serves as an alternative way to communicate using~~ discussion pages ~~until the issue is resolved~~.		These functions are automatic when using the visual discussion page editor and so you do not need to follow these guidelines unless in discussion pages you click 'Edit source'.

	==Discussion/Talk pages==		==Discussion/Talk pages==
	[[File:Discussion-page-pointer.png\|300px\|thumb\|right]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Create talk page with source editor]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer2.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Edit talk page with source editor]]		[[File:Discussion-page-pointer.png\|300px\|thumb\|right]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Create talk page with source editor]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer2.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Edit talk page with source editor]]
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	Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them. Use these to discuss topics regarding the wiki or that are adjacent to its contents.		Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them. Use these to discuss topics regarding the wiki or that are adjacent to its contents.

	The following guidelines apply when editing or creating these pages.		The following guidelines apply when editing or creating these pages via the source editor.
	==Using talk pages ~~in the source editor~~==		==Using talk pages==
	===Starting topics===		===Starting topics===

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson at 07:35, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T07:35:05Z

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	Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them. Use these to discuss topics regarding the wiki or that are adjacent to its contents.		Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them. Use these to discuss topics regarding the wiki or that are adjacent to its contents.

	The following guidelines apply when editing or creating these pages ~~via the source editor~~.		The following guidelines apply when editing or creating these pages.
	==Using talk pages==		==Using talk pages in the source editor==
	===Starting topics===		===Starting topics===

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: +cat

2025-10-25T21:06:18Z

+cat

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	*Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them)		*Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them)

	[[Category:~~CRW~~]]		[[Category:Guidelines]]
	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

Keith at 10:34, 7 May 2025

2025-05-07T10:34:37Z

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	[[Category:~~CAT~~]]		[[Category:CRW]]
	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

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	==Using talk pages==		==Using talk pages==
	===Starting topics===		===Starting topics===
	When starting a new topic treat it as a section on a regular page and add your message directly below. Use this format
			When starting a new topic treat it as a section on a regular page and add your message directly below. Use this format (result on the right):[[File:Discussion-page-result-1.png\|right\|500px]]
	<pre>== Section Title ==		<pre>== Section Title ==
	Your message here.		Your message here.
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	*Always sign your messages		*Always sign your messages
	===Reply to topics===		===Reply to topics===
			[[File:Result-talk-page-2.png\|right\|500px]]
	When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements:		When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements:

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	==Discussion/Talk pages==		==Discussion/Talk pages==
	[[File:Discussion-page-pointer.png\|300px\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:Discussion-page-pointer.png\|300px\|thumb\|right]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Create talk page with source editor]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer2.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Edit talk page with source editor]]
	Every page on the wiki has an associated discussion page, commonly reffered to as a talk page for discussions about the content. You can access it by clicking the "Discussion" tab at the top of any page. Use these talk pages to discuss the issues on the atricle page or to make suggestions to other active contributors. Please keep the content relaevant to each article.		Every page on the wiki has an associated discussion page, commonly reffered to as a talk page for discussions about the content. You can access it by clicking the "Discussion" tab at the top of any page. In order to use the source editor Use these talk pages to discuss the issues on the atricle page or to make suggestions to other active contributors. Please keep the content relaevant to each article.

	Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them. Use these to discuss topics regarding the wiki or that are adjacent to its contents.		Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them. Use these to discuss topics regarding the wiki or that are adjacent to its contents.

			The following guidelines apply when editing or creating these pages via the source editor.
	==Using talk pages==		==Using talk pages==
	===Starting topics===		===Starting topics===

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2025-02-20T09:41:00Z

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	~~{{Under_Development\|date=January 2025\|stage=early\|priority=high}}~~		This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions via the source editor.
			These functions are automatic when using the visual discussion page editor but, as there is a known bug for users who are still new and need to complete a captcha this guide serves as an alternative way to communicate using discussion pages until the issue is resolved.

	~~#Wiki Communication Guide~~		==Discussion/Talk pages==
			[[File:Discussion-page-pointer.png\|300px\|thumb\|right]]
			Every page on the wiki has an associated discussion page, commonly reffered to as a talk page for discussions about the content. You can access it by clicking the "Discussion" tab at the top of any page. Use these talk pages to discuss the issues on the atricle page or to make suggestions to other active contributors. Please keep the content relaevant to each article.

	~~This guide explains how~~ to ~~effectively communicate on~~ the wiki~~, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions~~.		Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them. Use these to discuss topics regarding the wiki or that are adjacent to its contents.

	==~~Basic Communication Tools~~==		==Using talk pages==
			===Starting topics===
			When starting a new topic treat it as a section on a regular page and add your message directly below. Use this format
			<pre>== Section Title ==
			Your message here.
			~~~~
			</pre>

	~~===Talk Pages===~~		*Four tildes <code>~~~~</code> automatically add your signature and timestamp
	~~Every page on the wiki has an associated talk page for discussions about the content. You can access it by clicking the "Discussion" tab at the top of any page.~~		*Use clear, descriptive section headers
			*Always sign your messages
	~~===User Talk Pages===~~		===Reply to topics===
	~~Each user has their own talk page at~~ <code>~~User talk:Username~~</code> ~~where others can leave messages for them.~~

	~~==How to Reply to Messages==~~

	===~~Basic~~ Reply ~~Format~~===
	When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements:		When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements:

	*The colon <code>:</code> indents your reply		*The colon <code>:</code> indents your reply. If there are multiple replies indent as much as nesseccary (ie add more colons)
	*Four tildes <code>~~~~</code> automatically add your signature and timestamp		*Four tildes <code>~~~~</code> automatically add your signature and timestamp
	*Add one more colon than the message you're replying to for nested discussions		*Add one more colon than the message you're replying to for nested discussions
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	==Best Practices==		==Best Practices==

	~~===Starting New Topics===~~

	*Use clear, descriptive section headers
	*Start new sections with <code>== Section Title ==</code>
	*Always sign your messages

	===Maintaining Conversations===		===Maintaining Conversations===
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	===Common Mistakes to Avoid===		===Common Mistakes to Avoid===

	*Forgetting to sign messages with <code>~~[[User:Travis\|Travis]] ([[User talk:Travis\|talk]]) 17:08, 17 January 2025 (UTC)~~</code>		*Forgetting to sign messages with <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>
	*Not notifying users of replies		*Not notifying users of replies
	*Starting new threads instead of replying to existing ones		*Starting new threads instead of replying to existing ones
	*Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them)		*Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them)

	[[Category:CAT]]		[[Category:CAT]]
	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

Keith: /* Related Pages */

2025-02-09T10:41:59Z

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	# Wiki Communication Guide		#Wiki Communication Guide

	This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions.		This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions.

	== Basic Communication Tools ==		==Basic Communication Tools==

	=== Talk Pages ===		===Talk Pages===
	Every page on the wiki has an associated talk page for discussions about the content. You can access it by clicking the "Discussion" tab at the top of any page.		Every page on the wiki has an associated talk page for discussions about the content. You can access it by clicking the "Discussion" tab at the top of any page.

	=== User Talk Pages ===		===User Talk Pages===
	Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them.		Each user has their own talk page at <code>User talk:Username</code> where others can leave messages for them.

	== How to Reply to Messages ==		==How to Reply to Messages==

	=== Basic Reply Format ===		===Basic Reply Format===
	When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements:		When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements:

	* The colon <code>:</code> indents your reply		*The colon <code>:</code> indents your reply
	* Four tildes <code>~~~~</code> automatically add your signature and timestamp		*Four tildes <code>~~~~</code> automatically add your signature and timestamp
	* Add one more colon than the message you're replying to for nested discussions		*Add one more colon than the message you're replying to for nested discussions

	=== Notifying Users ===		===Notifying Users===
	MediaWiki doesn't automatically notify users of replies. To ensure your message is seen:		MediaWiki doesn't automatically notify users of replies. To ensure your message is seen:

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	[[User:Username\|@Username]] I've replied at [[Talk:PageName]]. ~~~~</pre>For maximum visibility, do both!		[[User:Username\|@Username]] I've replied at [[Talk:PageName]]. ~~~~</pre>For maximum visibility, do both!

	=== Example Full Conversation ===		===Example Full Conversation===
	<pre>== Original Topic ==		<pre>== Original Topic ==
	Initial message here. ~~~~		Initial message here. ~~~~
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	::Thanks for the reply! Additional thoughts... ~~~~</pre>		::Thanks for the reply! Additional thoughts... ~~~~</pre>

	== Best Practices ==		==Best Practices==

	=== Starting New Topics ===		===Starting New Topics===

	* Use clear, descriptive section headers		*Use clear, descriptive section headers
	* Start new sections with <code>== Section Title ==</code>		*Start new sections with <code>== Section Title ==</code>
	* Always sign your messages		*Always sign your messages

	=== Maintaining Conversations ===		===Maintaining Conversations===

	* Keep replies on the same page where the discussion started		*Keep replies on the same page where the discussion started
	* Use proper indentation to show reply hierarchy		*Use proper indentation to show reply hierarchy
	* Update old discussions by adding to them rather than starting new ones		*Update old discussions by adding to them rather than starting new ones

	~~=== Common Mistakes to Avoid ===~~

	* Forgetting to sign messages with <code>[[User:Travis\|Travis]] ([[User talk:Travis\|talk]]) 17:08, 17 January 2025 (UTC)</code>
	* Not notifying users of replies
	* Starting new threads instead of replying to existing ones
	* Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them)

	~~== Related Pages ==~~

	* [[CAT:Style Guide]]
	* [[CAT:Documentation]]
	* [[Help:Editing]]

			===Common Mistakes to Avoid===

			*Forgetting to sign messages with <code>[[User:Travis\|Travis]] ([[User talk:Travis\|talk]]) 17:08, 17 January 2025 (UTC)</code>
			*Not notifying users of replies
			*Starting new threads instead of replying to existing ones
			*Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them)
	[[Category:CAT]]		[[Category:CAT]]
	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

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