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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) | |||
[[Category:CAT]] | [[Category:CAT]] | ||
[[Category:Documentation]] | [[Category:Documentation]] | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||