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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. | |||
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== | |||
[[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. 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. | |||
The following guidelines apply when editing or creating these pages via the source editor. | |||
==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 (result on the right):[[File:Discussion-page-result-1.png|right|500px]] | ||
<pre>== Section Title == | |||
Your message here. | |||
~~~~ | |||
</pre> | |||
*Four tildes <code>~~~~</code> automatically add your signature and timestamp | |||
*Use clear, descriptive section headers | |||
*Always sign your messages | |||
===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: | ||
* 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 | ||
=== 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== | ||
=== | ===Maintaining Conversations=== | ||
* | *Keep replies on the same page where the discussion started | ||
*Use proper indentation to show reply hierarchy | |||
* | *Update old discussions by adding to them rather than starting new ones | ||
* | |||
== | ===Common Mistakes to Avoid=== | ||
* | *Forgetting to sign messages with <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code> | ||
* | *Not notifying users of replies | ||
* | *Starting new threads instead of replying to existing ones | ||
*Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them) | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Guidelines]] | ||
[[Category:Documentation]] | [[Category:Documentation]] | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:36, 15 November 2025
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 and so you do not need to follow these guidelines unless in discussion pages you click 'Edit source'.
Discussion/Talk pages
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 User talk:Username 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
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 (result on the right):
== Section Title == Your message here. ~~~~
- Four tildes
~~~~automatically add your signature and timestamp - Use clear, descriptive section headers
- Always sign your messages
Reply to topics
When replying on a talk page, use this format:
:Your message here ~~~~
Key elements:
- The colon
:indents your reply. If there are multiple replies indent as much as nesseccary (ie add more colons) - Four tildes
~~~~automatically add your signature and timestamp - Add one more colon than the message you're replying to for nested discussions
Notifying Users
MediaWiki doesn't automatically notify users of replies. To ensure your message is seen:
1. Use the ping syntax in your message:
:Hi [[User:Username|@Username]]! Your message here ~~~~
2. Leave a note on their user talk page:
== Re: Topic == [[User:Username|@Username]] I've replied at [[Talk:PageName]]. ~~~~
For maximum visibility, do both!
Example Full Conversation
== Original Topic == Initial message here. ~~~~ :Hi [[User:Username|@Username]]! Responding to your point... ~~~~ ::Thanks for the reply! Additional thoughts... ~~~~
Best Practices
Maintaining Conversations
- Keep replies on the same page where the discussion started
- Use proper indentation to show reply hierarchy
- Update old discussions by adding to them rather than starting new ones
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to sign messages with
~~~~ - Not notifying users of replies
- Starting new threads instead of replying to existing ones
- Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them)