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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=== | ||
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=== | ||
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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: | ||