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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]] | ||
Revision as of 10:41, 9 February 2025
- Wiki Communication Guide
This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions.
Basic Communication Tools
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.
User Talk Pages
Each user has their own talk page at User talk:Username where others can leave messages for them.
How to Reply to Messages
Basic Reply Format
When replying on a talk page, use this format:
:Your message here ~~~~
Key elements:
- The colon
:indents your reply - 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
Starting New Topics
- Use clear, descriptive section headers
- Start new sections with
== Section Title == - Always sign your messages
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