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== Spelling/Language == | |||
We allow any dialect of English, but if you're using language you know is regional slang, it's polite to include a translation. When using made up terminology, either include an explanation, or link to one. | |||
If you want to make additions in a different language, or translate pages, make a new page and link to it at the bottom of the English page you're adding to/translating. Name the page "Your Language-English Page Name". Format the link to read "English Page Name (Optional Translation): YourLanguage". | |||
== Editing Existing Text == | |||
Correcting spelling is fine, but we allow ALL dialects of English here, so only correct spelling if you're SURE it's not a dialectal variation or slang. I am Canadian and don't want you 'correcting' my stuff to American or British English, thank you very much. If you're not sure, default to NOT correcting things. | |||
Revision as of 17:51, 14 July 2025
User Addition Template
Additions go at the bottom of existing pages, with the format:
Page Title (YourUserName)
Content, repeating information only when necessary for context.
Subheadings (YourUserName)
Content.
Please only add concepts that are not yet represented on the wiki. If someone else has already added something similar, please do not duplicate it, or add your name to the section.
If a page doesn't exist yet, use this format:
Page Title
Brief description of subject.
Page Title (YourUserName)
Full description of subject.
Subheadings (YourUserName)
Content.
Spelling/Language
We allow any dialect of English, but if you're using language you know is regional slang, it's polite to include a translation. When using made up terminology, either include an explanation, or link to one.
If you want to make additions in a different language, or translate pages, make a new page and link to it at the bottom of the English page you're adding to/translating. Name the page "Your Language-English Page Name". Format the link to read "English Page Name (Optional Translation): YourLanguage".
Editing Existing Text
Correcting spelling is fine, but we allow ALL dialects of English here, so only correct spelling if you're SURE it's not a dialectal variation or slang. I am Canadian and don't want you 'correcting' my stuff to American or British English, thank you very much. If you're not sure, default to NOT correcting things.